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The U.S Treasury released final guidance on how municipalities can use American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) funds. Learn which additional infrastructure projects are eligible for ARPA funding under the final rule.
The US Treasury distributed the first allotment of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds in June of this year, however, many Wisconsin municipalities are taking a wait-and-see approach when it comes to allocating their payment. However, ARPA Legislation states that municipal relief funds must be allocated by December 2024, and early planning is paramount to getting your projects off the ground on time. Here are answers to the questions we’ve heard most often surrounding ARPA to help keep your planning process moving forward.
The new Lead and Copper Rule Revisions are expected to require all regulated water systems must complete a comprehensive materials inventory by the anticipated compliance date of October 16, 2024. The inventory must include all service lines connected to the public water distribution system regardless of ownership status. Learn how to complete your materials inventory effectively and efficiently with tips from our experts.
October is National ESOP month! Learn why R/M made the transition to 100% employee-ownership and how it drastically impacted the success of our staff and our clients.
Renewable energy initiatives and opportunities are growing throughout the Midwest. Various types of organizations, both private and municipal, are evaluating open agricultural lands, under-utilized brownfields, closed landfills, and other open space for the potential installation of ground-mounted solar generation and battery storage projects. However, these initiatives like other projects, often come up against funding hiccups.
Pre-applications are a key piece of many Wisconsin grant applications. Make sure you know the timelines. With deadlines coming up fast, it is essential to work quickly if pre-applications have not been started.
To reduce waterway pollutants, comply with MS4 permits, and meet TMDL goals, communities should regularly inspect and perform proper maintenance on all storm water management devices. Illicit discharge inspections are critical to identifying unwanted pollutants flowing through your storm sewer system.
Follow along with R/M’s Mark Bruns as he performs a storm water device and illicit discharge inspection, identifies common impairments, and shares best practices for maintenance.
After a long year of remote gatherings, R/M is very excited to spend some time face-to-face with our clients and colleagues at this year’s summer and fall tradeshows. Whether it’s during one of our expert’s presentations, or at a conference networking happy hour, we hope you’ll stop by and say hello at one (or more!) of these upcoming events.
Revit allows users to create a single, integrated building information model to conceptualize, design, and document a project. Learn how the experts at R/M use Revit to improve virtually all aspects of the project design process and help clients visualize their projects long before construction begins.
With new funding opportunities such as ARPA presenting themselves, along with the existing grant and loan funding programs, communities will need to be more prepared than ever to apply quickly for these opportunities. However, there are several important factors a community should consider while developing project plans and determining an appropriate funding route.
Like all modern technology, the standards for SCADA software and hardware are rapidly changing. Our experts put together this list to help your utility stay on top of these changes, allowing you to better plan and budget for necessary upgrades as your system ages and the needs of your utility evolve.
Every odd year, municipalities are required to submit their road ratings to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. This process leads to more accurate long-term budgeting and planning for road improvements. Watch as the experts from R/M discuss various pavement conditions and share their best practices for rating your roads.
Many essential municipal projects cannot be realized without the help of grant funding, but the process of securing these funds can be overwhelming. Our experts created these 7 tips to help your team navigate the application process, stay organized, and get your project funded.
The WDNR has launched a statewide initiative to mitigate per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in our drinking water. Learn why there’s increasing concern over PFAS in the environment, the possible human health effects caused by PFAS exposure, and how potential new state regulations may impact your municipal wastewater treatment facility.
It’s tough to imagine on these beautiful summer days, but fall is fast approaching, and now is the time to schedule necessary wetland delineations for your development project. Learn how you can avoid the long WDNR approval process and get a head start on your project’s planning, design, and permitting by working with our Professionally Assured Wetland Delineator.
As a municipal decision maker, it can be difficult to manage the time, resources, and funding necessary to navigate the many moving parts involved in making your department (and your community) function effectively and efficiently, Fortunately, there are tools available to help make some of the most difficult tasks a little easier. Tools like your GIS.
While no person, business, or industry has managed to navigate the current public health crisis unscathed, municipal staff and local governments are facing incredibly unique challenges in the wake of COVID-19. As we’ve worked with our partner communities to help them keep our roads paved, clean water running, toilets flushing, and life moving during this unprecedented time, we’ve found the following tips to be helpful.
2020 is officially here, and we’re looking forward to new decade full of helpful articles for you and your team. To kick things off, we’d like to share our most-loved content from 2019. From funding projects to flying drones, here are last year’s top articles.
We know that providing your residents with quality public resources, safe roads, and clean water is essential to creating a thriving community. We also know that locating the funds necessary to make improvements to local infrastructure can be incredibly difficult. This year, consider these financing opportunities to help you maintain, improve, and grow your community resources.