https://www.americancityandcounty.com/wp-content/themes/acc_child/assets/images/logo/footer-logo.png
  • Home
  • Co-op Solutions
  • Hybrid Work
  • Commentaries
  • News
  • In-Depth
  • Multimedia
    • Back
    • Podcast
    • Latest videos
    • Product Guides
  • Resources & Events
    • Back
    • Resources
    • Webinars
    • White Papers
    • IWCE 2022
    • How to Contribute
    • Municipal Cost Index – Archive
    • Equipment Watch Page
    • American City & County Awards
  • About Us
    • Back
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Advertise
    • Cookie Policy
    • Privacy Statement
    • Terms of Service
American City and County
  • NEWSLETTER
  • Home
  • Co-op Solutions
  • Hybrid Work
  • Commentaries
  • News
  • In-Depth
  • Multimedia
    • Back
    • Podcasts
    • Latest videos
    • Product Guides
  • Resources/Events
    • Back
    • Webinars
    • White Papers/eBooks
    • IWCE Expo
    • Calendar of Events
    • How to Contribute
    • American City & County Awards
    • Municipal Cost Index
    • Equipment Watch Page
  • About Us
    • Back
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Advertise
    • Cookie Policy
    • Privacy Stament
    • Terms of Service
  • newsletter
  • Administration
  • Economy & Finance
  • Procurement
  • Public Safety
  • Public Works & Utilities
  • Smart Cities & Technology
  • Magazine
acc.com

Administration


America’s top models

America’s top models

The 2008 National League of Cities Awards for Municipal Excellence recognize city and town programs that exemplify excellence in city governance and establish
  • Written by American City & County Administrator
  • 1st January 2009

The 2008 National League of Cities Awards for Municipal Excellence recognize city and town programs that exemplify excellence in city governance and establish model programs that improve the lives of their residents.

The winners were announced at the Congress of Cities in New Orleans in November 2008.

View an in-depth description of NLC’s Awards for Municipal Excellence.

Gold Winners

  • Bristol, Va.
  • High Point, N.C.
  • Henderson, Nev.
  • San Jose, Calif.

Silver Winners

  • South Sioux City, Neb.
  • West Covina, Calif.
  • Boise, Idaho
  • Denver

Bristol, Va.

Broadband Partnerships & Sustainability Project
Population Category: Under 50,000

Bristol Virginia Utilities (BVU) is the nation’s first government-owned public utility to implement a fiber-to-the-user network — known as OptiNet — that offers a triple-play of services (phone, video and digital data).

The city fought Internet and cable companies that attempted to block the project.

OptiNet has helped bring the region 1,200 jobs, in addition to adding $50 million in new private investment.

BVU used more than $6 million from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration and the Virginia Tobacco Commission to expand OptiNet to remote rural locations.


Return to America’s top models main page

Or jump to NLC’s 2008 Awards for Municipal Excellence Gold Winners:

  • Bristol, Va.
  • High Point, N.C.
  • Henderson, Nev.
  • San Jose, Calif.

Or jump to NLC’s 2008 Awards for Municipal Excellence Silver Winners:

  • South Sioux City, Neb.
  • West Covina, Calif.
  • Boise, Idaho
  • Denver

High Point, N.C.

Overt Drug Market Strategy
Population Category: 50,001 to 150,000

The High Point, N.C., Police Department has used prevention and intervention techniques to reduce violence.

A law enforcement and community partnership delivered a “no violence” message to repeat offenders that violence will bring special law enforcement attention, and offered services and alternatives to them.

The Overt Drug Market Strategy was created to engage drug dealers and their families, to establish predictable sanctions and offer help, resulting in a 37 percent average decrease in drug-related violent crimes.


Return to America’s top models main page

Or jump to NLC’s 2008 Awards for Municipal Excellence Gold Winners:

  • Bristol, Va.
  • High Point, N.C.
  • Henderson, Nev.
  • San Jose, Calif.

Or jump to NLC’s 2008 Awards for Municipal Excellence Silver Winners:

  • South Sioux City, Neb.
  • West Covina, Calif.
  • Boise, Idaho
  • Denver

Henderson, Nev.

Service Guarantee Program
Population Category: 150,001 – 500,000

In 2007, Henderson, Nev., processed more than 15,000 building permits worth approximately $800 million in construction. The city’s Development Services Center (DSC) created a Service Guarantee Program (SGP) for development-related services.

With new technology, the department can access real-time status information on more than 500 permit types.

DSC has sustained an overall on-time rate exceeding 98 percent for the past three years. The program pays for itself through user fees.


