Early retirement incentives survey

Several cities, housing authorities, and an airport authority were asked about their early retirement incentive programs.

Stokes, Richard
Survey
Personnel--Retirement
Personnel--Retirement--Tennessee
Personnel--Incentives
Internal
05/7/2021
01/30/2014

Dog park creation and regulation

Eight cities were asked several questions about off-leash dog parks, including: use of a feasibility study; funding model; design guidelines; and, regulations or ordinances.

Adams-O'Brien, Frances
Survey
Parks for dogs
Parks and recreation--Surveys
Public
06/1/2021
11/18/2014

Safety boot reimbursement for employees: a telephone survey conducted by the MTAS library

Ten cities were asked about their policy for purchasing or subsidizing safety boots for city workers.

Adams-O'Brien, Frances
Survey
Personnel--Equipment
Personnel--Health and safety
Public
05/18/2021
10/29/2010

Beer sale hours in Tennessee cities

MTAS Legal Consultant Melissa Ashburn responds to a Tennessee city's request for information regarding beer sale hours and the effect it might have on liquor by the drink sales.

Ashburn, Melissa
Legal Opinion
Alcoholic beverages--Laws and regulations
Beer--Laws and regulations
Beer--Municipal ordinances
Public
03/30/2022
03/29/2022

Is there empirical evidence that surveillance cameras reduce crime?

Based on the papers, articles, and reports reviewed, it seems that CCTV is most effective when combined with other crime reducing/deterring methods such as improved lighting, security guards, and defensible space.

Adams-O'Brien, Frances
Report/Study
Police--Crime prevention
Closed-circuit television
Video surveillance
Electronic surveillance
Public
05/12/2021
09/26/2016

Uniformed city police officers moonlighting for private businesses located outside the city limits

The practice of allowing police officers to moonlight while dressed in uniform and carrying city weapons may subject the city to tort liability.

Shechter, Leslie
Legal Opinion
Police--Laws and regulations
Police--Liability
Police--Personnel
Internal
07/1/2021
05/3/1993

Tobacco-free workplace survey

Seventeen cities were asked whether their organization is tobacco-free, whether there is a health-care premium surcharge for employees who use tobacco products, and what tobacco cessation programs or support the city offers.

Stokes, Richard
Survey
Personnel--Health and safety--Smoking
Personnel--Health and safety--Wellness programs
Public
05/12/2021
01/11/2017

Ordinance establishing rules and regulations at the Samburg Ball Park

An ordinance to prohibit alcoholic beverages, beer, fireworks, fires, and firearms in the Samburg Ball Park.

Angerer, David
Ordinance
Parks and recreation--Facilities--Baseball fields
Parks and recreation--Municipal ordinances
Municipal ordinances
Fireworks
Weapons--Municipal ordinances
Alcoholic beverages--Municipal ordinances
Beer--Municipal ordinances
Fireworks--Municipal ordinances
Public
06/21/2021
07/3/2003

Police vehicle replacement standards survey

Three cities were asked their policies for replacing police vehicles

Adams-O'Brien, Frances
Survey
Police--Equipment--Vehicles
Police--Surveys
Motor vehicles
Fleet management
Public
07/1/2021
02/16/2007

Eleventh Amendment immunity

MTAS was asked whether state immunity under the 11th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution applies to municipalities with respect to application of the Family and Medical Leave Act.

Hemsley, Sid
Legal Opinion
Personnel--Laws and regulations--Federal
Constitutional law
Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993
Personnel--Compensation
Internal
05/7/2021
11/2/2005
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