Diversify Your Revenue Stream - Give 'em the SLiPP iconDiversify Your Revenue Stream - Give 'em the SLiPP

Diversify Your Revenue Stream - Give 'em the SLiPP

Aug 26, 2012 7:30am ‐ Aug 26, 2012 8:45am
In most communities, the homeowner is responsible for the repair/replacement of water and sewer lines. The
City of Tempe, Arizona has a subscription-based opt-in Service Line Protection Program (SLiPP) that provides
financial assistance for repairs and replacement.

By attending this session, participants will be better able to:
  1. Identify the key components for developing a Service Line Protection Program.
  2. Increase and diversify your cities revenue stream by implementing a SLiPP.
  3. Expand the provision of value-added services for your residents without increasing the budget.
Good for Government, Good for Communities - The City of Austin's Neighborhood Partnering Program iconGood for Government, Good for Communities - The City of Austin's Neighborhood Partnering Program

Good for Government, Good for Communities - The City of Austin's Neighborhood Partnering Program

Aug 26, 2012 7:30am ‐ Aug 26, 2012 8:45am
In this era of limited resources, community cost-sharing programs are a unique tool for tapping into the
valuable resource of volunteerism. The City of Austin’s program includes in-kind labor contributions, and
donations of professional services, materials, or funding.

By attending this session, participants will be better able to:
  1. Improve public works community relations and citizen support through grass-roots partnerships.
  2. Enhance public funding by leveraging community participation.
  3. Resolve issues through citizen-driven projects that promote innovation and creativity.
Operation EMAC: Understanding the Critical Phases of the Emergency Management Assistance Compact iconOperation EMAC: Understanding the Critical Phases of the Emergency Management Assistance Compact

Operation EMAC: Understanding the Critical Phases of the Emergency Management Assistance Compact

Aug 26, 2012 7:30am ‐ Aug 26, 2012 8:45am
Get expert guidance on pre-event preparation activities including how to create Mission Ready Packages
(MRPs) to facilitate identifying, mobilizing, and deploying resources to provide interstate mutual aid during

By attending this session, participants will be better able to:
  1. Recognize the importance of the Pre-Event Preparation phase, including the development of Mission Ready Packaged resources.
  2. Apply the recommended actions for mobilizing and deploying through the EMAC system.
  3. Apply the prescribed procedures for demobilizing upon mission completion and reimbursement submittal.
So You Want to Be the Boss? iconSo You Want to Be the Boss?

So You Want to Be the Boss?

Aug 26, 2012 7:30am ‐ Aug 26, 2012 8:45am
What does it take to lead a public works agency in today’s challenging times? What does a city manager look
for in hiring a public works director? Find out what life at the top is really like and the steps you need to take to
earn a public works leadership position.

By attending this session, participants will be better able to:
  1. Determine whether or not being the boss is the right fit for you.
  2. Develop a strategy for career advancement in local government.
  3. Identify the skills needed to be a leader in the public sector.
Bag the Plastic: Local Efforts to Restrict Plastic Bag Use iconBag the Plastic: Local Efforts to Restrict Plastic Bag Use

Bag the Plastic: Local Efforts to Restrict Plastic Bag Use

Aug 26, 2012 7:30am ‐ Aug 26, 2012 8:45am
The average single-use plastic bag is used for 12 minutes and then released to create disposal problems, clog
waterways, and damage marine ecosystems and wildlife. Are ordinances restricting the use of single-use bags
effective?

By attending this session, participants will be better able to:
  1. Develop a program that encourages the use of reusable bags and restricts single-use bags.
  2. Review single-use bag restriction ordinances implemented by other communities.
  3. Examine the outreach efforts and community concerns, plus the cost issues and savings associated with implementing the "Bag the Plastic" program.
Building Neighborhoods and Using Green Infrastructure to Reduce CSOs iconBuilding Neighborhoods and Using Green Infrastructure to Reduce CSOs

Building Neighborhoods and Using Green Infrastructure to Reduce CSOs

Aug 26, 2012 7:30am ‐ Aug 26, 2012 8:45am
Cities around the country are watching as Kansas City completes construction of the largest "green" Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) control project in the nation. The green infrastructure tactics include: street, curb, and
sidewalk repairs; traffic calming devices; and green stormwater management features.

By attending this session, participants will be better able to:
  1. Examine how to integrate stormwater controls and community improvements through sustainable design approaches.
  2. Discover the various applications and benefits of using green infrastructure.
  3. Anticipate challenges and determine solutions when retrofitting stormwater controls for older neighborhoods.
Facilities Condition Assessment Program (FCAP) iconFacilities Condition Assessment Program (FCAP)

Facilities Condition Assessment Program (FCAP)

Aug 26, 2012 7:30am ‐ Aug 26, 2012 8:45am
Examine the City of Milwaukee’s Facilities Condition Assessment Program that monitors and manages facility
assets and helps the city prepare for capital expenditures years in advance.

By attending this session, participants will be better able to:
  1. Administer a scalable system to prioritize, manage, and monitor your facility asset portfolio.
  2. Plan 20-years of capital expenditures efficiently.
  3. Promote fiscal responsibility, strong leadership, and an understanding of facility needs.
Go Green without Going Extreme! iconGo Green without Going Extreme!

Go Green without Going Extreme!

Aug 26, 2012 7:30am ‐ Aug 26, 2012 8:45am
The centerpiece project of the City of Corona, California’s renewable energy efforts is a one (1) kilowatt grid-
tie solar bus shelter micro grid that offset the costs of a newly installed traffic signal intersection. The Solar
Bus Shelter spins the meter backward during the day, saving the City 25% of its annual signal intersection.

By attending this session, participants will be better able to:
  1. Generate revenue, as well as creating a renewable energy source.
  2. Implement renewable energy projects within existing infrastructure.
  3. Measure existing energy consumption against documented savings, while reducing your carbon footprint.
Professional (Social) Networking for Public Works iconProfessional (Social) Networking for Public Works

Professional (Social) Networking for Public Works

Aug 26, 2012 7:30am ‐ Aug 26, 2012 8:45am
Discover how public works professionals from around the world can collaborate and learn from each other using
social networking applications. The Institute of Public Works Engineering Australia (IPWEA) will describe the
platforms and “apps” they have made available for international professional networking.

By attending this session, participants will be better able to:
  1. Set up a public works professional networking "APP" on your smartphone.
  2. Participate in an international exchange of ideas and experiences in public works.
  3. Collaborate with your international peers in areas such as asset management, fleet management, climate change, parks and recreation management, and road safety.
Santa Monica Street Maintenance: Launching a Better Software Solution iconSanta Monica Street Maintenance: Launching a Better Software Solution

Santa Monica Street Maintenance: Launching a Better Software Solution

Aug 26, 2012 7:30am ‐ Aug 26, 2012 8:45am
In 2010, the Santa Monica Street Maintenance Division launched an electronic work order system to track and
manage labor hours and work history. Get tips for selecting and launching a new system and how to use such
a system to advocate for additional resources.

By attending this session, participants will be better able to:
  1. Select a software system by analyzing and understanding the needs of your public works agency.
  2. Prepare to launch a new software solution and win support from crews and administrative staff.
  3. Implement the software and take advantage of new insights and easily accessible data.