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| Safety Boot Reimbursement for Employees: A Telephone Survey Conducted by the MTAS Library Survey (Created: 2010-10-29; Reviewed: 2021-05-18 ) Ten cities were asked about their policy for purchasing or subsidizing safety boots for city workers. |
| Safety Policy Report/Study (Created: 2003-06-16; Reviewed: 2021-05-21 ) MTAS was asked to create a safety policy for the Town of Jasper. |
| Safety Program Director Job Description (Created: 2001-10-29; Reviewed: 2021-06-02 ) Job description for the position of Safety Program Director for the City of Erin. |
| Salary and Benefits for Elected Officials in Selected Tennessee Cities Survey (Created: 2021-04-29; Reviewed: 2021-04-29 ) Fifteen Tennessee cities responded to a request for information regarding annual salaries and benefits offered to elected officials. |
| Salary and Benefits for Elected Officials in Selected West Tennessee Municipalities Survey (Created: 2022-09-30; Reviewed: 2022-12-09 ) Seven cities responded to a request for information from the Research and Information Center regarding the annual salary and other benefits afforded to the elected officials in their municipalities. |
| Salary and Benefits for Firefighter 1, Firefighter 2 and Patrol Officer in Selected Tennessee Cities Survey (Created: 2021-08-20; Reviewed: 2021-09-16 ) Four Tennessee cities responded to a request for information regarding the salary and benefits offered to Firefighter 1 & 2 as well as Patrol Officer. |
| Salary Information for City Engineers and Public Works Directors in Select Tennessee Cities Survey (Created: 2017-03-15; Reviewed: 2020-05-15 ) MTAS received a request to compile salary information for City Engineers and Public Works Directors in a number of cities across the state. |
| Salary Survey for City Manager/Recorder/Treasurer Combined Role Survey (Created: 2021-11-30; Reviewed: 2022-03-04 ) Eight Tennessee cities with an employee in a combined role as City Manager/Recorder/Treasurer responded to a request for information regarding salary ranges. |
| Sale Hours for Beer and Alcohol General (Created: 2015-12-17; Reviewed: 2021-07-23 ) MTAS was asked about the sale hours for beer and alcohol and who notifies beer vendors of the expanded hours for beer sales. |
| Sale of Alcoholic Beverages, Including Beer, on Election Day General (Created: 2008-10-29; Reviewed: 2021-07-23 ) MTAS was asked about the sale of alcoholic beverages, including beer, on election day. |
| Sale of Beer by Municipalities Legal Opinion (Created: 2005-10-14; Reviewed: 2021-07-23 ) MTAS was asked whether the city can itself hold a beer permit. |
| Sale of Confiscated Property: Revenue Disposition General (Created: 2011-08-01; Reviewed: 2021-07-06 ) MTAS was asked for clarification of the disposition of revenues from the sale of confiscated property. |
| Sale of Food at Special Events Legal Opinion (Created: 2001-10-19; Reviewed: 2021-06-28 ) MTAS was asked if a city has the right to restrict street vendors to particular businesses during festival days. |
| Sales Hours of Peddlers General (Created: 2014-10-02; Reviewed: 2021-06-28 ) MTAS provided information on the sales hours of peddlers in several cities, plus provisions on fees, bond requirements, and permit duration. |
| Sales Tax and Transient Vendors Permit Relative to Special Events Legal Opinion (Created: 2001-07-03; Reviewed: 2021-06-28 ) MTAS was asked whether a community college can collect sales tax on the sales made by temporary vendors during special events sponsored by the college on college property and whether the City is entitled to collect from such individual vendors the transient vendors permit fee. |
| Sales Tax Distribution Contract Legal Opinion (Created: 2007-12-18; Reviewed: 2021-07-19 ) MTAS was asked whether the city has any legal way to terminate the contract between the city and the county for the distribution of the city's share of the sales tax that presently goes to the county. |
| Sales Tax on Merchandise Sold by City at an Annual Festival Legal Opinion (Created: 2016-05-27; Reviewed: 2021-07-19 ) If a city sells t-shirts at a festival for a temporary period on an annual basis, these sales do not constitute 'engaging in business' in Tennessee, and would not be subject to the sales and use tax. |
| Sample Agreement for Building Code Inspection Services Between Johnson City, TN and Elizabethton, TN General (Created: 2020-08-24; Reviewed: 2021-04-19 ) A sample agreement for the building inspector from Elizabethton, TN to enforce the NEC 2011 for Johnson City, TN on a temporary basis. Agreement includes terms for the hourly wage and mileage payments. |
| Sample Application for Water/Sewer Availability Letters Form (Created: 2019-08-20; Reviewed: 2021-06-23 ) Three sample applications for water/sewer availability letter. |
| Sample Building Dedication Policy General (Created: 2010-03-24; Reviewed: 2021-06-29 ) A sample policy regarding building plaques. |
| Sample City Attorney and Assistant City Attorney Job Descriptions Job Description (Created: 2021-07-26; Reviewed: 2021-07-25 ) Sample job descriptions: Chattanooga staff attorney 1, Murfreesboro city attorney and Franklin assistant city attorney. |
| Sample City Code Provisions Restricting the Number of Alcoholic Beverage Permits General (Created: 2009-12-11; Reviewed: 2021-07-23 ) MTAS was asked to compile a list of cities with restrictions on the number of alcoholic beverage and beer permits that can be issued. |
| Sample City Manager Evaluation Forms Form (Created: 2015-04-03; Reviewed: 2021-07-16 ) MTAS was asked to provide several examples of evaluation instruments for the position of city manager. |
| Sample Criminal Background Check Policy General (Created: 2013-06-25; Reviewed: 2021-05-20 ) Tennessee Code Annotated ' 68-102-308 allows fire departments to conduct criminal background checks on both current and potential employees and volunteers, provided the department has a written policy in place. |
| Sample Disciplinary Policy for Fire Departments General (Created: 2007-08-28; Reviewed: 2021-05-21 ) This is a sample disciplinary policy that can be adopted by any fire department. |
