Sneedville fire resolution for minimum training standards for firefighters

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

Hardy, Pat
Resolution
Fire--Personnel
Fire--Training
Fire--Municipal resolutions
Municipal resolutions
Public
05/20/2021
12/22/2009

City of Johnson City departmental reorganization study

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.

Hardy, Pat
Rollins, Sharon
Report/Study
Community development
Municipal government--Organization--Tennessee
Planning--Personnel
Johnson City (Tenn)
Internal
04/22/2024
04/1/2010

Can a municipality temporarily operate a business sited on land purchased or condemned by the municipality for public purpose?

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.

Hemsley, Sid
Legal Opinion
Airports
Laws and regulations
Purchasing--Property management
Internal
04/21/2021
01/5/1998

Ordinance of the Town of Baileyton, Tennessee to adjust sewer rates

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

Hardy, Pat
Ordinance
Sewers--Rates and charges
Public
06/23/2021
12/10/2019

Oath of office for municipal planning commission members

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

Huffer, Dennis
Legal Opinion
Planning--Commissions--Tennessee
Planning--Commissions
Public
07/26/2021
05/11/2007

Conservation easements on recreational property owned by the city

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

Jones, Josh
Legal Opinion
Easements
Parks and recreation--Laws and regulations
Public
05/27/2021
05/18/2011

Sample job notice for planning and codes director

Downham, Chuck
Job Description
Planning--Personnel
Lewisburg (Tenn)
Public
04/29/2024
02/8/2024

Council orientation and strategic planning

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

Darden, Ron
General
Planning--Municipal
Community development
City councilmember
Personnel--Training
Shelbyville (Tenn)
Internal
07/26/2021
05/7/2011

Advisory Charter Commission

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

Darden, Ron
General
Charters--City--Tennessee
Internal
06/14/2021
06/10/2004

Request for qualifications for consultant services to prepare new zoning ordinance

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
Downham, Chuck
RFP
Zoning
Zoning--Ordinances
Planning--Municipal
Fairview (Tenn)
Internal
04/24/2024
12/1/2023
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