MTAS was asked to conduct a study on the feasibility of a Solid Waste Transfer Station for the City of Bartlett. The study indicated there would be several direct and collateral benefits associated with the City of Bartlett establishing and operating a solid waste transfer station. The most obvious benefit would be the direct yearly cost savings.

Based on revenue projections for FY 2005-2006, cities are expected to receive approximately $101.36 per capita for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2005.

MTAS was asked about the collection of property tax on mobile homes that are affixed to real property, requiring the owner of the mobile home to pay the tax prior to moving the home, in light of the state law making the mobile home park owner liable for the tax.

MTAS was asked whether the City could enact an ordinance requiring the gas utility to relocate their gas lines, at their expense, for municipal street improvements.

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.

Job description for the position of Citizens Information Services Coordinator.

MTAS was asked for some information on the formation of consolidated city-county (Metro) government in Tennessee.

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.

MTAS was asked for advice on FMLA and health insurance premiums, reorganizing the police department, and the city attorney.

MTAS resources and guidance on Public Chapter 277 of 2019 which requires a contract for banking services be based on the evaluation of proposals, which should be documented for audit purposes. Attached are a Q & A and a sample quote for banking services for use by Tennessee municipalities. Also included here is a link to the MTAS City Byte, an online short course, on the topic.