Urban forestry management

Topics covered include the economic and environmental benefits of urban forestry, how to start an urban forestry program for your community, roles of tree boards and staff, identifying potential community stakeholders, technical assistance providers, and best management practices in urban forestry.

Nevad, Warren
General
Urban forestry
Trees--Boards
Trees--Municipal ordinances
Forests and forestry
Personnel--Classification
Public
07/12/2021
02/20/2009

Potential liability arising from sinkhole problems

MTAS was asked whether a municipality has any potential liability arising from sinkhole problems.

Hemsley, Sid
Legal Opinion
Governmental tort liability
Liability
Stormwater management
Internal
05/10/2021
05/24/1993

Ordinance to amend the meeting time for the board

An ordinance to amend the New Tazewell code book pertaining to the meeting time for the Board of Mayor and Aldermen.

Norris, Margaret
Ordinance
Meetings
City council--Procedure
Municipal ordinances
Public
07/15/2021
02/8/2008

Municipal and personal liability under the Tennessee Tort Liability Act made simple

Details the effects of the Tennessee Tort Liability Act regarding municipal and personal liability.

Hemsley, Sid
General
Governmental tort liability
Public
05/7/2021
08/17/2001

Communications director

Job description for the position of Communications Director.

MTAS
Job Description
Communications
Personnel--Classification
Public information--Citizen education
Telecommunications
Internal
05/7/2021
09/24/2002

Ordinance establishing compensation for members of the board of mayor and aldermen

An ordinance of the the Town of Mountain City, Tennessee establishing compensation for the members of the board of mayor and aldermen.

Hardy, Pat
Ordinance
Personnel--Compensation--Municipal ordinances
Public
05/12/2021
05/1/2006

Johnson City pay plan comparison research

MTAS was asked about the pay practices of other cities similar in size to Johnson City.

Hardy, Pat
Survey
Personnel--Compensation
Personnel--Merit systems
Personnel--Performance appraisal
Fire--Personnel
Police--Personnel
Internal
05/18/2021
12/3/2014

Traffic study for the city of Mckenzie, Tennessee : converting Broadway Street to one-way traffic flow between Cedar Street and Lee Avenue

A report prepared by MTAS on the feasibility of converting a two-way street, Broadway, to a one-way street. A sample ordinance prepared by MTAS to convert a two-way street to a one-way street was also prepared and provided with the report.

Chlarson, John
Report/Study
Traffic
Streets--Design and construction
Streets
Internal
04/29/2024
04/25/2024

Community pilot resiliency program

A resolution of Woodland Mills, Tennessee establishing a Community Resiliency Pilot Program (CPRP) with the University of Tennessee Municipal Technical Advisory Service (MTAS) and the Tennessee Renewable Energy and Economic Development Council (TREEDC).

Nevad, Warren
Resolution
Disaster plans
Energy conservation
Economic development--Tennessee
Public
01/31/2022
12/1/2021

City of Fairview's personnel rules and regulations

A personnel manual for employees of the City of Fairview.

Fairview
General
Personnel--Manuals
Personnel--Laws and regulations
Internal
05/7/2021
04/26/2006
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