Keeping an eye on the green
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Spending constituent tax dollars judiciously is a critical task that every elected official tackles. According to the U.S. Bureau of the Census Survey of State and Local Government Finance (1977-2020), local governments — cities, townships, counties, school districts, and special districts — spent $1.8 trillion in 2020. It’s estimated that state and local government teams nationwide spent as much as $72 billion in 2020 on parks, sports fields, and green spaces — a portion of which is directed to purchase of mowing equipment and mowing contracts. Being entrusted to spend that much money prudently is the charge that every public purchaser lives under. So how do you ensure your organization is keeping an eye on the green? Handle with care > https://www.themunicipal.com/2023/10/being-smart-with-tax-dollars-2/ What’s new? Cooperative contracts are designed to make your job easier. Take a look at these recently announced cooperative purchasing categories from Sourcewell: Portable Construction Equipment Air compressors, light towers, generators, pressure washers, welders, aerial equipment (scissor lifts/manlifts), pumps (less than 30 HP), and soil compaction equipment. Scoreboards, Digital Displays, and Video Boards with Related Services Scoreboards, sports displays, scorer’s tables, controllers, and timing systems; video displays; message centers, marquees, and concourse displays; as well as integrated audio and sound systems; and technology integration, software, design, project management, and installation. Sports Lighting Solutions with Related Technology, Equipment, and Services Indoor and outdoor, fixed, or portable, sports related lighting solutions; as well as technology integration, retrofit solutions, software, design, project management, installation services, and maintenance. On the road If you’re in the neighborhood, stop and say ‘hi,’ meet the Sourcewell team, and learn more about our available contracts at any of these upcoming events: Smart Cities Connect Fall Conference 2023 Nov. 28-30, 2023
Washington, DC
fall.smartcitiesconnect.org AESA Annual Conference 2023 Nov. 29-Dec. 1, 2023
Anaheim, CA
aesa.us/annual-conference Procurement resources are always at your fingertips. Access hundreds of contracts and suppliers at sourcewell-mn.gov/contract-search. 
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