Erlanger gets safety grant for backup cameras
The City of Erlanger has received a $3,000 safety grant check from the Kentucky League of Cities Insurance Services (KLCIS) Safety Grant Program.
The City plans to use the grant to help pay for the cost of purchasing three backup cameras for three of its frontline trucks used for winter operations.
“When our two new trucks are delivered after the first of the year, all frontline trucks used for winter operations will be equipped with backup camera systems,” said Public Works Director Rick Bogard.
KLCIS helps members increase public safety through proactive programs and services.
Kentucky League of Cities Insurance Services has awarded in excess of $4 million since the Safety Grant Program began in 1999.
“Our philosophy is to prevent injuries and claims from happening,” said KLC Executive Director/CEO Jon Steiner. “We want to partner with our members and this safety grant promotes good risk management. There is no better way to invest our member’s money.”
Covington makes changes to trash pick-up
The City made some changes to its waste and recycling management program with Rumpke for 2017. Specific changes include the transition from annual billing of waste removal fees, as managed by the City, to quarterly billing that will be managed by Rumpke, Inc., and the restoration of weekly recycling for residents.
Effective January 1, 2017, all Covington single-family residents and multi-family units up to four will receive a quarterly bill for $38.13 ($152.52 annually) from Rumpke. Questions pertaining to billing and payment will be handled by Rumpke, Inc.
Key factors in the decision were an increase in base pickup service fees charged to the City by Rumpke, Inc., an administration fee for billing and collection services, and removal of the City’s administrative overhead costs associated with managing the Waste Management & Recycling Program.
In 2015, the City contracted with Rumpke, Inc. to provide its waste and recycling services and began implementing environmentally-friendly initiatives in an effort to make Covington a cleaner and greener place to live.
Residents will receive their first quarterly bill this December from Rumpke. Additionally, the City anticipates implementation of weekly recycling to take effect mid-March 2017.
Villa Hills recognized for pedestrian safety
KDA offering internships
College students pursuing a career in agriculture or government are invited to apply for a position in the Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s (KDA’s) internship program for the summer of 2017, Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles has announced.
“The KDA’s internship program provides students a hands-on work experience that will enable them to gain the insight needed to consider a future career in the agriculture industry,” Commissioner Quarles said. “Our program has attracted bright, talented, energetic young people who have gone on to successful careers.”
In addition to agriculture, KDA interns may work in education, computer science, marketing, public relations, human resources, pre-law, and other fields. Internships will run from June through August.
Applicants must be currently enrolled in a college or university, or vocational-technical program. Preference will be given to students who are residents of Kentucky.
To apply, students must download the application on the KDA’s website and fill it out. Applicants must provide a résumé, cover letter, and three references. Applications and attachments must be emailed to elizabeth.gordon@ky.gov or mailed to Elizabeth Gordon, director, Division of Agriculture Education and Outreach, Kentucky Department of Agriculture, 111 Corporate Drive, Frankfort, KY 40601.
Applications must be received at the KDA no later than Jan. 6 at 4:30 p.m. EST.