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Management of city parks

MTAS was asked what powers the city has to pass regulations governing the use of the city park if there is a contract between the city and a non-profit management organization.

Hemsley, Sid
Legal Opinion
Parks and recreation
Parks and recreation--Administration
Parks and recreation--Boards
Parks and recreation--Facilities
Parks and recreation--Laws and regulations
Public
06/21/2021
11/7/2001

Liability of the city for the operation of a city landfill

MTAS was asked whether the city could be held liable by an adjoining property owner for the operation of a city landfill.

Pullen, Mark
Legal Opinion
Governmental tort liability
Liability
Land use
Solid waste--Landfills
Nuisances
Internal
04/15/2021
02/16/1996

Zoning changes prior to construction

MTAS was asked whether developers who received plat approval prior to a change in zoning would still be entitled to proceed with construction plans, even though development would now be nonconforming.

Ashburn, Melissa
Legal Opinion
Zoning
Zoning--Laws and regulations
Internal
01/3/2019
07/11/2002

Industry in-lieu of tax programs

MTAS was asked to provide information on an in-lieu-of-tax payment for an industrial board and special assessment district.

Darden, Don
General
Economic development
Industrial development--Boards
Special assessment districts
Tax rates--Differential rates
Taxes--Payment in lieu of taxes
Finance--Tax increment financing
Internal
06/11/2021
06/14/2002

Drug task force financial officer

Job description for the position of Drug Task Force Financial Officer.

MTAS
Job Description
Police--Finance--Drug operations
Police--Personnel
Personnel--Classification
Public
05/12/2021
09/26/2002

Interlocal agreement between city and county following county sales tax referendum

MTAS response to an inquiry from the City of Hohenwald regarding actions to be taken by the city following the successful passage of a County Sales Tax Referendum.

Downham, Chuck
Hodge, Elisha
General
Intergovernmental agreements
Taxes--Sales--County
Internal
11/29/2022
09/27/2022

Wholesale liquor inspection fee

A city asked about the wholesale liquor inspection fee and the amounts levied by cities of similar size.

Hardy, Pat
General
Alcoholic beverages--Laws and regulations
Revenue sources--Fees and charges
Public
07/27/2021
11/26/2014

Social security coverage for local government employees

OBRA placed new requirements on local governments for withholding Social Security taxes on wages paid to employees.

Phebus, Dick
General
Personnel--Retirement--Social security
Internal
04/24/2015
10/18/1991

Imposing solid waste disposal fees on private solid waste operator and facility

MTAS was asked whether the city can impose any permit fees or other fees on a private solid waste facility and operator.

Darden, Ron
General
Solid waste--Disposal--Rates and charges
Franchises
Internal
04/26/2021
04/14/2010

Mayor's salary and compensation are not the same thing

MTAS was asked to analyze the law governing the salary and compensation of the mayor.

Hemsley, Sid
Legal Opinion
Mayor
Municipal government
Personnel--Compensation
Personnel--Fringe benefits
Public
07/15/2021
08/14/2002
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