Public Works Congress & Exposition

2007 American Public Works Association International PUBLIC WORKS CONGRESS & EXPOSITION September 9–12, 2007 | San Antonio, Texas Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center www.apwa.net/congress

SAVE $ when5 you0 register by July 20! The 2007 Congress is the quality show you’ve come to expect, with some great new twists to benefit your overall experience. What’s New for ’07? Dave Barry Headlines Event! Sunday, September 9 From the daily grind to headline news—everything is fodder for Dave Barry! Get ready to laugh out loud and raise your endorphin levels as Reaves Dave takes center stage for the General Session on Sunday, September 9. To find out what other great speakers we have in store, see page 2. SACVB/Bill

Photo: Workshop Wednesday Wednesday, September 12 You asked for it, here it is…your opportunity to delve deeper into cutting- Table of Contents edge topics, featuring expert speakers in a workshop format. Three of these workshops include both classroom and onsite demonstration 1 Welcome components. Full Congress registrants may attend any of the workshops 2 Keynote Speakers at no additional charge. Others may register for the workshops individually and pay the appropriate registration fee. See pages 6–9 for details. 3 Thought Leaders 4 Networking Public Works Stormwater Summit 5 Public Works Stormwater Summit Wednesday, September 12 Stay on top of the latest NPDES news and other stormwater regulation 6 Workshop Wednesday compliance trends by attending this summit geared specifically to the 10 Exposition interests and needs of public works directors and public agency storm- 11 2006 Exhibitors water managers. Full Congress registrants may attend the summit at no additional charge. Others may register for it individually and pay the 14 Education appropriate registration fee. See page 5 for details. 15 Sessions by Subject 24 Sessions by Date & Time Thought Leaders Here’s an opportunity to interact with and learn from recognized 31 Calendar of Events authorities on workforce development, the psychology of professional 32 Session Descriptions and personal resiliency, and what the future holds for the public works profession and the American Public Works Association. See page 3 for 38 Special Events details. 39 Additional Opportunities 40 Technical Tours 42 San Antonio 44 Sightseeing 45 Travel & Misc. Information

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What’s New for ’07? Welcome to San Antonio! The Best Show in Public Works We have the topics you want! Congress 2007 brings together public works industry professionals from Look for these subject icons throughout the preview. all over the world. Four days of extensive educational programming, workshops, an enormous expo floor, and ample networking events Career & Personal Development gives you unrivaled opportunities to learn about the latest innovations, exchange ideas and develop new business relationships. Construction Management

APWA has listened to what YOU want and crafted it into dynamic educa- Emergency Management tion sessions—packed full of content that you can take home and put to work in your agency. And, of course, you can’t miss our exhibit hall Engineering & Technology that encompasses more than 100,000 square feet. If you’ve never been to Congress before, we know that once you go, it will be your “must attend” Facilities event for years to come!

Not a member of APWA? Register for Congress and receive a FREE Fleet Services one-year APWA membership ($129 value). Simply check the box on the registration form. (Not valid for membership renewals.) Management

Parks & Grounds Who Should Attend? • Public Works Directors, Superintendents and Managers Solid Waste • Directors and Managers of Operations and Operations Personnel • City and County Engineers Snow & Ice • Consulting Engineers • Construction Directors and Managers Stormwater • Solid Waste Managers and Coordinators • Public Fleet Directors and Managers Streets/Roads/Bridges • Public Facilities and Grounds Directors and Managers • Water Services Directors and Managers Traffic Engineering • Streets/Roads/Bridges Directors and Managers • Transportation Directors and Managers Utilities/Right-of-Way • Stormwater and Flood Control Directors and Managers • Emergency Management Directors and Coordinators Water & Wastewater

• Anyone else whose responsibilities are public works related Welcome Keynote Speakers Opening General Session Monday General Sunday, 10 a.m.–Noon Session 8:30–9:45 a.m. Speaker: Dave Barry, Pulitzer Prize-Winning Humorist…Best-Selling Author The Adventure of Change: Timeless Get ready to laugh! From the daily grind to headline news…everything is Certainties for Uncertain Times fodder for humorist Dave Barry. Dave Speaker: Jeff Salz, PhD, Anthropologist, Explorer, will kick-off the 2007 Congress with Mountaineer his wacky point of view on relation- Jeff will share the lessons learned in more than ships, work, kids, technology, and life in 35 years of exploration and expedition leader- general. His wit cuts right to the core of ship. He’ll deliver stirring tales drawn from the life’s absurdities. Well-known for his formerly legends, myths, and personal lives of the people internationally-syndicated column, Dave won he has encountered in remote regions around the Pulitzer Prize for Commentary in 1988 and the world. Jeff will help you understand how to immediately demanded a recount! He has also redesign both your attitude and environment so written more than 25 books, including Dave that you can face life’s challenges with a sense Barry’s Money Secrets and Dave Barry Slept Here: A of adventure. His best-selling book, The Way of Sort of History of the United States and has success- Adventure, is a manual that helps organizations fully ventured into mystery and children’s book keep the flames of adventure fanned every day. genres. Two of Dave’s books were the basis of the CBS TV sitcom “Dave’s World,” in which Harry Anderson played a much taller version of Dave. In his spare time, Dave is a tongue-in-cheek Wednesday Closing General Session candidate for President of the United States and 11 a.m.–12:15 p.m. also plays lead guitar for a literary rock band, the Rock Bottom Remainders. Fostering Sustain- able Behavior: Community-Based Social Marketing Tuesday General Session 8:30–9:45 a.m. Speaker: Doug McKenzie-Mohr, PhD, Making an Impact! McKenzie-Mohr & Associates, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada s pe ak er s Speaker: Rick Rigsby, Doug will explore the public works functions PhD, President and and responsibilities that require resident CEO, Rick Rigsby behavior change to operate more efficiently Communications and and effectively. He is a pioneer and leader in Impact World Group the rapidly growing field of community-based Rick has learned that social marketing with more than 15 years’ creating an impression does not measure up experience in the discipline. As a professor at to “making an impact.” He has moved from St. Thomas University in Canada, Doug has going through the daily motions to living each assisted in Canada’s public education efforts on day with the goal of “impacting the world by climate change. His book, Fostering Sustainable empowering its people.” Rick is recognized as Behavior: An Introduction to Community-Based one of the most dynamic speakers in America; Social Marketing, has become requisite reading addressing audiences as diverse as congregations for those who deliver programs to promote in the remote jungles of Africa to executives sustainable behavior. in America’s top corporations. He is an award- winning professor and currently serves in the To learn more, don’t miss Doug’s afternoon role of Chaplain for the Texas A&M football workshop, Beyond Brochures: Community- team. Based Social Marketing. Key n ote conversation. vision and ask for your input essential to this his share will Larry communities’ well-being. to haveandimpact enormous influence on our profession and APWA uniquely positionedare world is at a crossroads and the public works need for stewardship. environmental The public increasing pressure, and the continuing workforce, and diminishing a changing advances, technological warming, global challenges, funding infrastructure, aging our public agenda works’ on such future issues as conversation help special shapethat will this APWA on 9,September 2007. Please in join him thePresidentas take office of will Frevert Larry nearly and APWA years 40 years, for 20-plus A member of the public works profession for we the challenges face today the and future? in Works Public stepAmerican Association up to should the public works profession and the be. How it wewill think than be different probably today; also itthan different will cally be dramati will future Our MO Manager, Kansas City, HDR, Senior Municipal Program Public Works and Association American President-Elect, PE, Frevert, Speaker: Larry Sunday September 9, 2007, 2–2:50 p.m. APWA Help to Shape It? The Will Future—How Public Works and public works. resiliency, and what the future holds for psychology of professional and personal sessions cover workforce development, New for 2007, Thought in-depth Leader Thought Leaders -

Center, OR Portland, Director, The Resiliency PhD, Speaker: Al Siebert, (Repeated) Tuesday, September 11, 2007, p.m.1:30–3:30 Monday, September 10, 2007, 2–3:50 p.m. Resiliency Leadership Skills for Developing Workforce and job satisfaction. employees offering aof sense purpose culture profession, and for a high-retention creating into star-performers tothe public attract works consultant and author, ideasoffer for how will Greg P. management Smith, well-known values aboutdifferent job satisfaction. abilities;workforce diverse a highly bringing and technological communication increasing workersless skilled jobs entering that require wages higher by offered the private being sector; workforce;to aging an competition the with leadership pool due Among them: a shrinking of which concerns need to now. be addressed storm” a “perfect is creating winds prevailing workforce development. A convergence of decade is leaders this in public issues facing works One of the most urgent tional, GA Conyers, YourChart Course Interna Founder and President of Speaker: Greg P. Smith, (Repeated) Tuesday, September 11, 2007, p.m.1:30–3:30 Monday, September 10, 2007, 2–3:50 p.m. and Engagement TheStorm: Perfect Recruitment, Retention, to long and good life health. how is related experiences; resiliency distressing from and strength gain difficulties unexpected professionalism; how to backbounce from toand work of attitudes service inner with others; howthan to encourage your workforce change; why some employees more are resilient of times and be resilientunder pressure during You howorganization. learn: to holdwill up iency yourself, yourin work and teams, your for resil increasing guidelines provide practical and author of Dr. founder Siebert, of CenterAl Resiliency The too well. all scenario change.works Public professionals know this budget, constant, disruptive while managing fewer people and less quality, lessin time, with more work done, of higher is onpressure The to get The Resiliency The Advantage, - will will - Thought Leaders networking.” of is opportunity the to me APWA offers strength greatest the believe “I — City of KS Hays, City Director Works Public Brenda Herrman Brenda

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Networking for Success • Congress • Technical • Awards • • Exhibit • Get • First-Timers Opportunities Networking it’s you WHO know! ideas. Remember—it’s not just what you know, over all from the world meet can and exchange biggest where forum public works professionals fromAPWA the benefits networking. the hosts One of the best “take-homes” is Congress from Breakfast Professional Wednesday, 12, September 6:30–10 p.m. Wednesday, p.m. 12, September 1–4 Monday, 10,September p.m. 5–7 Monday, 10,September 7–8:15 a.m. Tuesday, 11,September 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Monday, 10,September 10 p.m. a.m.–3 Sunday, 9,September p.m. Noon–4 Sunday, 9,September p.m. 5–7 Sunday, 9,September 7:30–9:30 a.m.

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Public Works Stormwater Summit On Wednesday, September 12, 2007, Full Congress registrants have the option of attending the Public Works Stormwater Summit without paying any additional fee. If you wish to sign up for just the Summit or for one/two days of Congress plus the Summit, you must pay the appropriate corresponding daily registration fees.*

Public Works Stormwater Summit .45 CEUs

Wednesday, September 12, 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Do you have NPDES compliance issues? Do you know where to turn to solve these issues? Whether you are a Phase I or Phase II community, this Public Works Stormwater Summit is for you! Stay on top of the latest NPDES news and other stormwater regulation compliance trends by attending this summit geared specifically to the interests and needs of public works and other municipal and county agencies grappling with the fact that stormwater management is more than just meeting EPA’s minimum control measures. Regulators from the federal and state levels will give insight into enforcement actions occurring around the country and provide tips for staying clear of these issues. S UMM I T

Public Works Directors and Stormwater Managers will both benefit from a focused discussion of where your stormwater management program fits within your city or county’s organizational structure. Examine how other agencies are handling staffing issues, coordinating with other departments, and dealing with consultants. Overall, you’ll be exposed to a diversity of ideas about strategies, practices, and technologies that are currently being deployed and any new trends on the horizon. Topics will include erosion control issues, enforcement of illicit discharges, good housekeeping practices for data collection and reporting requirements, public education, and best management practices to control runoff including green roofs, porous pavement, and bio-retention measures. There will be plenty of time for comments and questions from Summit participants, plus the opportunity to share what’s working for you now, what you might do differently if you had the chance, and your concerns for the future. PLUS—Attendees at this Summit will participate in Keynoter Doug McKenzie-Mohr’s thought-provoking presentation called “Fostering Sustainable Behavior: Community-Based Social Marketing” at 11 a.m.

