The document summarizes the agenda for a City Council workshop on March 2, 2009. The workshop was scheduled to include discussions on current ozone issues in the Metrolina area, updates on the NASCAR Hall of Fame exhibit program and US National Whitewater Center, and a presentation on the Gang Prevention Coalition's 2009 strategic plan. Presenters were listed for each topic to provide information to the City Council, though no action was requested from the Council.
Rick Van Nieuwenhuyse (President & CEO) presented at the NovaGold SGM re: NovaCopper spin-out. Over 99% of the votes cast were in favour of the spin-out.
The document presented the agenda and status of Oak Harbor's wastewater treatment facilities planning process. It discussed the project goals, schedule, basis of planning, stakeholder and public input received to date, and preliminary development of alternative treatment options and potential plant sites. The next steps are to develop a matrix of up to eight preliminary alternatives at the December 14th workshop blending proposed sites with technical requirements, and further refine the alternatives matrix.
This document provides a preliminary design report for a proposed water system to service the Upper Fintry, Shalal Road, and Valley of the Sun neighbourhoods. It identifies groundwater from wells located on Lot 19 in the Fintry Delta as the preferred water source. The system will have two pressure zones, with the Valley of the Sun area serviced from a 608m reservoir and Upper Fintry serviced from a 555m pressure reducing valve. The design includes a well pump station, 405m booster station, 608m reservoir, and supply and distribution piping. The preliminary cost estimate and potential for expanding the service area are also discussed.
The project completion report summarizes the Northern Area Rural Power Distribution Project in Laos. The project involved constructing 115kV transmission lines, substations, and medium- and low-voltage distribution systems to provide electricity to rural areas in northern Laos. Key outputs included installing 10,464km of transmission lines and completing environmental mitigation works. The project was completed on budget with all funds disbursed. Sustainability is preliminarily assessed as likely due to community support and government commitment to operations and maintenance. The project achieved its objectives of expanding power access in a relevant, effective, and efficient manner.
This document summarizes developments related to Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing. It discusses the rapid adoption of PACE programs across many states, guidelines issued by the Department of Energy, and a case study of a successful PACE program in Sonoma County. However, in July 2010 regulators blocked state PACE programs, citing concerns about the senior lien status and underwriting standards. This has led to litigation and proposed legislation to require Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac standards match DOE guidelines for PACE programs.
Report to the General Assembly on Pipeline Placement of Natural Gas Gathering...Marcellus Drilling News
A report created and delivered to the PA legislature by PA Gov. Tom Corbett’s Energy Executive, Patrick Henderson, as a requirement under the state’s new Act 13 drilling law. The report provides a brief history of natural gas pipelines in the state with an excellent overview of how pipelines are regulated and who regulates them, followed by 16 recommendations for lawmakers to consider in crafting new policies.
Department of General Services 2016 Annual ReportEllie D'Sa
The document is the FY2016 annual report for the Montgomery County Department of General Services (DGS). It summarizes DGS's accomplishments in FY2016, including opening several new and renovated buildings, scanning over 1.3 million record images, responding to over 1,900 facility emergencies, earning recognition as the third best municipal fleet, and making progress on environmental sustainability initiatives. The report provides an overview of DGS's operations and its mission to proactively serve and support other County departments through facilities maintenance, fleet management, real estate services, printing and mail, building design and construction, and ADA compliance.
Rick Van Nieuwenhuyse (President & CEO) presented at the NovaGold SGM re: NovaCopper spin-out. Over 99% of the votes cast were in favour of the spin-out.
The document presented the agenda and status of Oak Harbor's wastewater treatment facilities planning process. It discussed the project goals, schedule, basis of planning, stakeholder and public input received to date, and preliminary development of alternative treatment options and potential plant sites. The next steps are to develop a matrix of up to eight preliminary alternatives at the December 14th workshop blending proposed sites with technical requirements, and further refine the alternatives matrix.
This document provides a preliminary design report for a proposed water system to service the Upper Fintry, Shalal Road, and Valley of the Sun neighbourhoods. It identifies groundwater from wells located on Lot 19 in the Fintry Delta as the preferred water source. The system will have two pressure zones, with the Valley of the Sun area serviced from a 608m reservoir and Upper Fintry serviced from a 555m pressure reducing valve. The design includes a well pump station, 405m booster station, 608m reservoir, and supply and distribution piping. The preliminary cost estimate and potential for expanding the service area are also discussed.
The project completion report summarizes the Northern Area Rural Power Distribution Project in Laos. The project involved constructing 115kV transmission lines, substations, and medium- and low-voltage distribution systems to provide electricity to rural areas in northern Laos. Key outputs included installing 10,464km of transmission lines and completing environmental mitigation works. The project was completed on budget with all funds disbursed. Sustainability is preliminarily assessed as likely due to community support and government commitment to operations and maintenance. The project achieved its objectives of expanding power access in a relevant, effective, and efficient manner.
This document summarizes developments related to Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing. It discusses the rapid adoption of PACE programs across many states, guidelines issued by the Department of Energy, and a case study of a successful PACE program in Sonoma County. However, in July 2010 regulators blocked state PACE programs, citing concerns about the senior lien status and underwriting standards. This has led to litigation and proposed legislation to require Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac standards match DOE guidelines for PACE programs.
Report to the General Assembly on Pipeline Placement of Natural Gas Gathering...Marcellus Drilling News
A report created and delivered to the PA legislature by PA Gov. Tom Corbett’s Energy Executive, Patrick Henderson, as a requirement under the state’s new Act 13 drilling law. The report provides a brief history of natural gas pipelines in the state with an excellent overview of how pipelines are regulated and who regulates them, followed by 16 recommendations for lawmakers to consider in crafting new policies.
