FY2002 annual report to compare the relative cost, efficiency and effectiveness of a set of municipal services by using a collaborative approach with the participating cities, and to set standards and identify "best practices" in municipal government for use and comparison by all Tennessee cities.

MTAS was asked whether deed restrictions agreed to by city with respect to industrial park could be changed or abrogated by the city.

MTAS was asked several questions about annexation and amending a UGB.

MTAS was asked whether the interest earned on the utility deposit charged by the city for certain utility services belongs to the utility or to the customer.

MTAS was asked how the question on the establishment of an E-911 district within a city should be worded on the ballot.

An ordinance levying a privilege tax upon the occupancy in any hotel or motel or any place in which rooms, lodgings or accommodations are furnished to transients for a consideration.

MTAS was asked whether business licenses are public record if they are more than seventy years old.

MTAS was asked to provide a drug and alcohol policy that adequately addresses the use of legal, prescription drugs.

The gap between infrastructure spending and infrastructure needs is an enormous problem and it is growing.

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.