MTAS was asked three questions related to a referendum on a bond issue.

A model ordinance that creates and funds a stormwater utility.

MTAS was asked whether the city can amend an annexation ordinance between second and third readings to add territory to the ordinance.
[Note: Resolutions are now used for annexations. Ordinances are not. See an MTAS legal consultant for more information.]

MTAS was asked whether a mobile home used as rental property comes within the protection of Tennessee's pre-existing non-conforming use law.

MTAS was asked about health insurance benefits provided by the City to the recorder, employees, and the city manager.

MTAS was asked whether developers who received plat approval prior to a change in zoning would still be entitled to proceed with construction plans, even though development would now be nonconforming.

A city asked about the wholesale liquor inspection fee and the amounts levied by cities of similar size.

MTAS was asked whether the city can impose any permit fees or other fees on a private solid waste facility and operator.

MTAS was asked this question: Where a church located itself within 300 feet of an establishment selling beer and that establishment subsequently went out of business, is an applicant for a beer permit at the same establishment entitled to the permit.

MTAS consultants advise cities to avoid ticket splitting and instead instruct officers to issue a single citation with multiple charges relating to one event.