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Step pay plans in selected cities

The MTAS Research and Information Center asked a number of Tennessee cities if they use a step pay plan system in their municipalities.

Adams-O'Brien, Frances
Survey
Personnel--Compensation
Personnel--Fringe benefits
Public
03/11/2022
12/3/2021

Conditions of the deed abandoning the street

MTAS was asked whether the city can attach conditions to the abandonment of the street.

Hemsley, Sid
Legal Opinion
Streets--Closing
Streets
Public
04/22/2020
10/29/1993

Sales Tax Revenue: How to Get Your Fair Share (2005)

The best way to maximize your city's local sales tax is to review the state's record of business locations (situs report) and correct any errors.

Major, Al
General
Taxes--Sales--Tennessee
Taxes--Sales
Taxes--Tennessee
Internal
01/22/2013
08/25/2005

Repealing the prohibition of manufacturing or wholesaling intoxicating liquors

MTAS was asked about updating a municipal code that currently prohibits distilleries and wholesaling.

Broughton, Jeff
General
Alcoholic beverages--Laws and regulations
Public
07/27/2021
02/28/2014

Sample policy for the wearing of the fire department dress uniform by retired members

This is a sample policy covering the wearing of the dress uniform by retired fire department personnel. The fire department should customize this policy to meet local needs.

Wolf, Dennis
General
Fire--Personnel--Tennessee
Fire--Administration--Tennessee
Public
05/20/2021
04/3/2012

Gas utility franchise fees: a telephone survey conducted by the MTAS library

Cities were asked if there is a franchise agreement between the gas utility and the city and the cost of the franchise fees.

Cox, Leah
Survey
Franchises
Natural gas
Natural gas--Franchises
Utilities
Utilities--Franchises
Utilities--Rates and charges
Internal
04/15/2021
01/1/2000

Purchases or lease-purchases over $2,500 must be publicly bid

MTAS was asked whether a city can replace a lease-purchase police car that was totaled in an accident under the prior contract.

Pullen, Mark
Legal Opinion
Purchasing--Bids
proposals and specifications
Purchasing--Laws and regulations
Purchasing--Lease agreements
Purchasing--Policies and procedures
Internal
07/20/2021
12/9/1993

Hotel-Motel Tax in Tennessee Cities (2010)

The proceeds from the hotel-motel tax can be used for purposes authorized in your enacting ordinance, private act, or general law.

Darden, Ron
General
Taxes--Hotel and motel
Internal
11/22/2010
11/18/2010

Health insurance

White House
RFP
Personnel
Public
04/28/2021
09/14/2001

Soddy-Daisy exempt employee criteria

MTAS Management Consultant Honna Rogers was asked about making the Director of the Senior Center in Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee an exempt employee who supervises volunteers.

Rogers, Honna
General
Personnel--Classification
Public
06/2/2021
08/16/2017
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