| Sample Dress Code (Fire Department Standard Operating Procedure) General (Created: 2017-07-07; Reviewed: 2021-05-21 ) A template dress code policy for use in a municipal fire department standard operating procedure. |
| Sample Fingerprint Record Notification Form Form (Created: 2018-08-21; Reviewed: 2021-07-16 ) MTAS created a sample fingerprint record notification form to be used with municipal employees in departments other than law enforcement. The required federal privacy act statement is also included and should be provided along with the notification form. |
| Sample Fire Department Firearms On-Duty Policy General (Created: 2018-10-09; Reviewed: 2021-05-21 ) This is a sample policy to serve as a template for a specific policy based on local needs. In October of 1996, the Department of Safety began issuing handgun carry permits pursuant to T.C.A. § 39-17-1351. While Tennessee allows persons with a valid handgun carry permit to carry handguns in places where they are not otherwise prohibited by law, an employer has the right to set policy for the workplace. There is debate on this issue, but the consensus of most municipal governments is to prohibit guns in the workplace except for commissioned law enforcement officers and similar employees with a need to go armed in the performance of their duties. |
| Sample Fire Department Physical Ability Test General (Created: 2016-08-08; Reviewed: 2021-07-27 ) The sample physical ability test is a model for cities to use when creating their own test. Cities and fire departments should review and modify this sample policy to meet local needs. |
| Sample Fire Department Risk Management SOP Form (Created: 2015-05-15; Reviewed: 2021-07-27 ) This fire department sample risk management policy is designed to be customized for local needs. |
| Sample Fire Department Social Media Policy Form (Created: 2021-07-29; Reviewed: 2021-07-29 ) The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance to Fire Department members to clarify the boundaries between appropriate and inappropriate use of social media by fire department personnel and to provide guidelines on the management, administration, and oversight. |
| Sample Fire Hydrant Ordinance Adopting by Reference NFPA Standards Ordinance (Created: 2014-03-24; Reviewed: 2021-07-27 ) An ordinance adopting by reference the NFPA fire hydrant color coding standards and establishing certain standards for fire flows and hydrants and use of some existing fire hydrants. |
| Sample Forms for Contraband Weapons to Be Titled to the Police Department and Exchanged or Sold by the Police Department Form (Created: 2012-07-19; Reviewed: 2021-08-02 ) Sample forms giving police departments the title to contraband weapons and allowing the exchange or sale of such weapons. |
| Sample Hazardous Materials Route Ordinance Ordinance (Created: 2018-03-05; Reviewed: 2021-05-21 ) A sample ordinance for Tennessee cities to use, limiting flammable liquid, gas and hazardous materials carriers to certain truck routes. |
| Sample Interview Manuals for Personnel Director, City Manager and City Recorder General (Created: 2004-06-01; Reviewed: 2021-05-12 ) The attached sample interview manuals provide guidance on the interview process as well as sample interview questions for personnel director, city manager, and city recorder. |
| Sample Job Analysis Observation Audit Form General (Created: 2016-02-17; Reviewed: 2021-05-04 ) MTAS provided information for a job analysis observation audit. |
| Sample Job Description for City Arborist Job Description (Created: 2001-07-01; Reviewed: 2021-06-29 ) Sample job description for the position of city arborist from the City of Santa Barbara, Calif. |
| Sample Municipal Airport Minimum Standards General (Created: 2020-08-24; Reviewed: 2021-06-28 ) Sample municipal airport minimum standards shared by Rockwood, TN, Elizabethton, TN and Greeneville, TN. |
| Sample Naloxone Hydrochloride Administration Standard Operation Procedure General (Created: 2017-07-20; Reviewed: 2021-05-21 ) This is a sample policy to be used as a template for a fire department to create a specific policy for their fire department. Though Tennessee law allows a properly trained individual to administer naloxone for a suspected opioid overdose, the fire department should check with their medical director BEFORE implementing a naloxone administration SOP and should follow the medical director’s advice. |
| Sample Ordinance for Accepting a Newly Constructed Street Ordinance (Created: 2019-01-23; Reviewed: 2020-07-13 ) A sample ordinance that can be used by any Tennessee city when accepting a new street. |
| Sample Ordinance for Adopting Regulations Governing Wind Energy Facilities Ordinance (Created: 2018-05-01; Reviewed: 2021-07-19 ) A sample ordinance cities can use when adopting regulations that govern wind energy facilities. |
| Sample Ordinance for Premise Identification Ordinance (Created: 2021-05-05; Reviewed: 2022-04-22 ) A cluster mailbox, or cluster box unit (CBU), is a multi-unit mailbox centralized for common use by the occupants of a residential or commercial development. When cluster mailboxes are installed in single family developments there are no mailboxes in front of each home. This creates a problem for fire, police, EMS, and other emergency and essential services in finding the address of a home. Every building in every community should have the street address number posted on the building, but this is not always the case. At night, and in bad weather, numbers posted on a building can be hard to find and hard to read. Landscaping may grow and obscure the number. The number may not be placed in a conspicuous place. These factors make it difficult for emergency responders to find the home, which increases response time and delays getting help to the person who needs it. MTAS created a sample ordinance to require address posts for developments that use cluster box units. The sample ordinance requires a reflective signs and minimum sized numbers to be mounted on a post at the curb to make it easy for emergency responders to locate a home. A municipality may modify the sample ordinance to meet local aesthetic needs, if desired. |
