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Hickory, N.C., integrates new fleet technologies and good attitudes

The Municipal Posted on February 21, 2014 by Sarah WrightFebruary 18, 2014
Hickory, N.C., was the first East Coast city to purchase a CNG street sweeper. On its CNG vehicles, the city completes what repairs it is able to and then must call in outside technicians to do the rest. (Photo provided)

New technologies and alternative fuels provide cost savings in certain scenarios, in addition to showing citizens their municipalities are environmentally minded. As fleets across the country integrate these technologies — whether they are natural gas, propane, biodiesel, or another alternative … Continue reading →

Posted in Transportation | Tagged cng, employees, fleet, hickory, ingle | Leave a reply

Coming up: 2014

The Municipal Posted on December 1, 2013 by The MunicipalDecember 10, 2013
Jodi Magallanes, Editor of The Municipal

The federal shutdown has been over for a couple of months, but we only have one more month before that particular tractor-trailer barrels down on us again. The October showdown yielded no clear winner, and yet we’re posed to do … Continue reading →

Posted in Editor's Note | Tagged americans, communities, edition, employees, federal, municipal, year | Leave a reply

What to expect from the Affordable Care Act

The Municipal Posted on November 16, 2013 by Sarah WrightNovember 14, 2013
Under the new Affordable Care Act, self insured cities also have flexibility for at least the first two years, until reporting mandates take effect. That’s when they will have to prove they are well-funded and meet all requirements. (Shutterstock photo / Andy Dean)

Despite attempts to repeal it and legal challenges questioning its constitutionality, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is about to have one of its major components come into effect during 2014: a mandate requiring everyone to purchase health insurance … Continue reading →

Posted in Healthcare | Tagged bomberg, care, cities, employees, health, requirements, tax, towns | Leave a reply

Coming up: 2014

The Municipal Posted on November 14, 2013 by The MunicipalNovember 13, 2013
Jodi Magallanes, Editor of The Municipal

The federal shutdown has been over for a couple of months, but we only have one more month before that particular tractor-trailer barrels down on us again. The October showdown yielded no clear winner, and yet we’re posed to do … Continue reading →

Posted in Editor's Note | Tagged americans, communities, edition, employees, federal, municipal, year | Leave a reply

Succession planning: Is your city ready?

The Municipal Posted on May 19, 2013 by Sarah WrightMay 1, 2013
McMinnville, Tenn., has a succession plan in place, which focuses on developing employee’s skills so they are able to step into vacant positions.

The future is always uncertain. Would you have a qualified employee ready to step up into a management position if the spot suddenly vacated due to early retirement, accident or long-term illness? Some cities and towns are tackling those uncertainties … Continue reading →

Posted in City / Town Management | Tagged burris, city, departments, employees, plan, program | Leave a reply

Summer staffing and seasonal employees

The Municipal Posted on May 23, 2012 by Phoebe MuthartAugust 16, 2012
Minneapolis’ seasonal, temporary “green team” Teen Teamworks group works in Heritage Park.

Summertime means hiring seasonal, part-time help while the weather’s nice in the Midwest. Most municipalities budget for that extra help. Michael Hardy, parks and recreation director for the city of Baraboo, Wis., hires 60 to 75 people during the summer … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Recreation, The Municipal | Tagged city, department, employees, minneapolis, park, parks, seasonal | Leave a reply

Wisconsin and Iowa: Mapping success as pension costs rise

The Municipal Posted on May 22, 2012 by Sarah WrightAugust 16, 2012
Public works employees in Des Moines, Iowa, pave asphalt.

Rising pension costs have been catching headlines from New York, where there’s a lack of funding, to states like California — most notably Stockton — where there are talks of bankruptcy. Numerous factors led to the crisis including the recession, … Continue reading →

Posted in Jobs, Public Service, The Municipal | Tagged city, contributions, employees, funding, iowa, pension, retirement, state | Leave a reply

Municipalities find alternatives to outsourcing workers’ compensation

The Municipal Posted on March 13, 2012 by The MunicipalMarch 13, 2012
alternatives to outsourcing workers' compensation

Like any work environment, municipal employment holds potential liability risks for employees — from occupational illnesses to work-related accidents. Workers’ compensation programs play an important role in protecting both employees and cities from health-related uncertainties. Workers’ compensation is subject to … Continue reading →

Posted in Jobs, Workers Compensation | Tagged city, compensation, employees, insurance, members, minneapolis, municipal, state | 2 Replies

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