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Over the past decade, technologies have been developed that enable cost-effective monitoring of remote sewer system assets like pipelines, manholes, and lift stations. Real-time remote monitoring places a powerful capital management tool in the hands of utility directors and managers.
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Sponsored by APWA's International Affairs Committee Presentation by Jennings Randolph International Fellow Review the respective management impacts on the waste compositions in the U.S. and the Czech/Slovak Republics. The composition results are evaluated for their utility in industry standard management practices including: recycling, tipping and user fees, recyclable sales, and the sociological impacts of waste management efforts.
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The path to achieving energy neutrality for any community is through an understanding of the existing baseline energy consumption. Examine the steps required to conduct a successful energy audit and how to develop an energy model from that data.
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A public works director is a key member of any community's senior leadership team. A director must develop policy, interact with elected officials, work with the media and ensure that the public works department is a high performance customer service and community service team. Examine how a city manager views the role of the public works director and the skill set needed to fill this essential role.
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Even with an electorate tired of adding to their tax burden, Southern Arizona voters continue to approve funding for improvements to Pima County's 131-mile shared-use path around the Metro-Tucson area. Why? Because no matter age, demographics, or political leanings, residents recognize the benefit of the recreational opportunities, healthy lifestyle enhancements and transportation alternatives. Learn how to measure and communicate the benefits derived from this type of investment.
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Agencies across North American face increasing challenges in winter maintenance. Many agencies have added liquids, brines and blends to their tool box to combat this. Join us as we discuss the past, present and future of liquid use in winter maintenance.
Read MoreYoung professionals are eager to make a difference in their organizations and no longer accept the answer, "Because we have always done it that way." Don't miss this insightful exploration of how young professionals view navigating organizational change, the importance of tapping into the institutional knowledge bank of veteran colleagues, and the demographic trends of young professionals and their impact on public works services.
Read MoreFacilitator: Robert Cantoreggi, Director of Public Works, Town of Franklin, MA Join this discussion of examples of achieving cost efficiency in delivering public works projects and services.
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From day one, Tucson's Downtown Links corridor faced neighborhood opposition, challenging drainage problems, design complexities involving an adjacent rail line, extensive soil contamination, and the requirement to avoid as many historic properties as possible. The design includes sustainability goals through use of recycled materials and reduced energy consumption, and now has increasing public support as they recognize the benefits of improved drainage, protected bike lanes, native desert landscaping, LED lighting, a rail Quiet Zone, and better roadway connectivity.
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Due to the adverse effect of inflation and reduced gas consumption gas tax revenue, local governments need out-of-the-box thinking to find new sources of transportation funding. Discover how to analyze current and projected shortfalls and learn about innovative ideas for funding and accomplishing projects with less money.
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