| Sample Ordinance to Change Board Meeting Dates Ordinance (Created: 2020-08-21; Reviewed: 2021-06-28 ) An ordinance that can be used by a city or town to authorize the Board of Mayor and Aldermen to set the date for their regular meetings. |
| Sample Ordinance to Increase Number of Beer Permits Ordinance (Created: 2020-08-21; Reviewed: 2021-07-23 ) An ordinance for use by a city or town in Tennessee to amend their municipal code by adding additional beer permits. |
| Sample Policy for the Wearing of the Fire Department Dress Uniform by Retired Members General (Created: 2012-04-03; Reviewed: 2021-05-20 ) This is a sample policy covering the wearing of the dress uniform by retired fire department personnel. The fire department should customize this policy to meet local needs. |
| Sample Policy for Transgender Use of Restroom Facilities Form (Created: 2016-04-12; Reviewed: 2021-05-20 ) Sample policy for transgender use of restrooms, locker rooms, shower facilities, and sleeping quarters in fire stations. This sample policy may be customized to meet local needs as long as the customization is non-discriminatory. |
| Sample Purchasing Ordinances Ordinance (Created: 2014-05-21; Reviewed: 2020-05-11 ) MTAS was asked what the maximum purchasing limit is without bidding for a city and for examples of ordinances that establish purchasing policies. |
| Sample Rejection Letters General (Created: 2008-04-09; Reviewed: 2021-06-02 ) MTAS was asked to provide sample application rejection letters. |
| Sample Resolution Adopting a Public Records Policy Form (Created: 2017-11-02; Reviewed: 2021-07-19 ) MTAS created a sample resolution for Tennessee municipalities to use in order to adopt a public records policy that will provide economical and efficient access to public records as provided under the Tennessee Public Records Act ('TPRA') in Tenn. Code Ann. ' 10-7-501, et seq. by July 1, 2017. The sample resolution adopting a public records policy includes a public records policy, a public records request form, and a public record request response form. (updated 11/2/2017) |
| Sample Resolution to Name a Bridge Resolution (Created: 2019-12-10; Reviewed: 2021-06-29 ) A resolution created for Estill Springs which can be adapted by other cities for the use of naming a bridge. |
| Sample Respiratory Protection Program Template Form (Created: 2014-06-11; Reviewed: 2021-07-27 ) General Industry standard 1910.134 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act requires that a Respiratory Protection Program shall be established whenever respirators are required to be used in an occupational setting. This program is a guideline to prevent employee overexposure to atmospheric contaminants and oxygen deficient atmospheres which are potentially harmful to health. |
| Sample RFPs for Collection Agency Services RFP (Created: 2016-02-01; Reviewed: 2021-07-26 ) MTAS provided several examples of requests for proposals for collections agency services and a sample form. |
| Sample RFPs for Vending Services RFP (Created: 2015-05-19; Reviewed: 2021-07-23 ) MTAS was asked to provide sample requests for proposals for vending machine services. |
| Sample SOP/SOG for Forced Entry into Unoccupied and Secured Properties Form (Created: 2016-06-29; Reviewed: 2021-05-20 ) This sample policy was created to establish procedures for forced entry into secured properties during emergency responses and may be edited to meet local needs. |
| Sample Surplus Property Resolution Resolution (Created: 2020-01-16; Reviewed: 2021-07-29 ) MTAS Management Consultant Warren Nevad authored this resolution for the Town of Centertown, Tennessee regarding property belonging to the town that needs to be disposed of. |
| Sample Title VI Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Procedures Form (Created: 2017-10-19; Reviewed: 2021-05-24 ) Two sample Title VI Limited English Proficiency (LEP) procedures are provided. One is created by MTAS and the other is from the City of Murfreesboro, TN, which was reviewed by MTAS staff. |
| Sample Utility Construction Project Checklist Form (Created: 2004-05-03; Reviewed: 2021-04-23 ) A checklist designed for utility construction projects. |
| Sample Volunteer Firefighter Shift Staffing Policy Report/Study (Created: 2012-01-19; Reviewed: 2021-05-20 ) MTAS was asked how a fire department might receive credit from the ISO for volunteers who ride out at the fire station. Two key points to an acceptable written policy are the establishment of work shifts and receiving prior approval before working a shift. More information is provided in the attached letter. |
| Sample Water Rescue Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) General (Created: 2017-08-08; Reviewed: 2021-05-21 ) MTAS has created three sample water rescue standard operating procedures (SOPs) for cities to revise and adopt for their use. SOP 1 establishes a standard structure and guideline for all fire department personnel operating at incidents involving water rescue operations. SOP 2 provides procedures and guidance when responding to emergency calls involving a water rescue incident while ensuring the safety and well-being of both rescuers and victims. SOP 3 addresses procedures detailing operation of agency boats and watercraft. |
| Sample/Draft Unbiased Policing Policy Form (Created: 2015-10-20; Reviewed: 2021-07-02 ) The purpose of this General Order is to reaffirm this department's commitment to unbiased policing, clarify the circumstances in which race or affiliation can be used as a factor to establish reasonable suspicion or probable cause, and to reinforce procedures that serve to assure the public that we are providing service and enforcing laws in a fair and equitable manner. |
| Samples of City Codes Regarding Chickens Ordinance (Created: 2010-04-08; Reviewed: 2021-07-16 ) MTAS was asked to compile some chicken ordinances that have regulatory provisions in them. |
| Samples of City Codes Regulating Noise Decibels General (Created: 2010-06-07; Reviewed: 2021-07-27 ) MTAS was asked what other cities were doing as far as permissible decibel levels of noise. |
| Samples of Fowl and Chicken Regulations in Tennessee Cities Ordinance (Created: 2014-05-13; Reviewed: 2021-07-16 ) MTAS was asked for examples of fowl and chicken ordinance regulations in Tennessee cities. |