Department of General Services 2016 Annual ReportEllie D'Sa
The document is the FY2016 annual report for the Montgomery County Department of General Services (DGS). It summarizes DGS's accomplishments in FY2016, including opening several new and renovated buildings, scanning over 1.3 million record images, responding to over 1,900 facility emergencies, earning recognition as the third best municipal fleet, and making progress on environmental sustainability initiatives. The report provides an overview of DGS's operations and its mission to proactively serve and support other County departments through facilities maintenance, fleet management, real estate services, printing and mail, building design and construction, and ADA compliance.
This ordinance amends the City of DuPont comprehensive plan, land use regulations, and zoning map regarding three areas: 1) The Civic Center Area, redesignating 4.86 acres from residential to mixed use. 2) The Mineral Resource Overlay. 3) The Fort Lake Business and Technology Park. The amendments went through public processes including workshops and hearings. The city council approved the amendments based on findings that they are consistent with goals of the comprehensive plan and state growth management laws.
This project captures boating trends, capacity studies, population projections, and economic factors data for the entire state of Tennessee and all of its major boating reservoirs so that TWRA could make better-informed decisions concerning agency activities.
This document provides a process map and context for developing the California Water Plan Update 2009. It outlines the steps DWR will take to lay the groundwork for the study, describe current conditions and future scenarios, develop reports, and establish future water plan updates. Key elements include establishing committees, developing regional outreach, compiling water portfolios from 1998-2005, and incorporating climate change and flood management concerns. The overall purpose is to prepare an update to the California Water Plan to help guide sustainable water resource management in the state.
The document outlines the process for proposing and constructing the Kapiti Coast Expressway as part of the Wellington Northern Corridor. It discusses how the expressway was listed as a Road of National Significance, and the steps involved in designating the land, obtaining resource consents, protecting heritage sites, acquiring land, and establishing it as a limited access road. These steps include issuing a Notice of Requirement, public consultation, recommendations by local authorities, potential appeals to the Environment Court, and compensation for acquired or impacted private land. The multi-year process will require navigating the Resource Management Act, Public Works Act, Historic Places Act, and Government Roading Powers Act.
This document provides an overview and updates on major projects that the Kitselas First Nation is engaged with regarding their traditional lands and marine areas. It outlines 6 proposed pipelines and 7 proposed LNG facilities located in Prince Rupert and Kitimat. For each project it provides the name, proponent, proposed timeline, location and status in the environmental assessment process. It also notes Kitselas' involvement through meetings, studies and benefit agreements signed for some projects. Contact information is provided for two Kitselas Community Liaison Officers.
This document provides an overview and update on the North American Development Bank (NADB) and Border Environment Cooperation Commission (BECC). It discusses NADB's mandate, ownership structure, eligible sectors, geographic jurisdiction, operating environment, project activities in 2013, cumulative financing results, outcomes of completed projects, an international crossing study, and options for a general capital increase. Key points include NADB providing $359.7 million in new financing for 19 new projects in 2013, $2.22 billion contracted to support 192 projects, 140 projects fully implemented, and a capital increase seen as critical to maintain credit ratings and lending capacity.
The document provides an update on California's efforts to reduce emissions from ports and goods movement. Key points include:
1) Actions to date have reduced diesel PM emissions but more is needed to meet the goals of an 85% statewide risk reduction by 2020.
2) Upcoming ARB rules for trucks and ship main engines will be important to achieve further reductions.
3) International standards for cleaner ship fuels are also critical, and greenhouse gas reduction strategies can help make additional progress toward emissions and health risk goals.
The role of CCS/CCUS in the Climate Action Plan - Dr S. Julio FriedmannGlobal CCS Institute
The role of CCS/CCUS in the Climate Action Plan
Global CCS Institute, delivered at the Global CCS Institute's Third Americas Forum
Feb. 27th, 2014, Washington, DC
The document discusses the U.S. policy on carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS). It outlines three themes of President's Climate Action Plan: mitigation through technologies like CCUS, adaptation and resilience of infrastructure, and international partnerships. It then provides details on challenges like low natural gas prices, upcoming EPA regulations and their compliance timelines, the Clean Air Act Section 111(b) and 111(d), and funding amounts for the DOE's CCUS and power systems research programs.
The document discusses efforts by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) to promote the adoption of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) in order to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions and meet federal air quality standards. AQMD provides funding incentives for PEV infrastructure and technology demonstrations. It has installed electric vehicle charging stations and demonstrated various PEV models including electric cars, buses, and trucks. AQMD is working with regional partners on public outreach and planning to expand PEV adoption and the supporting charging network.
This document provides an overview of the Midlands Energy Agency's (MEA) presentation to the East Midlands Regional Players on delivering a low carbon future through demand reduction, decarbonization, and decentralization. It discusses the need to meet the UK's renewable energy targets through increased wind power deployment and highlights that electricity demand continues to outpace efficiency gains. The presentation outlines MEA's proposed activities in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire over 24 months to establish 10 staff and achieve £500k annual income through various low carbon programs and case studies.
Irvine Climate Action Plan League Of Cities Conference 3.26.10ckrout
The document summarizes key points from a presentation on developing a Climate Action Plan for the City of Irvine. It discusses the importance of a CAP for complying with regulations and streamlining environmental review. It outlines Irvine's 6-step process for developing their CAP, including conducting an emissions inventory and establishing reduction targets. It notes that transportation accounts for a large portion of emissions and growth. The presentation emphasizes lessons learned around stakeholder engagement, communicating the purpose of a CAP, and ensuring the plan supports actual implementation.
