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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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Posted in Cover Story, On the cover

ClearSpan Unveils New Time-Saving Product Line

The Municipal Posted on October 4, 2017 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

ClearSpan announced a new line of Pre-Engineered Buildings today. Last week the company said that time was running out for customers looking to install a building before winter, but this new line of buildings will help more customers complete their … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Release

Using green alleyways to improve water quality

The Municipal Posted on September 8, 2017 by Nicholette CarlsonAugust 2, 2023
During a pilot program in Dubuque, Iowa, the city tried two different green alley options — porous asphalt and interlocking concrete pavers. The city collaborated with utility companies and chose to use the concrete pavers moving forward since it will be easier to correct future potential maintenance issues. (Photo provided by the city of Dubuque)

One up and coming method of improving water quality is reconstructing alleys. Cities are noticing that green alleys are not only able to help reduce flooding issues, but also remove pollutants and urban runoff from stormwater so that it enters … Continue reading →

Posted in Going Green

New Way Customers Receive SWANA 2017 Excellence Awards

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

SCRANTON, IOWA (August 2017) – The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) recently named their 2017 Excellence Awards recipients. The awards, which are given out annually, honor programs and facilities in 13 municipal waste industry categories. Five customers of … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Release

Protecting groundwater in a karst landscape takes education and prevention

The Municipal Posted on August 21, 2017 by Nicholette CarlsonAugust 2, 2023
While the karst landscape underneath Bowling Green, Ky., can make keeping the groundwater clean difficult, it also provides some gorgeous views. Matt Powell considers this picture of Trooper Cave one of the most scenic as well as one of his favorites. (Photo provided)

There are many factors that can make a city interesting and unique. For Bowling Green, Ky., one unique feature is its topography. The city lies on top of a karst system, which means there is soluble rock, commonly limestone, lying beneath the ground’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Wastewater Management

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