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Meyer Distributing

The Municipal Posted on July 27, 2015 by The MunicipalJuly 24, 2015
Ensuring your municipal vehicles are stocked with well-made, efficient tools and equipment is important.

Ensuring your municipality’s vehicles are stocked and outfitted with the best and most reliable aftermarket parts and accessories is incredibly important when sending out your fleet to handle countless needs. Whether it’s keeping your roads clear of dangerous ice and … Continue reading →

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What does your city’s infrastructure say about your city?

The Municipal Posted on July 25, 2015 by The MunicipalJuly 24, 2015
This photo of the MacArthur Causeway in Downtown Miami shows some of the colorful and artistic lights that have been added to Miami’s infrastructure.

One of government’s primary purposes, whether federal, state or local, is to provide basic infrastructure for its residents and businesses. Services such as water, sewer, electric and garbage collection, and brick-and-mortar structures like roadways, bridges and government buildings, are all … Continue reading →

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News & Notes July 2015

The Municipal Posted on July 24, 2015 by The MunicipalJuly 24, 2015

GPS Insight celebrates 10 years of innovation and success Scottsdale, Ariz. — GPS Insight, a top technology provider of GPS vehicle and asset tracking software for commercial fleets, celebrated its 10th birthday in April in the rooftop garden at GPS … Continue reading →

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Rolla Missouri

The Municipal Posted on July 24, 2015 by The MunicipalJuly 24, 2015
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Settled Early 1800s Pop: 19,561 (2010) Government type: Mayor, administrator and council www.rollacity.org As discussions initiated regarding the upcoming sesquicentennial celebrations of Phelps County in 2007 and the city of Rolla in 2011, the topics came around to the entities’ … Continue reading →

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Ban the barriers Decrease road noise at the source

The Municipal Posted on July 12, 2015 by Lauren CaggianoJuly 9, 2015
Noise, at the level produced by some materials used for the base of streets and highways, not only contributes to hearing loss but increases the stress level of both drivers and nearby residents. That’s one of the reasons why asphalt is a common and relatively quiet choice for road projects.

Asphalt is the material of choice for engineers and motorists alike. According to Kent Hanson, director of engineering for the National Asphalt Pavement Association, 94 percent of the nation’s roads are surfaced with asphalt. Quality of life is the name … Continue reading →

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Folkmoot, USA

The Municipal Posted on June 29, 2015 by The MunicipalJune 29, 2015
Puerto Rico, whose music and dance is said to be full of “rhythm, spice and color,” was one of eight visiting areas represented at the 2012 Folkmoot USA. Every July for two weeks, the city of Waynesville, N.C., hosts dancers and musicians from all over the world as part of the Folkmoot USA International Folk Festival, a regional cross-cultural centerpiece. (Photo provided)

Waynesville, N.C., population 9,739, is an idyllic little burg nestled in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and steeped in warm Southern hospitality. Its tree-lined Main Street is generously dotted with charming shops, galleries, cafes, restaurants and breweries. According to … Continue reading →

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The ‘stats’ on parks and rec

The Municipal Posted on June 25, 2015 by Amy WengerJune 22, 2015
Learning to effectively use statistics can be like learning a foreign language. Gainesville, Fla., recreation manager Shannon Keleher recommends starting with the basics and building from there.

Perhaps ıt’s faır to say there was once a mısconception within the leadership of parks and recreation: that statistics were not always relevant and were even somewhat unnecessary. While the issue is subject to debate, some directors have found inspiration … Continue reading →

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The 4×4 size-up method

The Municipal Posted on June 24, 2015 by Barb SieminskiJune 22, 2015

Fırefıghters apply critical sıze-up techniques when they arrive at the site of a fire. Chief Rick Ennis of the Cape Girardeau, Mo., department has added a new dimension to this protocol by developing what he calls the “4×4 Size-Up Method” … Continue reading →

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Crisis-moment volunteer management

The Municipal Posted on June 23, 2015 by Amanda McFarlandJune 22, 2015
Lake County, Fla., emergency management officials had planned and practiced for a volunteer reception center, so after a tornado hit volunteer management happened in an organized fashion.

Following a major disaster, volunteers arrive on the scene, ready to lend a hand. For the most part, communities in crisis mode find volunteer help invaluable; however, if not managed properly, even good volunteers can become a liability. Kevin Peters … Continue reading →

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Small-town solution: Producing and blending liquids

The Municipal Posted on June 22, 2015 by Jodi MarlinJune 22, 2015

When Matt Wıttum was promoted to public works supervisor for the village of Spring Grove, Ill., the pocket-sized agency on the state’s northern border wasn’t into liquids. “Can’t say as I was either,” said Wittum. “I had the mentality of, … Continue reading →

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Booming with development: Rockford, Ill.

The Municipal Posted on June 19, 2015 by Phoebe MuthartAugust 2, 2023
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The city of Rockford, Ill., with a population of 150,251, is the third largest city in Illinois. Referred to as the “Forest City,” it’s known for various venues of cultural or historical significance. The settlement was incorporated as a village … Continue reading →

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