The City Manager for the City of Shelbyville initially requested technical assistance from MTAS to prepare an analysis and justification for adding additional staff to finance and administration departments. Upon initial investigation it was determined that the City was not tracking performance or operations metrics to measure work performance and output of each department and function to provide the necessary data to help support and justify alocation of additional staff resources. MTAS evaluated job duties and responsibilities for all positions in Finance and Administration. MTAS conducted research on best practices from municipalities in Tennessee that utilize performance and operations measures to develop a recommended list of performance and operations measures for the City to consider implementing for Finance and Administration. It was also evident from staff interviews that cross-training and continuity planning was needed to ensure seamless and timely coverage of key functions and responsibilities. A report and recommendations was prepared and presented to the City Manager for implementation along with a corresponding Excel worksheet containing the performance and operations measures organized by department and functional area that could be utilized by department leadership to prepare monthly or quarterly performance and operations reports that could be shared with the governing body.

MTAS was asked for follow-up information about creating a new charter for the airport authority.

A survey of selected cities regarding salaries and benefits for city managers and administrator. Benefits included are vehicle allowance or take-home vehicle, retirement plan, and leave accrual. Survey data also includes years of service for the current manager or administrator, whether a agreement is in place with the current manager or administrator, the length of the agreement and if any other compensation options are offered.

An ordinance for the consideration of a methadone treatment clinic or facility and substance abuse treatment facility.

MTAS was asked questions relating to the acquisition and quitting of utility easements by cities.

MTAS was asked to create a form for an affidavit of a code official.

A template created by Johnson City staff to analyze annexations, including parcels, land use, estimated revenues from the annexation.

The City has a home rule charter that calls for an appointed school board while the Governor's proposed school legislation mandates an elected school board.

Considers restructuring or reorganizing the city's Electric System.

An ordinance example to amend the official zoning map for the Town of Petersburg. This template was prepared for the Town Clerk to utilize for a current as well as future rezoning requests.