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McMinnville, Tennessee, fire station study

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the city's distribution of fire stations and to determine whether the city needs a third fire station or if relocating one or both of the existing stations would provide adequate coverage. The study reviews the current roster of fire apparatus and makes recommendations on the city's fire apparatus needs. The scope of this study includes a review of the present ISO rating, meeting OSHA and NFPA requirements, and fire service best practices regarding deployment of resources.

Wolf, Dennis
Report/Study
Fire--Facilities
Fire--Administration--Tennessee
Public
07/22/2021
09/28/2012

Conflict of interest

MTAS was asked whether the mayor's business should be prohibited from doing any work for the city.

Leydorf, Donna
Legal Opinion
Conflict of interests
Ethics
Internal
06/21/2021
04/3/2001

Resources for developing a municipal cybersecurity policy

MTAS recommends the following resources for developing your municipality's cybersecurity policy.

Carrier, Angie
General
Utilities--Administration
Information technology
Public
02/7/2023
02/7/2023

Making a lawful donation or contribution to civic or charitable organizations

MTAS was asked to clarify the conditions under which a city may make a lawful donation or contribution to civic and charitable organizations for various purposes.

Phebus, Dick
General
Non-profit organizations
Solicitations--Charitable organizations
Solicitations--Charitable organizations--Tennessee
Budgets--Municipal--Tennessee
Tax exempt organizations
Internal
07/19/2021
08/21/2006

Residency requirement for city judge

MTAS was asked whether a city judge has to be a resident of the city in which he exercises concurrent jurisdiction with the court of general sessions.

Hemsley, Sid
Legal Opinion
Courts--Judges
Elections--Residency requirements
Internal
07/28/2021
08/31/1993

Alcoholic beverage referendum requirements

MTAS Attorney Stephanie Allen O'Hara compiled the steps necessary for a Tennessee municipality to authorize liquor by the drink, retail package stores, and wine in grocery stores.

O'Hara, Stephanie Allen
General
Alcoholic beverages--Municipal ordinances
Alcoholic beverages
Public
02/25/2022
08/18/2021

Civil service charter revision

A charter amendment for the Town of Newport pertaining to the civil service system for police officers and firefighters.

Hemsley, Sid
Resolution
Charters
Fire--Personnel
Personnel--Civil service
Police--Personnel
Charters--Municipal resolutions
Internal
06/17/2021
03/18/2002

Water main extensions on private property

MTAS was asked several questions related to the construction of water mains inside a gated residential complex by city forces.

Hemsley, Sid
Legal Opinion
Utilities--Extension policies
Water--Lines and pipes
Public
07/20/2021
06/6/2007

Cost of training contracts

Is the contract entered into by a city and a police officer for the reimbursement of cost of training to city in event officer quits before expiration of two-year term enforceable against the officer?

Ashburn, Melissa
Legal Opinion
Contracts
Personnel
Personnel--Employment agreements
Personnel--Laws and regulations
Personnel--Training
Police--Personnel
Police--Training
Public
07/25/2021
01/4/2002
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