The document discusses the goals and activities of the U.S. Department of Energy's carbon sequestration program. The program aims to develop technologies to capture and store carbon dioxide emissions from power plants and industrial facilities. This includes developing techniques to separate, transport and store CO2 underground, with a goal of reducing energy costs by less than 10%. The program also works to better characterize underground geological storage sites and ensure 99% of injected CO2 remains securely stored. A key part of the program is funding large-scale field projects through Regional Carbon Sequestration Partnerships to demonstrate carbon capture and storage technologies.
A presentation about comprehensive wastewater planning at the town level. Presented by Dr. Robert Duncanson, Chatham Health & Environment Director, during the Buzzards Bay Coalition's 2013 Decision Makers Workshop series. Learn more at www.savebuzzardsbay.org/DecisionMakers
Slides from an Air Quality Professionals Forum (AQPF) meeting held in Austin, Texas on July 14, 2022, at the Travis County Administration Building. Features presenters Bill Gibbs (Clean Air Force of Central Texas), Doug Boyer (Texas Commission on Environmental Quality) and Anton Cox (Capital Area Council of Governments)
ALL4's Dan Dix presented at the 23rd Virginia Environmental Symposium about 1-Hour SO2 Implementation Modeling. Dan's presentation consisted of a summary of the NAAQS, an update on NAAQS implementation, NAAQS modeling demonstration approach, and a summary of ambient SO2 monitoring.
Carbon dioxide emissions from cars of different brands.Rohan386712
This document discusses predicting CO2 emissions from vehicles using data analytics. It begins with an introduction on the importance of addressing CO2 emissions and climate change. Next, it discusses the urgency of curbing CO2 emissions given the impacts of climate change. The document then explains how data analytics can be used to develop predictive models for CO2 emissions by examining historical emissions data for trends. It outlines the objectives of predicting emissions, identifying key data sources, modeling techniques, and case studies. Finally, it presents the results of building different predictive models for CO2 emissions using techniques like linear regression, random forests, and ridge regression. The highest performing model was ridge regression, achieving 99.78% accuracy and the lowest error.
During the National Regional Transportation Conference (June 2019, Columbus, OH), Chuck Dyer described the Ohio Department of transportation's approach to deploying improvements in rural transit scheduling, dispatching, and broadband communications.
Clean Air Force of Central Texas. Air Quality Professionals Forum presentation was given on Jan 13 2021 by Christiane Heggelund with the Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG). The presentation overview 2021 Austin Area Air Quality Montitoring.
This ordinance amends the City of DuPont comprehensive plan, land use regulations, and zoning map regarding three areas: 1) The Civic Center Area, redesignating 4.86 acres from residential to mixed use. 2) The Mineral Resource Overlay. 3) The Fort Lake Business and Technology Park. The amendments went through public processes including workshops and hearings. The city council approved the amendments based on findings that they are consistent with goals of the comprehensive plan and state growth management laws.
This project captures boating trends, capacity studies, population projections, and economic factors data for the entire state of Tennessee and all of its major boating reservoirs so that TWRA could make better-informed decisions concerning agency activities.
This document provides a process map and context for developing the California Water Plan Update 2009. It outlines the steps DWR will take to lay the groundwork for the study, describe current conditions and future scenarios, develop reports, and establish future water plan updates. Key elements include establishing committees, developing regional outreach, compiling water portfolios from 1998-2005, and incorporating climate change and flood management concerns. The overall purpose is to prepare an update to the California Water Plan to help guide sustainable water resource management in the state.
The document outlines the process for proposing and constructing the Kapiti Coast Expressway as part of the Wellington Northern Corridor. It discusses how the expressway was listed as a Road of National Significance, and the steps involved in designating the land, obtaining resource consents, protecting heritage sites, acquiring land, and establishing it as a limited access road. These steps include issuing a Notice of Requirement, public consultation, recommendations by local authorities, potential appeals to the Environment Court, and compensation for acquired or impacted private land. The multi-year process will require navigating the Resource Management Act, Public Works Act, Historic Places Act, and Government Roading Powers Act.
This document provides an overview and updates on major projects that the Kitselas First Nation is engaged with regarding their traditional lands and marine areas. It outlines 6 proposed pipelines and 7 proposed LNG facilities located in Prince Rupert and Kitimat. For each project it provides the name, proponent, proposed timeline, location and status in the environmental assessment process. It also notes Kitselas' involvement through meetings, studies and benefit agreements signed for some projects. Contact information is provided for two Kitselas Community Liaison Officers.
This document provides an overview and update on the North American Development Bank (NADB) and Border Environment Cooperation Commission (BECC). It discusses NADB's mandate, ownership structure, eligible sectors, geographic jurisdiction, operating environment, project activities in 2013, cumulative financing results, outcomes of completed projects, an international crossing study, and options for a general capital increase. Key points include NADB providing $359.7 million in new financing for 19 new projects in 2013, $2.22 billion contracted to support 192 projects, 140 projects fully implemented, and a capital increase seen as critical to maintain credit ratings and lending capacity.
The document provides an update on California's efforts to reduce emissions from ports and goods movement. Key points include:
1) Actions to date have reduced diesel PM emissions but more is needed to meet the goals of an 85% statewide risk reduction by 2020.
2) Upcoming ARB rules for trucks and ship main engines will be important to achieve further reductions.
3) International standards for cleaner ship fuels are also critical, and greenhouse gas reduction strategies can help make additional progress toward emissions and health risk goals.
The role of CCS/CCUS in the Climate Action Plan - Dr S. Julio FriedmannGlobal CCS Institute
The role of CCS/CCUS in the Climate Action Plan
Global CCS Institute, delivered at the Global CCS Institute's Third Americas Forum
Feb. 27th, 2014, Washington, DC
The document discusses the U.S. policy on carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS). It outlines three themes of President's Climate Action Plan: mitigation through technologies like CCUS, adaptation and resilience of infrastructure, and international partnerships. It then provides details on challenges like low natural gas prices, upcoming EPA regulations and their compliance timelines, the Clean Air Act Section 111(b) and 111(d), and funding amounts for the DOE's CCUS and power systems research programs.
