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Being wise custodians

The Municipal Posted on June 3, 2018 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023

Can you imagine having a “Day Zero” approaching? A day when the water will run out? Water is a resource many people take for granted, viewing it as something that will always be there — yet in South Africa, Cape … Continue reading →

Posted in Editor's Note

Staying ahead of the unseen

The Municipal Posted on June 2, 2018 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
Partnering with local environmental groups can help with funding water infrastructure improvements. Poughkeepsie is a part of Riverkeeper, an inter-municipal group, and Environmental Funding Corporation, a quasi-government entity that helps municipalities meet financial burdens. (Shutterstock.com)

Households and businesses having some sort of filtration system for water is becoming more and more common as the concern about fresh drinking water grows. With most water pipes having been installed around the ’30s and ’40s, some even earlier, … Continue reading →

Posted in Water & Energy

Engaging with the community: How different cities combat ‘fake news’

The Municipal Posted on May 30, 2018 by ABBEY MCLAUGHLINAugust 2, 2023

Social media is quickly becoming the most frequent source of news for citizens of the U.S., which has sparked a nationwide lack of accuracy and detail. The term “fake news” was only introduced a year ago, and yet it is … Continue reading →

Posted in Maintenance and Operations | Tagged building & construction, maintenance & operations, may 2018

Cities adapt building codes in response to tiny homes

The Municipal Posted on May 13, 2018 by Nicholette CarlsonAugust 2, 2023
A variety of tiny homes can be constructed. Some can be a small home on a foundation, similar to other singlefamily homes, and others can be on wheels, which are more similar to a mobile home. (Photo provided)

One of the issues facing this tiny house craze is the various definitions of a tiny home. Some can be considered single-family homes on a single lot, others would be considered multiple-family homes on a single lot and still others … Continue reading →

Posted in Building Projects

Internet service becoming extra tool to draw people and businesses in

The Municipal Posted on May 6, 2018 by Catey TraylorAugust 2, 2023
In areas with very few internet providers, some cities are laying their own fiber optic wiring to provide citizens with affordable internet. In some cases, municipality-owned internet can provide an added incentive for people and businesses to settle in one city versus another. (Shutterstock.com)

Municipality-owned internet has its pros and cons, according to Sebewaing, Mich., Light & Water Department Superintendent Molly McCoy, but given the recent governmental battle with net neutrality, the option for cities to provide open internet to residents is appealing. Nationwide … Continue reading →

Posted in Building Projects

Building Safety Month kicks off on May 1 with a month-long, international celebration

The Municipal Posted on April 30, 2018 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

Join the Code Council, its 64,000 members and professionals from the building construction, design and safety communities to highlight the importance of building safety in our daily lives   Washington, D.C. – May 2018 is the 38th annual Building Safety … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Release

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 →

Posted in Water & Energy

Sewage overflows after 2017 hurricanes: What happened and where to go moving forward

The Municipal Posted on January 27, 2018 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
Due to Florida’s low-lying areas, the state is more prone to experience flooding, which in turn can cause sewage overflows when power is knocked out to lift stations. Pictured is damage caused by Hurricane Irma. (Photo provided)

In 2017, the United States experienced one of the worst hurricane seasons in its history. It will take years for Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, southeast Texas, southern Florida and other areas to recover from the damage and devastation … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works

In the loop: GoWesterville keeps residents apprised of municipal projects

The Municipal Posted on November 13, 2017 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023
Westerville, Ohio, created GoWesterville to keep residents informed on where funds from the 2 percent increase in income tax were going. The website shows what infrastructure improvements are underway and why they were selected. (Shutterstock.com)

When the residents of Westerville, Ohio, voted to raise their income tax rate to 2 percent in order to fund some critical infrastructure improvements in 2008, they did so under a few conditions. They insisted that all streets in less … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works | Tagged GoWesterville

Council Bluffs finds creative solutions to drainage issues

The Municipal Posted on October 27, 2017 by Denise FedorowAugust 2, 2023
This map shows the East Manawa neighborhood in Council Bluffs, Iowa, which was developed in the ’70s but not annexed into the city limits until sometime in the ’80s. The proximity to Lake Manawa, the Missouri River and Mosquito Creek creates a high water table and challenges for utilities and drainage. (Photo provided)

The old saying, “Necessity is the mother of invention” could be applied to Council Bluffs, Iowa’s, public works department as challenges faced in a high water table neighborhood created the need for them to think outside the box for solutions. … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works | Tagged Council Bluffs

How technology can save your budget

The Municipal Posted on October 24, 2017 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
Dude Solutions helped Milwaukee, Wis., Department of Public Works streamline its budget report process with its soft ware that tracks everything the department has done. The department can now show that its workload requires it to have a certain number of electricians or mechanics, and it will soon start tracking costs of material in addition to labor. (Shutterstock.com)

Dude Solutions is helping cities budget smarter with its operations management software. This software helps department heads prove their needs by having all the data of what their department has done at hand. Additionally, the software can help track assets, including tracking the status of preventive maintenance plans.

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