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The City of Redmond, Washington, uses the informed consent methodology to build support for potentially controversial projects and policies. They used this method for both a stormwater capital improvement project and a low impact development business case analysis. The results for both projects were drastically different: the capital improvement project was placed on hold because of strong continued opposition from one stakeholder group while the business case analysis project was completed successfully. This presentation will provide insight into why the first effort failed and the second was successful.
Read MoreIt’s time for an honest conversation about today’s workplace. Men in the workforce are expressing fear that their actions may be misunderstood or that they might be falsely accused of harassment. While research supports the fact that the percentage of false accusations is extremely small compared to actual harassment incidents, this fear is reinforced by the many news reports of politicians, entertainers, and athletes accused of such behavior. Women worry that their outreach to male colleagues and supervisors may be construed as flirting or soliciting favoritism. Women are also concerned about losing access to mentoring, networking, and career growth opportunities. When career growth paths are restricted by gender, the percentage of staff that can contribute to the overall success of the organization is limited. This Dare to Ask session, hosted by APWA’s Diversity and Young Professional Committees, will encourage you to think about your organization’s traditions, practices, and policies and how they affect the workplace environment, career growth opportunities, and achievement of organizational mission and goals.
Read MoreThis informative session features case studies of how asset management is being implemented in Australia. This session will include presentations regarding: Implementation of sustainable Road Asset Management program , Establishmen tof a Customer Serice Level Intervention Framework, Lessons learned over the last seven-years in Queensland, Australia on how having good, up-to-date asset management information at your findertips to make sure the necessary funding for recovery after natural disasters is obtained and allocated appropriately.
Read MoreIndustry experts who have managed debris following a variety of natural disasters including hurricanes, tornadoes, wild fires, and flooding, provide key takeaways. The first hour will focus on how local governments plan for and coordinate solid waste activities during disasters. The second hour wil look at emergency debris management and what needs to occur for optimal recovery and FEMA reimbursement.
Read MoreDon’t miss this introduction to the use of liquids in winter maintenance. From the southern states to the northern-most provinces, liquids are part of the public works arsenal for fighting snow and ice. This presentation will provide the basics: what are winter maintenance liquids? When and where should liquids be used? How are liquids made?
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Regulatory changes, public expectations, and technology advancements force today’s public works leaders to look for new and improved ways to manage winter operations with limited budgets and staffing. This often requires cultural changes in the workplace that can be met with frustration and confusion. Join us as representatives from three organizations share stories about implementing change efforts and achieving employee engagement.
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The City of Des Moines internal Winter Maintenance Committee includes representatives from the snowplow operator team, giving them a platform to impact decision-making about the total winter operations program. Operators have taken the lead in developing driver training, scheduling and performing equipment calibration and maintenance, and recommending operational changes. Operators have also established on Operator Coffee Hour where they discuss new equipment and products, troubleshoot issues, and go over policies and procedures.
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Join us for a look at GIS through the perspective of different lenses including Public Works, Consultants, and industry. Leaders in each field will participate in a panel discussion and answer APWA member questions.
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A panel of experienced snowfighters from Farmington Hills, Michigan, will share how teamwork is the key to preparing for and executing a fluid winter operations plan. You’ll hear from both management and front-line team members about how open communication across the team has contributed to better planning and preparation for the curveballs that Mother Nature can throw during any winter storm. They’ll discuss their approaches to pre- and post-winter meetings, training tools and activities, and team reviews of products, equipment, and bid specs.
Read MoreGeographic information system (GIS) technology has been in use in local government and utility organizations for decades. In most cases, the GIS started in one department (streets, water, parks) then gradually gained acceptance and was adopted in others. However, this expansion frequently resulted in isolated or, at best, loosely related departmental systems throughout the organization. Although efficiencies were gained within individual departments, the full potential of GIS to the organization as an enterprise did not materialize. Both technical and operational impediments yielded this result. Cityworks software is one of the few systems to address the technical barriers that have hampered the seamless integration of GIS throughout an organization.
Learning Objectives:
After attending this session, participants will be better able to:
- Identify the value of GIS as a fundamental tool to effectively manage their department’s activities, assets and budgets.
- Promote the use of GIS as a decision making business requirement -beyond just a mapping tool.
- Evaluate CMMS and GIS tools and apps which can leverage their GIS investment.
This program is eligible for .1 CEUs. To receive CEUs for this program, you must complete a program assessment: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/cll062118. Once the assessment is complete, please email CEU@apwa.net to let us know that you have reviewed the program and completed the assessment. CEUs are typically processed within 10 business days – after which, you will receive an automated email to let you know when your transcript has been updated your transcript is available for download.
Speakers:
Christopher Thomas, Government Industry Manager, ESRI GIS, Redlands, CA
Becky Tamashasky, Executive Director of Product Roadmap, Cityworks, Sandy, UT
Moderator: Rita Cassida, Education Manger, APWA, Kansas City, MO
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