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Access to grant funding can make or break important municipal projects. However, the variety of grants and different application processes can be complex and time-consuming. Watch this webinar to learn our experts' tips and best practices for giving your community the best opportunity to secure grant funding.
Facing PFAS contamination in your groundwater drinking water system presents a daunting challenge for municipalities, threatening public health and presenting compliance issues. Attend this webinar where experts from R/M and Water Surplus will explore strategies and technologies for mitigating PFAS to meet regulatory compliance and community needs. Register now to discover how your municipality can transform your PFAS obstacles into a success story for a healthier future.
Topics Include:
• Compliance Options
• Considerations & Planning
• Treatment Methods & Technologies
• Funding Options
Surprises can be the kiss of death for developers, builders, and architects. Unforeseen complications cost you valuable time, financial resources, and lead to unhappy clients. By using due diligence to understand and plan for environmental concerns, permitting requirements, and municipal/agency coordination, you can safeguard your project from these threats to your project schedule. Watch this webinar where experts from civil engineering firm, Ruekert & Mielke, Inc., will share best practices for site selection and project management that minimize surprises, get your project constructed, and get you paid faster!
Could there be an easier way to solve your challenges using GIS? Want to learn how similar municipalities are using GIS in creative ways?
Watch this on-demand webinar where our industry experts will showcase how local municipalities are utilizing GIS strategies and technologies to tackle common infrastructure challenges. We’ll share how communities can map out a successful GIS strategy at various levels - from simple, single-use applications to comprehensive asset management systems.
It’s been more than 20 years since the first TMDL was approved in Wisconsin and more than 10 years since TMDL compliance provisions started appearing in MS4 & WPDES permits. TMDL provisions in municipal storm water permits are driving significant changes to municipal storm water and water quality programs throughout the state. Without an in-depth understanding of all the potential compliance tools available, the cost for municipalities to meet the permit stipulations can be extreme.
Watch this on-demand webinar to learn proactive, creative TMDL compliance techniques which could reduce your future cost of compliance. Attendees will also get insight into what’s coming next for Wisconsin MS4 permits, compliance practices, and enforcement.
With the cost of debt so high, below-market interest rates and grants can save communities a lot of money. Learn about how to fund water and sewer projects through low-interest loans and grants through the state's environmental loan program. Watch this on-demand webinar to learn whether your projects are good candidates for one of these loans and whether you might qualify for a grant/principal forgiveness.
Learn how to transform your 2023 PASER ratings into a powerful communication tool to get support for additional funding for your road program. Our experts share how to evaluate your current pavement conditions, identify the cause of existing inadequacies, and review maintenance methods. We also explore funding solutions and ways to minimize costs and effectively plan your budget.
Funding can make or break a project goal. Understanding potential funding resources and the opportunities available enables your community to be fully prepared to submit applications! This webinar covers upcoming grant and funding opportunities available for your community.
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and American Rescue Plan Act provide municipalities with historic funding opportunities to improve infrastructure. In this webinar, our experts explore different strategies for leveraging your funding options to reduce financial stress. Learn how to determine which projects will stretch your funding the furthest and provide the greatest return on investment.
Powering schools, libraries, and municipal buildings is a large expenditure and often one of your top budget expenses. What if you could generate your own electricity from roof-mounted solar power, or secure monthly revenue for the next 30 years by setting up a leasehold for a small solar farm in unused open space?
In this on-demand webinar, R/M’s financial and environmental experts partner with SunVest Solar to provide an overview about site selection, feasibility, and return on investment for municipal solar programs. Start your exploration and find out if it’s time for solar in your community.
Modern technology paired with next-generation methods for data collection and communication can drastically improve data accuracy and completeness while increasing efficiency of the inventory process – all while saving you time, money, and frustration! Watch this video to learn how your municipality can benefit from these new methods and accurate, easy-to-access information.
Pavements are often one of the most valuable assets you must maintain. To protect your roads, parking lots, and other paved surfaces, it is important to plan ahead to extend their life and increase your ROI.
Join R/M’s experts as we share how to evaluate your current pavement conditions, including roads (PASER ratings), parking lots, and trails. We will also explore how to identify and determine the cause of existing inadequacies and review maintenance methods to help you minimize costs and effectively plan your budget.
DPWs and Department Heads have enough to juggle with completing projects on time, managing staff and maintenance tasks, and serving residents. Searching for critical information about your infrastructure should not be something else you have to worry about. By leveraging the latest technology for GIS and data collection, you get instant access to the critical information you need and benefit from digital tools designed to make DPW tasks faster and easier. Watch this webinar to learn how your municipality can work smarter and reduce staff time.
Municipalities across Wisconsin face a gap between their road reconstruction needs and the funding that’s available. Property tax restriction and declining state aid mean vital projects are being postponed. A new option is available to fund these needed projects. Watch this video to learn more about Transportation Utilities.
With the continued aging of infrastructure and the need for rehabilitation not getting the priority it deserves, system owners need to be knowledgeable about all the tools in their toolbox to most effectively utilize their available budget. Join expert presenters form Ruekert & Mielke, Inc. as we explain the different methods for utility rehabilitation and when those methods should be utilized to better stretch your available budget. If you’re involved in the planning and operations of sanitary sewer utilities, then you can’t miss this on-demand webinar.
Your road ratings can be an extremely valuable tool and can be the catalyst for development of strategic, long-term planning efforts. By evaluating current and historical rating data compared to yearly road maintenance efforts within your community, you’ll gain valuable insight into whether your road program is on the right track. Your road system is your most valuable asset, so understanding its current value and how to increase that value is a key component to comprehensive planning.
Every two years the Wisconsin DOT requires that local municipalities rate their roadways. This process leads to more accurate and strategic planning for road improvements, capital improvement programs, or cost program for long-term financing. Watch as the experts from R/M show you examples of roads in various conditions and share their best practices for rating your roads!
Technology advances in data collection methods, such as drones and 3D laser scanning, can significantly increase accuracy and efficiency. Having knowledge of the latest tools and technologies available allows you to confidently select the best tools and contractors for your municipal projects. In this hands-on seminar experts from Ruekert & Mielke, Inc. and Seiler Geospatial Division (Trimble) will discuss and demonstrate the latest equipment and technology available for collecting field data.
Viable road networks are crucial to the economic development of your community and your residents’ quality of life, as poorly maintained roads pose a safety hazard for drivers and can greatly increase vehicle repair costs. Join R/M experts as we discuss your yearly road ratings requirements, provide guidance on how to properly identify road deterioration, and discuss how to best maintain this critical infrastructure.
There are many hurdles that must be overcome to plan, organize, permit, and fund your infrastructure expansions to create a new business park. Watch this video to get ahead of the game through proactive planning so that your next park is ready for business.
