MTAS was asked whether the city can reject the low bid and accept the second lowest bid on a certain construction project.
| Purchasing--Laws and regulations Construction--Laws and regulations--Tennessee Purchasing--Bids proposals and specifications |
MTAS was asked how the new wine in grocery stores law relates to the ability of a beer and tobacco store to commence the sale of alcohol and what items may be offered for sale in a liquor store.
| Alcoholic beverages--Laws and regulations Alcoholic beverages Beer--Laws and regulations Beer |
MTAS was asked whether the city has the right to sue a carrier for damages to city streets.
| Streets--Maintenance Streets--Pavement Litigation--Municipal |
MTAS was asked if and how the water, sewer, gas, and electric systems of the City may be combined into one board using the Board of Public Utilities.
| Boards Boards--Municipal Utilities--Boards |
MTAS was asked for a sample Title VI policy and ordinance.
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Title VI Sample Compliance Manual.pdf
(70.89 KB)
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| Federal government Finance--Grants-in-aid Municipal ordinances Personnel--Equal opportunity |
MTAS Legal Consultant Melissa Ashburn responded to a Tennessee city regarding regulations requiring land for road development and 2022 Public Chapter 1128.
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Ashburn_LO Generic Plat Approvals.pdf
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| Streets--Construction Zoning--Subdivisions--Tennessee |
MTAS was asked about the propriety of a municipality donating money to a religious cause in return for 'free' counseling services to police officers and firefighters.
| Public safety officers Solicitations--Charitable organizations |
MTAS was asked for information on the regulation of swimming pools. Includes two sample ordinances.
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Brentwood, swimming pool and spa code.pdf
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| Parks and recreation--Facilities--Swimming pools Parks and recreation--Municipal ordinances |
MTAS was asked about failure to appear warrants, scire facias and capias issued in municipal court.
| Courts Courts--Municipal |
MTAS was asked whether the one year durational residency requirement for mayor (and aldermen) contained in the general law mayor-aldermanic charter is legal?
| Elections Mayor Mayor--Aldermanic government Elections--Residency requirements |