*Additional $260 member/$295 nonmember fee applies if not registered for the TORM WA TER full Congress week. S WORKSHOP WEDNESDAY so that your point is made and the audience presentation; and present more dynamically needs of your audience; and plan your organize style and totechniques the your instructional how toto Learn adjusttrainer. be a better to get your point across. itshare you because lack the presentation skills knowledge but have and skill not volunteered to that you haverecognized a wealth of technical APWA National workshops? Maybe you’ve at chapter-sponsored yourshare or expertise your coworkerstapped to has been train or training! yourthrough PowerPoint Works Association, Kansas City, MO Project Manager-Adult Public American Learning, Consultant, JOMC, Vancouver, WA; James Kralicek, John Ostrowski,Instructors: Management Training TrainerWorks Public the *See tion skills. to improve presenta their opportunity for this to encourage upsign your and trainers speakers APWA’s Works Public should program Institute and workshops in and/or participating are learned. ableis better and apply to retain what they’ve Workshop 7:30–10:45 a.m. Take advantage of this special opportunity Take opportunity advantage special of this youAre a public works content who expert frontin ofStanding the room and clicking APWA Chapters that host conferences

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2007 APWA International Public Works Congress and Exposition | September 9–12, 2007 | San Antonio, TX | www.apwa.net/congress Education Sessions by Subject APWA is the number one source for $129 for Congress $229. or after onsite be purchased also can CD-ROMs advance at a discounted price of $119. The may orderregistrants the package in about events.Congress upcoming Full exhibitor directory, and information PowerPointspeakers’ Additional contentseries. includes the package interactiveCD-ROM an MP3 be made availablesessions via will of the general sessions and education live recordings audioSelected digital CD-ROMs www.apwa.net/congress. objectives for each session,learning visit receive valuableTothese credits. the view yourin onsite about materials how to the industry.in You’llinstructions find changes with and keeping current skills your employer new that you learning are them, you demonstrate can obtaining to and continuing educationby activities, accepted in of measure participation for CEU The is CEU acredit. nationally APWA’s education sessions eligible are .1 CEU = 1 PDH (Professional Development Hour) Credits CEU descriptions on page start 32. your time at Congress. Session daily tocharts help you maximize Starting on page 24 you can find tion sessions listed by subject. On pages 15–23, you’ll findeduca learninghands-on opportunities. offer more focused solutions and revised our program format to works topics. For 2007, we have addresses the full gamut of public for continuing education that 14 ® presentations, an Exposition and Congress Works Public International APWA 2007 - | September 9–12, 2007 September | TX Antonio, San | www.apwa.net/congress

APWA has become one of the leading sources for education on stormwater control. At this year’s Congress we are offering at least three sessions each day on this popular subject—a stormwater trifecta! “The highlight of the Sunday, September 9 week will be the first Fleet Washing and Stormwater Regulations APWA Stormwater Soil Strategies That Benefit the Urban Forest and Stormwater Summit on Wednesday Management that will help our membership learn the Water/ Selecting CSO Controls latest about NPDES and Water Knows No Boundaries: Regional Watershed stormwater regulation Management Wastewater compliance.…In Monday, September 10 addition, watershed Clean Roads to Clean Air Program management is a Water, water, Creating Livable Communities and Smart Growth growing concern in everywhere! The water/ Stormwatch—A Powerful Weapon for Stormwater Engineers public works. Several wastewater sessions at Congress sessions will Tuesday, September 11 Congress address issues that provide information every water resources profes- Designing Stormwater Management Facilities as a Commu- about urban watershed sional needs to know. We offer three days packed nity Amenity health and ecosystem full of sessions that offer plenty of solutions. Best Management Practices (BMPs): Water Quality, Flood balance.” Reduction —Mary Meloy, Chair, Sunday, September 9 A New Approach to SSO Management Water Resources Water Works IT: When “Good Enough” Isn’t Good Enough! The Red Hill Valley Project: “More Than a Road” Management Committee Selecting CSO Controls A Holistic Approach to Watershed Management Two Technologies Are Better Than One! RT & SUE What Is Your IQ on Smart Growth? Get Out of the Same Old Rut! Integrate Trenchless Tech- Wednesday, September 12 nology and Design-Build Public Works Stormwater Summit (see page 5) Water Knows No Boundaries: Regional Watershed *San Antonio River Improvement Project Management *Beyond Brochures: Community-Based Social Marketing Monday, September 10 Water Sector Security: Practices, Approaches, and * = Workshop Wednesday session. See page 6 for more details. Collaboration

Canadian National Water and Wastewater Benchmarking Initiative Yes, Decentralized Wastewater Programs Are Growing Stormwater Alternatives to Sewers—But How Do We Manage These Little Systems? Keeping Your Pipes Clean Tuesday, September 11 From Nearly Potable to Perrier: A Small Cities Solution Best Management Practices (BMPs): Water Quality, Flood Reduction Every Crisis Is an Opportunity: Answers for Water and Wastewater Operator Shortage Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan Regulatory Update A New Approach to SSO Management Desalinization in Mexico Getting Your Wastewater Treatment Plant off the Grid Wednesday, September 12

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“Transportation rolls at Congress! Get the latest on federal Streets, funding, pavements, maintenance (especially Roads and winter maintenance), project financing, and what’s going on at Bridges FHWA, not to mention the latest on road Cycle Costs for Landscape Projects safety and everyone’s From pavement pres- The Power of the Penny—A Transportation Funding Solution favorite, traffic calming. ervation to workzone A Step in the Right Direction: Effective Sidewalk Best of all, take the safety—the streets, roads, and opportunity to network Management bridges sessions at this year’s The Oregon Road User Fee Concept and Pilot Program with your colleagues on Congress offers you a wealth of topics that cover A Remedy for Relieving Sign Inventory Headaches these important issues.” everything you need to know to successfully —Bill Reichmuth address your design and maintenance issues. Protecting Your Landscape Investment Transportation Using GIS to Manage Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Committee Chair Sunday, September 9 Compliance for Sidewalks and Curb Ramps Will Work for Free: Students Acting as Pro Bono Design Tuesday, September 11 Engineers An Asset Management Success Story in Washington, DC! A Sign of the Times? Nashville’s Automated Sign Inventory Fiber to the Premises (FTTP): Force Them to Pave? Cross Jurisdictional Partnering for Street Maintenance Using Roadway Lighting as a Successful Countermeasure for Services Roadway Safety Tap into LTAP! Protecting Your Crews in Traffic: Work Zone Safety Practices Can Trees and Sidewalks Coexist? Yes They Can! Reactive to Proactive—The Metamorphosis of an Agency Highways for LIFE: FHWA Is Speeding Up New Technology “ATD”—Better Than Aspirin for Your Transportation Headache Implementation Melting vs. Hauling—A Study in Cost Efficiencies Pavement Preservation Techniques Public Works Designs Grand Prix Race Course on City Streets! Monday, September 10 The Ability of Equipment to Evaluate Pavement Structures Clean Roads to Clean Air Program Keep Your Bridges Open for Years to Come! Creating Livable Communities and Smart Growth What Is Your IQ on Smart Growth? Excavator Safety and Operating Techniques Wednesday, September 12 How to Successfully Use Federal Funding for Transportation *A Demo! Innovative Street Reconstruction Technologies Projects Lessons Learned: Integrating GIS with Asset Management, * = Workshop Wednesday session. See page 6 for more details. Pavement Management, and Mobile/GPS On the Road Again: Asphalt Recycling A Framework for Establishing Maintenance Tasks and Life-

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This year’s Congress sessions address cutting-edge topics that every traffic engineer needs to know in Traffic 7 order to efficiently, effectively, and safely design and

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Sunday, September 9 Driving Design—Making Roundabouts Work A Sign of the Times? Nashville’s Automated Sign Inventory Tap into LTAP! Highways for LIFE: FHWA Is Speeding Up New Technology Implementation Monday, September 10 Creating Livable Communities and Smart Growth Experience the Roundabout The Power of the Penny—A Transportation Funding Solution The Oregon Road User Fee Concept and Pilot Program A Remedy for Relieving Sign Inventory Headaches Pre-Caffeinated Parents Are No Longer a Threat with a “Safe Routes to School” Program! Tuesday, September 11 Using Roadway Lighting as a Successful Countermeasure for Roadway Safety Protecting Your Crews in Traffic: Work Zone Safety Practices “ATD”—Better Than Aspirin for Your Transportation Headache Public Works Designs Grand Prix Race Course on City Streets! Traffic Intervention—Neighborhood Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Program What Is Your IQ on Smart Growth? “Congress is a great place to connect with other people Wednesday, September 12 in your field. I always come back with new ideas for old problems. The networking is fantastic. This *Pre-Planning Traffic Incident Response at High-Accident Intersections year, Nashville is sharing their great automated sign *TransGuide—Technology in Motion inventory system. I plan on attending.” * = Workshop Wednesday session. See page 6 for more details. —Shawn O’Keefe, Chair Utility and Public Right-of-Way Committee

Utilities/ If your job responsibilities involve utilities/right- of-way, look no further! For 2007, we’re featuring Right-of-Way several case studies on how other municipalities have solved tough problems. Sunday, September 9 Gaining Command & Control of Your Rights-of-Way (ROW) A Sign of the Times? Nashville’s Automated Sign Inventory Get Out of the Same Old Rut! Integrate Trenchless Technology and Design-Build You Get What You Pay For: Dealing with Utility Conflicts Monday, September 10 Excavator Safety and Operating Techniques A Core Strategy for Utility Cut Repairs A Step in the Right Direction: Effective Sidewalk Management A Remedy for Relieving Sign Inventory Headaches Designing a Successful “Trenchless” Underground Construction Project Tuesday, September 11 Fiber to the Premises (FTTP): Force Them to Pave? What is ASCE 38-02 and How Will it Affect Your Organization? Construction Stage One Calls: The Most Prudent Form of Damage Prevention—and—It’s the Law! “The practice of engineering and the technologies being applied within public works today are changing rapidly and significantly. The APWA Congress is the best Engineering opportunity for you to stay up-to-date with the and Technology state of the practice and to get a glimpse of new technologies—all in one Monday, September 10 location.” Engineering and Lessons Learned: Integrating GIS with Asset Management, —Gordon Daring, Chair Technology covers a Pavement Management, and Mobile/GPS Engineering & broad spectrum and APWA’s Money CAN Grow on Trees! Utilizing Software to Manage Technology Committee Congress sessions meet that the Urban Forest Effectively challenge head-on! We have topics running the Multi-Agency Benchmarking Study: Improving Capital gamut from asset management technologies to Project Delivery Efficiency design solutions for public works projects. Dynamic Information for Better Business Processes A Core Strategy for Utility Cut Repairs Sunday, September 9 Stormwatch—A Powerful Weapon for Stormwater Engineers GIS-Based Management Solutions: Your “Easy Button” Designing a Successful “Trenchless” Underground Construc- Risk Management and Project Delivery—Take These “Flu tion Project Shots” for Healthy Projects Keeping Your Pipes Clean Water Works IT: When “Good Enough” Isn’t Good Enough! Using GIS to Manage Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Will Work for Free: Students Acting as Pro Bono Design Compliance for Sidewalks and Curb Ramps Engineers Tuesday, September 11 Proven Concepts in Project Management Micro-Unmanned Air Vehicles—A New, Innovative Tech- The Missing Pieces of the Asset Management Puzzle nology for Public Works! The “Real Costs” of Public Works Budgets What Is ASCE 38-02 and How Will it Affect Your Two Technologies Are Better Than One! RT & SUE Organization? Get Out of the Same Old Rut! Integrate Trenchless Tech- Public Works Designs Grand Prix Race Course on City nology and Design-Build Streets! Going High-Tech to Manage and Deliver Construction/ The Ability of Equipment to Evaluate Pavement Structures Contract Documents and Drawings The Red Hill Valley Project: “More Than a Road” Keep Your Bridges Open for Years to Come! Putting Sustainability to Action So, My Manager Wants Me to Actually Use This Infrastruc- ture Maintenance Management System (IMMS)?