| Samples of Zoning Regulations for Accessory Units General (Created: 2020-09-30; Reviewed: 2021-04-19 ) Management Consultant Pat Hardy compiled zoning regulations for accessory units on residential lots from six Tennessee cities. |
| Sampling of Current Long-Serving Mayors Survey (Created: 2020-09-24; Reviewed: 2021-06-09 ) This is a brief sampling of mayors that have served 20 years or more (concurrently). |
| Satellite Television Provider and Requirement to Purchase Business License or Pay Business Taxes Legal Opinion (Created: 2022-11-02; Reviewed: 2023-01-11 ) MTAS Legal Consultant Stephanie Allen O'Hara responded to a request for information regarding the necessity of a business license. |
| School Consolidation Teacher Salary Parity Legal Opinion (Created: 2002-04-17; Reviewed: 2021-05-14 ) MTAS was asked whether, in the event of a merger between city and county schools, county teachers who earn less than city teachers would be entitled to raises and additional benefits, so their earnings would be the same as the city teachers. |
| School District Management and Debt Survey (Created: 2017-07-01; Reviewed: 2021-07-27 ) Three Tennessee cities were surveyed to find out whether or not the school district is managed by the city and debts. |
| School Zone Issues: the Town of Trezevant General (Created: 2010-11-29; Reviewed: 2020-05-11 ) In this study, the main issue is the safety of the children who walk to and from school; secondary concerns were those of vehicles needing to turn against the traffic flow. |
| Scotts Hill, Tennessee, Fire Management Study Report/Study (Created: 2012-09-28; Reviewed: 2021-07-27 ) The study request resulted from a desire for Scotts Hill to evaluate the possibility of improving its ISO rating from a Class 7 to a Class 5. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the entire fire department and make recommendations related to fire department management, operations, resources, and enhanced level of services. The scope of this study includes a review of the present ISO rating, meeting OSHA and NFPA requirements, and best practice management of the fire department. |
| Search of City Employee's Office by Mayor Legal Opinion (Created: 2003-08-04; Reviewed: 2021-06-02 ) MTAS was asked whether the Mayor may search employees' offices for possible disciplinary action. |
| Second Developer Tapping into Line Extension General (Created: 2006-06-29; Reviewed: 2021-04-26 ) MTAS was asked about an extension where one developer is paying for the extension and another developer is allowed to tap the extended line free of charge. |
| SECOPA 2011: Waste to Energy Options for Local Governments General (Created: 2011-09-22; Reviewed: 2021-04-14 ) A presentation for the annual Southeastern Conference for Public Administration. |
| Secretary, Public Works, Maintenance Job Description (Created: 2002-09-25; Reviewed: 2021-05-26 ) Job description for the position of Secretary, Public Works, Maintenance. |
| Securing Dangerous Weapons Sample Policy for Fire Deparments General (Created: 2013-04-04; Reviewed: 2021-05-21 ) This sample policy provides guidelines on how a fire department might address a situation where a person carrying a dangerous weapon, such as a firearm, requires medical treatment and/or transport. |
| Securing the Closing of a Street Legal Opinion (Created: 1993-11-04; Reviewed: 2020-05-11 ) MTAS was asked whether the owners of abutting properties can secure the closing of a certain road between another boulevard and the railroad right of way over the objections of the city. |
| Selected City Codes Regulating Livestock and Fowl for the City of Ethridge, Tennessee Ordinance (Created: 2013-11-26; Reviewed: 2021-07-15 ) MTAS was asked for examples of municipal codes from several Tennessee cities that regulate livestock and fowl. |
| Selected Municipal Employment Benefits Survey Survey (Created: 2022-01-31; Reviewed: 2023-03-13 ) Eighteen Tennessee cities responded to a request for information regarding employee health insurance, paid leave, paid holidays and retirement benefits. |
| Selecting a Police Officer in a Closed Meeting Held Without Public Notice Legal Opinion (Created: 1992-08-19; Reviewed: 2021-05-12 ) MTAS was asked whether a committee consisting of the mayor and some members of the city council can select a police officer in a closed meeting held without public notice. |
| Selling Police Dog to Handler General (Created: 2001-04-26; Reviewed: 2021-07-02 ) MTAS was asked about the advisability of selling or giving a police dog to its handler. |
| Selling the Right of Way to a Street Legal Opinion (Created: 2001-09-20; Reviewed: 2020-05-11 ) MTAS was asked whether the city has the right to sell the right of way to a street that it plans to close? |
| Senior Administrative Secretary Job Description (Created: 2002-09-25; Reviewed: 2021-06-02 ) Job description for the position of Senior Administrative Secretary. |
| Senior Clerk Job Description (Created: 2002-09-25; Reviewed: 2021-06-29 ) Job description for the position of Senior Clerk in Parks and Recreation. |
| Senior Director Human Resources and Policy Compliance Job Description (Created: 2010-05-13; Reviewed: 2021-06-02 ) Job description for the position of Sr. Director Human Resources & Policy Compliance for the City of Knoxville. |
| Senior Internal Auditor Job Description (Created: 2013-08-29; Reviewed: 2021-07-29 ) Job description for the position of Senior Internal Auditor. |
| Senior Planner Job Description (Created: 2002-09-25; Reviewed: 2021-07-27 ) Job description for the position of Senior Planner. |
| Service Order Clerk Job Description (Created: 2002-09-25; Reviewed: 2021-07-27 ) Job description for the position of Service Order Clerk. |
| Setback Requirements for Residential Property in Subdivision Legal Opinion (Created: 2007-07-17; Reviewed: 2021-04-28 ) MTAS was asked whether set-backs in approved and recorded platt, or present subdivision regulations and zoning ordinance applied to a certain piece of residential property upon which the owner and builder had completed the footers. |
| Setting a Split Tax Rate in Municipalities Located in More Than One County When the Counties Have Different Reappraisal Cycles General (Created: 2016-09-27; Reviewed: 2021-07-26 ) To have a single, uniform property tax rate across the city, one of the counties must alter its reappraisal cycle to coincide with the other county. |
