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Developing A Strategic Plan For Municipal Housing Infill, Robert G. Vine
Developing A Strategic Plan For Municipal Housing Infill, Robert G. Vine
Certified Public Manager® Applied Research
In order for some cities to be competitive for growth, there is a need to emphasize efforts on creating infill. Swapping abandoned, run down houses for new ones benefits the immediate neighborhood and ripples outward through the entire community. Municipalities can proactively work with stakeholders to create a strategic plan to rehabilitate these properties and breathe new life into an existing neighborhood. By stepping into the role of promotor, designer, facilitator, and coordinator, a city can create an environment that is attractive to builders and developers, add housing, and add value to the community. Cities that successfully create partnerships with …
State Economic Development: Analyzing The Moderating Effects Of Business Climate On Economic Growth, Sean A. Brazier
State Economic Development: Analyzing The Moderating Effects Of Business Climate On Economic Growth, Sean A. Brazier
Theses and Dissertations
States across the country focus intensely on creating jobs, catalyzing capital investment, and stimulating economic output. They pursue different strategies, mixing and matching a variety of tactics in the pursuit of their economic objectives. While scholars have studied the relationship between economic development tactics and economic growth or business climate and economic growth, none to my knowledge have studied the impact of economic development efforts on economic outcomes while accounting for a state’s business climate.
I found economic development spending to be negatively associated with employment growth (other measures, real gross state product and per capita income growth, were not …
Technical Bulletins: Sales Tax Revenue: How To Get Your Fair Share (2013), Al Major
Technical Bulletins: Sales Tax Revenue: How To Get Your Fair Share (2013), Al Major
MTAS Publications: Technical Bulletins
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.
The Impact Of Post-Recession State Revenue Reductions On Maine's Municipalities, Emily Shaw
The Impact Of Post-Recession State Revenue Reductions On Maine's Municipalities, Emily Shaw
Maine Policy Review
Maine municipalities have received substantially less revenue from the state over the past several years, due to a combination of financial pressures on state budgets and state administrative policy preferences. The result is that municipalities have been forced to restructure the provision and funding of local services through a combination of reducing spending in some categories, raising additional money from residents and other users of town services, or taking on additional municipal debt. However, on average, Maine’s municipalities have so far been unable to reduce their total spending. This discussion of municipal responses to reduced state revenue is based on …
Technical Bulletins: State Tax Rate On Utility Sales To Manufacturers (2012), Al Major
Technical Bulletins: State Tax Rate On Utility Sales To Manufacturers (2012), Al Major
MTAS Publications: Technical Bulletins
State law limits both state and local sales taxes on water, gas, electricity, and other energy sources used by manufacturers. Your city needs to ensure that your utility billing system reflects these different rates. The streamlined sales tax act is scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2013.
Technical Bulletins: State Street Aid Fund Revenues And Expenditures: On The Road To Understanding (2012), Ron Darden
Technical Bulletins: State Street Aid Fund Revenues And Expenditures: On The Road To Understanding (2012), Ron Darden
MTAS Publications: Technical Bulletins
The Tennessee Legislature authorized the state to distribute a portion of the proceeds from the state gasoline fuel taxes to incorporated cities and towns for use on municipal streets. The current allocation to cities is based on $25.54 per capita.
Hot Topic: State-Shared Taxes And Appropriations (2012-2013) (Revised), Brad Harris
Hot Topic: State-Shared Taxes And Appropriations (2012-2013) (Revised), Brad Harris
MTAS Publications: Hot Topics
Based on economic projections for FY 2013, municipalities are expected to receive approximately $106.30 per capita for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012.
Technical Bulletins: Hotel-Motel Tax In Tennessee Cities (2012), Ron Darden
Technical Bulletins: Hotel-Motel Tax In Tennessee Cities (2012), Ron Darden
MTAS Publications: Technical Bulletins
This report discusses how cities levy the hotel-motel tax, limitations on levy of the tax, exceptions, collecting the tax and estimating proceeds from the tax, and includes a list of Tennessee city and county hotel-motel tax rates.
Hot Topic: State-Shared Taxes And Appropriations, Brad Harris
Hot Topic: State-Shared Taxes And Appropriations, Brad Harris
MTAS Publications: Hot Topics
Based on economic projections for FY 2013, municipalities are expected to receive approximately $106.25 per capita for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012.
Technical Bulletins: Hotel-Motel Tax In Tennessee Cities (2011), Ron Darden
Technical Bulletins: Hotel-Motel Tax In Tennessee Cities (2011), Ron Darden
MTAS Publications: Technical Bulletins
The proceeds from the hotel-motel tax can be used for purposes authorized in your enacting ordinance, private act, or general law.
Hot Topic: State-Shared Taxes And Appropriations (2011-2012), Dick Phebus
Hot Topic: State-Shared Taxes And Appropriations (2011-2012), Dick Phebus
MTAS Publications: Hot Topics
Based on economic projections for FY 2012, municipalities are expected to receive approximately $104.93 per capita for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011.
Hot Topic: Irs Releases 2011 Withholding Tables, Dick Phebus
Hot Topic: Irs Releases 2011 Withholding Tables, Dick Phebus
MTAS Publications: Hot Topics
The new withholding tables are to be implemented as soon as January 1, 2011, but no later than January 31, 2011.
Technical Bulletins: Irs Rules For Diesel Fuel And Gasoline Purchases (2010), Ron Darden
Technical Bulletins: Irs Rules For Diesel Fuel And Gasoline Purchases (2010), Ron Darden
MTAS Publications: Technical Bulletins
Gasoline, diesel, and certain other fuels purchased for the exclusive use of a state or local government are exempt from the federal excise taxes on those fuels.