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“The exhibit floor is a great place to get a close-up look at equipment and talk to vendors.” —Shawn O’Keefe, Chair Construction Practices Subcommittee Construction

APWA is your number Management one resource for information on managing your public fleet operations. Whether you’re from a small rural community or a large urban APWA’s Congress is your opportunity to build city, you’ll find exactly what you need! your skills in construction management. We have numerous sessions to choose where you can learn Sunday, September 9 from your peers, as well as industry experts. Fleet Washing and Stormwater Regulations Biodiesel’s Impact on Public Fleet Operability and Economics Sunday, September 9 Monday, September 10 Make Your Public Works Project a Catalyst for Community Change! Modernizing Fleet Operations Risk Management and Project Delivery—Take These “Flu Shots” for Healthy Projects Going Once, Going Twice—Selling Fleet Assets Online Will Work for Free: Students Acting as Pro Bono Design Engineers Fleets Roll as First Responders Proven Concepts in Project Management Tuesday, September 11 Get Out of the Same Old Rut! Integrate Trenchless Technology and Design-Build Emerging Issues with Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel Going High-Tech to Manage and Deliver Construction/Contract Documents and Drawings Wednesday, September 12 You Get What You Pay For: Dealing with Utility Conflicts *Equipment Replacement Strategies and Fleet Charge-Back Monday, September 10 Systems: What Do I Need to Know? Multi-Agency Benchmarking Study: Improving Capital Project Delivery Efficiency Controlling Costs in a Volatile Construction Market * = Workshop Wednesday session. See page 6 for more details. Cost-Loaded Project Schedules The Art of Saying “NO” Tuesday, September 11 Fleet Improving Capital Project Delivery: A Plan That’s Getting USED! Construction Stage One Calls: The Most Prudent Form of Damage Prevention—and— It’s the Law! Services

Introducing the Certified Public Fleet Professional Saturday, September 8, 2007 – San Antonio, Texas www.apwa.net/certification

Management

From Woe to WHOA! Public Works Facility Improvements “The Leadership Hone your management The Oregon Road User Fee Concept and Pilot Program and Management skills by attending these Building Depth into Your Leadership Team Committee is 2007 Congress sessions. sponsoring five Leading Successful & Sustained Organizational We have four days filled with Transformation informative sessions at informative sessions that will provide you with the Congress this year, what you need to get the job done back home! Tuesday, September 11 from interviewing and Thought Leader: The Perfect Storm: Recruitment, Reten- mentoring to women Saturday, September 8 tion, and Engagement in public works, to Workshop: Self-Assessment Using the Public Works Thought Leader: Leadership Skills for Developing Work- getting the respect you Management Manual—A Tool for Improving Operations force Resiliency deserve. We believe and Management (see page 39 for details) An Asset Management Success Story in Washington, DC! these will be of great Sunday, September 9 Discover a Public Works Leadership Journey value to attendees.” —William Sterling, Finding Your Future Employees Improving Capital Project Delivery: A Plan That’s Getting Chair GIS-Based Management Solutions: Your “Easy Button” USED! Leadership and Make Your Public Works Project a Catalyst for Community “Aging Infrastructure” Litigation: How to Prevent It; How to Management Change! Defeat It! Committee Cross Jurisdictional Partnering for Street Maintenance Every Crisis Is an Opportunity: Answers for Water and Services Wastewater Operator Shortage It’s More Than the Sniffles—Public Works Planning for How Consortiums Help Smaller Communities Do Big Things Pandemic Flu Micro-Unmanned Air Vehicles—A New, Innovative Tech- Proven Concepts in Project Management nology for Public Works! The Missing Pieces of the Asset Management Puzzle San Diego—Winner of Diversity Exemplary Award The “Real Costs” of Public Works Budgets Getting the Respect You Want and Deserve The Two Sides of Mentoring The Red Hill Valley Project: “More Than a Road” Thought Leader: The Future—How Will Public Works and What Is She Wearing? What Did He Say? Understanding APWA Help Shape It? and Recruiting Younger Generations of Public Works Professionals Interviewing for the “Right” Skills Putting Sustainability to Action Public Works around the World! So, My Manager Wants Me to Actually Use This Infrastruc- Tracking for Success: Learning to Be Better ture Maintenance Management System (IMMS)? Monday, September 10 Professional Women in Public Works Thought Leader: The Perfect Storm: Recruitment, Reten- Wednesday, September 12 tion, and Engagement *Training the Public Works Trainer Thought Leader: Leadership Skills for Developing Work- force Resiliency *Back to Basics—World-Class Hiring, Orientation, Training, and Evaluation to Create and Meet Performance Standards Building Infrastructure for a Better Future *Telling Your Story! Gaining Community Respect through Lessons Learned: Integrating GIS with Asset Management, Effective Public Outreach and Media Relations Pavement Management, and Mobile/GPS *Beyond Brochures—Community-Based Social Marketing Is Performance Measurement Stifling Your Performance? It’s All about Talent: Find It, Keep It and Use It to the Max! * = Workshop Wednesday session. See page 6 for more details. The Power of the Penny—A Transportation Funding Solution

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Give your career the boost it needs by choosing from the many career and personal development sessions 21 that APWA’s 2007 Congress has to offer! Whether you are just starting out or have years under your belt, you’ll take home valuable information to make your job easier.

Sunday, September 9 The Two Sides of Mentoring Interviewing for the “Right” Skills Public Works around the World! Tracking for Success: Learning to Be Better Monday, September 10 Professional Women in Public Works Breakfast (separate fee) It’s All about Talent: Find It, Keep It and Use It to the Max! Building Depth into Your Leadership Team Tuesday, September 11 Career and Discover a Public Works Leadership Journey San Diego—Winner of Diversity Exemplary Award Getting the Respect You Want and Deserve Personal What Is She Wearing? What Did He Say? Understanding and Recruiting Younger Generations of Public Works Development Professionals Professional Women in Public Works Wednesday, September 12 *Training the Public Works Trainer *Telling Your Story! Gaining Community Respect through Effective Public Outreach and Media Relations Don’t miss these sessions designed to help public * = Workshop Wednesday session. See page 6 for more details. works departments to be fully prepared to respond to any disaster—from pandemic flu, natural disaster, or Emergency terrorism event. Sunday, September 9 Management It’s More Than the Sniffles—Public Works Planning for Pandemic Flu Monday, September 10 Rebuilding after Katrina—Federal, Urban, and Rural Issues Water Sector Security: Practices, Approaches, and Collaboration Not Just for Emergencies Anymore! Communicating with the Public Tuesday, September 11 Public Works Mutual Aid—Making It Work EMAC Attack! Emergency Management Assistance Compact Wednesday, September 12 *Public Works: Planning for and Responding to a Terrorism/ WMD Incident

* = Workshop Wednesday session. See page 6 for more details.

APWA recognizes the importance of solid waste

22 management and continues to develop and expand its programming in this area. Learn strategies and solutions that challenge today’s solid waste managers which you can take home and put “Increasingly, solid into action. waste managers are faced with the burden Sunday, September 9 of providing world-class Strategies to Improve Waste Diversion: Outreach and services while at the Education same time keeping their Monday, September 10 costs as low as possible. This year’s Congress Household Organics—Case Studies in Curbside Collection and Composting sessions are designed to provide managers Curbside Recycling Methods & Alternatives with knowledge about Landfills That “Clear the Air”? critical issues in solid C&D Recycling—It’s Not Just a California Thing waste management Solid Waste Tuesday, September 11 that can be applied Garbage Collection Has Been Franchised, Now the Real immediately to their Work Begins! specific situations.” How Do You Benchmark Your Solid Waste Operations? —Marc Rogoff, Chair Solid Waste Wednesday, September 12 Management *Beyond Brochures: Community-Based Social Marketing Committee This year’s Congress offers you plenty of sessions * = Workshop Wednesday session. See page 6 for more details. on such cutting-edge topics as urban forestry. Learn how to keep your community livable—and beautiful. Parks and Sunday, September 9 Soil Strategies That Benefit the Urban Forest and Stormwater Management Grounds Can Trees and Sidewalks Coexist? Yes They Can! Monday, September 10 Excavator Safety and Operating Techniques Money CAN Grow on Trees! Utilizing Software to Manage the Urban Forest Effectively A Framework for Establishing Maintenance Tasks and Life- Cycle Costs for Landscape Projects A Step in the Right Direction: Effective Sidewalk Management Protecting Your Landscape Investment Using GIS to Manage Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance for Sidewalks and Curb Ramps Tuesday, September 11 Designing Stormwater Management Facilities as a Commu- nity Amenity Assessing Public Trees after Katrina Wednesday, September 12 Martin *Managing the Urban Forest 101 Jim

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Change: Skills

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Microsoft Curbside Recycling Methods & C&D Recycling—It’s Not Just a