Return to America’s top models main page

Or jump to NLC’s 2008 Awards for Municipal Excellence Gold Winners:

  • Bristol, Va.
  • High Point, N.C.
  • Henderson, Nev.
  • San Jose, Calif.

Or jump to NLC’s 2008 Awards for Municipal Excellence Silver Winners:

  • South Sioux City, Neb.
  • West Covina, Calif.
  • Boise, Idaho
  • Denver

San Jose, Calif.

Strong Neighborhoods Initiative
Population Category: 500,001 and over

San Jose Strong Neighborhoods Initiative was launched in 2000 as a collaborative approach to improve neighborhoods and build community relationships.

Nineteen Neighborhood Advisory Committees developed plans with their top 10 priorities.

Projects include street repaving and streetlights, new parks and community centers, traffic calming, cleanups and home rehabilitation. Of the 190 initial projects, 148 have been completed, and 18 more are funded and in progress.

Since 2000, $2.7 billion in public and private funding has been invested in the 19 areas.


Return to America’s top models main page

Or jump to NLC’s 2008 Awards for Municipal Excellence Gold Winners:

  • Bristol, Va.
  • High Point, N.C.
  • Henderson, Nev.
  • San Jose, Calif.

Or jump to NLC’s 2008 Awards for Municipal Excellence Silver Winners:

  • South Sioux City, Neb.
  • West Covina, Calif.
  • Boise, Idaho
  • Denver

South Sioux City, Neb.

Siouxland YMCA
Population Category: Under 50,000

South Sioux City joined a public/private partnership with the South Sioux City Community School District and the YMCA to develop a regional $10 million recreation center.

The city provided the land along the Missouri River, and the city and school district each contributed $750,000 of non-property tax dollars toward the project, and a fund drive raised $6.8 million. A USDA loan was secured for the balance.

City employees can use the facility free for five years.


Return to America’s top models main page

Or jump to NLC’s 2008 Awards for Municipal Excellence Gold Winners:

  • Bristol, Va.
  • High Point, N.C.
  • Henderson, Nev.
  • San Jose, Calif.

Or jump to NLC’s 2008 Awards for Municipal Excellence Silver Winners:

  • South Sioux City, Neb.
  • West Covina, Calif.
  • Boise, Idaho
  • Denver

West Covina, Calif.

West Covina Commercial Center & Sportsplex
Population Category: 50,001 to 150,000

In 2001, Covina, Calif.’s Community Development Commission Department began planning to convert a 583-acre landfill into a retail center, offices and recreational areas.

The West Covina Commercial Center and Sportsplex is 80 percent complete with Target, Home Depot and Big League Dreams opening in early 2008. Office development, the golf course and natural habitat preserve are scheduled to open in late 2009.

The project has generated an additional net growth of $1.1 million in sales tax revenue and $600,000 in property taxes plus an additional economic spin-off of $74.2 million regionally. It also has created 1,045 jobs, and will add another 800 jobs when the office towers are completed.


Return to America’s top models main page

Or jump to NLC’s 2008 Awards for Municipal Excellence Gold Winners:

  • Bristol, Va.
  • High Point, N.C.
  • Henderson, Nev.
  • San Jose, Calif.

Or jump to NLC’s 2008 Awards for Municipal Excellence Silver Winners:

  • South Sioux City, Neb.
  • West Covina, Calif.
  • Boise, Idaho
  • Denver

Boise, Idaho

Charitable Assistance to Community’s Homeless (CATCH)
Population Category: 150,001 – 500,000

Boise’s Charitable Assistance to Community’s Homeless (CATCH) program was developed to address family homelessness. CATCH’s approach is to quickly house families first, then provide resources, services and case management.

CATCH accepts referrals from homeless shelters, and offers eligible families community resources to access and maintain permanent housing.

CATCH is the first program of its kind to broadly collaborate within the community to privately fund housing costs for up to six months for homeless families.


Return to America’s top models main page

Or jump to NLC’s 2008 Awards for Municipal Excellence Gold Winners:

  • Bristol, Va.
  • High Point, N.C.
  • Henderson, Nev.
  • San Jose, Calif.

Or jump to NLC’s 2008 Awards for Municipal Excellence Silver Winners:

  • South Sioux City, Neb.
  • West Covina, Calif.
  • Boise, Idaho
  • Denver

Denver

The Five by Five Project
Project Category: 500,001 and over

The Five by Five Project provides Denver Head Start families with children under the age of 5 year-round free access and educational opportunities at 12 of Denver’s top cultural venues. It was implemented in 2005 and designed by the Denver Mayor’s Office for Education and Children in partnership with 10 of the venues.