| Setting Up a Municipal Court Ordinance (Created: 2009-05-22; Reviewed: 2021-07-28 ) Three ordinances and one resolution used by Powells Crossroads to set up a municipal court. |
| Seven Deadly Sins of Fire Departments General (Created: 2009-05-06; Reviewed: 2021-07-27 ) Created as part of a TAMCAR presentation. |
| Seven Questions Relative to Beer Regulation General (Created: 2004-06-04; Reviewed: 2021-07-27 ) MTAS was asked to answer seven questions relative to the regulation of beer in Smithville. |
| Several Questions about City Council Procedures Legal Opinion (Created: 1999-05-20; Reviewed: 2021-07-30 ) MTAS was asked several questions about city council procedures. |
| Severance Package Contract with a City Manager Legal Opinion (Created: 2003-07-28; Reviewed: 2021-06-02 ) MTAS was asked to analyze the law governing the right of a city to enter into a severance package contract with a city manager. |
| Severance Taxes Legal Opinion (Created: 1999-01-04; Reviewed: 2021-07-19 ) MTAS was asked whether municipalities are entitled to levy severance taxes. |
| Sevier County Right of Way Utility Permit Application General (Created: 2022-06-17; Reviewed: 2022-06-22 ) In order to obtain a permit, the application must be picked up at 139 County Garage Road, Sevierville, Tennessee. |
| Sevierville Early Retirement Data Survey (Created: 2004-06-25; Reviewed: 2021-07-15 ) MTAS conducted a written survey of Tennessee cities to research early retirement programs. |
| Sewer Lift Station Safety Procedure Survey Survey (Created: 2013-10-31; Reviewed: 2021-07-16 ) Five cities were asked several questions about sewer lift stations with dry wells and the classification of the space as a "permit required" or a "non-permit required" confined space. |
| Sewer Line Repairs on Private Property Legal Opinion (Created: 2022-10-06; Reviewed: 2022-11-29 ) MTAS Legal Consultant Stephanie O'Hara responded to a request for information regarding a private citizen's responsibility to repair sewer lines on private property. |
| Sewer Rate Study Report/Study (Created: 2006-06-28; Reviewed: 2021-07-16 ) MTAS was requested to review the financial operation of the sewer fund and recommend any changes as to rates or the rate structure. |
| Sewer Service Availability General (Created: 2006-09-15; Reviewed: 2021-07-16 ) MTAS was asked several questions about sewer service availability and billing. |
| Sewer System for Subdivision Legal Opinion (Created: 2003-12-08; Reviewed: 2021-07-16 ) MTAS was asked how a sewer system for a subdivision can be provided through a franchise or contract with a private operator. |
| Shelbyville Power, Water, & Sewage System FY 2004-2005 Budget Report/Study (Created: 2004-11-23; Reviewed: 2021-04-26 ) MTAS was asked to help prepare a budget for the Electric, Water, and Sewer departments for the city of Shelbyville. |
| Sheriff's Legal Obligation to Accept Prisoners Legal Opinion (Created: 2002-06-28; Reviewed: 2021-07-01 ) MTAS was asked about the obligation of a sheriff to accept and house prisoners arrested by municipal officers. |
| Shift Fire Training Officer Job Description (Created: 2003-03-24; Reviewed: 2021-05-21 ) Job description for the position of Shift Fire Training Officer. |
| Sick Leave at Retirement Survey (Non-TCRS) Survey (Created: 2013-08-09; Reviewed: 2021-06-02 ) Eleven cities were asked whether their employees are allowed to accrue sick leave; the maximum amount of sick leave employees may accrue; and upon retirement, whether employees may sell their sick leave back to the city, use their sick leave towards retirement, etc. |
| Sick Leave Bank General (Created: 2004-02-24; Reviewed: 2021-07-15 ) Information on creating a sick leave bank with examples from six cities, including forms to be used. |
| Sidewalk Ordinance Ordinance (Created: 2021-07-12; Reviewed: 2021-09-02 ) An ordinance for the Town of Woodbury that authorizes the town to regulate sidewalks and maintain them. |
| Sign Regulation of Banners and Balloons Legal Opinion (Created: 2008-08-22; Reviewed: 2021-07-21 ) MTAS was asked to analyze questions related to sign control of banners and balloons. |
| Signal Mountain Fire Department Management Study Report/Study (Created: 2022-09-21; Reviewed: 2023-02-16 ) MTAS Fire Consultant Steve Cross authored this analysis of the Signal Mountain Fire Department and offered recommendations for governance, staffing, and organizational structure. |
| Signal Mountain MACC Strategic Plan Report/Study (Created: 2011-07-12; Reviewed: 2021-06-29 ) MTAS was asked to assist in developing a five-year strategic plan for Mountain Arts Community Center (MACC). |
| Signal Mountain MACC Updated Strategic Plan Report/Study (Created: 2011-09-26; Reviewed: 2021-06-29 ) After a second meeting with the Mountain Arts Community Center (MACC), goals, objectives, and a mission statement were updated. |
| Signal Mountain Strategic Plan Report/Study (Created: 2011-04-04; Reviewed: 2021-07-27 ) MTAS was asked to facilitate the council and the city manager reviewing the previous strategic plan that was developed approximately two (2) years ago; conducting a review of town strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT analysis); developing goals and objectives; and developing a revised mission and vision statement. |
| Significant Statutory Provisions and Case Law Affecting Liability of Governmental Entities, Engineers, and Developers for Drainage General (Created: 2004-09-27; Reviewed: 2020-05-11 ) MTAS was asked to prepare a presentation for professional engineers about drainage liability. |
| Skateboard Ordinance Ordinance (Created: 2005-03-02; Reviewed: 2021-07-16 ) An ordinance regulating play vehicles containing wheels on streets, sidewalks, and other public places. |
| Skilled Laborer Job Description (Created: 2002-09-27; Reviewed: 2021-05-26 ) Job description for the position of Skilled Laborer. |
| Skilled Laborer Job Description Job Description (Created: 1991-12-10; Reviewed: 2021-07-15 ) Job description for the position of Skilled Laborer. |
