MTAS was asked to explain the sales tax referendum process; an ordinance calling for a referendum is included.
| Taxes--Sales Elections--Residency requirements Municipal ordinances |
MTAS was asked whether TCA permits disabled and handicapped persons who display the appropriate license plate and/or placard to park in handicapped parking spaces beyond the time limits prescribed by a city ordinance for the parking space.
| Traffic--Parking meters Disabled--Laws and regulations Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 Parking--Laws and regulations |
This report outlines a method for calculating municipal court costs using audited data, pay records, and reasonable estimates, plus, an ordinance establishing city court costs, including cash bond forfeiture fee and a city litigation tax.
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Ordinance establishing court costs.pdf
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Court Cost Computations.pdf
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| Fines and court costs Courts--Municipal Fines and court costs--Municipal ordinances |
MTAS was asked for information regarding a city's authority to conduct its own tax sale.
| Tax collection Tax collection--Delinquent taxes Taxes |
MTAS was asked whether aldermen are considered officers for the purpose of applying a provision in the city's personnel ordinance.
| City councilmember City council Personnel--Municipal ordinances |
Seventeen cities responded to an MTAS survey about their city judge, including the number of hours worked, salary, and benefits participation.
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Survey Results - City Judge.pdf
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| Courts--Judges Courts--Municipal Personnel--Compensation Personnel--Fringe benefits Personnel--Surveys |
MTAS was asked to provide information on the cost recovery involving hazardous materials spills.
| Emergency management Emergency services Fire--Administration Hazardous materials Public health and safety |
Does the E-911 board have the authority to establish the rules and regulations under which wreckers will be dispatched within the city?
| Emergency communications Emergency communications--Districts |
MTAS was asked whether a public employee, such as a firefighter, can own a retail liquor store.
| Alcoholic beverages--Laws and regulations Alcoholic beverages--Licenses and permits |
Questions regarding OSHA compliance on personal protective equipment for firefighters and ambulance service employees.
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Turnout Gear at Vehicle Accidents.pdf
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| Fire--Equipment Emergency medical services |