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A revised state regulation concerning fire hydrants is causing concern for fire department leaders, providers of public water supplies, and public health officials across the state of Tennessee. The new regulation is the final result of the 1996 Amendments to the Safe Drinking Water Act with the emphasis on contamination prevention.

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Management Consultant Pat Hardy authored this ordinance for the Town of Baileyton, Tennessee regarding adjusting sewer connection charges.

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MTAS Legal Consultant Stephanie O'Hara replied to a Tennessee town's request for information regarding prohibiting portable basketball hoops in the municipality roadways.

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MTAS was asked whether a corporation would be liable for any real property taxes as the contractor/manager of the state correctional institute(s).

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MTAS was asked to analyze the question of the conditions under which a city can waiver or correct mistakes in a bid.

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MTAS was asked to supply a ballot question to use for a referendum for annexation.

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An ordinance relative to the training and continuing education of members of the planning and zoning commission.

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MTAS was asked several questions related to the right of the city's utility board to cut off utility service at property condemned by the city's codes department.

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MTAS was asked whether municipalities can mandate certain utility (sewer, water, electric, gas) hookups.

Summary: The State of Tennessee has entered into a consent decree with the United States Department of Justice to settle an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) case contesting the validity of several statutes concerning the minimum qualifications for certain public safety employees.