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Studies show that brighter signs improve safety. A 3M Sign
Grant can help reduce costs to replace underperforming traffic signs in
preparation for compliance to new federal retroreflectivity standards.
Act now. The grant application period closes November 30, 2009. For
more information, including grant details and application information,
visit www.3MSignGrants.com.
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In The News
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New issues
demand new approaches to water management.
Today's water systems face new challenges beyond their
original missions of preventing disease and providing basic necessities.
The feature article "Water at the crossroads" in the October edition of
American City & County examines the new challenges that are forcing some
water officials to move past 20th century approaches to water
management. Read the entire article here.
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ICMA report
examines effectiveness of stimulus package
As local and state governments begin to report their
use of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds, critics
and supporters of the stimulus package are debating how effective it has
been in improving the economy, according to a new report from the
Washington-based International City/County Management Association
(ICMA). To best measure the effectiveness, “Measuring the Results of
Economic Stimulus Investments: Local Government Leading the Way”
proposes that local governments rely on uniform outcome measures that
draw on commonly collected data at the local level. It also offers
specific metrics to help evaluate ARRA-related projects’ outcomes.
Read the entire article here.
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KAB announces
graffiti prevention grant recipients
Stamford, Conn.-based Keep America Beautiful (KAB) has
announced the recipients of $2,500 graffiti prevention grants through
the 2009 Graffiti Hurts National Grant Program. The Graffiti Hurts Grant
Program was initiated in 2007 to help communities enhance local graffiti
prevention activities. Read the entire article here.
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Solid waste
conference organizers call for papers
Organizers of the annual International Conference on
Solid Waste Technology and Management are accepting proposals from
government officials and other experts for presentations at the event.
The conference is scheduled for March 14-17, 2010, in Philadelphia. Read
the entire article here.
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Weekly
Snapshot winner
This week’s winner is Carol Michel, community
relations coordinator for the Hillsborough County, Fla., Communications
Department, for her photo of students from Hillsborough County's North
Tampa Head Start Program entertaining the crowd during the county's
Complete Census Count Committee Kickoff in September.
To view this week's snapshot, visit americancityandcounty.com/weeklysnapshot/.
Each Friday, a photograph depicting a local scene will be selected to
appear on www.americancityandcounty.com.
The photographs should be by city or county employees or of city and
county public activities. At the end of the month, one photo will be
selected to print in American City & County magazine. To submit a photo,
simply send an e-mail to edward.brock@penton.com.
Attach the digital photo in jpeg format with a 300 dpi resolution, 5X7
inches. Include a description of where the picture was taken, when and
the photographer's name. You will be notified by e-mail if your
photograph is chosen to appear on the Web and in print.
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Municipal Index
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In the market for new products? Visit the American
City & County Municipal Index online (www.americancityandcountyguide.com/)
to find suppliers of products used in water and wastewater facilities,
streets and highways, solid waste collection, processing and disposal,
parks and recreation facilities, and much more.
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Career Opportunities
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CHIEF WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT (WIA) ADMINISTRATOR —
Baton Rouge, La.
For information on this and other local government job openings, visit
"HireAGovPro.”
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Contract Announcements
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The Deptford, N.J., Police Department has purchased
public safety records management software from Lake Mary, Fla.-based
SUNGARD PUBLIC SECTOR.
Oklahoma City has purchased access control software from Aliso Viejo,
Calif.-based QUEST SOFTWARE.
Durham, N.C., has contracted with Orlando, Fla.-based DATA TRANSFER
SOLUTIONS to provide on-call transportation consulting.
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Upcoming Events
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Nov. 2-5
Social Media For Crisis Communications in Government: How To Integrate
The Latest Web 2.0 Technologies To Maximize Effectiveness Before,
During, And After A Crisis
Advanced Learning Institute
Washington
www.aliconferences.com
Nov. 8-11
55th Annual Employee Benefits Conference
International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans
Orlando, Fla.
www.ifebp.org
Nov. 10-14
National League of Cities Conference of Cities
San Antonio
http://www.nlc.org
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