The project provides Head Start teachers with free access to the venues and professional development opportunities to connect students’ cultural experiences with classroom learning

The estimated value to families is more than $4 million annually, primarily derived from the free admission to the cultural organizations. The yearly operating cost is about $35,000 and is funded through a Community Development Block Grant.

More than 60,000 visits have been made to the venues since the project began.


Return to America’s top models main page

Or jump to NLC’s 2008 Awards for Municipal Excellence Gold Winners:

  • Bristol, Va.
  • High Point, N.C.
  • Henderson, Nev.
  • San Jose, Calif.

Or jump to NLC’s 2008 Awards for Municipal Excellence Silver Winners:

  • South Sioux City, Neb.
  • West Covina, Calif.
  • Boise, Idaho
  • Denver
Tags: Administration Public Safety Public Works & Utilities

Most Recent


  • disasters
    10 Safest Cities from Natural Disasters
    September is National Preparedness Month, which helps to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies. This year’s theme is “Take Control in 1,2,3,” focusing on preparing older adults for disasters, specifically those that live in areas impacted by all-hazard events. As a way to mark National Preparedness Month, Gutter Gnome recently […]
  • Report: Younger employees working in public service are stressed over their jobs, worried about debt
    The COVID-19 pandemic pushed many older workers out of their public service jobs and into early retirement—contributing to the start of the ongoing ‘great resignation’ economic trend while leaving a knowledge gap that’s not easy for younger generations to fill. New research from the MissionSquare Research Group sheds light on the experiences of these younger […]
  • road maintenance
    Road maintenance is a good place to incorporate sustainable practices; predictive data analysis can help
    One way to achieve sustainability is to work to extend the life of an agency’s existing assets, says Matt Sprague, industry strategy director – local government at Trimble, a technology company that offers a variety of integrated infrastructure solutions. The solutions may enable improved decision-making by connecting the right information with the right administrators and […]
  • water systems
    Compliance clock is ticking: Community water systems have one year to complete a Service Line Inventory
    In about 12 months, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will expect all public water systems to have completed a Service Line Inventory, which is a complete accounting of the material of every service connection in the public network that delivers drinking water. The main purpose of the regulation (Lead and Copper Rule Revisions, or LCRR) […]

Leave a comment Cancel reply

-or-

Log in with your American City and County account

Alternatively, post a comment by completing the form below:

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Related Content

  • Harris County deploys next-generation security in 150 public buildings
  • How local governments can get ahead of the infrastructure wave: Strategies to mitigate risk
  • Prioritizing rapid restore leads to stronger ransomware attack recovery
  • Why health care should never go “back to normal”

White papers


7 Resources to Level-up Your Federal Grants Administration and Compliance

5th September 2023

Elevator Phone Line Replacement Strategy | A Guide to Reliable, Code-Compliant Solutions

29th August 2023

2023 State of Public Sourcing Report: The Bright Future of Public Procurement

23rd August 2023
view all

Webinars


Grant Preparedness: Unlocking Funding Opportunities for Your Success

10th August 2023

2023 State of Public Sourcing: Taking Local Governments into a Bright Future

1st August 2023

Stop Playing with Fire: How to Manage Infrastructure Asset Risk So You Know You’re Covered

20th June 2023
view all

PODCAST


Young Leaders Episode 4 – Cyril Jefferson – City Councilman, High Point, North Carolina

13th October 2020

Young Leaders Episode 3 – Shannon Hardin – City Council President, Columbus, Ohio

27th July 2020

Young Leaders Episode 2 – Christian Williams – Development Services Planner, Goodyear, Ariz.

1st July 2020
view all

GALLERIES


10 Safest Cities from Natural Disasters

29th September 2023

Gallery: Hottest temperatures recorded in American cities during July

12th September 2023

The top 10 Asthma Capitals for 2023

7th September 2023
view all

Twitter


Newsletters

Sign up for American City & County’s newsletters to receive regular news and information updates about local governments.

Resale Insights Dashboard

The Resale Insights Dashboard provides model-level data for the entire used equipment market to help you save time and money.

Municipal Cost Index

Updated monthly since 1978, our exclusive Municipal Cost Index shows the effects of inflation on the cost of providing municipal services

Media Kit and Advertising

Want to reach our digital audience? Learn more here.

DISCOVER MORE FROM INFORMA TECH

  • IWCE’s Urgent Communications
  • IWCE Expo

WORKING WITH US

  • About Us
  • Contact Us

FOLLOW American City and County ON SOCIAL

  • Privacy
  • CCPA: “Do Not Sell My Data”
  • Cookie Policy
  • Terms
Copyright © 2023 Informa PLC. Informa PLC is registered in England and Wales with company number 8860726 whose registered and Head office is 5 Howick Place, London, SW1P 1WG.