| Sleep Time Deduction for Firefighters Legal Opinion (Created: 1992-01-08; Reviewed: 2021-05-21 ) MTAS was asked whether the sleep time deduction for firemen requires five consecutive hours of uninterrupted sleep. |
| Slum Clearance and Garbage Rates Legal Opinion (Created: 2000-10-03; Reviewed: 2021-06-18 ) MTAS was asked whether the city can clean up pieces of private property in the city with the permission of the property owner and whether the city can classify waste, administratively treat classes of waste differently, and charge different rates for the collection and disposal of the different classes of waste. |
| Smithville Fire Rescue Fire Station, Staffing and Apparatus Deployment Study Report/Study (Created: 2022-03-01; Reviewed: 2023-02-16 ) This report is an analysis of the Smithville Fire Department stations, equipment and personnel levels and recommendations for the future. |
| Smoke Alarm Installation Policy During a Pandemic General (Created: 2021-03-01; Reviewed: 2021-07-27 ) This document is a draft procedure for installation of smoke alarms by fire personnel during a pandemic. |
| Smoke Detector Placement and Installation General (Created: 2004-05-10; Reviewed: 2021-05-20 ) Includes PowerPoint presentation on installation guidelines. |
| Smyrna Community Services, Town Centre, and Golf Course Report/Study (Created: 2007-11-01; Reviewed: 2021-06-29 ) MTAS was asked to evaluate and make recommendations for Smyrna's Community Services, which oversees the Smyrna Town Center and the Smyrna Golf Course. |
| Smyrna Parks and Recreation Department Study Report/Study (Created: 2006-12-05; Reviewed: 2021-06-29 ) MTAS was asked to evaluate and make recommendations for the Parks and Recommnedations Dept. of the Town of Smyrna. |
| Sneedville Fire Resolution for Minimum Training Standards for Firefighters Resolution (Created: 2009-12-22; Reviewed: 2021-05-20 ) A resolution of the board of mayor and aldermen of the Town of Sneedville, Tennessee, adopting minimum training standards for firefighters. |
| Social Media and Open Records Laws General (Created: 2012-08-03; Reviewed: 2021-04-23 ) MTAS was asked about records retention and the Open Records Act as it applies to social media pages. |
| Soddy-Daisy Exempt Employee Criteria General (Created: 2017-08-16; Reviewed: 2021-06-02 ) MTAS Management Consultant Honna Rogers was asked about making the Director of the Senior Center in Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee an exempt employee who supervises volunteers. |
| Solar Ordinance Ordinance (Created: 2011-04-12; Reviewed: 2021-06-29 ) An ordinance regulating solar system installations. |
| Solemnization of Marriages in Tennessee Legal Opinion (Created: 1998-04-21; Reviewed: 2021-07-19 ) MTAS was asked whether there is a state licensing requirement for designated persons to perform/solemnize a marriage in Tennessee. |
| Solid Waste Collection Contract Legal Opinion (Created: 2004-03-03; Reviewed: 2021-05-28 ) MTAS was asked to analyze the question of the conditions under which a city can waiver or correct mistakes in a bid. |
| Solid Waste Transfer Station Legal Opinion (Created: 2002-03-27; Reviewed: 2021-06-25 ) MTAS was asked whether a contract provision between a town and a waste services provider, requiring all garbage collected in the town and county to be deposited at the county transfer station is valid and enforceable. |
| Somerville Pearl Road Speed Limit Recommendations Report/Study (Created: 2020-11-20; Reviewed: 2020-11-24 ) Somerville Police Chief David Webb contacted MTAS to ask for assistance establishing speed limits on Pearl Road in the Glengarry Estates Subdivision. Glengarry is a relatively new subdivision that up until recently did not have speed limits posted. The outcome is that MTAS recommends that the speed limit be set at 25 miles per hour. |
| Sparta, Tennessee, Fire Management Study Report/Study (Created: 2012-01-23; Reviewed: 2021-07-27 ) The purpose of this study is to review the capabilities of the Sparta Fire Department and make recommendations for improvement where possible. |
| Special Event Regulations and Forms Form (Created: 2015-06-17; Reviewed: 2021-07-23 ) MTAS provided information on special events, plus, a few examples of policies, applications, permits, ordinances, and forms. |
| Special Meetings Requirements for the Ratification of Private Acts Legal Opinion (Created: 2006-05-22; Reviewed: 2021-07-19 ) MTAS was asked whether there are special public notice and hearing requirements for the adoption of private acts by the city's governing body. |
| Specifications and Bid Document For Recreation Equipment and Installation of Same RFP (Created: 2002-10-14; Reviewed: 2021-07-12 ) MTAS was asked to provide an RFP for recreation equipment for the Town of Parrottsville. |
| Specifications for a Four-Wheel Drive Front-End Loader RFP (Created: 2005-12-31; Reviewed: 2020-05-11 ) Specifications to describe a four-wheel drive front-end loader. |
| Specifications for a Trailer-Mounted Leaf Loader RFP (Created: 2001-09-14; Reviewed: 2021-04-15 ) Specifications for a Trailer-Mounted Leaf Loader |
| Specifications for a Zero-Turn Rotary Mower RFP (Created: 2003-05-21; Reviewed: 2020-05-11 ) MTAS was asked to provide specifications for a zero-turn rotary mower. |
| Speed Bumps Legal Opinion (Created: 2001-05-30; Reviewed: 2020-05-11 ) MTAS was asked for information on speed bumps. |
| Speed Limits in and Around Schools Legal Opinion (Created: 1994-03-03; Reviewed: 2020-05-11 ) MTAS was asked about speed limits in and around schools located within the City. |
| Splitting Work into Components to Circumvent Competitive Bid Requirements Legal Opinion (Created: 1994-01-04; Reviewed: 2021-05-26 ) MTAS was asked about splitting work into components to circumvent competitive bid requirements. |
| Sprinklers for Nursing Homes General (Created: 2003-12-09; Reviewed: 2021-05-21 ) Material that the Fire Service Coalition is giving to legislators on sprinklers for nursing homes. |
| Staffing Levels for Police Departments General (Created: 2003-04-08; Reviewed: 2021-07-16 ) MTAS was asked about recommended staffing levels for police departments. |
