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Knox County · Budget season

Fiscal year 2024

July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024

Every budget & taxes decision the body made in this fiscal year, in the order it happened. Each step shows who moved it, how the body voted, and any dollar figure written into the motion — and links to that meeting and its source minutes.

What this shows — and what it doesn't. This is the sequence of published motions carrying the budget & taxes topic whose meeting fell in this fiscal year (Knox County's runs July 1 – June 30). It is not the county budget document, not actual money spent, and not a complete account of budget deliberations. Movers, votes, and dollar amounts are copied from the record; nothing is inferred. Amounts sum only across adopted motions.

Excludes 13 motions not yet published. Contested and deferred votes publish only after review, so this arc can run short until the queue clears.

29

budget decisions on the record

29

adopted

$257,816,246.31

written into adopted motions across 30 figures

  1. July 24, 2023 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The Knox County Board of Commissioners convened to approve various funding grants and contracts related to education, infrastructure, and public services. Key decisions included accepting millions in state and federal grants for schools, approving contracts for assessment services and facility upgrades, and authorizing funds for employee pay adjustments. The board also approved several rezoning requests and the closure of two roads.

    Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.

  2. August 28, 2023 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved numerous contracts for school programs, infrastructure projects, and public safety initiatives. They also authorized grants for community development and flood improvements, and made several appointments to boards. Additionally, the commission approved multiple zoning changes and amendments to the county's zoning ordinance.

    Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.

  3. September 25, 2023 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved numerous contracts and grants, including a $40 million grant for emergency rental assistance and funds for public health initiatives. They also approved several zoning changes for residential and commercial development and amended rules for Sheriff's Office personnel regarding political activities. The board honored individuals and a school program.

    Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.

  4. December 18, 2023 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved funding for storm disaster relief, accepted several grants for schools, and authorized various construction and service contracts. They also adopted a Parks and Recreation Master Plan and updated the fee schedule. Additionally, the board approved several rezoning requests, including for residential and commercial developments.

    Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.

  5. January 26, 2024 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The Knox County Board of Commissioners met and approved multiple contracts and agreements for school HVAC upgrades, construction services, and work-based learning projects. They also approved funding for refrigerated trucks, playground replacements, and various community services including eviction prevention and recovery housing. Several zoning changes and amendments to the commission rules were also approved.

    Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.

  6. February 26, 2024 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved numerous funding allocations for school projects, including construction and design contracts totaling over $13 million, in addition to accepting security and lunch program grants. They also authorized settlements related to property and easements for road improvements. Additionally, Commissioners approved contracts for sheriff's office services, including electronic monitoring, and approved several zoning changes around the county.

    Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.

  7. March 25, 2024 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved numerous contracts and agreements for services, including internet connectivity, road and school construction, and public health training. They also authorized the issuance of general obligation bonds up to $99.5 million for county projects and approved several zoning and land use changes. Several agenda items were deferred or withdrawn.

    Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.

  8. May 20, 2024 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved the county's general budget and set tax rates for the upcoming fiscal year. They also adopted a five-year capital improvement plan and appropriated funds for non-profit organizations. Several contracts were approved for services including pest control, electrical work, and GPS services, alongside grants for various county programs.

    Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.

  9. June 24, 2024 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The Knox County Board of Commissioners met and approved numerous contracts and grants for various county services including infrastructure, education, and public safety. They also accepted donations for parks and approved funding for housing projects. Several appointments to advisory boards and other governing bodies were also confirmed.

    Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.

How this is built. The arc is every published motion carrying the neutral budget & taxes topic whose meeting fell in this fiscal year, ordered by meeting date. Movers, dispositions, tallies, and dollar figures are read straight from the record; amounts are copied verbatim and summed only across adopted motions. This is a view of the record, not the budget document itself. See spending approved and Methodology.