Resource Roundup

Awards

Submit through each affiliate’s webpage, sdmunicipalleague.org/affiliateorganizations

Code Enforcement Officer of the Year

Due: March 15

Recognizes an individual who has made significant contributions to their municipality as a code enforcement officer and their community as citizen. Award presented at the association’s spring meeting.

Finance Officer of the Year

Due: May 1

Recognizes a member of the SD Governmental Finance Officers' Association who has made significant contributions to their municipality as a finance officer and to their community as citizen. Award presented at the association’s annual Finance Officers’ School.

Grants

Hazard Mitigation Grant, SD Office of Emergency Management

Due: March 8

Funding is available for local governments and certain private-non-profit organizations to apply for hazard mitigation projects that will reduce the loss of life and property by lessening the impacts of future disasters. Learn more/apply: Contact mitigation staff at 605-7733231; apply by digital application via FEMA GO

Traffic Control Device Grant, Street Maintenance Association

Due: April 1

Provides funds to offset the costs of Traffic Control Devices such as speed display units, traffic count units, and flashing warning signs.

Learn more/apply: www.sdmunicipalleague.org/ streetmaintenance

Recreational Trails Program Grant, SD Game, Fish and Parks

Due: April 7

Provides partial reimbursement for approved trail projects including the construction of new public trails, rehabilitation of existing public trails, development of trail-related facilities, and educational programs that relate to recreational trails.

Learn more/apply: www.gfp.sd.gov/partnerships; Grants Coordinator Randy Kittle at 605.773.5490 or randy.kittle@state.sd.us

Environmental Justice

Governmentto-Government (EJG2G) Program, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Due: April 10

Provides funding to support government activities that lead to measurable environmental or public health impacts in communities disproportionately burdened by environmental harms. Local governments that partner with a community-based nonprofit organization are eligible.

Learn more at www.epa.gov/environmentaljustice; apply at www.grants.gov

Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant, Game, Fish and Parks

Due: April 28

Provides up to 50 percent reimbursement for approved outdoor recreation projects that seek at least $10,000 in grant assistance. Grants are awarded for development or renovation of public outdoor recreation facilities or the acquisition of park land.

Learn more/apply: www.gfp.sd.gov/partnerships; Grants Coordinator Randy Kittle at 605.773.5490 or randy.kittle@state.sd.us

Small Community Planning Grant Program, SD Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Due: Ongoing, awarded at any time on a first-come, first-served basis

Provides funds to hire an engineering consultant to develop a project specific engineering report. Open to systems serving a population of 2,500 or fewer. A community may receive up to $8,000 for a water engineering study and up to $10,000 for a wastewater related study.

Learn more/apply: www.danr.sd.gov

Scholarships

Apply through each affiliate’s webpage, sdmunicipalleague.org/affiliateorganizations

Code Enforcement Training Scholarship

Due: April 1

Provides funds for an association member to attend a training of their choice to enhance their performance of duties as a code enforcement officer.

Finance Officers' Training Scholarship

Due: April 1

Provides funds for continuing education for an association member. Applicants may apply for a scholarship to attend Finance Officers' School (FO School) in June or another professional development class/college course of their choosing.

Human Resource HR School Scholarship

Due: April 1

Provides funds for an association member from a second- or third-class municipality to attend the SD Governmental Human Resource School (HR School) in June.

Police Chiefs' IACP Scholarship

Due: April 1

Provides funds for an association member to attend the annual International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Annual Conference and Exposition in October.

City Management Training Scholarship

Due: May 1

Provides funds for an association member to attend professional development of their choice.

Training

Register at sdmunicipalleague.org/events

Election Training

Four sessions in March, online webinars

Registration: Free

Due: One week prior to workshop

Multiple sessions assist officials in conducting municipal or school elections. Topics for each webinar available to view online. New finance officers and business managers are encouraged to attend all webinars. Sponsored by the Secretary of State's office, Associated School Boards of South Dakota, and the South Dakota Municipal League.

Remaining Training Dates:

• Webinar 3 | March 2

• Webinar 4 | March 9

• Webinar 5 | March 16

• Webinar 6 | March 23

Electric Conference and Technology Expo

April 3-5, Watertown

Registration: $150 - SDMEA member municipality;

$175 - Non-member

Features several presenters and topics regarding municipal electric utilities. Geared towards the operations aspect but is open to all employees interested in the electrical system. At least one representative from each SDMEA member municipality should attend.

Building Officials ICC Training

April 4 in Rapid City; April 6 in Sioux Falls

Registration: $85 - SDBOA member;

$105 - Non-member

Due: March 25

Topics include 2021 IBC Mixed Occupancies and 2021 IBC Exit Systems.

Police Chiefs’/Sheriffs Association Spring Conference

April 11-13, Deadwood

Registration: $115 - full conference

Annual joint meeting of the SD Sheriffs' Association and the SD Police Chiefs' Association where members gather to learn about and discuss recent topics in law enforcement. Includes training tracts for law enforcement, corrections, and administrative personnel. Features Keynote Speaker Gordon Graham, a 33-year veteran of law enforcement as well as a risk management expert and a practicing attorney.

Street Maintenance Spring Meeting

April 26, Yankton

Registration: Free - SDMSMA member; $65 - non-member

Law Enforcement Liability Risk Management Conference

May 1-3, Deadwood

Registration: $425. Prepayment is not required to register.

Shaping and Influencing Law Enforcement, Liability and Risk Management. Recommended attendees include law enforcement, corrections personnel, claims adjusters, and claims managers. Includes a printed training manual, lunches, and a certificate of completion. Co-sponsored by South Dakota Public Assurance Alliance and Safety Benefits, Inc.

Learn more/register: Online at www.llrmi.com or www. safety-benefits.com/events; call 317-386-8325

Code Enforcement Information and Training Conference

May 10, Pierre

Registration: $50 - SoDACE member; $90 - non-member

Due: April 14 ■