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Municipal Technical Advisory Service (MTAS)

Fiscal Recovery Fund (FRF) overview

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on economies, the federal government passed the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) on March 11, 2021. It provides for a substantial infusion of fiscal recovery funds into state and local governments throughout the United States. Tennessee was allocated $3.725 billion for use at the state level, and $2.28 billion to be distributed to local governments. This is a guide provides an overview of the funding process.

Spencer, Eric
Harris, Brad; Stegall, Kay; Travis, Tonya; Wheeler, Cassie
General
Finance--Local government--Tennessee
Finance--Municipal--Tennessee
Public
09/21/2021
09/21/2021
03/27/2024

Tuition reimbursement plan

A tuition reimbursement plan for the employees of the Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government.

Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government
General
Personnel--Fringe benefits
Colleges and universities
Tax credits
Public
07/15/2021
06/10/2003
03/26/2024

Drainage work on private property

MTAS was asked to provide technical assistance on issue of public works department doing work on private property.

Chlarson, John
General
Public works--Laws and regulations
Drainage
Right of way
Finance--Use of public funds
Public
04/15/2021
03/8/2005
03/26/2024

Volunteer firefighter educational incentive pay program

Tennessee’s 112th General Assembly approved new legislation that provides an annual monetary incentive to volunteer firefighters that complete an approved training program and eventually earn professional credentials at minimum of Firefighter I level certification through the Tennessee Fire Commission. MTAS explains the details here.

Cross, Steven
General
Fire--Volunteer organizations
Fire--Personnel
Fire--Administration--Tennessee
Fire service--Tennessee
Fire service--Organization
Public
08/20/2021
08/20/2021
03/27/2024

Consolidation of city and county governments: a look at the history and outcome-based research of these efforts

This research is available in the two attached documents on the history of consolidation and the pros and cons of consolidation.

Hardy, Pat
General
Municipal government--Forms
Municipal government--Organization
Municipal government--Organization--Tennessee
Charters--City
Charters--City--Tennessee
Public
08/20/2021
08/21/2019
03/27/2024

Conditions of abandoning a street

MTAS was asked whether a city can abandon a street and what happens when a street is abandoned by a city.

Jaeckel, Gary
General
Streets--Closing
Public
04/22/2020
02/15/2011
03/27/2024

Tennessee municipal benchmarking project FY2018 annual report

This is the 17th and final report of the Tennessee Municipal Benchmarking Project. Performance data from participating cities represents fiscal year 2018 (July 1, 2017-June 30, 2018). Cities participating in this data cycle were: Athens, Bartlett, Brentwood, Bristol, Chattanooga, Franklin, Johnson City, Kingsport, Knoxville, Lewisburg, Morristown, and Spring Hill. The report highlights selected benchmarks and compares members on those benchmarks over a three year period.

Adams-O'Brien, Frances
Athens; Bartlett; Chattanooga; Brentwood; Bristol; Franklin; Johnson City; Kingsport; Knoxville; Lewisburg; Morristown; Spring Hill
General
Performance measurement
Public
05/14/2019
05/14/2019
03/26/2024

Exemption from application of the state fire marshal's minimum statewide standards under T.C.A. 68-120-101

MTAS was asked whether the town is authorized to issue building permits and conduct inspections on the new county elementary school.

Broughton, Jeff
Jones, Josh
General
Building codes--Laws and regulations
Building permits
Code enforcement--Building inspection
Public
05/14/2021
03/27/2014
03/27/2024

Recreation advertisements

MTAS was asked whether the city can sell advertisements at recreation facilities and if the revenue can be held in a special fund for recreation purposes.

Darden, Ron
General
Parks and recreation--Facilities
Parks and recreation--Finance
Public information
Public
06/29/2021
12/11/2002
03/27/2024

Storm cleanup agreement

MTAS was asked to draft an Agreement to clean up tornado debris on private property.

Angerer, David
General
Code enforcement
Code enforcement--Dirty lots
Nuisances--Abatement
Public health and safety
Public
05/6/2021
07/23/2003
03/26/2024
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