MTAS was asked about the pay practices of other cities similar in size to Johnson City.

The Research and Information Center team surveyed three selected cities to update a survey requested by the city of Cleveland, Tennessee.

A report prepared by MTAS on the feasibility of converting a two-way street, Broadway, to a one-way street. A sample ordinance prepared by MTAS to convert a two-way street to a one-way street was also prepared and provided with the report.

A resolution of Woodland Mills, Tennessee establishing a Community Resiliency Pilot Program (CPRP) with the University of Tennessee Municipal Technical Advisory Service (MTAS) and the Tennessee Renewable Energy and Economic Development Council (TREEDC).

A personnel manual for employees of the City of Fairview.

An ordinance to change the city election date from the first Thursday in November to the November general election date and to extend the terms of incumbent board members to coincide with the November general election date.

MTAS was asked whether water or gas services can be discontinued for nonpayment of garbage fees.

MTAS was requested to facilitate a management evaluation of the Building & Codes Department for the Town of Signal Mountain. One of the findings of the management evaluation was a significant disparity between permit fee revenues and expenses incurred by the department. The disparity had been growing year-over-year during the 3-year period analyzed as part of the management evaluation. To reduce the gap between revenues and expenditures, it was recommended the Town explore permit fee adjustments to increase revenues to more closely align with actual expenses.

MTAS conducted an analysis of revenues and expenditures that was utilized as the basis for preparing adjustments in various permit fees. Adjustments in fees were outlined in a comparative analysis that provided a side-by-side comparison of the existing permit fee schedule with an amended permit fee schedule to illustrate to decision-makers where amendments were being considered. Rather than attempting to make up all the difference with one comprehensive amendment, it was recommended the Town consider a multi-step process where initial fee amendments would be adopted and at the end of the fiscal year a subsequent financial analysis would be performed to determine if additional adjustments would be needed to further reduce the disparity between permit revenues and expenses. A draft ordinance was prepared with the recommended amended fee schedule as an exhibit to the ordinance. The ordinance repealed the previously adopted fee schedule and adopted the amended fee schedule in its place. The governing body approved the amendment to the permit fee schedule. 

A job description written for the Town of Erwin's Director of Parks and Recreation Supervisor. This employee is responsible for the maintenance of municipal parks. At times the position is reassigned by the Public Works Director to alternate responsibilities, including assistance with street repair and maintenance. The employee is given general instructions for the completion of work, and independent judgement may occasionally be required to complete tasks. The employee trains and supervises the work of subordinate personnel. 

Information to aid in completing an evaluation of a city manager.