The gap between infrastructure spending and infrastructure needs is an enormous problem and it is growing.
| Wastewater--Administration Wastewater--Equipment Wastewater--Facilities Wastewater--Finance Wastewater--Lines and pipes Water--Administration Water--Facilities Water--Finance Water--Lines and pipes |
MTAS conducted this study by a review of submitted documentation, field study work involving interviews with Mount Pleasant personnel, physical inspection of the fire station and equipment, and a tour of the service area. This report provides an outside perspective of the city's fire services and future needs.
| Fire--Administration--Tennessee Fire--Performance measurement |
FEMA will reimburse mutual aid costs under certain conditions.
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FEMA_equipment_rates_2015.pdf
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FEMA_equipment_rates_2010.PDF
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Mutual Aid.pdf
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| Disaster plans Emergency management Emergency services Public health and safety Risk management |
MTAS was asked whether the mayor can appoint members of the board of mayor and aldermen as members of the planning commission.
| Boards Boards--Municipal City council City councilmember Planning--Commissions |
MTAS was asked about the benefits of having an employee handbook; includes two examples of handbooks.
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Employee Handbook, Franklin TN.pdf
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Employee Handbook - Bristol.pdf
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| Personnel--Manuals Personnel--Laws and regulations--Tennessee |
MTAS was asked to research several issues relating to collection of personal property taxes and prepare a report listing relevant statutes, charter provisions and options available to the city for collection of the taxes.
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Personal Property Taxes in Maryville.pdf
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| Taxes--Personal property Tax collection |
Cities need to be aware that forming a Joint Economic and Community Development Board is part of the growth plan process. Certain grants will be unavailable to counties and cities if a board is not established by July 1, 2001.
| Annexation |
MTAS was asked whether the TCA prohibits the arresting officer from taking drivers licenses in municipal traffic ordinance violation cases to insure the appearance of the violators in court.
| Licenses and permits--Motor vehicles Police--Laws and regulations Police--Procedures |
MTAS was asked to develop MD&A for inclusion in FY2004 audit.
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Dover_Management_Discussion_2004.pdf
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| Auditing Auditing--Financial Auditing--Municipal Finance reports--Annual |
MTAS was asked how to process payroll taxes for a severance payment.
| Taxes--Income and payroll Personnel--Dismissal |