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G Lessons Learned: Integrating GIS with Asset Management, Pavement The Power of the Penny— Pilot Program Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance Management, and Mobile/GPS A Transportation Funding for Sidewalks and Curb Ramps On the Road Again: Asphalt Recycling Solution A Remedy for Relieving Sign Inventory Experience the Roundabout Headaches Traffic Creating Livable Communities and Smart Growth The Power of the Penny— The Oregon Road User Fee Concept and Pre-Caffeinated Parents Are No How to Successfully Use Federal Funding for Transportation Projects A Transportation Funding Pilot Program Engineering Longer a Threat with a “Safe Solution Routes to School” Program! A Remedy for Relieving Sign Inventory A Core Strategy for Utility Cut Repairs Utilities/ Headaches Excavator Safety and Operating Techniques A Step in the Right Direction: Effective Designing a Successful “Trenchless” Right-of-Way Sidewalk Management Underground Construction Project Water & Canadian National Water and Yes, Decentralized Wastewater Programs Water Sector Security: Practices, Approaches, and Collaboration Wastewater Benchmarking Are Growing Alternatives to Sewers—But Keeping Your Pipes Clean Wastewater Initiative How Do We Manage These Little Systems? To view the learning objectives 7– 8:30– 10– 1:30– for each session, visit 8:15 9:45 10–10:50 a.m. 11:30 1:30–2:20 p.m. 3:30 2:30–3:30 p.m. 3:45–5 p.m. Evening www.apwa.net/congress. a.m. a.m. a.m. p.m. Getting the Respect You Want and Deserve 28 Career & Professional Discover a Public Works Leadership San Diego—Winner of Diversity Exemplary What Is She Wearing? What Did He Say? Understanding Professional Women in Public Works Development Journey Award and Recruiting Younger Generations Of Public Works Professionals Construction Improving Capital Project Delivery: Construction Stage One Calls: The Most Prudent Form of Management A Plan That’s Getting USED! Damage Prevention—and—It’s the Law! Emergency Public Works Mutual Aid—Making EMAC Attack! Emergency Management Assistance Compact Management It Work Micro-Unmanned Air Vehicles—A New, Public Works Designs Grand Prix Race Course on City Keep Your Bridges Open for Years to Come! Engineering & Innovative Technology for Public Works! Streets! Putting Sustainability to Action Technology What Is ASCE 38-02 and How Will It Affect The Ability of Equipment to Evaluate Pavement Structures So, My Manager Wants Me to Actually Use This Infrastruc- Your Organization? The Red Hill Valley Project: “More Than a Road” ture Maintenance Management System (IMMS)? Reactive to Proactive—The Metamorphosis of an Agency Safeguarding a Civic Icon for Future Generations Facilities Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan Regulatory Update Emerging Issues with Ultra Low information) Fleet Services Sulfur Diesel

“Aging Infrastructure” Litigation: How to Resiliency

Engagement Professional

Prevent It; How to Defeat It! updated An Asset Management Success Every Crisis Is an Opportunity: Answers for for Getting the Respect You Want and Deserve

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Story in Washington, DC! Water and Wastewater Operator Shortage Putting Sustainability to Action The Red Hill Valley Project: “More Than a Road” Workforce

Discover a Public Works Leadership How Consortiums Help Smaller Communi- So, My Manager Wants Me to Actually Use This Infrastruc- Management What Is She Wearing? What Did He Say? Understanding and Recruitment, Impact

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TUE S D A Y (SPCC) Plan Regulatory Update To view the learning objectives 7– 8:30– 10– 1:30– for each session, visit 8:15 9:45 10–10:50 a.m. 11:30 1:30–2:20 p.m. 3:30 2:30–3:30 p.m. 3:45–5 p.m. Evening www.apwa.net/congress. a.m. a.m. a.m. p.m. Getting the Respect You Want and Deserve Career & Professional Discover a Public Works Leadership San Diego—Winner of Diversity Exemplary What Is She Wearing? What Did He Say? Understanding Professional Women in Public Works Development Journey Award and Recruiting Younger Generations Of Public Works Professionals Construction Improving Capital Project Delivery: Construction Stage One Calls: The Most Prudent Form of Management A Plan That’s Getting USED! Damage Prevention—and—It’s the Law! Emergency Public Works Mutual Aid—Making EMAC Attack! Emergency Management Assistance Compact Management It Work Micro-Unmanned Air Vehicles—A New, Public Works Designs Grand Prix Race Course on City Keep Your Bridges Open for Years to Come! Engineering & Innovative Technology for Public Works! Streets! Putting Sustainability to Action Technology What Is ASCE 38-02 and How Will It Affect The Ability of Equipment to Evaluate Pavement Structures So, My Manager Wants Me to Actually Use This Infrastruc- Your Organization? The Red Hill Valley Project: “More Than a Road” ture Maintenance Management System (IMMS)? Reactive to Proactive—The Metamorphosis of an Agency Safeguarding a Civic Icon for Future Generations Facilities Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan Regulatory Update Emerging Issues with Ultra Low information) Fleet Services Sulfur Diesel

“Aging Infrastructure” Litigation: How to Resiliency

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Prevent It; How to Defeat It! updated An Asset Management Success Every Crisis Is an Opportunity: Answers for for Getting the Respect You Want and Deserve

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Story in Washington, DC! Water and Wastewater Operator Shortage Putting Sustainability to Action The Red Hill Valley Project: “More Than a Road” Workforce

Public Journey ties Do Big Things ture Maintenance Management System (IMMS)?

Recruiting Younger Generations Of Public Works Profes- Improving Capital Project Delivery: Micro-Unmanned Air Vehicles—A New, Professional Women in Public Works an the sionals A Plan That’s Getting USED! Innovative Technology for Public Works! for

San Diego—Winner of Diversity Exemplary Developing

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Award for Dinners Retirement,

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Skills Assessing Public Trees after Katrina

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Chapter S ession Reactive to Proactive—The Metamorphosis Melting vs. Hauling—A Study in Cost Efficiencies Microsoft

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7–10:45 a.m. 3 Career & *Training the Public Works Trainer Professional 8–10:45 a.m. Development *Telling Your Story! Gaining Community Respect through Effective Public Outreach and Media Relations

Construction 1:30–4 p.m. Management *Beyond Brochures—Community-Based Social Marketing

1:30–4 p.m. Emergency *Beyond Brochures—Community-Based Social Marketing Management 1:30–4 p.m. *Public Works: Planning for and Responding to a Terrorism/WMD Incident

Engineering & 8 a.m.–Noon Marketing Technology *San Antonio River Improvements Project Social

Facilities

8–10:45 a.m. Fleet Services *Equipment Replacement Strategies and Fleet Charge-Back Systems: What Do I Need to Know? Community-Based

7–10:45 a.m. Banquet *Training the Public Works Trainer 1:30–4 p.m. and

8–10:45 a.m. Behavior: *Back to Basics—World-Class Hiring, Orientation, Training, and *Back to Basics—World-Class Hiring, Orientation, Training, and Evaluation to Evaluation to Create and Meet Performance Standards Management Create and Meet Performance Standards (Workshop repeated at 1:30 p.m.) (Repeat of morning workshop) 8–10:45 a.m. 1:30–4 p.m. Reception *Telling Your Story! Gaining Community Respect through Effective Public *Beyond Brochures—Community-Based Social Marketing Sustainable Outreach and Media Relations a t- -gl an ce Parks and 8–10:45 a.m. 1:30–4 p.m. Congress Fostering

Grounds *Managing the Urban Forest 101 : *Beyond Brochures—Community-Based Social Marketing

1:30–4 p.m. Solid Waste S ession *Beyond Brochures—Community-Based Social Marketing

8–10:45 a.m. eneral 1:30–3:30 p.m. **Public Works Stormwater Summit G **Public Works Stormwater Summit (continued) Stormwater 8 a.m.–Noon 1:30–4 p.m. losing

*San Antonio River Improvements Project C *Beyond Brochures—Community-Based Social Marketing

Streets/Roads/ 1:30–4 p.m. Bridges *Beyond Brochures—Community-Based Social Marketing

1:30–4:30 p.m. Traffic 8–10:45 a.m. *TransGuide—Technology in Motion Engineering *Pre-Planning Traffic Incident Response at High-Accident Intersections 1:30–4 p.m. *Beyond Brochures—Community-Based Social Marketing

Water & 8 a.m.–Noon Wastewater *San Antonio River Improvements Project

W ED N E S D A Y * = Workshop Wednesday Session. See pages 6–9 for more details. ** = See page 5 for more details about the Public Works Stormwater Summit. To view the learning objectives for each 11 a.m.– 6:30– Morning Afternoon workshop, visit www.apwa.net/congress. 12:15 p.m. 10 p.m. Calendar of Events 7–10:45 a.m. Career & *Training the Public Works Trainer Saturday, September 8 Professional 8–10:45 a.m. Registration ...... 7 a.m.–5 p.m. Development *Telling Your Story! Gaining Community Respect through Effective Public Self-Assessment Workshop ...... 8 a.m.–4:45 p.m. Outreach and Media Relations Golf Tournament ...... 1:30 p.m.

Construction 1:30–4 p.m. Sunday, September 9 Management *Beyond Brochures—Community-Based Social Marketing Registration ...... 7 a.m.–6 p.m. First-Timers Meeting ...... 7:30–9:30 a.m. 1:30–4 p.m. Education Sessions ...... 8:30–9:45 a.m. Emergency *Beyond Brochures—Community-Based Social Marketing Opening General Session ...... 10 a.m.–Noon Management 1:30–4 p.m. Exposition Grand Opening ...... Noon *Public Works: Planning for and Responding to a Terrorism/WMD Incident Non-Compete Exhibit Time . . . . Noon–2 p.m., 2:50–3:30 Exhibits Open ...... Noon–4 p.m.

Engineering & 8 a.m.–Noon Marketing Education and Thought Leader Sessions . . . . 2–2:50 p.m.

Technology *San Antonio River Improvements Project Education Sessions ...... 3:30–4:45 p.m.

Social Get Acquainted Party ...... 5–7 p.m.

Facilities Monday, September 10 Registration ...... 7 a.m.–5 p.m. 8–10:45 a.m. Computer Workshop ...... 7–8:15 a.m. Fleet Services *Equipment Replacement Strategies and Fleet Charge-Back Systems: What Do I Need to Know? Professional Women in Public Works Breakfast . . 7–8:15 a.m. Community-Based

General Session ...... 8:30–9:45 a.m. 7–10:45 a.m. Exhibits Open ...... 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Banquet *Training the Public Works Trainer 1:30–4 p.m. Education Sessions ...... 10:30–Noon and

8–10:45 a.m. Behavior: *Back to Basics—World-Class Hiring, Orientation, Training, and

CPWA & PWHS Luncheons ...... Noon–1:30 p.m. *Back to Basics—World-Class Hiring, Orientation, Training, and Evaluation to Evaluation to Create and Meet Performance Standards Non-Compete Exhibit Time ...... Noon–2 p.m. Management Create and Meet Performance Standards (Workshop repeated at 1:30 p.m.) (Repeat of morning workshop) Education Sessions ...... 2–2:50 p.m. 8–10:45 a.m. 1:30–4 p.m. Reception *Telling Your Story! Gaining Community Respect through Effective Public *Beyond Brochures—Community-Based Social Marketing Thought Leaders’ Sessions ...... 2–3:50 p.m. Sustainable Outreach and Media Relations Education Sessions ...... 3–3:50 p.m. Education Sessions ...... 4–4:50 p.m. Parks and 8–10:45 a.m. 1:30–4 p.m. Congress Awards and Recognition Ceremony ...... 5–7 p.m. Fostering

*Managing the Urban Forest 101 : *Beyond Brochures—Community-Based Social Marketing Grounds Tuesday, September 11 Registration ...... 7 a.m.–4 p.m. 1:30–4 p.m. Solid Waste S ession *Beyond Brochures—Community-Based Social Marketing Computer Workshop ...... 7–8:15 a.m. General Session ...... 8:30–9:45 a.m. Education Sessions ...... 10–10:50 p.m.

