An ordinance to vacate a part (or all) of an alley in the city of [blank], Tennessee.

MTAS was asked to provide information on options for solid waste collection/disposal.

A sample ordinance to establish impound lot regulations and fees for impounded and/or seized vehicles.

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 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

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 Municipal Technical Advisory Service (MTAS) was requested to look at the intersection of Wilkinson Lane and Calista Road in order to see if the intersections meets the warrants for an all-way stop. This was formerly a “T” intersection, with Calista being the through street with no stopping or yielding and Wilkinson “T”-ing into Calista and the Wilkinson traffic being required to stop. However, a new subdivision is being built on the east side of Calista at this location, and Wilkinson is being extended, beginning at the existing intersection. The subdivision will have 225 or so homes at build out, which will significantly impact traffic at this intersection. This future traffic impact raised concerns at the City, and White House Public Works Supervisor Isaiah Manfredi contacted MTAS and raised the question as to whether or not the impacted intersection would meet the requirements for making it all-way stop.

MTAS was asked about the legal effect of "Slow Children Playing" and similar warning signs.

A sample job ad for a city attorney position.

A survey looking at the impact of certifications and educational attainment on compensation.