The document discusses efforts by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) to promote the adoption of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) in order to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions and meet federal air quality standards. AQMD provides funding incentives for PEV infrastructure and technology demonstrations. It has installed electric vehicle charging stations and demonstrated various PEV models including electric cars, buses, and trucks. AQMD is working with regional partners on public outreach and planning to expand PEV adoption and the supporting charging network.
This document provides an overview of the Midlands Energy Agency's (MEA) presentation to the East Midlands Regional Players on delivering a low carbon future through demand reduction, decarbonization, and decentralization. It discusses the need to meet the UK's renewable energy targets through increased wind power deployment and highlights that electricity demand continues to outpace efficiency gains. The presentation outlines MEA's proposed activities in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire over 24 months to establish 10 staff and achieve £500k annual income through various low carbon programs and case studies.
Irvine Climate Action Plan League Of Cities Conference 3.26.10ckrout
The document summarizes key points from a presentation on developing a Climate Action Plan for the City of Irvine. It discusses the importance of a CAP for complying with regulations and streamlining environmental review. It outlines Irvine's 6-step process for developing their CAP, including conducting an emissions inventory and establishing reduction targets. It notes that transportation accounts for a large portion of emissions and growth. The presentation emphasizes lessons learned around stakeholder engagement, communicating the purpose of a CAP, and ensuring the plan supports actual implementation.
The document discusses the goals and activities of the U.S. Department of Energy's carbon sequestration program. The program aims to develop technologies to capture and store carbon dioxide emissions from power plants and industrial facilities. This includes developing techniques to separate, transport and store CO2 underground, with a goal of reducing energy costs by less than 10%. The program also works to better characterize underground geological storage sites and ensure 99% of injected CO2 remains securely stored. A key part of the program is funding large-scale field projects through Regional Carbon Sequestration Partnerships to demonstrate carbon capture and storage technologies.
A presentation about comprehensive wastewater planning at the town level. Presented by Dr. Robert Duncanson, Chatham Health & Environment Director, during the Buzzards Bay Coalition's 2013 Decision Makers Workshop series. Learn more at www.savebuzzardsbay.org/DecisionMakers
Slides from an Air Quality Professionals Forum (AQPF) meeting held in Austin, Texas on July 14, 2022, at the Travis County Administration Building. Features presenters Bill Gibbs (Clean Air Force of Central Texas), Doug Boyer (Texas Commission on Environmental Quality) and Anton Cox (Capital Area Council of Governments)
ALL4's Dan Dix presented at the 23rd Virginia Environmental Symposium about 1-Hour SO2 Implementation Modeling. Dan's presentation consisted of a summary of the NAAQS, an update on NAAQS implementation, NAAQS modeling demonstration approach, and a summary of ambient SO2 monitoring.
Carbon dioxide emissions from cars of different brands.Rohan386712
This document discusses predicting CO2 emissions from vehicles using data analytics. It begins with an introduction on the importance of addressing CO2 emissions and climate change. Next, it discusses the urgency of curbing CO2 emissions given the impacts of climate change. The document then explains how data analytics can be used to develop predictive models for CO2 emissions by examining historical emissions data for trends. It outlines the objectives of predicting emissions, identifying key data sources, modeling techniques, and case studies. Finally, it presents the results of building different predictive models for CO2 emissions using techniques like linear regression, random forests, and ridge regression. The highest performing model was ridge regression, achieving 99.78% accuracy and the lowest error.
During the National Regional Transportation Conference (June 2019, Columbus, OH), Chuck Dyer described the Ohio Department of transportation's approach to deploying improvements in rural transit scheduling, dispatching, and broadband communications.
Clean Air Force of Central Texas. Air Quality Professionals Forum presentation was given on Jan 13 2021 by Christiane Heggelund with the Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG). The presentation overview 2021 Austin Area Air Quality Montitoring.
This document summarizes developments in oil pipeline expansions and safety. It notes significant growth in North American energy production from various basins that will enable energy independence by 2024 with expanded pipeline infrastructure on the East and West Coasts. It outlines numerous pipeline expansion projects. It also discusses recent significant pipeline accidents and increased regulatory safety oversight activity. It outlines the oil pipeline industry's safety principles and initiatives to continuously improve safety performance through measurement, learning, technology, and stakeholder engagement.
The document summarizes the Chesapeake Bay Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan, which aims to reduce nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment pollution in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. It outlines that the TMDL caps pollution levels from point sources like wastewater treatment plants and non-point sources like agriculture. States must develop Watershed Implementation Plans by 2017 to show how they will meet pollution reductions through controls on sources. The EPA will take federal actions if states do not meet their pollution reduction targets.
IAQM AGM 2015 - Sarah Legge, Response to Defra's National Plan ConsultationIES / IAQM
Sarah Legge from Environmental Protection UK provided a response to the National Plan consultation that outlined several key issues. There was a lack of evidence to properly assess the plans and emission factors may be underestimating the problem. The plans are unlikely to meet air quality standards or adequately reduce health impacts due to a lack of national government action and missed opportunities from other departments. Local authorities may not have the necessary powers or funding to implement measures such as clean air zones as required. Overall, the response expressed doubts that the plans as written would be sufficient to address the air pollution problems.
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Annual report of the Chicago Community Trust, a community foundation dedicated to improving our region through strategic grant making, civic engagement and inspiring philanthropy.
This document is authored by:
Mr. Glenn G. Wolcott
Mr. Matthew T. Crosby
Office of the General Counsel
U.S. Government Accountability Office
441 G. Street, NW
Washington, DC 20548
VIA EMAIL: crosbym@gao.gov, wolcottg@gao.gov
It is placed here for discoverability and convenience.
