Benefits This live audio conference will describe Section 6409(a) of the Middle Class Tax Relief Act, enacted in February, which requires state and local approval of cell tower collocations and other wireless tower modifications. It will describe the many legal and technical issues under this new statute, including what towers are covered, what modifications are covered and which of the many state and local laws (zoning, codes, environmental,...

Benefits This live audio conference will help you understand why Congress, the Internal Revenue Service and others insist that Section 501(c)(3) entities implement the best practices in corporate governance. Michael Fine will discuss effective governance policies and procedures. He will help you understand how the redesigned Form 990's questions implicate important governance principles. The program will describe the IRS guidelines for good go...

Benefits This live audio conference will provide a systematic overview of the technical, management and regulatory issues regarding collection system overflows, both dry weather and wet weather as well as both combined sewer overflows (CSOs) and separate sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs). Information will be provided to help you understand and analyze overflow problems and provide guidance in evaluating and selecting cost-effective strategies to...

Benefits 'In the space of two days I had evolved two plans, wholly distinct, both of which were equally feasible. The point I am trying to bring out is that one does not plan and then try to make circumstances fit those plans. One tries to make plans fit the circumstances.' - General George S. Patton, Jr., War as I Knew It, page 116 (1947) Those localities that have not planned for the current environment are experiencing a worse impact than t...

Benefits Cities, states and the EPA are placing new emphasis on storm water discharges from industrial facilities, construction sites and municipalities. They are conducting storm water pollution prevention plan inspections at industrial facilities and construction sites. Some of these inspections have resulted in storm water violations with fines. Nationwide, storm water is a leading source of water pollution and consequently, EPA is moving f...

Benefits Many city and county governments who manage solid wastes have heard of or been approached by vendors of newly introduced waste conversion technologies promising to convert waste into useful energy. However, implementing such facilities can be a complex undertaking on a variety of issues including technically, environmentally, economically and perhaps most importantly, politically. This live audio conference is an introductory overview...

Benefits The lives of the governmental officials who are saddled with the responsibilities of managing the parking assets of the governmental units are not tranquil these days. The officials are beset with problems such as a drop off in monthly contract patronage due to layoffs of employees in nearby office buildings; the continuing growth in expenses is diminishing the net revenues; more patron liability claims are being filed and they are co...

Benefits Local governments across the country are looking for more efficient ways to deliver services in these lean times. In addition to internal budget and efficiency initiatives, many governments are looking to partner with other governments or the private sector in an effort to reduce costs while maintaining service quality. These approaches include contracting, privatization, functional consolidations, collaboration, asset sales, and the...

Benefits This live audio conference is critical for any governmental employer with other post-employment benefits (OPEB) liabilities. The program will provide vital information and planning techniques that will enable employers to avoid the potentially disastrous consequences of failing to identify, control and fund its OPEB liabilities. Most states, municipalities and governmental agencies are aware that they are required to comply with GASB...

Benefits Bicycling is gaining popularity in the United States as a recreational activity and a utilitarian mode of transportation. By expanding their bikeway networks, cities throughout the US have increased bicycle ridership and broadened the transportation options available in their community. However, significant barriers to bicycling keep many could-be riders off of their bikes. Additionally, limited transportation funding hinders the impl...