In this FY2013 annual report, there are a total of ten services measured and analyzed: building code enforcement, employment benefits, finance, fire, human resources, parks and recreation, planning and zoning, police, property maintenance code enforcement, and refuse collection, disposal, and recycling.

The county may direct that wheel tax revenues be used to support the county school system, thereby allowing the county to reduce the property tax levy dedicated for school purposes. MTAS was asked about the impact of such a change on county revenues received by the school system and school maintenance of effort issues.

MTAS was asked whether the city is obligated to pay back to holders of beer permits the difference between the amount the city charged them for the annual privilege tax and the $100 privilege tax authorized by T.C.A.

Job description for the position of City Planner.

MTAS was asked whether a city is required to pay interest on contractor's performance bonds deposited in cash and, at regular meetings, can the city council take up business not contained in the agenda.

MTAS was asked to assist the city council and city administrator in identifying and discussing community strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats as part of the strategic planning process; outlining specific prioritized goals and objectives; and in developing a mission statement for the city.

This procedure identifies requirements for the implementation of a safe Fire Department vehicle operations program.

Information was requested on the frequency of elections for liquor by the drink.

Cities were asked the fines charged for parking illegally in metered spaces, handicapped spaces, and a fire lane.

Twenty cities responded to an MTAS survey about vehicle stickers and the associated fees.