SUBJECT: GAO Bid Protests of EDC Consulting, Cybermedia Technologies, Inc. (CTEC), Harmonia Holdings Group, Incentive Technology Group (ITG), Brillient Corporation, Citizant, Inc., Ventera Corporation, BC Digital Services (BCDS), and IntegrityOne Partners (IOP) - B-414175.10 et al. – Agency’s Motion to Dismiss Protests
City of Chicago Tech Plan 18 Month Progress UpdateDaniel X. O'Neil
The document outlines Chicago's 18-month progress report on its technology plan to establish the city as a center of innovation. Key accomplishments include expanding broadband access, especially affordable gigabit internet; increasing public access to technology through initiatives like free WiFi in parks and libraries; growing the tech sector through job growth and training programs; and improving digital education for youth. The plan aims to ensure all residents and communities can participate in and benefit from Chicago's growing digital economy.
The document appears to be a collection of tweets from Daniel X. O'Neil on December 24, 2016. The tweets discuss organizing a youth-led tech career day, sharing principles of open technology for everyone in Chicago, and include hashtags related to books, pictures, inventing things, and being from Chicago while also including Daniel's phone number and email.
This document discusses open data and is divided into three sections - Roots, Impact, and Promise. The Roots section explores the historical context and influences that have helped advance open data initiatives. The Impact section examines how open data has already created benefits. Finally, the Promise section considers the future potential of open data and additional opportunities it may enable.
Federal it-cost-commission-report accelerating-the mission-july 21.2016 Daniel X. O'Neil
This is the work of the FEDERAL COMMISSION ON IT COST, OPPORTUNITY, STRATEGY AND TRANSPARENCY (IT COST): http://tbmcouncil.org/get-involved/it-cost-commission.html
Press release: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/new-report-uncovers-more-than-58-billion-in-potential-savings-from-us-government-technology-spending-300301925.html
CITY OF CHICAGO Office of Inspector General Audit and Program Review Section ...Daniel X. O'Neil
The City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) is an independent, nonpartisan oversight agency whose mission is to promote economy, efficiency, effectiveness, and integrity in the administration of programs and operation of City government.
The OIG Audit and Program Review (APR) section supports the OIG mission by conducting independent, objective analysis and evaluation of municipal programs and operations, issuing public reports, and making recommendations to strengthen and improve the delivery of public services.
APR audits of Chicago municipal programs and operations are conducted as performance audits in accordance with generally accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAS or “Yellow Book,” December 2011 revision) established by the United States Government Accountability Office. GAS defines “performance audits” as “audits that provide findings or conclusions based on an evaluation of sufficient, appropriate evidence against criteria” (GAS 2.10). In addition to performance audits, APR may also generate non-audit work such as descriptions of programs or other non-evaluative reports.
APR’s role is separate from but complementary to the OIG Investigations section. While Investigations primarily examines allegations of individual misconduct or wrongdoing, APR focuses on the effectiveness and efficiency of programs and processes—not individuals. APR is also distinct from the OIG Hiring Oversight unit, which performs legally mandated audits and reviews of the City’s hiring and employment practices to ensure compliance with the various City hiring Plans.
Smart Chicago is a civic organization that works to improve lives in Chicago through increasing access to technology, improving digital skills, and developing products from data. It focuses on creating infrastructure like hosting apps for civic hackers and providing co-working space. Some of its projects include Foodborne Chicago, which uses Twitter to identify possible food poisoning cases, and the Civic User Testing Group for user experience testing and skills development. Smart Chicago was founded with funding from the MacArthur Foundation and Chicago Community Trust and partners with the City of Chicago.
Smart Chicago is a civic organization devoted to improving lives in Chicago through technology. It works on increasing access to the internet, improving skills for using technology, and developing products from data that contribute to quality of life. Smart Chicago was founded by The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, The Chicago Community Trust, and the City of Chicago. It focuses on infrastructure projects like the Civic User Testing Group and creates software like Foodborne Chicago and Chicago Early Learning.
Smart Chicago is a civic organization that works to improve lives in Chicago through increasing access to the Internet, improving digital skills, and developing data products. It focuses on infrastructure projects like hosting apps and providing co-working space. Key projects include Foodborne Chicago, Chicago Early Learning, and Chicago Works For You. The organization is funded primarily by the MacArthur Foundation and also receives support from the Chicago Community Trust, Sprague Foundation, and Knight Foundation.
GIS Data Sharing Policies & Procedures of the City of Chicago Department of I...Daniel X. O'Neil
The City of Chicago creates and maintains extensive GIS databases to support citywide operations. This data is not subject to FOIA requests, per State of Illinois Bill 1706. Therefore, the distribution of GIS data to external entities, including commercial, educational, not-for-profit, and governmental organizations, is at the prerogative of the City of Chicago.
Data will be shared with external entities based on the following criteria:
• Wherever possible, direct requestors to publicly available internet sources of map information
• Distribution of data should not incur a threat to security
• Only geographical subset area will be distributed, not entire data sets
• Most attribute data will be removed prior to distribution
• Distribution should be made in the form of images or shapefiles
• Only data that is created by the City of Chicago may be shared. Data obtained from other governmental or licensed sources may not be distributed externally.
• The authoring / business owner of the information shared must be consulted and notified.
The Chicago Police Department’s Information Collection for Automated Mapping...Daniel X. O'Neil
Computerized mapping is emerging as an effective tool to help police departments track criminal activity in neighborhoods. Combined with a technique known as geocoding (which verifies addresses and links other geographic information with them), computer mapping software can combine data sets to provide a multidi- mensional view of crime and its potential contributing factors.
