A resolution of the Town of Huntsville, Tennessee, declaring its intent to participate in the Tennessee Adventure Tourism and Rural Development Act of 2011 by developing an adventure tourism district plan.

The study request resulted from a desire for Scotts Hill to evaluate the possibility of improving its ISO rating from a Class 7 to a Class 5. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the entire fire department and make recommendations related to fire department management, operations, resources, and enhanced level of services. The scope of this study includes a review of the present ISO rating, meeting OSHA and NFPA requirements, and best practice management of the fire department.

MTAS was asked to advise the city on several issues related to the unauthorized posting of the position of director of schools.

MTAS was asked what the maximum purchasing limit is without bidding for a city and for examples of ordinances that establish purchasing policies.

MTAS was asked whether a property owner got adequate legal notice that he owed delinquent property taxes and of the delinquent tax sale.

MTAS was asked whether the Mayor has any authority conferred upon him by the City Code in relation to the Industrial Development Board.

MTAS Legal Consultant Stephanie O'Hara responded to a request for information regarding a private citizen's responsibility to repair sewer lines on private property.

MTAS was asked whether the Central Business Improvement District (CBID) is a taxing district.

MTAS was asked for a sample ordinance that allows a city to set its property tax rate higher than the certified tax rate.

The purpose of this study is to look at the City's overtime load and to make recommendations which ensure that overtime is worked when necessary for the adequate provision of services, and that when worked, overtime is done so in a manner which best balances the cost to provide the service with the extenuating circumstances of the situation.