8–10:45 a.m. eneral 1:30–3:30 p.m. **Public Works Stormwater Summit G **Public Works Stormwater Summit (continued) Diversity Brunch ...... 10–11:30 a.m. Stormwater Exhibits Open ...... 10 a.m.–2 p.m. 8 a.m.–Noon 1:30–4 p.m. Non-Compete Exhibit Time ...... 10:50 a.m.–1:30 p.m. losing *San Antonio River Improvements Project C *Beyond Brochures—Community-Based Social Marketing Thought Leaders’ Sessions ...... 1:30–3:30 p.m. Education Sessions ...... 2:30–3:30 p.m. Streets/Roads/ 1:30–4 p.m. Education Sessions ...... 3:45–5 p.m. Bridges *Beyond Brochures—Community-Based Social Marketing Chapter Dinners ...... Evening

1:30–4:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 12 Traffic 8–10:45 a.m. *TransGuide—Technology in Motion Registration ...... 7 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Engineering *Pre-Planning Traffic Incident Response at High-Accident Intersections 1:30–4 p.m. Workshop Wednesday Morning Sessions . . . 7 a.m.–Noon *Beyond Brochures—Community-Based Social Marketing Stormwater Summit ...... 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Closing General Session ...... 11 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Water & 8 a.m.–Noon Technical Tours ...... 1–4 p.m. Wastewater *San Antonio River Improvements Project Workshop Wednesday Afternoon Sessions . . . 1:30–4 p.m. Congress Reception and Banquet ...... 6:30–10 p.m. * = Workshop Wednesday Session. See pages 6–9 for more details. ** = See page 5 for more details about the Public Works Stormwater Summit. Saturday, Risk Management and Project Cross Jurisdictional Partnering for Delivery—Take These “Flu Shots” Street Maintenance Services 8 a.m.–4:45 p.m. for Healthy Projects Self-Assessment Using the Public Don’t miss this case study of how agencies Works Management Practices Inoculate your projects from common in the Los Angeles area cut through layers Manual—A Tool for Improving risk factors using a template, based on of bureaucracy to provide seamless street Operations and Management ACEC’s “Project Delivery System’s Owners maintenance services by building strong Manual.” Examine the benefits of using partnerships between jurisdictions. (Additional fee applies: $250 members/ this six-part risk management framework. It’s More Than the Sniffles—Public $300 nonmembers. See page 39 for a Soil Strategies That Benefit the Works Planning for Pandemic Flu complete description.) Urban Forest and Stormwater Management How would your agency be able to Sunday, 8:30–9:45 a.m. deliver essential public works services Driving Design—Making Using compacted soils to support pave- if a pandemic flu laid up 30% of your workforce? The best time to strategize for Roundabouts Work ments stunts tree growth and leads to drainage problems. Assess the value of this scenario is now! using soil paths, cantilevered sidewalks, Examine lessons learned for designing Proven Concepts in Project structural soils, and structural cells as roundabouts, including how to verify Management effective solutions. need and select locations, plus technical considerations for pavement cracking, Water Works IT: When “Good Take advantage of these proven concepts joint spacing, and drainable bases. Enough” Isn’t Good Enough! for changing the project management Finding Your Future Employees culture of your organization and for Attend this case study of how the creating a system for ensuring knowl- Onondaga County, New York, Water edge retention in the face of an aging A panel of experts will offer tips and tricks Authority integrated financial, billing, and workforce. for recruiting new talent into your public asset management software technologies works workforce. Share your own creative Selecting CSO Controls into one easy-to-use web-based system. ideas and get your questions answered. Fleet Washing and Stormwater Will Work for Free: Students Acting Think outside the box! Springfield, Massa- as Pro Bono Design Engineers chusetts did just that and created a hybrid Regulations solution from the a-la-carte menu of CSO Don’t miss this case study of civil control alternatives. Learn what it takes to bring your equip- engineering students partnering with a ment washing facilities into compliance Strategies to Improve Waste municipality to design bridge replacements with Environmental Protection Agency Diversion: Outreach and Education and an urban pedestrian/bike trail. (EPA) stormwater regulations and evaluate technologies available to reclaim and The City of Hamilton, Ontario, set a goal recycle wastewater. Sunday, 10 a.m.–Noon of 65% waste diversion by 2008. Examine Gaining Command & Control of Your Opening General Session: Dave Barry this innovative communication strategy (See page 2 for a complete description.) to increase public participation in a waste Rights-of-Way (ROW) diversion program. Hear how other agencies have developed Sunday, 2–2:50 p.m. Tap into LTAP! and implemented comprehensive right-of- Thought Leader: The Future—How way (ROW) management programs and Will Public Works and APWA Help to Explore how to create a mutually benefi- examine proven measures for determining cial educational partnership between your the effectiveness of your ROW monitoring Shape It? APWA Chapter and your Local Technical efforts. Assistance Program (LTAP)/T2 Center. (See page 3 for a complete description.) GIS-Based Management Solutions: The Missing Pieces of the Asset Your “Easy Button” A Sign of the Times? Nashville’s Management Puzzle

de s cr i pt o NS Automated Sign Inventory

Create service requests, work orders, Is your asset management system parts inventories and manage phone calls Find out what technologies and processes functioning to your highest expectations? and other office tasks using GIS-based are being used by the City of Nashville to Learn how to implement some easy basic management solutions that will streamline develop a spatial inventory of its traffic “repairs” and how to determine which workflow processes and increase staff signs, complete with age and condition data. components should be implemented or productivity. Biodiesel’s Impact on Public Fleet outsourced. Make Your Public Works Project a Operability and Economics The “Real Costs” of Public Works Catalyst for Community Change! Budgets Make an informed evaluation of the Solve neighborhood problems such as poor technical and economic aspects of using Learn about a process that helps public roads and drainage, litter, crime, and drug biodiesel instead of conventional diesel agencies produce realistic budgets using IT trafficking using citizen involvement and fuel for your public fleets. tools to plan and execute public improve- conflict resolution techniques during the ment projects and strengthen your fiscal design stage of your next capital improve- credibility. ment project. Se ssi o n The Two Sides of Mentoring Pavement Preservation Techniques Monday, 8:30–9:45 a.m. APWA’s Leadership and Management Learn about pavement preservation General Session: The Adventure of Committee has developed a Mentoring techniques that can be used for Portland Change: Timeless Certainties for Program available to all APWA members. Cement Concrete (PCC), asphalt concrete, Uncertain Times Check out how to be a mentor or how to surface treated (seal coated) pavement, (See page 2 for a complete description.) strengthen your skills and confidence by interlocking concrete block, and gravel having a mentor. surfaced roadways. Monday, Two Technologies Are Better Than Public Works around the World! 10:30 a.m.–Noon One! RT & SUE Building Infrastructure for a Better Enjoy these reports on the adventures Future Find out how Computer Assisted Radar and learnings of APWA members’ study Technology (RT) and Subsurface Utility tours of public works operations in New Engineering (SUE) can be used together to Zealand, Mexico, and Eastern Europe. Build citizen support for better infra- cut costs and reduce land disturbance. structure funding by developing and Tracking for Success: Learning to be communicating a vision for your commu- Can Trees and Sidewalks Coexist? Better nity that includes well-functioning public Yes They Can! works facilities and services. Are you overloaded with meaningless Clean Roads to Clean Air Program Learn about the innovative methods the performance data that doesn’t relate to City of Los Angeles used to reconstruct agency priorities? Learn how to create a 450 miles of damaged sidewalk and still “performance culture” through simple, The City of Toronto is successfully imple- save 98% of the approximately 50,000 clear, and meaningful performance menting a street sweeping program that impacted street trees. measures. significantly contributes to meeting clean air and stormwater standards. Discover Get Out of the Same Old Rut! Water Knows No Boundaries: how to evaluate sweeper efficiency and Integrate Trenchless Technology Regional Watershed Management operational best practices. and Design-Build Creating Livable Communities and Recognizing that water knows no bound- Smart Growth Evaluate the advantages of trenchless aries, the various jurisdictions in Bexar technologies for underground infrastruc- County, Texas, have created an interlocal Learn about state-of-the-art traffic ture rehabilitation when coupled with agreement to maximize the effectiveness engineering techniques and Smart Growth design-build project delivery. and efficacy of watershed management projects in the region. concepts that are aimed at improving a Going High-Tech to Manage and sense of community, enhancing neighbor- Deliver Construction/Contract You Get What You Pay For: Dealing hood safety, and reducing traffic volumes Documents and Drawings with Utility Conflicts and speeds. Excavator Safety and Operating Attend this session about how to manage Learn how to avoid common project Techniques document control, project scheduling, pitfalls, allocate risk appropriately, and and resource allocation via an enterprise deliver projects on-time and on-budget. Right-of-way maintenance can be SQL database. Also, project drawings are The APWA-AGC Joint Committee will hazardous. Learn how to improve the converted to PDF and made available on review utility conflicts from the perspec- safety performance of your excavator the web. tive of all of the stakeholders. equipment operators. Highways for LIFE: FHWA Is Monday, 7–8:15 a.m. Household Organics—Case Speeding Up New Technology Studies in Curbside Collection and Professional Women in Public Works Implementation Composting Breakfast Learn about new technologies and Get ready for this wave of the future! practices such as prefabricated bridges (Separate Fee Required. See Registration Examine case studies featuring Hamilton,

and pavements, road safety audits, and Form.) Join us for breakfast and examine de s cr i pt o NS Ontario’s Green Cart Smart and Austria’s high-performance concrete and FHWA’s the developing role of women in the field biowaste management programs for program to speed these new technologies of public works. This is a not-to-be-missed curbside household organics collection to you. networking opportunity for both estab- and composting. lished and up-and-coming professionals. Interviewing for the “Right” Skills How to Successfully Use Federal Computer Workshop: Microsoft Funding for Transportation Projects The job candidates all have the necessary Excel® for the Public Works degrees, licenses, and technical skills. But Professional The City of Phoenix, Arizona, has had who will be the best leader and commu- great success in obtaining and efficiently nicator? Discover how to recognize and Learn to better use Microsoft Excel to its managing federal funding for transporta- evaluate “soft” skills while interviewing. full potential as an advanced business tion projects. Find out how to replicate this intelligence manager! Topics to be covered tried-and-true model. include creating and using formulas, managing multiple worksheets, and building and formatting charts. (Workshop repeated on Tuesday.)

