ML12171A292
| ML12171A292 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Watts Bar  |
| Issue date: | 12/15/2009 |
| From: | Tennessee Valley Authority, Rhea County, TN |
| To: | Justin Poole Watts Bar Special Projects Branch |
| Poole J | |
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| Download: ML12171A292 (3) | |
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Rhea Economic and Tourism Council / Dayton Chamber of Commerce Page 1 of 3 VISITING RHEA GOVERNMENT COUNTY Area Attractions RHEA COUNTY Lodging The County Commission-County Executive form of government governs Rhea Shopping County. While the County Executive is the chief elected county official, he works in Calendar of Events cooperation with the County Commission-the county's legislative body. The County Heritage Days Commission is made up of one representative from each of the county's nine districts. The County Executive is elected at large Tennessee Strawberry Festival The county is essentially a branch of state government, and can only act as authorized by the Tennessee General Assembly. Other government functions are LIVING IN RHEA carried out by elected and appointed office holders, such as the Trustee, Registrar COUNTY of Deeds, Property Assessor, County Clerk, Sheriff, and Road Supervisor.
Area Information Eight boards are appointed by the County Commission, but operate independently Government for the most part. They are the Rhea Medical Center Board, the Rhea County Transportation Planning Commission, the Rhea County Beer Board, the Rhea County Fire Authority Board, the Rhea County Emergency Communications District Board, the Education Rhea County Library Board, the Rhea County Civil Service Board, and the Rhea Quality of Life County Board of Equalization. The court system is composed of Juvenile, General Testimonials Sessions, Circuit, and Chancery courts.
Services The Rhea County Executives office can be reached at 423-775-7801.
Community Profiles Manufacturers Directory CITY OF DAYTON Industrial Parks Available Sites Important Numbers Real Estate Local Links RHEA ECONOMIC AND TOURISM COUNCIL Dayton became the county seat of Rhea County in 1889. A City Council/City Membership Information Manager form of government operates the City of Dayton. The five members of the Members City Council are elected at large. An appointed City Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the city and is the senior supervisor for all departments.
About Us The City Council appoints seven other boards, including the Dayton Planning DAYTON CHAMBER Commission, the Dayton Board of Zoning Appeals, the Dayton Industrial OF COMMERCE Development Board, the Dayton Library Board, the Dayton Airport Board, the Members Dayton Housing Authority Board, and the Dayton Recreation Board.
Membership Information Dayton City Hall can be reached at 423-775-1818 or visit the website at Chamber Newsletter www.daytontn.net.
About Us http://www.rheacountyetc.com/government.php 12/15/2009
Rhea Economic and Tourism Council / Dayton Chamber of Commerce Page 2 of 3 TOWN OF GRAYSVILLE The Board of Mayor and Commissioners operates the Town of Graysville and is elected at large. The City Recorder and the Secretary/Treasurer supervise daily operations of the town. The Board appoints two other boards: the Graysville Planning Commission and the Library Board.
Please contact Graysville Town Hall at 423-775-9242.
TOWN OF SPRING CITY A City Manager/City Commission charter form of government runs the Town of Spring City. There are five Commissioners, with the Commissioners electing a Mayor and Vice-Mayor from their members. As in Dayton, the City Manager is responsible for the daily operation of the city. Town boards are appointed by the mayor and/or commissioners and include the Spring City Planning Commission, Audrey Pack Memorial Library Board, Board of Zoning Appeals, the Spring City Depot Committee, and the Parks and Recreation Board.
Spring City Hall can be contacted at 423-365-6441.
STATE GOVERNMENT Tennessee operates several departments that are ready to assist new industries interested in locating here as well as existing industries wishing to expand. Most of the departments are headquartered in Nashville and operate field offices in East, Middle, and West Tennessee.
The Department of Economic and Community Development helps communities prepare for and finance development and operates an aggressive industrial recruiting program. The agency operates six field offices throughout the state. The Chattanooga field office, which serves Rhea County, can be reached at 423-634-6376.
Roadways are managed by the Tennessee Department of Transportation. In Nashville, the agency can be reached at 615-741-2848.
The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development governs wages, working conditions, unemployment compensation, workers compensation, and various training programs for the states labor force. The commissioners office can be reached at 615-741-2582. Area field offices are Knoxville and Chattanooga, and a local office known as the Southeast Tennessee Career Center at Dayton can be reached at 423-570-1107.
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation is primarily in charge of enforcing environmental regulations and supervises state recreation and forestry areas. In Nashville, the office can be reached at 615-741-3111. Area field offices are located in Nashville and Chattanooga.
The Tennessee Regulatory Authority is a multi-purpose, quasi-judicial agency supervised by three elected commissioners. Its duties include supervision of railroads, motor carriers and privately owned utility companies. The TRA can be reached in Nashville at 800-342-8359.
TAXES Funding for most county and city government operations in Rhea County is http://www.rheacountyetc.com/government.php 12/15/2009
Rhea Economic and Tourism Council / Dayton Chamber of Commerce Page 3 of 3 generated through the property and sales tax. Cities levy a separate property tax and collect returns on sales taxes generated by business within their corporate limits.
Tax on residential and farm property is assessed at 25 percent of the current appraised value, while commercial and industrial property is assessed at 40 percent of its current appraised value. Utility property is assessed at 55 percent of its current appraised value. Personal property, which includes industrial operating equipment, is assessed at 30 percent of its value. More information on the local tax rate can be obtained from the Rhea County Trustees office, which can be reached at 423-775-7810.
The sales tax in Rhea County is 9.75 percent with 7 percent being the states share and 2.75 percent returned to local governments.
The State of Tennessee does not have a personal income tax, but there is a 6.5%
corporate income tax known as the Excise Tax. More information on professional and business licensing is available from each of the city halls and the Rhea County Clerks office, which can be reached at 423/775-7808.
ZONING Rhea County does not have zoning in its unincorporated areas. Dayton and Spring City have municipal zoning and enforce subdivision development regulations in outlying planning region areas.
Rhea Economic and Tourism Council Dayton Chamber of Commerce 107 Main Street 107 Main Street Dayton, Tennessee 37321 Dayton, Tennessee 37321 (423) 775-6171 (423) 775-0361 Fax: (423) 775-7653 Fax: (423) 570-0105 http://www.rheacountyetc.com/government.php 12/15/2009