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Exempting property from taxation

MTAS was asked whether the city can exempt a certain person's property from taxation for 99 years, in consideration of his gift to the city of property.

Hemsley, Sid
Legal Opinion
Tax collection
Tax equity
Tax rates
Taxes
Taxes--Property assessment and appraisal
Internal
07/2/2021
08/13/2001

City sales tax contributions to local county school system: MTAS library survey

Twenty-three counties were asked about agreements with cities in the county where the city gives up a portion of the sales tax for the school system.

Adams-O'Brien, Frances
Survey
Schools--Finance--Tennessee
County government--Finance
Taxes--Sales
Internal
06/21/2021
10/24/2006

Legality of a separation allowance made to a police officer

MTAS was asked whether it is legal for the board of mayor and aldermen to approve the payment of a "separation allowance" to a police officer.

Hemsley, Sid
Legal Opinion
Personnel--Compensation
Personnel--Dismissal
Police--Personnel
Public
05/4/2021
12/7/1990

MTAS' customer-focused approach to public service creates significant economic impacts for Tennessee municipalities

The activities of MTAS align with the University's goals for service to Tennessee.

Kelly, Janet
Report/Study
Municipal Technical Advisory Service
Performance measurement
Technical services--Tennessee
Municipal government--Services
Internal
07/6/2016
05/8/2003

Unlawful parking in spaces designated for disabled drivers

MTAS was asked whether or not city courts, without criminal jurisdiction, may hear cases for unlawful parking in spaces designated for disabled drivers.

Ashburn, Melissa
Legal Opinion
Parking--Laws and regulations
Disabled--Laws and regulations
Internal
05/26/2021
09/9/2011

Church Hill Fire Department study

MTAS Fire Consultant Steve Cross authored this report for the City of Church Hill Fire Department. The document covers personnel, equipment and the number of fire stations needed in the city.

Cross, Steven
Report/Study
Fire service--Tennessee
Fire--Equipment
Fire--Personnel--Tennessee
Internal
02/10/2023
02/24/2021

Paid leave benefits in selected Tennessee cities

Nine Tennessee cities responded to a request for information regarding their paid leave benefits for employees.

Adams-O'Brien, Frances
Survey
Personnel--Fringe benefits
Personnel--Municipal
Public
09/17/2021
08/2/2021

Removal of board and commission members for excessive absences

MTAS was asked about removing board members for non-attendance.

Broughton, Jeff
General
Boards--Municipal
Meetings--Planning and management
Public
06/28/2021
11/11/2015

Retro-reflectivity programs survey: an MTAS survey

Nine cities were asked whether they had contracted for professional services for a retro-reflectivity program or had conducted an in-house program.

Adams-O'Brien, Frances
Survey
Streets--Signs and signals
Public
05/6/2020
02/21/2013
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