When demolition is not a desired outcome, adoption of a slum clearance ordinance or adoption of a demolition by neglect ordinance may allow the city to address dilapidated structures in the downtown and save historic buildings.

MTAS was asked about the process of amending a private act charter.

MTAS was asked to research the frequency of cities or counties reducing or discontinuing recycling programs.

MTAS was asked to draft a property maintenance program for the City of Decherd. Includes ordinance, resolution, maintenance checklist, inspection warrant, and notice of lien.

This is a management evaluation that was prepared for the City of Brentwood to evaluate the Building/Planning and Engineering Departments and to evaluate the possible consolidation of these departments into a single development services department. The attachments also include organizational diagrams that are within the report but were utilized for presenting the organizational structure recommendations including a scenario to consolidate departmental functions. 

The City of Brentwood requested a management evaluation of the Planning & Codes and Engineering Departments that provided a recommendation to analyze existing processes and procedures for various types of plan review and permitting processes. Following the management evaluation, MTAS facilitated a series of work sessions with department staff to prepare detailed flow charts and diagrams for a variety of plan review, permitting, and inspection services provided by each department. During the preparation of the various flow charts, opportunities for streamlining and clarifying processes and procedures were identified and incorporated into the charts. The work sessions provided meaningful collaboration between departments to provide efficient and straightforward processes. The attached flow charts were prepared as part of the facilitation process.

MTAS Legal Consultant Elisha Hodge responded to a request for information regarding the contraction or deannexation of property within a Tennessee town's geographical boundaries.

A job description for the position of municipal codes inspector.

This report outlines standards for property maintenance, recommendations for enforcement of property maintenance standards, inspection and enforcement procedures, and recommended implementation provisions.

MTAS asked five cities how they regulate bed and breakfast establishments through zoning ordinances, parking and signage regulations, and fire safety.