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Posts for January 2021

Six Suggested Actions for Planners during the Extended COVID-19 Pandemic

January 28, 2021  by  Steve Butler
Category:  Development Regulations and Zoning ,  Streets and Sidewalks ,  Land Use Administration ,  Economic Development

This blog suggests some action items planners can undertake during the COVID-19 pandemic to encourage commerce, promote recreational opportunities, and streamline the planning process. 

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Caring for the Homeless Challenged by Winter Weather, COVID-19

January 25, 2021  by  Leah LaCivita
Category:  COVID-19 ,  Homelessness

This blog post looks at how local governments are providing for the homeless, despite the twin challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and winter weather.

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Local Government Contract Awards – Who is Eligible

January 21, 2021  by  Judy Isaac
Category:  Purchasing and Contracting

This blog looks at different types of local government contract awards: public works, services, and purchases. 

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Disaster Zone: COVID After-Action Reports

January 11, 2021  by  Eric Holdeman
Category:  Guest Author ,  COVID-19 ,  Emergency Management

This blog looks at the role of the after-action response in disaster planning and offers shared after-action insights local governments are finding in their responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

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What’s New with Form 1099?

January 7, 2021  by  Eric Lowell
Category:  Accounting ,  Financial Reporting

This blog discusses new changes to Form 1099 and Form 1096.

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