MTAS was asked about the sale hours for beer and alcohol and who notifies beer vendors of the expanded hours for beer sales.
| Beer--Laws and regulations Beer--Licenses and permits Alcoholic beverages--Laws and regulations |
A letter explaining the benefits of strategic planning for the city.
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Strategic Planning Letter.pdf
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| Planning--Municipal Community development |
MTAS was asked to clarify whether a mayor's veto of a resolution was properly overridden.
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Veto Override II public.pdf
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Veto Override letter one public.pdf
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| Charters City council--Procedure Mayor Meetings Mayor--Aldermanic government |
MTAS was asked to explain the sales tax referendum process; an ordinance calling for a referendum is included.
| Taxes--Sales Elections--Residency requirements Municipal ordinances |
MTAS was asked whether TCA permits disabled and handicapped persons who display the appropriate license plate and/or placard to park in handicapped parking spaces beyond the time limits prescribed by a city ordinance for the parking space.
| Traffic--Parking meters Disabled--Laws and regulations Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 Parking--Laws and regulations |
This report outlines a method for calculating municipal court costs using audited data, pay records, and reasonable estimates, plus, an ordinance establishing city court costs, including cash bond forfeiture fee and a city litigation tax.
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Ordinance establishing court costs.pdf
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Court Cost Computations.pdf
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| Fines and court costs Courts--Municipal Fines and court costs--Municipal ordinances |
MTAS was asked for information regarding a city's authority to conduct its own tax sale.
| Tax collection Tax collection--Delinquent taxes Taxes |
MTAS was asked whether aldermen are considered officers for the purpose of applying a provision in the city's personnel ordinance.
| City councilmember City council Personnel--Municipal ordinances |
Seventeen cities responded to an MTAS survey about their city judge, including the number of hours worked, salary, and benefits participation.
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Survey Results - City Judge.pdf
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| Courts--Judges Courts--Municipal Personnel--Compensation Personnel--Fringe benefits Personnel--Surveys |
MTAS was asked to provide information on the cost recovery involving hazardous materials spills.
| Emergency management Emergency services Fire--Administration Hazardous materials Public health and safety |