Although many large police departments are using this technology, the Chicago Police Department (CPD) has put together one of the most accessible and easy-to-use programs in the Nation. Since its imple- mentation in May 1995, the Information Collection for Automated Mapping (ICAM) program has been praised by the city’s police officials, beat officers, and the public.
Because the mapping program was cre- ated in conjunction with the Department’s community policing program, the maps have been an effective way to work with residents on addressing problems in their neighborhoods. The maps are expected to become regular features of neighborhood beat meetings with police officers.
Smart Chicago is a civic organization that works to improve lives in Chicago through increasing access to the Internet, improving digital skills, and developing data products. It creates geographic information system (GIS) tools like Chicago Early Learning, Chicago Works For You, and the Chicago Health Atlas to help residents access services. Smart Chicago also assists the Cook County government with publishing open data and uses social media to identify possible food poisoning cases. The presentation emphasizes that GIS, data sharing, and past projects like EveryBlock have been important to the organization's work.
The Smart Chicago Model, Daniel X. O’Neil, Gigabit City Summit, January 2015Daniel X. O'Neil
Presentation to the Gigabit City Summit, the only event where you can learn how your city and your metro can prepare for the opportunity to become a Gigabit City. http://www.gigabitcitysummit.com/
Community Based Broadband Report by Executive Office of the PresidentDaniel X. O'Neil
Affordable, reliable access to high speed broadband is critical to U.S. economic growth and competitiveness. Upgrading to higher-speed broadband lets consumers use the Internet in new ways, increases the productivity of American individuals and businesses, and drives innovation throughout the digital ecosystem. As this report describes, while the private sector has made investments to dramatically expand broadband access in the U.S., challenges still remain. Many markets remain unserved or underserved. Others do not benefit from the kind of competition that drives down costs and improves quality. To help fill the void, hundreds of towns and cities around the country have developed their own locally-owned networks. This report describes the benefits of higher-speed broadband access, the current challenges facing the market, and the benefits of competition – including competition from community broadband networks.
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Ordinance renaming plaza where Old Chicago Water Tower structure is located a...Daniel X. O'Neil
This resolution calls for renaming the plaza where the Old Chicago Water Tower sits as "Jane M. Byrne Plaza" to honor Chicago's first female mayor, Jane M. Byrne. It provides background on Byrne's career and accomplishments as the first woman appointed to the Chicago city cabinet and later as the first woman elected mayor of Chicago. Some of her achievements highlighted include expanding O'Hare airport, starting the Taste of Chicago festival, and announcing the Orange Line transit project. The resolution intends to commemorate Byrne's legacy through renaming the plaza in recognition of her service and achievements as mayor.
Ordinance renaming grand ballroom at Navy Pier as "Jane M. Byrne Grand Ballroom"Daniel X. O'Neil
This resolution calls for renaming the grand ballroom at Navy Pier the "Jane M. Byrne Grand Ballroom" in honor of Chicago's first female mayor. Jane M. Byrne served as mayor of Chicago from 1979 to 1983. Some of her major accomplishments as mayor included expanding O'Hare International Airport, starting the Taste of Chicago festival, and envisioning redevelopment plans for Navy Pier and the Museum Campus. The resolution aims to commemorate Byrne's legacy and ensure her achievements as Chicago's first woman mayor are not forgotten.
In his public lecture, Christian Timmerer provides insights into the fascinating history of video streaming, starting from its humble beginnings before YouTube to the groundbreaking technologies that now dominate platforms like Netflix and ORF ON. Timmerer also presents provocative contributions of his own that have significantly influenced the industry. He concludes by looking at future challenges and invites the audience to join in a discussion.
Have you ever been confused by the myriad of choices offered by AWS for hosting a website or an API?
Lambda, Elastic Beanstalk, Lightsail, Amplify, S3 (and more!) can each host websites + APIs. But which one should we choose?
Which one is cheapest? Which one is fastest? Which one will scale to meet our needs?
Join me in this session as we dive into each AWS hosting service to determine which one is best for your scenario and explain why!
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 6DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 6. In this session, we will cover Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI.
UiPath Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI webinar offers an in-depth exploration of leveraging cutting-edge technologies for test automation within the UiPath platform. Attendees will delve into the integration of generative AI, a test automation solution, with Open AI advanced natural language processing capabilities.
Throughout the session, participants will discover how this synergy empowers testers to automate repetitive tasks, enhance testing accuracy, and expedite the software testing life cycle. Topics covered include the seamless integration process, practical use cases, and the benefits of harnessing AI-driven automation for UiPath testing initiatives. By attending this webinar, testers, and automation professionals can gain valuable insights into harnessing the power of AI to optimize their test automation workflows within the UiPath ecosystem, ultimately driving efficiency and quality in software development processes.
What will you get from this session?
1. Insights into integrating generative AI.
2. Understanding how this integration enhances test automation within the UiPath platform
3. Practical demonstrations
4. Exploration of real-world use cases illustrating the benefits of AI-driven test automation for UiPath
Topics covered:
What is generative AI
Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI.
UiPath integration with generative AI
Speaker:
Deepak Rai, Automation Practice Lead, Boundaryless Group and UiPath MVP
Generating privacy-protected synthetic data using Secludy and MilvusZilliz
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AI 101: An Introduction to the Basics and Impact of Artificial IntelligenceIndexBug
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Driving Business Innovation: Latest Generative AI Advancements & Success StorySafe Software
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During the hour, we’ll take you through:
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We’ll wrap up with a live Q&A session where you can engage with our experts on your specific use cases, and learn more about optimizing your data workflows with AI.
This webinar is ideal for professionals seeking to harness the power of AI within their data management systems while ensuring high levels of customization and security. Whether you're a novice or an expert, gain actionable insights and strategies to elevate your data processes. Join us to see how FME and AI can revolutionize how you work with data!