| Stalling of an Application for Rezoning Legal Opinion (Created: 2006-08-04; Reviewed: 2021-04-28 ) MTAS was asked to analyze the legal effect of, and the solution to, the stalling of an application for a rezoning. |
| Starting a Municipal School System in Tennessee Legal Opinion (Created: 2016-12-08; Reviewed: 2021-05-10 ) MTAS was asked for an explanation of the process for starting a municipal school system in Tennessee. |
| State Aid Resolution Resolution (Created: 2003-05-19; Reviewed: 2021-07-29 ) A Resolution to Authorize the City Recorder of the Town of Vonore to Account for All Municipal Street Aid Funds in the Town's General Fund. |
| State DOT Authorized to Pay Full Costs of Utility Relocations General (Created: 2003-05-28; Reviewed: 2021-04-26 ) The General Assembly has passed legislation authorizing the Commissioner of Transportation to reimburse public and private utilities the full costs of relocating caused by state road projects, subject to funding. |
| State Law Regulating Location of a Cemetery in Relation to City Limits Legal Opinion (Created: 1997-01-02; Reviewed: 2021-06-17 ) MTAS was asked whether there is any state law that prohibits the location of a cemetery within two miles (or any other distance) of a city. |
| State Street Aid Fund General (Created: 2005-08-02; Reviewed: 2021-04-26 ) MTAS was asked whether State Street Aid Funds could be used to take water samples at stormwater system outfalls. |
| State Traffic Offenses and Rules of the Road Ordinance Ordinance (Created: 2006-08-22; Reviewed: 2020-05-11 ) An ordinance adopting by reference state traffic offenses and rules of the road, and repealing non-applicable sections of the municipal code. |
| Status of a Beer Permit Issued to a Person Now Deceased General (Created: 2014-09-23; Reviewed: 2021-07-27 ) MTAS was asked how to address the status of a beer permit that was issued to a person who is now deceased. |
| Statutory Construction: Conflicting Statutes/ More Specific Statute Given Effect Legal Opinion (Created: 2000-04-14; Reviewed: 2021-07-20 ) Specific statutory provisions generally will be given effect over conflicting general provisions. |
| Step Pay Plans in Selected Cities Survey (Created: 2021-12-03; Reviewed: 2022-03-11 ) The MTAS Research and Information Center asked a number of Tennessee cities if they use a step pay plan system in their municipalities. |
| Steps to Authorize Liquor by the Drink, Retail Package Stores, and Wine in Grocery Stores General (Created: 2021-08-26; Reviewed: 2021-08-26 ) This document provides the steps necessary for a municipality to authorize liquor by the drink, retail package stores, and wine in grocery stores. |
| Storm Cleanup Agreement General (Created: 2003-07-23; Reviewed: 2021-05-06 ) MTAS was asked to draft an Agreement to clean up tornado debris on private property. |
| Stormwater Coordinator Job Description (Created: 2006-07-18; Reviewed: 2020-05-11 ) Job description for the position of Stormwater Coordinator. |
| Stormwater Fees, Ordinance Enforcement Options, and Other Special Stormwater Issues General (Created: 2006-02-14; Reviewed: 2020-05-11 ) A handout that was part of a presentation for Southeastern Stormwater Management Group on funding options and stormwater regulations enforcement issues. |
| Stormwater Funding Survey Survey (Created: 2021-05-15; Reviewed: 2021-09-01 ) Twenty-five Tennessee cities and towns were surveyed regarding their stormwater utility fees. |
| Stormwater Management Program Legal Opinion (Created: 1994-05-17; Reviewed: 2020-05-11 ) MTAS was asked whether the city is liable for the drainage of stormwater from someone's property onto property belonging to someone else and whether the city has any legal obligation to develop a stormwater management program. |
| Stormwater Program Coordinator Job Description (Created: 2003-02-17; Reviewed: 2021-06-02 ) Job description for the position of Stormwater Program Coordinator. |
| Stormwater Technician Job Description (Created: 2014-03-21; Reviewed: 2020-05-11 ) Job description for the position of Stormwater Technician. |
| Stormwater Technician I and II Job Descriptions Job Description (Created: 2014-07-01; Reviewed: 2020-05-11 ) Job descriptions for the positions of Stormwater Technician I and II. |
| Strategic Plan for the City of Winchester General (Created: 2010-08-25; Reviewed: 2021-07-27 ) MTAS was asked to assist the city council and city administrator in identifying and discussing community strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats as part of the strategic planning process; outlining specific prioritized goals and objectives; and in developing a mission statement for the city. |
| Strategic Planning General (Created: 2011-07-14; Reviewed: 2021-07-27 ) A letter explaining the benefits of strategic planning for the city. |
| Strategic Planning Retreat Report for the City of Harriman, Tennessee Report/Study (Created: 2019-02-26; Reviewed: 2021-06-28 ) The board members for the City of Harriman, met in February 2019 to discuss and review the MTAS guide for Councilmember Orientation, a previous strategic plan and capital funding requests. Another focus of the retreat involved updating three questions - "what should the city keep doing, what should the city stop doing and what should the city start doing." |
| Street Acceptance Issues (Created: 2001-11-16; Reviewed: 2020-05-11 ) MTAS was asked for advice on whether the city should accept a street that is not paved or improved and then spend municipal revenues to bring the street up to standards or whether the city should adhere closely to the street acceptance policy dictated by the city's subdivision regulations |
| Street Closure General (Created: 2005-01-07; Reviewed: 2020-05-11 ) MTAS was asked about closing a public street or to relocate a public street for the purpose of the county constructing a jail facility at or near the present street location. |
| Street Excavation Ordinance Ordinance (Created: 2008-12-09; Reviewed: 2020-05-11 ) An ordinance providing for street cut permits, standards and procedures for the City of Iron City, Tennessee. |
| Structure and Powers of the City's Utility Board Legal Opinion (Created: 1992-02-25; Reviewed: 2021-04-26 ) MTAS was asked several questions about the structure and powers of the City's utility board. |
