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Staffing Challenges for Winter Maintenance Operations

Businesses and public agencies around the country are reporting driver shortages and searching for other good, quality workers. Watch this program for a discussion on the hiring practices of the…

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Sustainable Fleet Replacement Program Made Easy

Determining where to spend limited fleet dollars can be difficult at best and ineffective at worst when handled subjectively. Too often, annual fleet replacement budgets are based on equipment age…

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Modern Methods of Sewer and Water Main Rehabs Saving Tax Dollars

Sponsored by APWA’s Engineering & Technology Committee The estimated cost of replacement and rehabilitation of sewer and water mains is projected at $2.2 trillion over the next five years. Modern…

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Spotlight on Emergency Management: Using Technology and Social Media During a Disaster – Getting the Word Out

Hurricane Irma In 2017, Hurricane Irma made landfall and moved up the middle of Florida directly impacting Gainesville. Staff will discuss how they technology and social media were utilized to…

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Rice Creek Commons: Revitalizing a Vacant Brownfield

A former Army ammunition plant, Rice Creek Commons is expected to be delisted as a superfund site this year and is poised for residential and commercial redevelopment. The vision is…

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WIGS and Green Dots – Getting Organizations to Focus on What’s Important

Sponsored by APWA’s Leadership and Management Committee Find out how two cities have implemented a simple, yet elegant process for focusing on key priorities that emphasize accountability and execution. Both…

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Public Works Emergency Management Inter-local Agreements – Because Your Responsibility to Be Ready for Disaster Never Ends

In responding to emergencies, rapid organized actions from public works are critical. The Utah APWA Chapter Emergency Management Committee recognized the need to develop an alliance among state-wide public works…

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Solid Waste Management – Public, Private, or Something in Between

Privatization, de-privatization, managed competition-this panel of solid waste management leaders will share their expertise and case studies concerning the costs and benefits of each option, discuss issues with service delivery…

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Waste Not, Want Not: Feasible Uses, Options and Markets for Your Wood Waste

Sponsored by APWA's Facilities and Grounds Committee It is estimated that 16 million green tons of wood is removed from urban areas as a result of pests, wind storms, construction,…

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Turning the Corner on Municipal Transportation Policy!

The City of Columbus’ citywide mobility plan, Connect Columbus, integrates automobile, bicycle, pedestrian and transit networks while taking into account freight, emergency services, and accessibility. Collaborating with multiple groups, the…

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