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Robin van Emden, Senior Director of Data Science at Network Optix, presents the “Building and Scaling AI Applications with the Nx AI Manager,” tutorial at the May 2024 Embedded Vision Summit.
In this presentation, van Emden covers the basics of scaling edge AI solutions using the Nx tool kit. He emphasizes the process of developing AI models and deploying them globally. He also showcases the conversion of AI models and the creation of effective edge AI pipelines, with a focus on pre-processing, model conversion, selecting the appropriate inference engine for the target hardware and post-processing.
van Emden shows how Nx can simplify the developer’s life and facilitate a rapid transition from concept to production-ready applications.He provides valuable insights into developing scalable and efficient edge AI solutions, with a strong focus on practical implementation.
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In this work, we equipped AFL, a popular fuzzer, with DIAR and examined two critical Linux libraries -- Libxml's xmllint, a tool for parsing xml documents, and Binutil's readelf, an essential debugging and security analysis command-line tool used to display detailed information about ELF (Executable and Linkable Format). Our preliminary results show that AFL+DIAR does not only discover new paths more quickly but also achieves higher coverage overall. This work thus showcases how starting with lean and optimized seeds can lead to faster, more comprehensive fuzzing campaigns -- and DIAR helps you find such seeds.
- These are slides of the talk given at IEEE International Conference on Software Testing Verification and Validation Workshop, ICSTW 2022.
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CAKE: Sharing Slices of Confidential Data on Blockchain
Charlotte City Council Meeting Agenda, March 2, 2009
1. Mayor Patrick L. McCrory Mayor Pro Tem Susan Burgess
Michael D. Barnes Patsy Kinsey
Nancy Carter John W. Lassiter
Warren Cooksey James Mitchell, Jr.
Andy Dulin Edwin B. Peacock III
Anthony Foxx Warren F. Turner
CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
Monday, March 2, 2009
Room 267
5:00 p.m. Dinner
5:15 p.m. Environment: Current Ozone Issues in the Metrolina Area
5:45 p.m. Economic Development: NASCAR Hall of Fame Exhibit
Program
6:15 p.m. Economic Development: US National Whitewater Center
Update
7:00 p.m. Community Safety: Gang Prevention Coalition /2009
Strategic Plan
7:30 p.m. Citizens’ Forum
Room 267
2. COUNCIL WORKSHOP
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
TOPIC: Current Ozone Issues in the Metrolina Area
COUNCIL FOCUS AREA: Environment
RESOURCES: Eldewins Haynes (CDOT)
Donnie Redmond (NCDAQ)
KEY POINTS:
Staff from the North Carolina Division of Air Quality (NCDAQ) will present
information regarding the Metrolina non-attainment area’s ozone challenges and
the current status of the State Implementation Plan (SIP). Staff will focus on the
following key topics:
• The region’s current ozone challenges are diverse and inter-related
• The non-attainment area boundary includes Mecklenburg and surrounding
counties
• Ozone issues are regional and the solutions are not limited to Charlotte
• NCDAQ is responsible for developing the SIP
• A Regional Air Quality Work Group has been established to address the
region’s ozone challenges. The membership includes staff and/or elected
officials from Iredell, Rowan, Lincoln, Gaston, Mecklenburg, Cabarrus,
Stanly, Union, and Anson counties, as well as several of the larger cities
in those counties, and some industries such as Duke Energy.
• This Work Group is part of Centralina COG’s Regional Environmental
Cabinet. The Cabinet is an outgrowth of the COG’s CONNECT Regional
Planning Initiative.
• Staff will detail time frames for addressing regional ozone issues
Immediate - revise SIP (1-6 months)
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Short-term - meet 1997 ozone standard (1-4 years)
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Longer-term - meet 2008 ozone standard (3-10 years)
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3. COUNCIL DECISION OR DIRECTION REQUESTED:
No action is requested. City staff will continue to actively participate in the
Regional Air Quality Work Group. As potential specific actions to address air quality
are identified, staff will advise Council and outline a process to move forward as
appropriate.
ATTACHMENTS:
NCDAQ Presentation
5. Overview
• Air is getting cleaner
– Maybe not fast enough
– Standard is changing
• Ozone standards and nonattainment
• Old standard
– SIP was pulled: Why? What does it mean?
• New standard
– EPA tightened: Why? What does it mean?
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6. Ozone trends and projections
• Ozone levels across NC have improved and are
expected to continue to improve despite growth
• Control measures
– NOx SIP call and CAIR
– Clean Smokestacks Act
– Expanded motor vehicle emissions testing
– Cleaner cars, cleaner fuels (low sulfur)
– Motor vehicle fleet turnover
• Charlotte-area is the only remaining area in NC
not achieving the 1997 ozone standard
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7. What does Nonattainment mean?
• Clean Air Act requires EPA set national
ambient air quality standards
• “Nonattainment” is EPA term that air does
not meet the standards
• State must develop a State Implement-
ation Plan (SIP) to attain standard
• Requires transportation conformity
• Requires new source review on new major
industrial sources or major modifications 4
8. Old Ozone Standard
• 84ppb, set in 1997, to be attained by 2010
– Ozone data from 2009 summer
– Measured as 3-year average of 4th-highest 8-hour value
• SIP submitted to EPA in June 2007
• Nov 2008 EPA letter
– Current value is 94ppb, unlikely to get 84ppb
– Voluntary bump-up to “serious” or disapprove
– More time to attain, but strings attached to each
• More controls on smaller industry, or
• Transportation funding issues
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9. Old Ozone Standard (cont.)
