The gap between infrastructure spending and infrastructure needs is an enormous problem and it is growing.
| Wastewater--Administration Wastewater--Equipment Wastewater--Facilities Wastewater--Finance Wastewater--Lines and pipes Water--Administration Water--Facilities Water--Finance Water--Lines and pipes |
MTAS conducted this study by a review of submitted documentation, field study work involving interviews with Mount Pleasant personnel, physical inspection of the fire station and equipment, and a tour of the service area. This report provides an outside perspective of the city's fire services and future needs.
| Fire--Administration--Tennessee Fire--Performance measurement |
MTAS was asked to research several issues relating to collection of personal property taxes and prepare a report listing relevant statutes, charter provisions and options available to the city for collection of the taxes.
| Taxes--Personal property Tax collection |
MTAS was asked several questions about fees/costs sent to the State for violations tried in city court.
| Courts--Municipal Fines and court costs |
MTAS was asked whether the city needs to have an ordinance to accept partial payments for property taxes and citations; includes sample ordinance and resolution.
| Taxes--Real property Taxes--Real property--Municipal ordinances Tax collection Fines and court costs |
Can a mayor vote twice to break a tie?
| City council--Procedure Mayor |
This report is an analysis of the Smithville Fire Department stations, equipment and personnel levels and recommendations for the future.
| Fire service--Tennessee Fire service--Organization Fire--Administration Fire--Equipment Fire--Personnel--Tennessee |
MTAS was asked to facilitate a community visioning process for the City of Livingston.
| Community development Planning Public information--Citizen education |
MTAS was asked when it will become a requirement for cities to offer medical benefits to everyone working over 30 hours per week.
| Personnel--Fringe benefits--Laws and regulations Insurance--Health |
Members of county and city school boards of education must be residents of and elected from the districts they represent.
| Schools--Boards Elections--Residency requirements |
