MTAS was asked the best way to collect fines levied by the city.

The State of Tennessee Fire Marshal's Office requested assistance in answering customer questions regarding municipal water systems and fire hydrant fees. According to the M1 Manual of Water Supply Practices published by the American Water Works Association, there are three approaches to allocating the costs associated with fire protection in municipalities.

MTAS was asked to analyze the question of what is the lowest and best bid.

MTAS was asked whether proceeds from city's share of the 1% sales tax levied by the county are restricted to industrial development.

These can be used by municipal governing bodies that have natural gas utility systems or a board that has control over a municipal natural gas utility system for purposes of appropriating money to a chamber of commerce or economic and community organization. The legislation does not allow money to be appropriated for these purposes in Knoxville, Memphis, Chattanooga, and Metro Nashville.

A legal opinion concerning reasonable accommodations for summer camp attendees.

MTAS was asked about a city official becoming involved in a business venture concerning the development of some property in a city.

MTAS was asked whether the utility board has the right to set water and wastewater rates.

When construction on a residential structure fails inspection and the contractor chooses to walk away from the job, what action can the City take to have the structure either (1) removed, or (2) brought up to code and is the action against the contractor who pulled the permit and/or the property owner for which the contractor is employed?

Municipalities may still regulate the price for non-consensual tows, but all other business regulation of towing businesses is not allowed.