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Learn about the APWA Utilities and Rights-of-Way (UPROW) Committee and how to form a Chapter UPROW Committee.
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Examine how to use cooperative contracts as a means of procuring equipment and services through nontraditional bidding. Using cooperative purchasing can save you the time spent in specifications writing and help save taxpayer dollars. This approach leverages costs across a greater spending base and standardizes the work of bidding, evaluating, and awarding the contracts.
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
Read MoreMuch of the work that public works departments do is complex and hidden from sight. It is difficult for people to picture how sewers work, what systems exist and why they might fail, or what facilities will look like when completed. In response to flooding events in 2017, the City of Grandview, Missouri, developed 3-D models of flooded areas so engineers, local officials, and residents could get a better, more tactile picture of the local terrain and, thus, a better understanding of the mechanics of the flooding. The models were developed using terrain models and 3-D printers and helped refute false information and sped up the problem-solving process.
Read MoreThe APWA Kansas City Metro Chapter’s Leadership and Management Committee will host this panel discussion featuring current and past hapter-recognized Top Ten Leaders. You will learn about the paths they followed to achieve positions of leadership. They will talk about the challenges of public works leadership and provide insights into their decision-making processes and strategic planning approaches. They will also offer advice on how to grow and develop into better leaders.
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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Find out how a small town (under 20,000) has ventured into the realm of AVL/GPS and advanced asset management systems to enhance its winter operations program. The advanced asset management system has improved operations and customer service, plus help satisfy FEMA inventory requirements
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