Summary:

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.

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Alternative methods of accommodation will need to be provided, if requested.

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The ADAAA ensures protections for people with disabilities whose conditions have been denied as ADA eligible through years of Supreme Court ADA interpretation.

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MTAS was asked whether a plan of services adopted in connection with an annexation done in 1961 is binding upon the city.

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MTAS was asked whether the city can be a member of the Chamber of Commerce, which membership costs the city $350 per year.

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MTAS was asked in which jurisdiction is the domicile of a person whose residence sits astride a property line.

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MTAS was asked whether the city can levy a property tax above $1.75 when the city's charter limits the levy to that amount.

Summary: State law requires all municipalities with populations less than 100,000 to adopt and file with the state comptroller a travel policy that covers expense reimbursement for elected and appointed officials.

Summary: MTAS recommends that municipal management and finance officials should carefully review the operations of their water and wastewater systems to ensure compliance with the new requirements of the act.

Summary:

This analysis is based on a proposed re-structuring of the City's utility divisions, including the water, wastewater, and electric departments.