2007 APWA International Public Works Congress and Exposition | September 9–12, 2007 | San Antonio, TX | www.apwa.net/congress Se ssi o n Lessons Learned: Integrating GIS Monday, Noon–1:30 p.m. Dynamic Information for Better with Asset Management, Pavement Business Processes Management, and Mobile/GPS Canadian Public Works Association (CPWA) Luncheon Examine this case study of how one (Separate fee required. See registration Listen as three public works practitioners agency maximized interoperability among form.) CPWA is inviting representa- discuss how they met the challenges of a document management system, the tives from the Federation of Canadian integrating GIS with asset and pavement city’s mapping software, and other busi- Municipalities (FCM) and the Chartered management software and mobile GPS ness applications. Accountants of Canada (CICA) to be the applications. luncheon speakers. The FCM representa- Experience the Roundabout Lower Operating Costs AND tive will highlight FCM priorities that Healthier Buildings! impact the public works community. The The City of Dublin, Ohio, will share real-world speaker from CICA will discuss the new experience on what works and what doesn’t Examine this revolutionary whole- municipal accounting standards and rules in roundabout design and construction. building-design and construction process as they will apply to professionals in the Is Performance Measurement that will result in healthier buildings that public works community. (Check the Stifling Your Performance? use less energy and operate at a fraction APWA website for updated information.) of the cost of older facilities. Public Works Historical Society Is your performance measurement program Money CAN Grow on Trees! Utilizing (PWHS) Luncheon: History is an administrative black hole—consuming Software to Manage the Urban Now—Passing Along the Public resources that could better be used Forest Effectively Works Legacy “performing” instead of “measuring perfor- (Separate fee required. See registration mance”? Zero in on what to measure and what not to overanalyze. A consortium of tree experts have devel- form.) Speaker: Martin V. Melosi, PhD, oped a suite of software, available free Distinguished University Professor of It’s All about Talent: Find It, Keep It of charge, to help agencies manage the History and Director, Center for Public and Use It to the Max! urban forest. Evaluate whether this tool is History, University of Houston, Houston, TX applicable to your urban forest program. Don’t wait until the baby boomer segment What if instead of managing to improve your of your workforce retires to realize that employees’ weaknesses, you found a way to Multi-Agency Benchmarking Study: you should’ve planned for ways to retain hire and then distribute work based on the Improving Capital Project Delivery and pass along the institutional memory strengths and talents each person brings to Efficiency they possess! (Check the APWA website the team? for updated information.) Explore the benefit of benchmarking and Modernizing Fleet Operations comparing project delivery costs and best Monday, 2–2:50 p.m. Join this conversation about creating a management practices with other jurisdic- A Framework for Establishing tions. The agencies in this case study state-of-the-art public fleet operation and Maintenance Tasks and Life-Cycle establishing a business enterprise that uses even created an online forum to share this Costs for Landscape Projects information. best management practices to compete successfully with private sector entities. On the Road Again: Asphalt Plan your next project with complete Recycling information! Learn how to calculate the The Power of the Penny—A ongoing maintenance/life-cycle costs for Transportation Funding Solution Turn old, debilitated, oxidized asphalt into the various types of landscape associated Enjoy this interesting case study of a city, “black gold.” Evaluate whether the hot-in- with your transportation projects. county, and business community partnership place asphalt recycling system will work Canadian National Water and that convinced voters to support transporta- for your area’s conditions and applications. Wastewater Benchmarking Initiative tion infrastructure improvements using a Rebuilding after Katrina—Federal, sales tax strategy. Urban, and Rural Issues You cannot improve what you do not measure. Thirty-five Canadian municipal Monday, 2–3:50 p.m. Issues still need resolution, at all levels of water, wastewater, and stormwater utili- Thought Leader: Leadership Skills ties have participated in a benchmarking de s cr i pt o NS government, to complete the Hurricane for Developing Workforce Resiliency Katrina rebuilding process. Assess how project to make performance comparisons and guide continuous improvement. your agency can prepare now to avert (See page 3 for a complete description.) some of these challenges if disaster strikes Controlling Costs in a Volatile your area. Thought Leader: The Perfect Storm: Construction Market Recruitment, Retention, Engagement Water Sector Security: Practices, Soaring building material costs are a Approaches, and Collaboration (See page 3 for a complete description.) challenge for public works construction managers everywhere. Find out how the City This case study, conducted by the U.S. of Durham, North Carolina, keeps it $187 Monday, 3–3:50 p.m. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), million capital project program on track. A Core Strategy for Utility Cut Repairs documents security and emergency management practices used by cities in the Curbside Recycling Methods & Keyhole technology enables maintenance Pacific Northwest. Evaluate these practices Alternatives and repair of underground pipe and other for replication by your agency. buried plant without long-term traffic disrup- Assess the feasibility of single-stream recycling tion, jackhammer noise, or extensive damage for your community and evaluate available to surrounding pavement. Net result? Budget alternatives for establishing such a program. savings!

2007 APWA International Public Works Congress and Exposition | September 9–12, 2007 | San Antonio, TX | www.apwa.net/congress Se ssi o n A Step in the Right Direction: Yes, Decentralized Wastewater Pre-Caffeinated Parents Are No Effective Sidewalk Management Programs Are Growing Alternatives Longer a Threat with a “Safe Routes to Sewers—But How Do We Manage to School” Program! Timely maintenance of sidewalks in These Little Systems? the right-of-way is getting heightened Make Mom’s minivan the second choice attention due to injury and ADA lawsuits. Explore why decentralized wastewater for getting kids to school by learning how Learn how to execute a proactive sidewalk systems are viewed as alternatives to to plan, fund, and build safe continuous management program. sewers and the components for setting access to schools, including walking, Cost-Loaded Project Schedules one up—both for new and established biking, and transit options. communities. Protecting Your Landscape Learn how resource and cost loading Investment the Critical Path Method (CPM) project Monday, 4–4:50 p.m. schedule adds information capabilities for A Remedy for Relieving Sign Find out what type of vegetation will managers to use in budgeting and quanti- Inventory Headaches thrive in your climate and geography and fying the value of work performed. learn the basics for proper mowing, fertil- izing, aerating, and irrigating. From Woe to WHOA! Public Works Evaluate available technology remedies for sign inventory and maintenance, the value The Art of Saying “NO” Facility Improvements of using internet-based inventory-access systems, and the benefits of bar coding signs. Gain insight on facility improvements Reviewing land development proposals that will enhance operational efficiencies, Building Depth into Your Leadership can be a dicey business. Learn to master improve community services, and create Team the skills and attitudes for getting to the a more appealing work environment; root of the issue, building consensus, and impacting both staff productivity and Learn how to deploy training principles disagreeing without being disagreeable. retention. and practices that will help you drill down Using GIS to Manage Americans essential knowledge to crew/staff levels with Disabilities Act (ADA) Going Once, Going Twice—Selling and teach staff to turn mistakes into price- Fleet Assets Online Compliance for Sidewalks and Curb less learning opportunities. Ramps Get the lowdown on how to increase C&D Recycling—It’s Not Just a revenue streams by understanding the ins California Thing The City of Austin, Texas, uses GIS tech- and outs of disposing of fleet assets using nology to track and prioritize pedestrian both conventional and online auctions. Recycling and reuse of construction and infrastructure projects and show demon- demolition (C&D) debris is becoming more strable compliance with ADA transition Landfills That “Clear the Air”? commonplace. Find out how to implement planning. requirements for C&D waste diversion. Evaluate the potential of using landfill gas Tuesday, 7–8:15 a.m. (LFG) as a renewable energy resource, Designing a Successful “Trenchless” which will also reduce greenhouse gas Underground Construction Project Computer Workshop: Microsoft ® emissions and improve public welfare and Excel for the Public Works safety. Attend this overview of trenchless tech- Professional nologies and evaluate design approaches Not Just for Emergencies Anymore! for construction, replacement, and repair Learn to better use Microsoft Excel to its Communicating with the Public of underground utilities. full potential as an advanced business Fleets Roll as First Responders intelligence manager! Topics to be covered Combine outbound voice messaging include creating and using formulas, technology with GIS mapping tools to alert managing multiple worksheets, and Representatives from the Greater New the public of snow emergencies, street building and formatting charts. (Workshop Orleans Expressway Commission will sweeping, road closures, and storm clean- is a repeat of Monday’s presentation.) up notifications. discuss the need for fleet employees to be National Incident Management System Stormwatch—A Powerful Weapon (NIMS) certified and for fleet departments Tuesday, 8–9:45 a.m. for Stormwater Engineers to be part of the First Responder plans for General Session: Making an Impact de s cr i pt o NS

emergencies. (See page 2 for a complete description.) Explore the basic components and costs Keeping Your Pipes Clean of implementing a system that integrates Tuesday, 10–11:30 a.m. roadway, weather, and stream sensor Learn about integrating Geographical information to provide real-time data to Diversity Brunch Information System (GIS) technology warn residents of impending flooding. (Separate fee required. See registration with your sanitation district management form. Speaker to be announced. Check the The Oregon Road User Fee Concept system to develop cleaning schedules APWA website for updated information.) and Pilot Program for pipe/drainage cleaning using both historical data and current trends. Tuesday, 10–10:50 a.m. Examine the results of Oregon’s pilot Leading Successful & Sustained An Asset Management Success project for replacing fuel taxes with road Organizational Transformation Story in Washington, DC! user fees as a primary transportation program funding source. Find out if this Here’s a fascinating look into Chula Vista, system is practical and workable. Examine the successes and lessons learned California’s journey through a sustained from this unique public/private partner- and strategic organizational transforma- ship between Washington, DC, FHWA, tion. To measure progress, this agency and a private asset management firm to measured culture change through an maintain and preserve National Highway effective culture audit. System roadway assets. Se ssi o n Emerging Issues with Ultra Low Public Works Mutual Aid—Making Protecting Your Crews in Traffic: Sulfur Diesel Fuel It Work Work Zone Safety Practices

Representatives from agencies who have Examine this example of a county-wide Improve your agency’s overall safety experienced issues with ultra low sulfur public works mutual aid program that record, including motor vehicle safety diesel fuels, mandated by the U.S. Envi- gives disaster-affected communities access and hazardous exposures, by adopting ronmental Protection Agency (USEPA), will to the resources of over 40 agencies within measures and techniques to better protect describe the problems encountered and the county. employees in the work zone. the solutions they are implementing. Using Roadway Lighting as a Reactive to Proactive—The Designing Stormwater Management Successful Countermeasure for Metamorphosis of an Agency Facilities as a Community Amenity Roadway Safety Examine the new technologies, strategies, This innovative approach to landscape- Examine how to prioritize roadway lighting and facilities used by McHenry County, based planning incorporates Smart Growth upgrades using GIS assessment techniques Illinois, to be one of the best in proactive solutions that turn stormwater facilities that weigh factors such as roadway winter weather response. into low maintenance open space environ- geometry, lighting design, types of car San Diego—Winner of Diversity ments. Examine potential cost/benefit accidents, and roadway usage. analyses and funding sources. Exemplary Award Discover a Public Works Leadership Tuesday, 1:30–2:20 p.m. See if you can replicate the achievements Journey “Aging Infrastructure” Litigation: of the award-winning “PRIDE” Diversity How to Prevent It; How to Defeat It! Program developed by the Engineering & The Region of Peel, Ontario, wanted to Capital Projects Department, City of San take the Public Works Department from Leaking landfills, failing structures, Diego. “Good to Great.” Investing in a compre- incapacitated storm drains—the list of Spill Prevention Control and hensive leadership program was seen as potential aging infrastructure litigation the key to meeting this goal. Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan issues is endless. Get the advice of legal Regulatory Update Fiber to the Premises (FTTP): Force experts on how to minimize risk and defend against claims. Them to Pave? Don’t miss this overview of low-cost SPCC Best Management Practices (BMPs): compliance techniques to prevent oil Learn from one city’s experience dealing Water Quality, Flood Reduction spills at pump stations and maintenance with telecommunications companies on facilities. the issue of resurfacing utility cuts. Other Poorly designed stormwater control mitigation measures when implementing What Is ASCE 38-02 and How Will It measures can result in major maintenance Affect Your Organization? a city-wide FTTP system will also be headaches. Set up a framework to imple- discussed. ment new BMPs and to evaluate, prioritize ASCE 38-02 is a protocol for engineers and remediate failed projects. From Nearly Potable to Perrier: A to use to quantify the quality of utility Small Cities Solution Every Crisis Is an Opportunity: information plotted on excavation plans. Answers for Water and Wastewater Discover the impact on public works. Explore this case study of a small city’s Operator Shortage (22,000 residents) effort to design and Tuesday, 1:30–3:30 p.m. construct a water treatment facility to Follow this example of how to partner Thought Leader: Leadership Skills meet U.S. Environmental Protection with post-secondary institutions to provide Agency (USEPA) standards for arsenic in high-quality water/wastewater operator for Developing Workforce Resiliency drinking water. training and how to develop a succession (See page 3 for a complete description.) Garbage Collection Has Been plan to solve the operator shortage crisis. Franchised, Now the Real Work How Consortiums Help Smaller Thought Leader: The Perfect Begins! Communities Do Big Things Storm: Recruitment, Retention, Engagement de s cr i pt o NS Discover how to develop RFPs for

Do you have an issue that could be cost- franchised solid waste services, evaluate effectively solved by collaborating with (See page 3 for a complete description.) contractor performance, and anticipate nearby communities? Examine the process needed revisions to contract requirements used and the issues addressed by the Tuesday, 2:30–3:30 p.m. to maintain quality service levels. communities in this case study. A New Approach to Sanitary Sewer Improving Capital Project Delivery: Micro-Unmanned Air Vehicles—A Overflow (SSO) Management A Plan That’s Getting USED! New, Innovative Technology for Public Works! Review this case study of how the State of Discover how integrating organizational Texas and the U.S. Environmental Protec- improvements aimed at creating a project- Identify potential applications for micro- tion Agency (USEPA) are implementing an based, customer-focused department unmanned air vehicles for monitoring and incentive-based regulatory approach to will increase the effectiveness of capital managing public works assets. SSO management instead of relying solely project delivery. on enforcement.

