MTAS was asked about the legality of a search based upon an anonymous tip.

The law does three things: (1) establishes a 16-hour class that must be taken by anyone who enters the fire service before they can respond to any emergency, (2) requires that every firefighter complete a basic firefighter class, as defined by the Tennessee Fire and Codes Academy, within three years of joining a fire department, and (3) provides exceptions for firefighters who already have five years of experience.

MTAS was asked how a governing body can cure a violation or alleged violation of the Tennessee Open Meetings Act (TOMA).

An ordinance regulating private sewage disposal and requiring use of public sewers when available.

An overview of the Port Authority of the city of Clinton. This presentation covers the establishment of the Port Authority as well as its purpose, board requirements, and express authorities.

The purpose of this manual is to provide cities with a better understanding of funding water and sewer utility operations. Water and sewer operations are often very costly, but they provide a public health service. Also, water and sewer services are necessary if communities are to grow and attract new investment. This manual is to be viewed as a tool in helping cities make sound financial decisions. Each utility operation is different, and not everything discussed is applicable in every city’s situation.

Topics Covered by the Utility Manual:

• Enterprise Funds
• Funding Sources
• Depreciation
• Capital Budgets
• Operations and Cost-Control Measures
• Management Issues

The Town of Brighton received an Administrative Order from the Water and Wastewater Financing Board dated December 8, 2022 (Attachment A). The Town of Brighton has been referred to the Board for financial distress since the fiscal year 2018 audit. The order from the Board required the Town to work with a third party to verify its rates are set in a manner to remedy its financial distress. 

The Town signed a letter of agreement with Municipal Technical Advisory Service (MTAS) to perform a rate study and assist the town with the other requirements of the order, which are addressed in this report in the same order listed in the administrative order. Disclaimer: MTAS utilized the Town of Brighton’s audited financial data from

MTAS was asked for property maintenance and slum clearance information. Includes slum clearance ordinance.

The City of Mount Pleasant requested assistance from MTAS in the review of current development fees associated with plan review, permitting and inspection services for various types of development applications ranging from building permits to an amendment to the City’s official zoning map. MTAS performed a detailed review of the current fee structure for the various types of development applications as well as a comprehensive financial analysis of revenues and associated expenditures for development services provided for plan review, permitting and inspection services.

This study was conducted at the request of Chief Rico Bryson, Fire Chief for the City of White House, Tennessee. Information provided as a part of this study was drawn from a UT-MTAS survey completed by Chief Bryson and through an in-person visit to the city and department.The purpose of this study is to evaluate the adequacy of fire department administration, current fire station locations, apparatus deployment, and fire staffing.