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Got gas? Managing fuel in emergencies

The Municipal Posted on March 9, 2018 by Denise FedorowAugust 2, 2023
Red beach cleaners and a blue beach trash truck comb a Ocean City, Md., beach. The city has a fuel depot with four underground storage tanks and several contingency plans ready should a disaster — whether man-made or natural — disrupt fuel from reaching the island. (Photo provided)

When disaster strikes your city, one thing that could compound the problem is not having enough fuel for emergency responders and public works vehicles. Police, fire and emergency medical personnel have to get to victims quickly and roads need to … Continue reading →

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Redefining the truck body industry

The Municipal Posted on March 2, 2018 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
This all-aluminum landscape body is built with removable sides, making workers’ jobs easier. (Photo provided)

An iconic American-born company has been making a lot of new moves in the truck body business these days, and municipal fleet managers are really starting to take notice. M.H. EBY, a third-generation, family-owned builder of aluminum truck bodies and trailers in Lancaster County, Pa., has been known for high-quality and high-durability products for the commercial and agricultural markets since 1938.

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Boynton Beach combines sustainability practices and upgrades to win the Envision Bronze award

The Municipal Posted on February 25, 2018 by Nicholette CarlsonAugust 2, 2023
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the upgraded East Water Treatment Plant on July 27, 2017. Pictured, from left, are Boynton Beach Commissioner Joe Casello, Mayor Steven Grant, Utilities Technical Services Manager Michael Low, Commissioner Christina Romelus and Vice Mayor Justin Katz. (Photo provided)

The Boynton Beach City Commission approved a partnership on March 2, 2015, allowing CDM Smith to begin the East Plant Ion Exchange and Upgrades Project. This partnership on the upgrades project led to the Envision Bronze award from the Institute … Continue reading →

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Incentives over $40,000 available for green Autocar Trucks in California

The Municipal Posted on February 22, 2018 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

Birmingham, Alabama (February 21, 2018) – Autocar Trucks announced today its sales team in California is now assisting customers to obtain incentives of over $40,000 per truck when they purchase the latest generation of clean Autocar CNG trucks. The California … Continue reading →

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The Portland Cement Association and Simpson Strong-Tie join ANCR to create the first whole-community resilience benchmarks in the U.S.

The Municipal Posted on February 5, 2018 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

The application deadline for volunteer committee openings and for lead company sponsorships is extended to February 16   Washington, D.C. – The Portland Cement Association (PCA) and Simpson Strong-Tie have joined the International Code Council and the Alliance for National … Continue reading →

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Vanair® announces new Inside Sales and Customer Service Manager

The Municipal Posted on January 19, 2018 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

Vanair® is pleased to welcome William Lieske as Inside Sales and Customer Service Manager. Lieske graduated from Valparaiso University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. He comes to Vanair 17 years of experience in providing customer support … Continue reading →

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Can your city be deemed as disability friendly?

The Municipal Posted on December 13, 2017 by Barb SieminskiAugust 2, 2023
Seward City council member Richard Hans utilizes the accessible ramp at Seward City Hall. “The ramp meets both the requirements of accessibility while matching the historic aesthetic of the 108-year-old building,” said Greg Butcher, city manager. (Photo provided)

Many cities around the nation have strove to be more accessible and disability friendly for their residents and visitors. Yorkville, Ill., in Kendall County, for example, has gone the extra mile in allowing golf cart usage for people with disabilities. … Continue reading →

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Purchasing trends to watch in 2018

The Municipal Posted on December 7, 2017 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023
By funding and supporting procurement staff, municipalities can save thousands of dollars in addition to bringing them into the purchasing process early on. (Shutterstock.com)

2017 saw a increase in government spending, with a peak increase at 5.4 percent in the second quarter when compared with the second quarter of 2016. In “Onvia State & Local Procurement Snapshot — Q3 2017” Onvia Lead Market Analyst … Continue reading →

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The Code Council welcomes three key new employees

The Municipal Posted on December 5, 2017 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

The new staff members will support ICC’s accreditation, energy and marketing programs Washington, D.C. – The International Code Council welcomes three new staff members: Helga Alexander, Program Manager of Calibration Laboratory Accreditation for the International Accreditation Service (IAS); Michelle Britt, … Continue reading →

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Solar Rating & Certification Corporation joins ICC Evaluation Service, LLC

The Municipal Posted on November 22, 2017 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

ICC-SRCC customers will receive the same exceptional services with expanded access to ICC-ES staff and resources Washington, D.C. – Today the International Code Council announced that the Solar Rating & Certification Corporation (ICC-SRCC) is joining ICC Evaluation Service, LLC (ICC-ES). … Continue reading →

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Conductive concrete shows promise in snowy northern states

The Municipal Posted on November 7, 2017 by Barb SieminskiAugust 2, 2023

It seems like a dream come true, especially for the U.S.’s northern regions that get blasted with snow, making roads and sidewalks dangerous to navigate. What we’re referring to is real: There is a way to keep roads, driveways, sidewalks … Continue reading →

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