DMMC President Gary Grasso, Vice President Rod Craig and Executive Director Mark Baloga participated in interviews with Comcast Newsmakers, which airs twice hourly on CNN Headline News. Their separate interviews were coordinated to emphasize the current work of the Conference on legislation, regional partnerships, and technical issues, for the benefit of DMMC Members. Approximately 10 interviews are aired in rotation for one week. Mayor Grasso's interview will begin airing Monday, September 19, President Craig's interview will begin airing Monday, September 26 and Executvie Director Baloga's interview will begin airing Monday, October 10.

According to a source at the US Department of Transportation, the January 2012 deadline for street sign upgrades will be extended under the proposed amendment filed last week. State and local governments will have two more years after the effective date of the amended rules to implement an assessment or management method for maintaining sign retroreflectivity at or above minimum levels as required in the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices. State and local road agencies may seek funding assistance to help defray some of the costs related to ensuring sign retroreflectivity from the State Planning and Research Program, Community Safety Grants, and the Highway Safety Improvement Program. For more information abou the proposed changes and how to submit comments, visit the US Department of Transportation website.

The DMMC Corporate Partners program provides an opportunity for participation by organizations that share a common commitment to the well-being of DuPage County municipalities. Corporate Partners gain high visibility among member communities through such means as meetings, workshops, publications, annual events, and sponsorship opportunities. For more information on the Corporate Partners program, contact Suzette Quintell, Operations Director, at (630) 571-0480, ext. 227 or visit the DMMC website.

IMET's 1-3 Year Fund produced an outstanding net one-month return of .14 pecent as of July 31, 2011 (1.68 percent annualized), and a net one-year return of .93 percent as of July 31. IMET has consistently served - and continues to serve - as a solid intermediate-term investment for its members. IMET has provided strong enhancement over time and a solid source of diversification to the operating and reserve portfolios of Illinois public agencies.

The IMET Convenience Fund (CVF) continues to provide very competitive short-term rates to IMET members. The average daily yield posted for July 2011 was .29 percent with a one-year yield of .31 percent. The enhanced rate may change on a daily basis and is posted on IMET's website each day. The CVF has a minimum rate guarantee of the Federal Funds rate through 12/31/12.

The IMET CVF current rate is a blended rate consisting of the Fed Funds rate and a fixed income rate. The IMET Convenience Fund portfolio is comprised of FDIC insured CDs and liquid deposits collateralized at 110% and is managed so as to maintain a stable $1.00 share price. It offers daily liquidity and remains a very good investment option for a diverse investment portfolio providing members with safety, liquidity and yield. For more information visit the IMET website.

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