A resolution of the board of mayor and aldermen of the Town of Sneedville, Tennessee, adopting minimum training standards for firefighters.

Johnson City City Manager Pete Peterson requested The University of Tennessee Municipal Technical Advisory Service (MTAS) to study the feasibility of combining several development related departments and divisions into a new department. Interviews were conducted with City Manager Pete Peterson and key staff. Current organizational structures for the departments listed above were reviewed. Website information for each department listed above was reviewed. Other cities in Tennessee and out-of-state were consulted.

MTAS was asked whether the city can be a landlord pending the termination of leases on certain land it is considering buying in the vicinity of the glide path for the airport.

The Town of Baileyton, Tennessee passed an ordinance to adjust sewer rates.

MTAS was asked whether members of a municipal planning commission must take an oath of office.

MTAS was asked whether the provisions of T.C.A. apply to the execution of conservation easements on city-owned property.

MTAS was asked to assist with council orientation and the facilitation of a strategic plan.

The Charter Commission's proposed advisory charter committee is formed to assist the city council in reviewing the charter.

The City of Fairview requested technical assistance from MTAS for the preparation of a Request for Qualifications to seek statements of qualification from qualified professionals for the preparation of a new zoning ordinance. The current zoning ordinance is complex and difficult to administer and in need of streamlining to improve user-friendliness both for city staff and the general public. Extensive research was performed to identify similar solicitations from cities in Tennessee and around the U.S. The draft RFQ was organized to include the following sections:

• Project Background – Narrative containing background information about the municipality including growth trends and the importance of development standards
• Project Objective – Narrative describing the purpose and intent of the solicitation for a consultant to prepare a new updated zoning ordinance
• Anticipated Scope of Services – Narrative describing the desired services to be provided by the consultant including review and analysis of existing documents, public engagement, preparation of zoning ordinance, and training assistance following adoption
• Project Budget – Narrative outlining the project budget
• Methodology – Narrative describing the consultant selection process
• Submission Requirements – Narrative describing the submittal requirements for the statement of qualifications
• Evaluation Criteria and Selection – Narrative describing the consultant selection scoring criteria
• Instructions for Submitting Response – Narrative providing specific instructions for submittal of statement of qualifications including deadline date/time.
• Questions – Narrative providing instructions to consultants on where to direct questions regarding the RFQ including instruction for consultant not to discuss the RFQ with municipal staff or elected/appointed officials