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Municipal Technical Advisory Service (MTAS)

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Hamilton County Government Group Health Plan Request for Proposal
RFP (Created: 2007-06-26; Reviewed: 2021-06-21 )

An RFP for proposals for HMO, POS and PPO products, both fully-insured and self-funded; includes certificate of compliance.
Handicapped Access, In-Lieu-Of Tax Payments, Liquor by the Drink
Legal Opinion (Created: 2001-02-21; Reviewed: 2021-07-16 )

MTAS was asked whether the city is required to provide handicap access to the second floor walking track in its new recreation building, if the Electric Company can change its monthly in-lieu of tax payments to a single annual payment, and whether the City can put 'liquor by the drink' back on the ballot during the next election since the measure was approved in the last election.
Handicapped Parking at City Parking Meters
Legal Opinion (Created: 2007-12-07; Reviewed: 2020-05-01 )

MTAS was asked whether TCA permits disabled and handicapped persons who display the appropriate license plate and/or placard to park in handicapped parking spaces beyond the time limits prescribed by a city ordinance for the parking space.
Handling Employee (fire, EMT, paramedic, police officer) Exposure to COVID-19
General (Created: 2020-03-22; Reviewed: 2021-05-21 )

MTAS advice on what to do if an employee (firefighter, EMT, paramedic, police officer, etc.) has close contact to a COVID-19 positive patient, to a patient that is suspected of having COVID-19, or to a patient exhibiting respiratory distress symptom.
Harrogate Liquor by the Drink and Privilege Tax Ordinance
Ordinance (Created: 2018-07-16; Reviewed: 2021-07-16 )

An ordinance of the City of Harrogate, Tennessee repealing the prohibition of liquor by the drink sales and adopting a privilege tax on the sale of alcoholic beverages.
Hatch Act: Guidance From Federal Government
General (Created: 2017-07-20; Reviewed: 2017-08-18 )

Hatch Act Modernization Guide for State and Local Employees
Hazardous Materials Incident Reimbursement Ordinance
Ordinance (Created: 2011-05-10; Reviewed: 2021-04-15 )

A sample ordinance for the reimbursement of costs associated with a hazardous materials incident.
Health Benefits Consultant RFPs
RFP (Created: 2016-06-28; Reviewed: 2021-07-29 )

MTAS was asked to provide examples of requests for proposals (RFPs) for a health benefits consultant.
Health Care Reform and W-2 Reporting Guidance
General (Created: 2012-10-08; Reviewed: 2021-07-09 )

MTAS was asked for information about Form W-2 for Health Care Reform reporting.
Health Insurance Benefits to Family Following a Line of Duty Death
Survey (Created: 2016-10-18; Reviewed: 2021-07-09 )

Thirty-five cities responded to an MTAS survey asking whether the city provides health insurance benefits to qualifying survivors in the event of a line of duty death.
Health Insurance Provision in Cities with Less Than 10 Employees
Survey (Created: 2020-12-10; Reviewed: 2021-05-04 )

Twelve cities responded to a request for information regarding whether or not they provide insurance benefits when there are less than 10 employees on the payroll.
Health Insurance Waiting Periods in Selected Tennessee Cities
Survey (Created: 2018-05-15; Reviewed: 2021-07-09 )

A survey of selected Tennessee cities regarding waiting periods for health insurance for municipal employees.
Heavy Equipment Operator (2)
Job Description (Created: 2002-09-27; Reviewed: 2021-05-26 )

Job description for the position of Heavy Equipment Operator.
Heavy Truck Traffic Regulation
General (Created: 2002-07-15; Reviewed: 2020-05-01 )

MTAS was asked for information on heavy truck traffic regulation.
Helicopter Regulation Examples
Legal Opinion (Created: 2000-09-14; Reviewed: 2021-06-18 )

MTAS was asked to provide examples of helicopter regulation.
HIPAA Training Acknowledgment Form
Form (Created: 2003-08-27; Reviewed: 2021-05-07 )

A form to acknowledge the receipt of a copy of the Town's HIPAA policy and training on that policy.
Hiring a City Administrator
General (Created: 2003-05-13; Reviewed: 2021-04-26 )

MTAS was asked the advantages of hiring a city administrator.
Hiring a City Manager
Form (Created: 2009-02-01; Reviewed: 2021-04-26 )

MTAS was asked for assistance in hiring a replacement city manager. Includes an evaluation system for council members to review the cover letters and resumes.
Hiring a City Manager When There is No Provision for Such a Position in the Charter
Legal Opinion (Created: 2003-08-19; Reviewed: 2021-05-12 )

MTAS was asked whether a city can hire a city manager when there is no provision in the charter for such an officer or employee.
Hiring Full Time Police Officer As Part Time Recreation Director
General (Created: 2003-05-08; Reviewed: 2021-07-06 )

An employee works 43 hours a week as a police officer and wants to be hired for an additional 20 hours a week as the recreation director.
Hiring Minors Age 16 and 17
General (Created: 2012-07-09; Reviewed: 2021-04-28 )

MTAS was asked about a city's responsibilities when hiring minors age 16 or 17 for a fulltime seasonal position.
Hiring New Firefighters and Promoting Firefighters
General (Created: 2007-04-08; Reviewed: 2021-06-20 )

Includes information on volunteer firefighters.
Hiring Questions about Applicant Pool and an Applicant with Known Disabilities
General (Created: 2012-08-13; Reviewed: 2021-07-09 )

MTAS was asked for advice when there is a very small applicant pool and one applicant has a known disability that might affect his or her ability to perform the job.
Historic Business Licenses Are Public Records
Legal Opinion (Created: 2012-01-11; Reviewed: 2021-06-18 )

MTAS was asked whether business licenses are public record if they are more than seventy years old.
Holding a Referendum for the City to Create a Municipal School District
Legal Opinion (Created: 2011-08-18; Reviewed: 2021-05-10 )

MTAS was asked several questions regarding a referendum to create a municipal school district.
Holding Dual Offices
General (Created: 2014-01-23; Reviewed: 2021-07-16 )

MTAS was asked if there is a prohibition either in the city's charter or in state law that prevents a member of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen from also serving as either a county commissioner or a register of deeds.
Holiday Compensation for Public Safety Employees Survey
Survey (Created: 2014-02-20; Reviewed: 2021-05-20 )

Eleven cities were asked how they compensate full-time and part-time firefighters for holidays and how these policies compare to police patrol employees.
Holston Business Development Center: A Report to the City of Kingsport, Tennessee
Report/Study (Created: 2015-09-30; Reviewed: 2021-06-18 )

MTAS was engaged to conduct a review of the Holston Business Development Center (HBDC) for the purpose of identifying future directions due to the pending retirement of the executive director.
Hotel/Motel Tax Usage in Tennessee Cities
Survey (Created: 2021-10-25; Reviewed: 2022-03-02 )

MTAS Tennessee cities and towns to find out whether or not a hotel/motel tax is collected, what the rate is in the city or town, are there any additional fees and how the funds are spent in their city.
Hours for Beer Sales When Private Club Also Holds Liquor License
Legal Opinion (Created: 2009-01-09; Reviewed: 2021-07-16 )

MTAS was asked whether or not the hours for liquor sales set by the ABC apply to the hours for beer sales when the City has not approved liquor sales.
Hours of Service Under FMLA
Legal Opinion (Created: 2002-12-31; Reviewed: 2021-07-09 )

MTAS was asked several questions about the application of the federal Family and Medical Leave Act.
How to Incorporate a New City in Tennessee
General (Created: 2000-07-01; Reviewed: 2021-04-29 )

Procedures and forms required for incorporating a new city in Tennessee.