An update to the Capital Improvement Plan for the City of Mount Pleasant was approved by Resolution in August 2023. MTAS provided technical assistance in the preparation of the initial Capital Improvement Plan including a summary of capital projects by department and priority. as well as input in the preparation of the updated plan.

In 2023, MTAS facilitated and prepared a Strategic Plan Update for the City of Shelbyville.

Recommendations to the city of Norris regarding drainage concerns in the city, especially along Oak Road.

MTAS was asked to evaluate and make recommendations for improving efficiency and cost-effectiveness for the City of Elizabethton's residential and commercial solid waste collection/disposal and to calculate a breakeven cost and assist the city's public works director in responding to a request for proposal (RFP) issued by the city.

MTAS evaluated the City of Gatlinburg's current water financial statements and prepared projections for revenues and expenses, modeled water rates and herein recommends changes to the city's water rates. This brief report presents:

• a list of findings and recommendations, and
• worksheets, charts and tables which provide more details.

MTAS depended on the information supplied by city staff to draw the conclusions presented in this report. This report considers information received through July 11, 2008.

A review of areas of Spring City where residents had complained about drainage problems, as well as a recommendation against the town doing drainage work on private property due to various legal, liability and risk management issues. Other measures to address the complaints include cleaning out or replacing drainage tiles and/or obtaining easements in order to grade ditches.

Mr. Terry Hood, Fire Chief, contacted MTAS and requested a comprehensive management review of the Spring Hill Fire Department (SHFD). Nothing in this report should be viewed as a negative reflection of the Spring Hill Fire Department. Interviews conducted with Spring Hill staff indicate that the firefighters and staff are dedicated, hardworking, and respond quickly to all emergencies. This report provides an outside perspective of the fire department’s services and future needs, based upon fire service best practices, national standards, and the ISO Fire Suppression Rating Schedule

A sample resolution/ordinance related to the establishment of regulations for solar energy systems.

In response to a request for assistance from Rocky Top Fire Chief Anthony Braden, MTAS conducted a review of the city’s 2021 ISO evaluation in preparation for an anticipated Public Protection Classification review estimated to occur in the 2024 or 2025 calendar years. MTAS reviewed Rocky Top’s Public Protection Classification Summary Report, prepared by the Insurance Services Office (ISO) dated August 2021, against the current (2012/2013) edition of the ISO Fire Suppression Rating Schedule, and reviewed the fire protection area. This report includes recommendations based upon the observations and comparisons made during the review.

Documentation related to a parking lot/walking trail sealcoat project and a pavement marking project, which the city of Sparta sought bids for in 2003.

A: Notice to Contractors (Advertisement)
B: Instructions to Bidders and General Conditions
C: Specifications and Project Description
D: Proposal Form
E: Contract Form