2007 APWA International Public Works Congress and Exposition | September 9–12, 2007 | San Antonio, TX | www.apwa.net/congress Se ssi o n “ATD”—Better Than Aspirin for What Is She Wearing? What Did He Safeguarding a Civic Icon for Future Your Transportation Headache Say? Understanding and Recruiting Generations

Younger Generations Of Public 7 Advanced Transportation Districts (ATD) Works Professionals Hear about the public challenges and are the latest transportation funding benefits reaped during the restoration, tools for Texas municipalities. Learn how Check out these fascinating survey results seismic retrofit, ADA upgrade, and to build community support for ATD from college students about to enter the ‘greening’ of Pasadena’s historic City Hall. and determine priority uses for the ATD workforce. Discover how they expect to be revenue stream. So, My Manager Wants Me to recruited, their perception of government Actually Use This Infrastructure work, and the tools they’ll bring to the job. Desalinization in Mexico Maintenance Management System (IMMS)? Learn about the status of desalinization Tuesday, 3:45–5 p.m. projects along the U.S./Mexico border A Holistic Approach to Watershed The really tough IMMS work begins after for river water, and on the Gulf and Management the software is installed—getting people Pacific Coasts for seawater, to meet to actually use the system and its data on Mexico’s current and projected freshwater The Town of Plymouth, Massachusetts, has a routine basis. challenges. developed a model for watershed manage- Traffic Intervention—Neighborhood Getting the Respect You Want and ment to protect natural resources in a Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Deserve holistic rather than piecemeal approach. Program Assessing Public Trees after Katrina APWA’s Self-Assessment and Accreditation Here’s a new way of thinking—weaving Program Celebrates 10 Years! Representa- In the wake of Katrina, municipal arborists related programs together to maximize tives from accredited agencies will discuss from around the country volunteered to benefits. Chula Vista, California, did it by what they learned and what they gained. assess tree condition and risk to public integrating Neighborhood Traffic Calming, Getting Your Wastewater Treatment safety. The lessons learned will help in Major Intersection Safety, and Pedestrian/ Plant off the Grid the development of future storm recovery Bicycle Safety. plans. What Is Your IQ on Smart Growth? Evaluate the feasibility of developing Construction Stage One-Calls: The renewable energy sources at your Most Prudent Form of Damage Explore how to integrate Smart Growth wastewater treatment facility—including Prevention—and—It’s the Law! principles, that support less automobile- cogeneration using digester-produced oriented and more people-friendly gas, solar photovoltaic panels, lighting Don’t miss this examination of state and neighborhoods, into public works projects retrofits, etc. OSHA “call-before-you-dig” laws, the and land use proposal evaluations. Melting vs. Hauling—A Study in Common Ground Alliance (CGA) best Professional Women in Public Works Cost Efficiencies practices for construction stage damage prevention, and the APWA-CGA Uniform Enjoy this panel of women who have Evaluate how modern snow melting tech- Color Code. “made it” in the public works profession. niques reduce municipal spending by half EMAC Attack! Emergency Learn how to sidestep any pitfalls and vs. trucking and dumping methods. Management Assistance Compact missteps that may be lurking along the Public Works Designs Grand Prix career path and be inspired to reach your Race Course on City Streets! The Emergency Management Assistance professional goals. Compact (EMAC) is a state-to-state A Grand Prix Race? Downtown? At 200 mutual aid agreement signed by all 50 Wednesday mph? Could your agency meet that chal- states. Discover the role of EMAC in Public Works Stormwater Summit disaster response and recovery actions. lenge? Have fun learning how to design Get the latest NPDES news and storm- hairpin turns and cross slopes, plus accom- How Do You Benchmark Your Solid water compliance trends. (See page 5 for modate parking and crowd control issues. Waste Operations? details.)

The Ability of Equipment to Workshop Wednesday de s cr i pt o NS

Representatives from the Solid Waste Evaluate Pavement Structures Half-day workshops keyed to specific Association of North America (SWANA) training and learning needs. (See pages will answer your questions about SWANA’s Discover the benefits and applications of 6–9 for complete descriptions of Work- solid waste benchmarking program. pavement evaluation equipment in helping shop Wednesday sessions.) select proper maintenance and rehabilita- Keep Your Bridges Open for Years tion alternatives. to Come! Wednesday, The Red Hill Valley Project: “More Than a Road” Decide whether an automated system 11 a.m.–12:15 p.m. to track preventive maintenance (PM) Closing General Session: Fostering The City of Hamilton, Ontario’s Red Hill for bridges is right for your agency and Sustainable Behavior: Community- Valley Project has been a lightning rod for evaluate your future bridge maintenance Based Social Marketing controversy for 50 years. Learn from this plans. (See page 2 for a complete description.) example of how to balance infrastructure Putting Sustainability to Action goals and protect the environment. Wednesday, 6:30–10 p.m. Become aware of the key role that public Congress Reception and Banquet works plays in community sustainability and learn about a one-page decision tool (See page 38 for details.) used to guide decisions and policy choices. Se ssi o n Houser

Get Acquainted Party Sunday, September 9, 5–7 p.m. This year’s Get Acquainted Party for attendees, SACVB/Dave spouses and guests will be held at La Villita— Photo: San Antonio’s first neighborhood of Spanish soldiers. The area was also occupied by European immigrants of French and German descent, and this cultural variety is reflected in the diverse architectural styles. Today La Villita is an eclectic mix of shops, art galleries, historic preservations and restaurants. This melding of traditional and modern will serve as an ideal setting for getting to know your APWA colleagues.

Special Professional Women in Public Works Breakfast Monday, September 10, 7–8:15 a.m. Events (Additional fee and registration required.) APWA recognizes the growing number of Golf Tournament women who have made public works their career of choice. This is a great opportunity to Saturday, September 8 discuss the developing role of women in the 1:30 p.m. shotgun start, 4-person scramble profession and to network with your peers. The Republic Golf Club, San Antonio (Additional fee and registration required.) Awards Recognition Ceremony Get your Congress experience off on the right foot! Gather up your colleagues and take advan- and Reception tage of the beautiful San Antonio weather with Monday, September 10, 5–7 p.m. a round of golf at The Republic Golf Club. Only Join your colleagues at the 2007 APWA 10 minutes from downtown San Antonio’s Awards Ceremony as individuals, agencies and world-famous River Walk, The Republic Golf corporations are honored for their valuable Club was voted the #1 course in San Antonio contributions to and innovations in the public by the Express-News in 2006. Find out more works industry. APWA leaders will present about the course at www.republicgolfclub.net. awards to recipients during the ceremony, with Visit our website, www.apwa.net/congress, to a celebratory reception to immediately follow. register to play, or use the form in the center of Among the awards to be presented include this brochure. the Top Ten Public Works Leaders of the Year, Projects of the Year and Professional Manager of First-Timers Meeting the Year. For more information contact Rhonda Wilhite at [email protected]. Sunday, September 9, 7:30–9:30 a.m. (Breakfast provided) E V N T S If you are attending the APWA Congress Chapter Dinners for the first time, please join us at the First- Most chapter dinners are scheduled for Tuesday, Timers Meeting. You’ll hear greetings from September 11. For more information, contact the APWA President and Executive Director; Rhonda Wilhite at [email protected]. learn how to get the most out of your dollar and time investment in Congress; learn all Congress Reception and Banquet about the educational sessions and tracks that Wednesday, September 12, 6:30 p.m. APWA offers; learn how to use the exhibits to Join your APWA family and friends for an your advantage; understand how to scan the evening of celebration at the Congress Banquet. Congress program to find what you need; and The evening will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a in the process, make some lifelong acquain- reception, followed by dinner and some of the tances of public works people from around the best entertainment San Antonio has to offer. world. The First-Timers Meeting is coordinated by the Check the Congress website for more informa- APWA Diversity Committee, and sponsored by Rinker tion (coming soon!) about the entertainment. Materials Hydro Conduit. S PEC IA L Emerging Public Works Leaders For 2007, APWA has updated its annual Emerging Public Works Leaders Program. The program will begin on Saturday evening, 39 September 8, and related special events and Additional sessions will be held throughout Congress. The Emerging Leaders program is designed as a mentoring program for first-time Congress attendees who are either supervisors or Opportunities

employees with less than five years of experience in the field. These individuals are paired Self-Assessment Using the Public with experienced public works professionals who will encourage career development, Works Management Practices provide networking training, and help first- Manual—A Tool for Improving timers get the most benefit from the APWA Operations and Management Congress and Exposition. Saturday, September 8, 2007, 8 a.m.–4:45 p.m. Additional fee applies $250 members/ Limited Enrollment A maximum of 50 participants—with less than five years $300 nonmembers experience in public works or public works supervision—will Are your performance and productivity levels be accepted to participate in this program. Selection will be of operations as high as you want them to be? made on a first-come, first-served basis, according to the Have you really reviewed them with your staff date that the completed application was received at APWA to see what improvement might be made? This headquarters. workshop is designed to help you examine and evaluate your agency’s current management Individual Criteria policies and procedures. You’ll learn how to The primary qualification for participation in the Emerging target the problem areas, identify opportuni- Public Works Leaders Program is that the applicant has ties, and improve the overall effectiveness of never attended a previous APWA Congress and Exposition. any public works operations. If you are already Membership in APWA is NOT a requirement. using the Management Practices Manual to prepare for accreditation, the new format will Registration Fees give you hands-on training. This workshop is Emerging Leaders participants will pay a special reduced designed for public works directors, managers, registration fee of $325 (a $225 savings!) which includes the supervisors, and accreditation managers, as well Emerging Leaders Program, Congress registration, and a ticket as municipal administrators performing public to the Banquet on Wednesday evening. works functions.