Technical Bulletins: Hotel-Motel Tax In Tennessee Cities (2010), Ron Darden
Technical Bulletins: Hotel-Motel Tax In Tennessee Cities (2010), Ron Darden
MTAS Publications: Technical Bulletins
The proceeds from the hotel-motel tax can be used for purposes authorized in your enacting ordinance, private act, or general law.
Technical Bulletins: State Street Aid Fund Revenues And Expenditures On The Road To Understanding (2010), Ron Darden
Technical Bulletins: State Street Aid Fund Revenues And Expenditures On The Road To Understanding (2010), Ron Darden
MTAS Publications: Technical Bulletins
The Tennessee Legislature authorized the state to distribute a portion of the proceeds from the state gasoline fuel taxes to incorporated cities and towns for use on municipal streets. The current allocation to cities is based on $26.08 per capita.
Hot Topic: State Shared Taxes And Appropriations (2010-2011), Dick Phebus
Hot Topic: State Shared Taxes And Appropriations (2010-2011), Dick Phebus
MTAS Publications: Hot Topics
Based on economic projections for FY 2011, municipalities are expected to receive approximately $104.02 per capita for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2010.
Irs Regulations On Personal Use Of City-Owned Vehicles: Employer's Guide To Fringe Benefits (2010), Ron Darden
Irs Regulations On Personal Use Of City-Owned Vehicles: Employer's Guide To Fringe Benefits (2010), Ron Darden
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
The personal use of a city-owned vehicle is taxable to the employee.
Technical Bulletins: Irs Rules For Diesel Fuel And Gasoline Purchases (2009), Ron Darden
Technical Bulletins: Irs Rules For Diesel Fuel And Gasoline Purchases (2009), Ron Darden
MTAS Publications: Technical Bulletins
Gasoline, diesel, and certain other fuels purchased for the exclusive use of a state or local government are exempt from the federal excise taxes on those fuels.
Hotel-Motel Tax In Tennessee Cities (2009), Ron Darden
Hotel-Motel Tax In Tennessee Cities (2009), Ron Darden
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
The proceeds from the hotel-motel tax can be used for purposes authorized in your enacting ordinance, private act, or general law.
Hot Topic: State Shared Taxes And Appropriations (2009-2010), Dick Phebus
Hot Topic: State Shared Taxes And Appropriations (2009-2010), Dick Phebus
MTAS Publications: Hot Topics
Based on economic projections for FY 2010, municipalities are expected to receive approximately $102.47 per capita for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2009.
Hot Topic: Interest Rate Set At 7.25 Percent Effective July 1, 2009, On Delinquent Taxes Collected Or Administered By The State Of Tennessee, Dick Phebus
MTAS Publications: Hot Topics
The rate of interest effective July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2010, has been set at 7.25 percent, which is a decrease from last year.
Hot Topic: 1998-1999 State Revenue Estimates, Dick Phebus, Jim Leuty
Hot Topic: 1998-1999 State Revenue Estimates, Dick Phebus, Jim Leuty
MTAS Publications: Hot Topics
A summary of what cities can expect to receive from the state shared taxes for the 1998-1999 fiscal year.
Hot Topic: 1999-2000 State Revenue Estimates, Dick Phebus
Hot Topic: 1999-2000 State Revenue Estimates, Dick Phebus
MTAS Publications: Hot Topics
A summary of what cities can expect to receive from the state shared taxes for the 1999-2000 fiscal year.
Hotel-Motel Tax In Tennessee Cities (2008), Ron Darden
Hotel-Motel Tax In Tennessee Cities (2008), Ron Darden
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
The proceeds from the hotel-motel tax can be used for purposes authorized in your enacting ordinance, private act, or general law.
Hot Topic: State Shared Taxes And Appropriations (2008-2009), Dick Phebus
Hot Topic: State Shared Taxes And Appropriations (2008-2009), Dick Phebus
MTAS Publications: Hot Topics
Based on revenue projections for FY 2008-2009, cities are expected to receive approximately $112.46 per capita for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2008.
Technical Bulletins: Hotel-Motel Tax In Tennessee Cities (2007), Ron Darden
Technical Bulletins: Hotel-Motel Tax In Tennessee Cities (2007), Ron Darden
MTAS Publications: Technical Bulletins
The proceeds from the hotel-motel tax can be used for purposes authorized in your enacting ordinance, private act, or general law.
Technical Bulletins: Irs Rules For Diesel Fuel And Gasoline Purchases (2007), Ron Darden
Technical Bulletins: Irs Rules For Diesel Fuel And Gasoline Purchases (2007), Ron Darden
MTAS Publications: Technical Bulletins
Gasoline, diesel, and certain other fuels purchased for the exclusive use of a state or local government are exempt from the federal excise taxes on those fuels.
Technical Bulletins: Irs Regulations On Personal Use Of City-Owned Vehicles: Employer's Guide To Fringe Benefits (2007), Ron Darden
MTAS Publications: Technical Bulletins
The personal use of a city-owned vehicle is taxable to the employee.
Hot Topic: State Of Tennessee Property Tax Freeze Program, Dick Phebus
Hot Topic: State Of Tennessee Property Tax Freeze Program, Dick Phebus
MTAS Publications: Hot Topics
MTAS suggests that municipalities defer action on any ordinance implementing the tax freeze program until after the final rules have been developed. Includes a sample resolution that creates a study committee to consider the impact of such a program prior to adoption.
Local Sales Tax Handbook, Dennis Huffer, David Conner
Local Sales Tax Handbook, Dennis Huffer, David Conner
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
Any county by resolution or any city by ordinance can levy the local sales tax at a combined rate up to 2.75 percent.