• Discussed EPA letter with SC, local
agency, transportation planners, others
– Most urgent concern is transportation funding
• Decided to withdraw SIP
– Results in “finding of failure to submit”
• In 18 mos.: Industrial offsets
• In 24 mos.: Highway sanctions
– Gives us more time
• Revise SIP
• Delay transportation consequences
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10. Old Ozone Standard (cont.)
• 2009 activities to revise SIP
– Jan-Feb: Update emissions assumptions and
projections
– Mar-Jun: Run computer models*
– Jul-Oct: Internal and public review
– Nov: Submit revised plan to EPA
*EPA-approved tools to demonstrate that the planned control
measures will result in clean air in the future. If existing
rules are not enough, must add more control measures.
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11. 2008 8-hour Ozone Standard
• March 12, 2008: Standard set by EPA
– Lowered from 84ppb to 75ppb
• March 12, 2009: State recommends
geographical boundaries
• March 12, 2010: EPA sets nonattainment
boundaries
• TBD: Classification level and attainment
date
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12. Process for Determining
Nonattainment Boundaries
• Factors EPA says to take into consideration
– Air Quality Data
– Emissions Data
– Population Density/Degree of Urbanization
– Traffic/Commuting Patterns
– Growth Rates
– Meteorology
– Geography/Topography
– Jurisdictional Boundaries
– Level of Control of Emission Sources 9
17. So we’re good to go, right?
… Not exactly
• Concern over Metrolina
– Not certain we’ll attain old standard in time
– Uncertainty over new standard deadlines
• “Big ticket” controls have already been required
• May take local NOx measures
– Diesel retrofits
– Offroad equipment (construction, generators)
– Better transit or carpooling
– Anti-idling
– Episodic controls
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19. COUNCIL WORKSHOP
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
TOPIC: NASCAR Hall of Fame Exhibit Program
FOCUS AREA: Economic Development
RESOURCES: Jim Schumacher, City Manager’s Office
Winston Kelley, NASCAR Hall of Fame/CRVA
Andrew Kidd, Electrosonic
Charles Maltbie, Kubik-Maltbie
Gary Brooks, Kubik-Maltbie
KEY POINTS:
• As the next step in the design and construction process, the project team has
selected vendors to fabricate and install the Hall of Fame exhibits based on
qualifications and price.
• Four firms have been selected:
o Electrosonic, Inc. of Burlington, New Jersey, will provide and install
most of the audio-visual system components.
o Kubik-Maltbie of Mount Laurel, New Jersey, will construct and install
exhibits and artifact displays, such as race cars, exhibit cases, and
displays for each inductee into the Hall of Fame.
o iRacing.com Motorsports Simulations, LLC of Boston, Massachusetts,
will provide the software for race car simulators.
o The Sponsorship Services Group, Inc. of Archdale, North Carolina, will
construct the racing simulators.
• Representatives of Electrosonic and Kubik-Maltbie will provide an overview of
their qualifications, and discuss some of the elements of the Hall of Fame in
the context of similar applications in other facilities where they have worked.
COUNCIL DECISION OR DIRECTED REQUESTED:
The March 9, 2009 business agenda will include recommendations for the award of
these exhibit fabrication and installation contracts.
ATTACHMENTS:
None.
20. COUNCIL WORKSHOP
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
TOPIC: US National Whitewater Center Update
COUNCIL FOCUS AREA: Economic Development
RESOURCES: Alan Dickson, US National Whitewater Center
Chair
Jeff Wise, US National Whitewater Center
Executive Director
KEY POINTS:
• The Whitewater Center Board Chair and Executive Director will cover:
Results of operations and observations for the fiscal year ended
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October 31, 2008
Request for second year funding from the City of Charlotte of $285,714
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Measures taken to improve the bottom line for the current fiscal
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year
Status report on completion of Whitewater Center Parkway and related
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signage
COUNCIL DECISION OR DIRECTION REQUESTED:
This presentation is for information purposes only.
ATTACHMENTS:
Request Letter and Audited Financial Statements for the Fiscal Year Ended October 31,
2008
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38. COUNCIL WORKSHOP
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
TOPIC: Gang Prevention Coalition (GPC)/
2009 Strategic Plan
COUNCIL FOCUS AREA: Community Safety
RESOURCES: Willie Ratchford, Community Relations Committee
Fran Cook, Gang of One / CMPD
KEY POINTS:
• The Gang Prevention Coalition (GPC) is a group of community agencies and
organizations who are working in partnership to address gang issues in
Mecklenburg County.
• On January 7, 2008, City Council directed staff to work with the GPC to address
gang issues.
• The staff of the Community Relations Committee has met regularly with the GPC
to develop a planning strategy which will now be shared with Council, the
County Commission and the School Board.
• The GPC has adopted the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
(OJJDP) Comprehensive Gang Reduction Model to address gangs in Mecklenburg
County. This approach is the result of national research and includes the
components of (1) Primary Prevention; (2) Secondary Prevention; (3)
Intervention; (4) Suppression and (5) Reentry.
• Fran Cook, Gang of One Director (CMPD), will report on gang activity in
Charlotte-Mecklenburg, including the OJJDP reduction model.
• Grayce Crockett, Area Mental Health Director and Chairman of the GPC, will
report on the strategic plan of the GPC, including strategic goals and
implementation.
COUNCIL DECISION OR DIRECTION REQUESTED:
No Council action is required at this time. The GPC has a $99,455 grant and is seeking
proposals from community organizations to implement strategic initiatives in Idlewild
South and the Starmount Forest community.
39. The targeted communities, Idlewild South and Starmount Forest, were selected
utilizing data from the 2008 Neighborhood Quality of Life Index and GangNet. Up to
fourteen (14) Community Impact Project grants will be awarded in varying amounts
between $500-$25,000.
ATTACHMENTS:
None.