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Fire and police and public safety facilities study

This study was conducted at the request of the City of Jackson Fire Chief Don Friddle and Police Chief Thom Corley, authorizing MTAS to conduct an official study of the public safety facilities. The initial charge was for MTAS to evaluate the needs of the fire department and police department as they relate to the possible construction of a new joint use public safety facility for the two departments. Options discussed during the initial meeting between Jackson and MTAS staff included remodeling and reuse of existing spaces and a review of existing facility needs for those departments. Public safety facilities are major investments in the community, and MTAS has included additional information on fire station design and cost estimates to assist Jackson in creating a strategic plan for constructing a new fire station/public safety facility.

Moore, David
Pannell, Donald
Report/Study
JACKSO~1.PDF (9.45 MB)
JACKSO~2.PDF (7.63 MB)
Police--Facilities
Fire--Facilities
Internal
04/29/2024
07/18/2023

Municipal handbook 2006

A comprehensive manual on municipal government in Tennessee.

Hemsley, Sid
Huffer, Dennis; Tallent, Mike
Book
Municipal government--Manuals
Internal
04/18/2007
04/18/2007

Granting a retail liquor license

MTAS was asked about granting a retail liquor license when the city limits the number of licenses by population.

Darden, Ron
General
Alcoholic beverages--Licenses and permits
Internal
07/16/2021
06/3/2011

Office efficiency review

MTAS was engaged to conduct an office efficiency review for the purpose of identifying enhancements to office processes and procedures.

Broughton, Jeff
Deem, Dana
Report/Study
Office management
Records management
Utilities--Administration
Utilities--Finance
Utilities--Termination policies
Records management--Open records
Personnel--Laws and regulations
Municipal government--Services
Computer software
Municipal ordinances--Codes of ordinances
Meetings--Planning and management
City administrator
Public
07/26/2021
03/31/2015

ADA changes regarding service animals

In the latter part of 2010, the Department of Justice made many changes to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). One set of changes was with service animal regulations, and the modifications became effective on March 15, 2011.

Norris, Margaret
General
Animals as aids for people with disabilities
Service dogs
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
Disabled--Laws and regulations
Internal
07/30/2021
08/22/2012

Public Chapter No. 425 and Its Effects on Unmanned Traffic Enforcement Cameras

Effective July 1, 2011, cities must conduct a traffic engineering study prior to the installation of a new unmanned traffic enforcement camera and adhere to posting and ticketing provisions.
Jones, Josh
General
Streets--Signs and signals
Traffic--Laws and regulations
Internal
05/26/2021
07/20/2011

Interest Rate Set at 12.25 Percent Effective July 1, 2007, on Delinquent Taxes Collected or Administered by the State of Tennessee

The rate of interest effective July 1, 2007, through June 30, 2008, has been set at 12.25 percent, which is an increase from last year.

Phebus, Dick
General
Tax collection--Delinquent taxes
Internal
04/23/2021
06/21/2007

Qualification Based Selection 2006

The purpose of this guide is to present a simple, step-by-step procedure to aid Tennessee municipal officials in procuring engineering, architectural, land surveying and other professional services by using the QBS process.

The purpose of this guide is to present a simple, step-by-step procedure to aid Tennessee municipal officials in procuring engineering, architectural, land surveying, and other professional services. This guide promotes the Qualifications Based Selection (QBS) process.QBS is an equitable, rational, objective process that enables the city to obtain the services of a highly qualified professional at a fair and reasonable cost. By using the QBS process, a city chooses to base consultant selection on qualifications. The quality of engineering services may lead to lower overall life cycle costs for the project.When initiating a project, all owners—whether municipalities, private companies, or institutions—and the design professionals with whom they contract, seek the same results: a completed project that meets the owner’s short-term and long-term needs, is completed on schedule, and stays within budget. Following an organized process for selecting and procuring professional services will help both the owner and the design professional achieve these results.This guide establishes a framework for a successful project. Procuring professional services is both an objective and a subjective process. This publication provides guidance for the process. It discusses nine essential steps and provides sample documents and forms for procuring professional services.

Rollins, Sharon
General
QBS bw.pdf (314.01 KB)
Purchasing--Professional services
Purchasing--Bids
Engineers--Contracts
Internal
04/3/2007
06/13/2006

Potential conflict of interest with a city council member and a state grant that would help improve his property

MTAS was asked whether a certain city council member would have either a statutory or common law conflict of interest in some city improvements financed by a state grant that would help improve his property.

Hemsley, Sid
Legal Opinion
Conflict of interests
Ethics
Internal
07/26/2021
03/7/2008

Director of finance

Job description for the position of Director of Finance.

MTAS
Job Description
Finance--Administration
Finance--Municipal
Personnel--Classification
Public
07/1/2021
09/24/2002
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