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Grant of a franchise to a water utility necessary for the utility to operate within the municipality

MTAS was asked whether the grant of a franchise to a water utility is necessary for the utility to operate within the municipality.

Shechter, Leslie
Legal Opinion
Utilities--Franchises
Franchises
Water--Laws and regulations
Internal
04/23/2021
12/4/1990

Rescinding an appointment to the utility board

MTAS was asked whether the city's governing body could rescind an appointment to the utility board.

Hemsley, Sid
Legal Opinion
Utilities--Boards
Public
04/23/2021
05/7/2007

Residency requirements for utility board members

MTAS was asked whether members of the city's utility board are required to be residents of the city.

Hemsley, Sid
Legal Opinion
Utilities--Boards
Boards--Municipal
Public
04/23/2021
04/3/2006

City may charge differential rates within the city so long as the rates are reasonable

MTAS was asked whether the City can charge different, higher sewer and water rates to certain areas of the City and charge a twenty-five percent surcharge to connect to the municipal water and sewer system in this same area.

Shechter, Leslie
Legal Opinion
Utilities--Rates and charges
Water--Rates and charges
Sewers
Internal
04/22/2021
10/9/1993

Residents of a municipality do not have a choice with respect to providers of gas, water, electric, or sewer systems

MTAS was asked whether municipalities can mandate certain utility (sewer, water, electric, gas) hookups.

Bingham, Pamela
Legal Opinion
Utilities--Extension policies
Internal
04/26/2021
08/12/1997

Franchise fees and electric cooperatives

MTAS was asked to research the power of the city to require an electric cooperative to pay franchise fees.

Ashburn, Melissa
Legal Opinion
Utilities--Franchises
Electric power
Electric systems
Franchises
Internal
04/22/2021
06/3/2003

Municipal authority to charge sewer tap fees

MTAS was asked under what authority municipalities charge sewer tap fees.

Hemsley, Sid
Legal Opinion
Utilities--Rates and charges
Sewers
Public
04/26/2021
10/14/1994

City assumes operation of the presently quasi-independent utility board

MTAS was asked several questions related to how a city assumes operation of the presently quasi-independent utility board.

Hemsley, Sid
Legal Opinion
Utilities--Boards
Public
04/22/2021
05/26/2010

Paying for relocation of city-owned utility lines

MTAS was asked who pays for changes made by a contractor who has a contract with the State.

Darden, Don
General
Utilities--Contracts and agreements
Utilities--Relocation
Water--Lines and pipes
Streets--Construction--Contracts
Internal
04/23/2021
01/31/2008

After-hours reconnect service for water and electric service: MTAS library survey

Ten utilities were asked questions about after hours reconnect services on the topics of staffing, dispatcher, trucks, and charges.

Adams-O'Brien, Frances
Survey
Utilities
Utilities--Rates and charges--Tennessee
Water--Rates and charges--Tennessee
Public
04/22/2021
07/23/2008
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