The Town of Brighton received an Administrative Order from the Water and Wastewater Financing Board dated December 8, 2022 (Attachment A). The Town of Brighton has been referred to the Board for financial distress since the fiscal year 2018 audit. The order from the Board required the Town to work with a third party to verify its rates are set in a manner to remedy its financial distress. 

The Town signed a letter of agreement with Municipal Technical Advisory Service (MTAS) to perform a rate study and assist the town with the other requirements of the order, which are addressed in this report in the same order listed in the administrative order. Disclaimer: MTAS utilized the Town of Brighton’s audited financial data from

A model ordinance for the operation and maintenance of stormwater facilities.

MTAS was asked whether the city can spend public funds to promote the passage of a referendum on the question of whether the city should establish its own E-911 system.

Seven Tennessee cities were surveyed to find out if they reimburse for, provide an allowance for or purchase uniforms for any city employees.

MTAS was asked for property maintenance and slum clearance information. Includes slum clearance ordinance.

A job description for the position of Engineer/Sewer/Codes Official.

MTAS provided several examples of charitable donation policies.

Twelve Tennessee cities and towns responded to a request for information regarding the role of an ADA Coordinator in their municipalities.

Fourteen cities were asked several questions about their safety policies, safety committee, safety director, and safety incentives.

The study's purpose is to answer three questions: 1. Station 3 is obsolete: Where should Columbia relocate Station 3?; 2. Where should Columbia place its next fire station(s)?; and 3. What are the EMS drive time zones for each fire station?