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How the evolution of mobility will impact municipal fleets

The Municipal Posted on March 4, 2018 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

The mobılıty evolution wıll not be as visibly dramatic for municipal fleets as it will be for corporate fleets and personal use, but it will be profound in several less immediately apparent ways. Advances in ride-sharing platforms and autonomous driving … Continue reading →

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Lessons learned from Las Vegas and other tragedies

The Municipal Posted on February 27, 2018 by Andrew MentockAugust 2, 2023
A Las Vegas officer patrols the strip. The Las Vegas Police Department has been praised for its quick response to an Oct. 1 mass shooting that occurred in the city. Las Vegas and Clark County are also being proactive in protecting pedestrians from weaponize motor vehicle attacks by installing barriers. (Photo provided)

2017 was a year full of turmoil in the United States as several cities experienced mass shootings and other violent attacks. These tragedies occurred all over the country — from New York to Las Vegas. The year’s deadliest event occurred … Continue reading →

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Healing Springs Blackville, S.C.

The Municipal Posted on February 8, 2018 by Ray BaloghAugust 2, 2023
God’s Acre Healing Springs offers a continuous gush of pure mineral water for the taking. The site is not staffed and visitors are free to fill their containers with the water 24/7. (Photo provided)

Blackville, S.C., boasts perhaps the world’s only parcel of land owned by God. God’s Acre Healing Springs is a small parcel of damp sod 3 1/2 miles north of downtown. The attraction sports about a dozen taps a couple feet … Continue reading →

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Improving communications and PR with the community you serve

The Municipal Posted on January 29, 2018 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
Picking the right mediums for communications can keep residents and visitors attuned to a city’s off erings, including local parks, services and events. (Shutterstock.com)

by TROY KIDDER | TROY … Pure Blue Creative LLC If there wasn’t enough to do already as a municipal manager, the list just got longer. There is one issue quickly jumping to the top: improving communications and public relations … Continue reading →

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The Code Council and ICC-ES partner with the building industry to support safe buildings and housing affordability

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

At IBS and KBIS, ICC and ICC-ES sponsored events about building innovation and discussed safety, affordability and labor shortages with leaders from across the industry Washington, D.C. – The International Code Council and the ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) facilitated new … Continue reading →

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ANCR begins development of the nation’s first whole-community resilience benchmarks for buildings, water and energy

The Municipal Posted on January 16, 2018 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

Application deadline for volunteer committee openings is February 1, and the deadline for lead company sponsorships for the effort is January 22 Washington, D.C. – The International Code Council and the Alliance for National & Community Resilience (ANCR) are beginning … Continue reading →

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The Code Council and ICC-ES sponsor and exhibit at the 2018 International Builders’ Show and Kitchen & Bath Industry Show

The Municipal Posted on January 8, 2018 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

ICC-sponsored sessions provide opportunities for participants to network and learn about the latest trends and technologies in the building industry Washington, D.C. – This week the International Code Council and the ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) join design and construction professionals … Continue reading →

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The 38th annual Building Safety Month theme is Building Codes Save Lives

The Municipal Posted on January 4, 2018 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

This international campaign, led by the International Code Council, is celebrated by jurisdictions worldwide during the month of May Washington, D.C. – The International Code Council announced the 38th annual Building Safety Month theme – Building Codes Save Lives. Building … 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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What’s in your contingency plan?

The Municipal Posted on December 5, 2017 by Catey TraylorAugust 2, 2023
In a worst-case scenario having a contingency plan at the ready can reduce stress for fleet professionals. Minneapolis, Minn., has worked mutual aid agreements and rental contracts into its contingency plan. (Photo provided)

City fleet management crews across snow-prone states have been preparing their equipment, double and triple-checking their routes while getting ready for the long and cold days that have now arrived. But even with all of that hard labor, Murphy’s Law … Continue reading →

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The Code Council applauds the introduction of the SMART Rebuilding Act

The Municipal Posted on December 1, 2017 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

New bipartisan legislation supports the implementation of updated building codes and helps communities recover more quickly after natural disasters Washington, D.C. – The International Code Council supports bipartisan House Resolution 4455, the Supporting Mitigation Activities and Resiliency Targets for Rebuilding … Continue reading →

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