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Parks the uniter

The Municipal Posted on October 2, 2018 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023

If there was a charismatic mega-fauna — to borrow a term from conservationists — within city government, it would be the parks and recreation department. While it might not receive giant panda-level funding within city budgets, it is the department … Continue reading →

Posted in Editor's Note

Go from working on an OPE to a truck in two minutes

The Municipal Posted on October 1, 2018 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023

With the Turf Rail System, fleet and equipment managers can transition from working on outdoor power equipment to a truck in a matter of two minutes. There are six different Challenger lifts that Turf Rail can fit, ranging from capacities … Continue reading →

Posted in From the Cover, On the cover | Tagged municipal, october, parks & environmental services, Turf Rail

Electric in action: Oakland utilizes EVs in four-prong green fleet approach

The Municipal Posted on September 21, 2018 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023
A distance shot of an Envision Solar EV ARC electric vehicle charging station in Oakland, Calif. The city’s green fleet policy, environmentally preferable purchasing policy, and energy and climate action plan have pushed its fleet to pursue more environmentally friendly options including solar energy. (Photo provided)

California is ahead of the ball when it comes to electric vehicles, with the state having directives to lower greenhouse gas emissions. These directives place special emphasis on the use of low-emission vehicles, and the state has particularly championed EVs … Continue reading →

Posted in Fleet | Tagged Oakland

Be prepared: How to survive an audit

The Municipal Posted on September 19, 2018 by Denise FedorowAugust 2, 2023
Structures along the coast of Seaside Heights, N.J., suffered damage from the winds that came with Hurricane Sandy. City officials knew to start documenting damage and expenses from the first minute the storm came so that they could be reimbursed from FEMA. The state passed a FEMA audit and Seaside Heights officials feel confident they will as well, but for now, they are still turning in requests for reimbursement. (Photo provided)

Just like it does for the Scouts, the motto “Always Be Prepared” can serve city officials well — before, during and after a disaster — so expenses can be recouped from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Unless you reside in … Continue reading →

Posted in Storm Management

Why ‘Horse Town USA’ is among the best places to live

The Municipal Posted on September 17, 2018 by Lauren CaggianoAugust 2, 2023
Horses are big business in Wellington, Fla., providing a boost to the local economy. Pictured are two riders enjoying the village’s Environmental Preserve Horse Trail. (Photo provided)

Great weather, location and a high density of amenities and resources for all ages make the village of Wellington, Fla., an attractive spot for young families and seniors alike. Wellington is west of West Palm Beach in central Palm Beach … Continue reading →

Posted in Town Profile | Tagged Wellington Florida

Talent Hub designations open doors

The Municipal Posted on September 12, 2018 by Catey TraylorAugust 2, 2023
Corpus Christi, Texas, is one city that has been designated as a Talent Hub. One of its goals is to have 60 percent of its population have a post-high school certificate or degree by 2030. (Photo provided)

Cities across America are facing the same problem: There are ample jobs available for all residents in the community, but residents aren’t meeting the basic requirements to fill the positions. The largest contributor to this anomaly? Lack of education, specifically … Continue reading →

Posted in Building Projects | Tagged Corpus Christi, Talent Hub Cities

Improving communications: Technology upgrades allow agencies to connect

The Municipal Posted on September 6, 2018 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023
Kosciusko County, Ind., underwent an intensive hazardous material drill in 2017. During the drill, it was determined that communications were a weak point that could hinder responses during the real event. Pictured, emergency responders with the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory in Kosciusko County evaluate a truck after it was struck by a moving train in July. (Photo by Maggie Kenworthy/Ink Free News)

No matter when disaster strikes or where an emergency occurs, the ability to deliver vital information to those who need it can be a matter of life or death. While municipalities have worked tirelessly to create multimedia platforms in order … Continue reading →

Posted in Storm Management | Tagged Ink Free News, Kosciusko County

Connecting readers with ideas and innovative products, coast to coast

The Municipal Posted on September 4, 2018 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023
The Municipal, coast to coast

Starting with this issue, The Municipal is reaching a bit farther, expanding from 18 states to the entire contiguous United States. In the past, we’ve always been willing to step outside our borders to bring our readers new, innovative ideas, … Continue reading →

Posted in Editor's Note

Moving beyond gut feelings to plan for the future

The Municipal Posted on August 23, 2018 by Catey TraylorAugust 2, 2023

As cities grow, technology expands and demands for quality of life from residents shift, it has proven difficult for cities to keep up with ever-changing standards of what makes a “good” place to live. To make matters more difficult on … Continue reading →

Posted in Maintenance and Operations | Tagged Souix City

Good things come from trashy places

The Municipal Posted on August 17, 2018 by Elisa WalkerAugust 2, 2023

Landfills are filled with questionable waste and are taking over large areas of land. It’s unavoidable — everyone has something they have to dispose of. But what if there was a way to make that trash into an overall benefit … Continue reading →

Posted in Waste & Recycling

From sanitation to fishing, Bryant balances work and play

The Municipal Posted on August 16, 2018 by Barb SieminskiAugust 2, 2023
Delbert Bryant poses with one of Greenville’s sanitation trucks, which was part of Greenville’s student art contest. (Photo provided)

If there’s one thing Greenville, N.C., Sanitation Engineer Delbert Bryant can do knowledgeably, it is talk trash. While he initially wanted be a teacher and an animal/crop farmer simultaneously as a child, Bryant ultimately pursued a lifelong career in sanitation, … Continue reading →

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