| Study Session Agenda General (Created: 2010-04-22; Reviewed: 2021-06-09 ) A sample study session agenda for the City of Rocky Top, Tennessee. |
| Subdividing and Selling City Land Legal Opinion (Created: 2000-10-24; Reviewed: 2021-05-06 ) MTAS was asked whether or not a town may subdivide a 27-acre parcel into one-acre lots and then sell the lots at public auction. |
| Subdivision Created by Division of Land Created by Road Construction Legal Opinion (Created: 2010-03-22; Reviewed: 2021-04-20 ) MTAS was asked whether a particular road configuration created a subdivision and whether the city could obtain a street right of way that would create a subdivision without creating that subdivision. |
| Subdivision Regulation by Planning Commission Legal Opinion (Created: 2003-03-26; Reviewed: 2021-07-28 ) MTAS was asked to research jurisdictional issues concerning subdivision regulation. |
| Subdivision Regulations General (Created: 2014-07-15; Reviewed: 2021-04-28 ) MTAS provided several examples of Tennessee cities' subdivision regulations. |
| Subdivision Storm Sewer Pipes Survey (Created: 1999-10-01; Reviewed: 2020-05-11 ) Twelve cities were asked questions about the type of materials used for storm sewer pipes in subdivisions. |
| Suggested Operating Procedures of the Williamson County Rescue Squad Report/Study (Created: 2015-04-17; Reviewed: 2021-05-21 ) This manual is for the use of every member of the W.C.R.S., to help each person better represent the fire profession and the squad. |
| Suggestions for Downtown Parking General (Created: 2002-03-05; Reviewed: 2020-05-11 ) MTAS was asked to look at the parking situation in downtown Dandridge and come up with some suggestions. |
| Sullivan County, Bluff City, Kingsport (SBK) Animal Services Examination 2016 Report/Study (Created: 2016-03-24; Reviewed: 2021-07-16 ) MTAS and CTAS conducted this study to determine whether the SBK model, a combined multi-city and county cooperative animal services function, is working, to make recommendations for improvement, and to determine whether current facilities are adequate. The study includes some national standards information and a methodology for comparing an animal shelter to those and other standards. |
| Sullivan County/Kingsport Animal Services Study Report/Study (Created: 2009-04-07; Reviewed: 2021-07-16 ) MTAS and CTAS were asked to jointly study animal shelter and animal control services in Kingsport, Sullivan County, and two additional cities within the county. |
| Summary of 2017 Public Acts (Created: 2017-07-19; Reviewed: 2021-04-20 ) This training document summarizes the year's public acts that have the most significant impact on municipal operations |
| Summary of 2018 Public Acts (Includes "Small Cells: Competitive Wireless Broadband Investment, Deployment, and Safety Act of 2018") (Created: 2018-08-30; Reviewed: 2021-07-19 ) This document summarizes the year's public acts that have the most impact on municipal operations in Tennessee. Also included is the "Small Cells: Competitive Wireless Broadband Investment, Deployment, and Safety Act of 2018" document co-authored by Hodge and Chad Jenkins, Deputy Director, Tennessee Municipal League. |
| Summary of 2020 Public Acts (Created: 2020-08-14; Reviewed: 2021-04-21 ) This document summarizes the year's public acts that have the most impact on municipal operations in Tennessee. |
| Summary of 2021 Public Acts (Created: 2021-06-21; Reviewed: 2021-06-21 ) This document summarizes the year's public acts that have the most impact on municipal operations in Tennessee. |
| Summary of 2023 Public Acts General (Created: 2023-06-23; Reviewed: 2023-09-08 ) This document summarizes the year's public acts that have the most impact on municipal operations in Tennessee. |
| Summary of a Classification/Compensation Plan General (Created: 2016-02-17; Reviewed: 2021-06-02 ) MTAS was asked to provide a summary description of a classification/compensation plan. |
| Summary of Research on the Use of Compressed Schedules by Police Agencies Report/Study (Created: 2009-07-10; Reviewed: 2021-05-12 ) MTAS was asked to assist in researching how police agencies use compressed work schedules. |
| Summary of the Distribution of State Sales and Use Tax General (Created: 2016-09-29; Reviewed: 2021-07-26 ) MTAS was asked three questions: 1. What factors are used to calculate state shared sales tax?; 2. Do the factors change or stay the same?; 3. What population number is used? |
| Summary of the Incorporation Process General (Created: 2015-10-08; Reviewed: 2021-05-28 ) MTAS was asked to provide information to a territory that wishes to incorporate. |
| Superintendent of Building Construction and Maintenance Job Description Job Description (Created: 2007-01-31; Reviewed: 2021-07-15 ) A job description for the position of Superintendent of Building Construction and Maintenance for the Town of Greenwich, Connecticut. |
| Superintendent of Streets, Sanitation, and Parks Job Description (Created: 2002-09-27; Reviewed: 2021-05-26 ) Job description for the position of Superintendent of Streets, Sanitation, and Parks. |
| Superintendent of Water and Sewer Job Description (Created: 2001-11-02; Reviewed: 2021-06-02 ) Job description for the position of Superintendent of Water and Sewer. |
| Survey of Charter Provisions Regarding Vacancies on Council Survey (Created: 2017-01-11; Reviewed: 2021-07-21 ) Nineteen cities were surveyed to determine what they do when there are mayoral or council vacancies. |
| Survey of Promotional Pay Increases and Workers Compensation Policies Survey (Created: 2018-05-15; Reviewed: 2021-07-15 ) Survey looks at how increases related to promotions are applied to the employee's salaries and policies related to workers compensation. |
| Survey Results on Various Personnel Topics Survey (Created: 2014-07-21; Reviewed: 2021-06-02 ) Eighteen cities and counties were asked about police and fire work schedules, holiday pay, personnel committees, and salaries for pre-treatment technicians and inspectors, park operations supervisor, and head groundskeeper. |
| Swimming Pool Regulations General (Created: 2014-06-11; Reviewed: 2021-07-12 ) MTAS was asked for information on the regulation of swimming pools. Includes two sample ordinances. |