Mentors Needed opportu ni t i e s

Are you interested in helping shape the career of an up-and- VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY! coming public works professional? APWA needs experienced APWA and the San Antonio members of the profession to serve as mentors for new public works emerging leaders. All approved mentors must register Neighborhood Action Department and pay the full registration fees to attend Congress and will Team Together! receive special recognition from APWA. Saturday, September 8, 2007 Plan to arrive early in San Antonio and assist Application Deadline the city’s Neighborhood Action Department in All applications must be received by APWA by August 1, 2007. a very special community-wide APWA Legacy For a complete packet of information on the Emerging Public project. The event will be held on Saturday, Works Leaders Program, please contact Ann Daniels at 816- September 8 at multiple locations around San 595-5223 or [email protected]. Antonio and will involve assisting elderly and NOTE: This program is not intended to be a traditional disadvantaged citizens with projects such as mentoring program, nor is it a chapter leadership develop- building ramps, cleaning, yard work, painting, ment course. The Emerging Leaders in Public Works minor repairs, etc. Volunteers will meet in Program provides a limited mentor/protégé relationship a central location and be transported to the during the International Public Works Congress and individual sites. Please contact Kristina Ramirez Exposition to help individuals understand the complex at 254-742-2110 or [email protected] world of public works. for more information.

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0 Improvements Project Wednesday, September 12, 1–4 p.m. - $25

4 Come and tour one of San Antonio’s award- winning infrastructure projects, one which saved the City well over its total construction cost in flood damage just months after it went into operation. The $110 million San Antonio River Tunnel is a flood diversion tunnel that is approximately 3.2 miles long and 150 feet deep with precast concrete segmented liners of 24 feet, 4 inches. The tunnel also encompasses a water feature, park-like facilities, betterments, channelization, and tunnel recirculation to assist in flood control. In fact, this may be the Technical Tours only tunnel that can reverse the direction of the water flow! During the tour participants will APWA has worked with the San Antonio host learn about the massive construction effort to committee to identify municipal projects that bring the project to fruition, tunnel operation, can serve as live learning models. Technical and how the structure is maintained. In 1998 Tours supplement the traditional classroom- the City was awarded the Texas Outstanding lecture format and give you a first-hand view of Civil Engineering Achievement Award by the best practices. Please note that some tour sizes Texas section of the American Society of Civil are limited. Registrations are confirmed on a Engineers. Additionally, visitors from as far as first-come/first-served basis. Tours with insuffi- Japan have come to San Antonio to visit the cient attendance may be cancelled. Refunds will tunnel in hopes of duplicating the facility for be given for any cancelled tour. their municipality.

“Congress—it’s an unparalleled opportunity to meet other folks and to learn from other folks. What they’re doing impacts you, and what you’re doing impacts them.” —George Gonzales City Forester Los Angeles Bureau of Street Services Los Angeles, CA

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Nestled below a busy metropolitan downtown lies one of San Antonio’s jewels—the Paseo del 43 Rio. Better known as the River Walk, cobblestone and flagstone paths border both sides of the San Antonio River as it winds its way through the heart of San Antonio. This is our home and the Thank You to the Texas Chapter Host Committee! location of the 2007 APWA Congress to be held The success of the 2007 Congress wouldn’t be possible without the help of on September 9–12, 2007. the APWA Texas Chapter! When you see a member of the host chapter be sure to say “Thank You” for their contributions, hard work and support. We invite you and your family to relax on the River Walk with an icy cold beverage and enjoy Management APWA Futures Transportation Committee Chair Jason Cosby Chris Callanen this diverse area. Delight in European-style Tom Wendorf City of San Antonio, TX City of San Antonio, TX sidewalk cafés, specialty boutiques, art galleries, City of San Antonio, TX Kent Hickingbottom Anthony Ortiz nightclubs and luxurious high-rise hotels. City of San Antonio, TX City of San Antonio, TX Chapter Administrator Susan Causey Larry Hertel David Newman You’ll want to savor the flavors of San Antonio as Grapevine, TX City of Lubbock, TX City of San Antonio, TX various restaurants offer cuisines from the finest Kristina Ramirez Chapter Liaison Tex-Mex delicacies to sizzling Texas steaks to Finance Bury+Partners, Inc. Inas Aweidah Creole cooking to Italian pasta. The downtown John German Temple, TX PBS&J, San Antonio, TX HNTB, Houston, TX area offers dining and entertainment options for Richard Ridings, Hospitality Lee Dorger every taste! HNTB, Austin, TX Jane German PBS&J, Houston, TX San Antonio, TX Maria Villagomez Legacy Project You’ll find that there is a crossroads of history Yvonne Dorger City of San Antonio, TX Kristina Ramirez and cultures in San Antonio with a rich blend of Houston, TX Bury+Partners, Inc. Operations/Volunteers deeply rooted traditions and 21st century cosmo- Jayne Longley Temple, TX politan flair. Now the nation’s eighth largest city, Dawn Green Franklin, TX Lockwood Andrews & Newnam Chris Callanen San Antonio is a joyful combination of flavors and San Antonio, TX International & City of San Antonio, TX sounds. Special Relations Bobby Balli Publicity Jimmy Foster HNTB, San Antonio, TX Come join us for the 2007 APWA Congress, and Monica Ramos City of Plano, TX City of San Antonio, TX experience San Antonio—the Alamo, the River Bobby Balli Walk, wonderful music, fascinating history, Gifts/Prizes HNTB, San Antonio, TX friendly people, and excellent cuisine. You’ll leave Maggie Scheppers Monica Ramos with memories to last a lifetime! City of San Antonio, TX City of San Antonio, TX Lori Houston —Thomas G. Wendorf, PE City of San Antonio, TX 2007 Local Host Committee Chair Get Acquainted Party/ Invocators/Color Guard Nancy Beward City of San Antonio, TX Lori Dullnig-Warlen Professional Engineering Design Group, San Antonio, TX

Exhibits Jose Sandoval PBS&J, San Antonio, TX Richard Martinez City of San Antonio, TX

Technical Tours Jason Cosby City of San Antonio, TX Larry Peirce Lime Association of Texas Austin, TX Rendon Sports Dean Bayer SACVB/Al City of San Antonio, TX Photo:

The Essence of San Antonio Wilson Sunday, Sept. 9, 12:30–4:30 p.m. $105 per person We will start our day with a visit to the famous SACVB/Doug

outdoor market, El Mercado. Afterwards, chef and restaurateur, Blanca Aldaco, owner of Photo: Aldaco’s Mexican Restaurant will teach us to prepare Spanish rice, salsa de avocado, enchi- ladas and margaritas. No instruction is needed for eating!

Texas Wine Country Monday, Sept. 10, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. $66 per person We will travel to the picturesque Pedernales River Valley and visit the Texas Hill Vineyards and Grape Creek Vineyards. Afterwards, it’s on to historic Fredericksburg for lunch and shopping. Last call is a visit to the Becker Vineyards.

Spirits of San Antonio! Monday, Sept. 10, 6–10 p.m. $69 per person This tour of some of San Antonio’s “haunted habitats” will be hosted by Ms. Docia Schultz Williams, aka the “ghost lady.” We will start off with a Mexican buffet dinner at the Old Cadillac Bar, and then venture on to the Bullis House Inn. The next stop is the Wolfson Manor Sightseeing and we’ll wind down the evening at the historic Come see the best that San Antonio Menger Hotel. has to offer. For more detailed Sizzling Hot Dinner Cruise information, or to register online, Monday, Sept. 10, 6:45–8 p.m. $68 per person go to www.apwa.net/congress. Enjoy a gourmet dinner and relax during an exclusive boat tour of the San Antonio River that winds around the Paseo del Rio. We will enjoy cocktails at Casa Rio on the River Walk, Highlights of San Antonio then it’s “all aboard!” Saturday, Sept. 8, 12:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m. OR Monday, Sept. 10 ,8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. $49 per person Enjoy a synopsis of all that San Antonio has to Fredericksburg and the LBJ Ranch offer! The beginning of the tour focuses on the Tuesday, Sept. 11, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. $68 per person Alamo—then a guided tour of the San Antonio We will step back into Old World Germany River. Our afternoon concludes at the historic El during this tour to Fredericksburg, with its Mercado market square. museums and more than 100 specialty shops. After lunch, we will tour the Lyndon Baines The Unusual Shopping Spree Johnson Ranch, including the late president’s Sunday, Sept. 9 ,11:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. $36 per person birthplace and burial site. The shops at La Cantera are sure to fulfill every shopper’s wildest dreams. We will break for Spanish Mission Trail lunch at one of La Cantera’s restaurants, then Tuesday, Sept. 11, 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. $42 per person venture to the Alamo Quarry Market for more San Antonio’s many missions tell the story of shopping! the city’s early days. We will visit: The Alamo, Mission San Jose, and Mission Concepcion. Gruene—Uniquely Texas! En route to the missions, we’ll pass the Espada Sunday, Sept. 9 ,Noon–4 p.m. $36 per person Dam, which has withstood floods for more than The Town of Gruene has been resurrected from 200 years. the Great Depression and is stronger than ever! The Southern charm of these buildings has been restored, so enjoy an afternoon of history,

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It’s the hottest new way to sightsee! Explore San Antonio on a battery-propelled SegWay. 45 SACVB/Dave Highlights of the tour will include the

Buckhorn Museum, Majestic Theater, San Photo: Fernando Cathedral, HemisFair Plaza, and the River Walk.

Goin’ Fishing (Bass Pro Shop) Tuesday, Sept. 11, 1–4:30 p.m. $29 per person Get “hooked” by this vast 200,000-square-foot sportsman’s paradise! In addition to hunting and fishing equipment, you will find a vast assortment of camping items, clothing, hiking gear and more.

Sizzling Hot Dinner Cruise Tuesday, Sept. 11, 6:45–8 p.m. $68 per person Enjoy a gourmet dinner and relax during an exclusive boat tour of the San Antonio River that winds around the Paseo del Rio. We will enjoy cocktails at Casa Rio on the River Walk, then it’s “all aboard!” See You in San Antonio!

Airport Transportation Guests & Spouses San Antonio International Airport is approxi- Are you a spouse or guest of a public works mately 13 miles from downtown San Antonio. professional? Have time to get a better under- Major carriers include: America West, American standing of public works? Then be sure to Airlines, Delta, Continental, Northwest, register for the APWA Congress at the reduced Southwest, and United Airlines. guest/spouse registration rate, so you can take ATRANS Airport Shuttle is available for airport in any education sessions you’re interested in transportation to and from San Antonio and also attend the exposition. Use the separate International Airport. Tickets are $12 each way guest/spouse registration form included with with purchase of a roundtrip ticket or $14 one this brochure. way. Major rental car service is also available at the airport. Proud to Care: APWA Connects with the Community Hotels & Shuttle Service Eighth Annual Food Donation! Complimentary shuttle service will be available Following the examples set to registered delegates between the Henry B. every day by public works Gonzales Convention Center and the official professionals in their own APWA Congress Hotels. All shuttles will pick communities, APWA is pleased up and drop off outside the Henry B. Gonzales to continue the Proud to Care program in San Convention Center. Shuttle service will begin Antonio. This very important humanitarian on Saturday, September 8 at 7 a.m. and operate effort is designed to give back to the communi- during Congress hours until Wednesday, ties that host Congress each year. Once again, September 12. APWA will donate all unserved food from Congress events to a local food bank or chari- table organization.

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