In this MTAS Hot Topic sent out to cities in February 2022, how to comply with federal grant requirements is discussed and resources are provided.

Free money is great but there are conditions. The acceptance of federal grants obligates the recipient to comply with the federal grant regulations. The information included here is meant to assist Tennessee municipalities in complying with these federal grant requirements related specifically to Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (CSLFRF) which is the program resulting from the passage of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

Nine Tennessee cities were surveyed to find out how they handle drainage easements.

MTAS was asked whether an individual is an employee of the city or an independent contractor.

MTAS was asked to assist with establishing work hours for the personnel of the Town of Huntland.

The City of Spring Hill, Tennessee provided MTAS with a job description for their City Planning Assistant. An employee to provide support to the Planning Director with planning activities and the development review process. He or she will also be responsible for administrative functions within the department. The planning assistant will also process and track maintenance and performance bonds and application data.

Ordinance which establishes a beer board and the procedures required for the board.

The City of Medina requested MTAS to assist in establishing an economic development program.

A survey of selected cities in Tennessee looking at retirement plans in place and the pension/retirement committee for the cities.

MTAS was asked whether a person who has died and wanted to be buried in his backyard (in the city) can actually be buried there.

MTAS was asked to answer seven questions relative to the regulation of beer in Smithville.