Weedoo clearing the way: Why more municipalities are turning to mechanical harvesting for waterway health
Public works departments are under growing pressure to meet environmental regulations, manage costs and maintain community trust. Nowhere is that balancing act more visible than in aquatic maintenance. From stormwater canals to retention ponds, municipalities face persistent challenges: invasive weeds, … More from our cover sponsor →
HIGH- SPEED CITY
Chattanooga installs gigabit Ethernet system Chattanooga, Tenn., is on the cusp of the future thanks to the installation of a $300 million high-speed fiber optic Ethernet system that transformed the southern metropolis into the nation’s first gigabyte city. Mayor Ron … Continue reading →
DESIGN-BUILD SOLUTIONS WITH CLEARSPAN FABRIC STRUCTURES
ClearSpan Fabric Structures is the industry-leading manufacturer of tension fabric buildings, offering American-made structures with in-house engineering, manufacturing, financing and installation. These structures provide energy-efficient, economical solutions for a variety of municipal needs including waste management, equipment and materials storage … Continue reading →
SUPER LED FLARES
An advanced version of standard light-emitting diode LED flares, our Super LED Flares contain 24 large LEDs in five flash patterns. Visible up to one mile and extremely durable, these are ideal for emergency professional personnel. Singles or four-pack kits … Continue reading →
HIGH-TECH PAYMENT SOLUTIONS
As technology evolves, so are the options municipalities are providing to constituents to pay costs from utilities to parking tickets. Payment options are no longer limited to cash and check. Payees are now able to access bills and fees online … Continue reading →
SCOTCHMAN AL1-2U ELECTRIC PIPE NOTCHER
The Scotchman AL1-2U is an electric-drive notching machine ideal for rigorous use, easy to operate, ideal for tubes and sections and comes with a three-year warranty. It is equipped with a vent-notching die to quickly create a uniform vent notch … Continue reading →
Emerald Ash Borer: We’re not out of the woods yet
The Emerald Ash Borer has destroyed thousands of trees throughout the U.S. and continues to sweep across the country. How can cities prepare and cope with the invasion of these beetles that have caused such a political ruckus and economic … Continue reading →
GPS tracking better serves managers
The city of Georgetown, Texas, had a problem: It couldn’t keep track of utility crews. Employees at the municipally-owned company are responsible for a 220-mile service area, which means that efficiency is key — and it wasn’t happening. Georgetown was … Continue reading →
Surplus equipment sales help cities stretch budgets
One strategy for making your department’s budget go farther is to put that extra equipment on the market: The trick is figuring out which selling strategy will get you the best price and involves the least amount of hassle. For … Continue reading →
Data Protection: Confidentiality vs. transparency
Intelligent traffic systems, Facebook, Twitter, websites, online bill paying are just a few of the ways municipalities are interacting with their residents electronically. Residents desire more transparency and access to greater electronic data from their local governments, and municipalities have … Continue reading →
Trenchless New Installation – Part 2
NASTT’s Introduction to Trenchless Technology Short Course is modeled for industry newcomers and for those interested in a refresher course on trenchless methodologies. This 4-part training is presented in two sections: Rehabilitation: June 26 and August 29 (Archives are available … Continue reading →
Hurricane Sandy – Thoughts and Prayers
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 →
Sandy State-by-State
(AP) Hurricane Sandy is churning off the East Coast and is expected to join up with two other weather systems to create a huge and problematic storm affecting 50 million people. Here’s a snapshot of what is happening or expected, … Continue reading →
SCOTCHMAN AL100U-02 PIPE NOTCHER BY ALMI
The Scotchman AL100U-02 Pipe Grinder/Notcher is top quality, economical and great for high production. This efficient, abrasive pipe grinder is used for notching gas pipes, steam pipes, stainless steel pipes and many other types of pipes. The abrasive grinders are … Continue reading →
Bad perception, but some appreciation for SWAT teams
Are SWAT teams heroes, or are they hopelessly out of control? Ask two people that question and chances are you’ll get two different answers. What’s clear is that agencies all over the county are turning to SWAT teams when events … Continue reading →
Incident reporting and cost recovery
New reporting software helps increase accuracy and maximizes collections The value of quality incident reporting is realized in several key areas that make up the operational integrity of fire departments infrastructure. While the National Fire Incident Reporting System report is … Continue reading →
FITT-FOR-PURPOSE TREATMENT
Bio-Microbics’ pre-engineered, pre-packaged, certified wastewater and stormwater systems are the result of decades of real-world operating history and proven results. Utilizing a fixed integrated treatment technology process, Bio-Microbics systems offer higher removal rates for organic material and are better able … Continue reading →
Illinois recreation district may relinquish renovation project over price tag
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 →
