Approve electronic meeting via Zoom streaming
AMENDMENT TO THE AGENDA: At this time, Commissioner Schoonmaker moved that the day’s meeting be held electronically via Zoom streaming in accordance with Tennessee Governor Bill Lee’s Executive Order Number 71. Commissioner Busler seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Biggs voted aye. The motion carried 10-0-0-1. Commissioner Ward was absent from the vote.
Approve amendments to the agenda and add/defer/pull items
AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: Commissioner Jay amended the agenda as follows: Add R-21-2-406-Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Planning in the amount of $25,000.00 for supplemental analysis of the Watt Road interchange and Campbell Station road interchange as part of the I-40 Corridor Study. Add R-21-2-407 – Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the necessary right-of-way, slope construction, and drainage easement acquisitions on forty (40) tracts for the purpose of widening Coward Mill Road to accommodate a new elementary school. Add R-21-2-502 – Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Software as a Service Agreement with Unqork, Inc. for the provision of Emergency Rental Assistance software services for the term of March 1, 2021 through March 1, 2022 which may be renewed for two (2) additional one-year terms not to exceed an annual cost of $325,000.00 and pull from consent. Add R-21-2-804 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing an Amendment to Development Agreement between Knox County and BNA Associates, LLC relating to the Andrew Johnson Building. Add R-21-2-903 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, requesting that the members of the Tennessee General Assembly representing Knox County introduce and seek passage of a Legislative Bill regarding state and local tax revenue allocation for a mixed-use stadium in Knox County. There were no withdrawals. Defer to the March 2021 Board of Commissioners meeting R-21-2-803 – Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Quitclaim Deed and Affidavit of Heirship for the acceptance of a donation of real property located at 1904 Tennessee Avenue (Parcel ID 094AC011) from the Parton Family for an air quality monitoring station. Non-Consent item was R-21-2-101 – Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, recognizing and honoring Black History Month. Non-Consent item Presentation of Rural Metro monthly report by Jeff Bagwell. Non-Consent item – Line-Item Transfers – Total amount $55,500.90 Non-Consent item #25 – Revised Resolution R-21-2-303 to read as follows. A Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving construction of a Video Courtroom Facility at 5001 Maloneyville Road at a cost not to exceed $1.5 Million and approving a contract with Shelton General Contractors for said purpose. (To be funded through an estimation and appropriation Resolution). Non-Consent item #37 – R-21-2-603 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Sublease Agreement with K-VA-T Food Stores, Inc. for space located at 4216 North Broadway, to be used as a COVID-19 vaccination site, for a six-month term beginning from Commencement Date and ending August 31, 2021 with the option to extend month to month with a rent amount of $5,700.00 per month. Non-Consent Item #44 – R-21-2-804 – Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing an Amendment to Development Agreement between Knox County and BNA Associates, LLC relating to the Andrew Johnson Building. Commissioner Smith moved to approve the above Amendments to the Agenda. Commissioner Beeler seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Schoonmaker, Hill, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Biggs voted aye. The motion carried 9-0-1-1. Commissioner Busler abstained from the vote. Commissioner Ward was absent from the vote.
R-21-2-101
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Recognize and honor Black History Month
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, RECOGNIZING AND HONORING BLACK HISTORY MONTH:
Approve minutes of the previous meeting
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING:
Approve notary applications
NOTARY APPLICATIONS:
R-21-2-201
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Approve service contract with Seidlitz Education for SIFE training
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SERVICE CONTRACT WITH SEIDLITZ EDUCATION FOR THE PROVISION OF A TRAINING SESSION REGARDING STUDENTS WITH INTERRUPTED FORMAL EDUCATION (SIFE) FOR DISTANT LEARNING ON APRIL 5, 2021 AT A COST OF $1,429.00:
Motion to approve R-21-2-201 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Service Contract with Seidlitz Education for the provision of a training session regarding students with interrupted formal education (SIFE) for distant learning on April 5, 2021 at a cost of $1,429.00.
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Courtney Durrett
· seconded by Dasha Lundy
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R-21-2-202
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Approve form contract with Knoxville Music Therapy for music therapy services
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A FORM CONTRACT WITH KNOXVILLE MUSIC THERAPY AUTHORIZING DISTRICT ADMINISTRATORS TO USE SAID CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF MUSIC THERAPY FOR QUALIFIED SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS AT AN ESTIMATED ANNUAL COST OF $10,000.00:
Motion to approve R-21-2-202 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a form contract with Knoxville Music Therapy authorizing district administrators to use said contract for the provision of music therapy for qualified special education students at an estimated annual cost of $10,000.00.
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Courtney Durrett
· seconded by Dasha Lundy
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R-21-2-203
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Approve online subscription agreements with The DBQ Project for educational materials
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING ONLINE SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENTS WITH THE DBQ PROJECT FOR THE TERM OF JANUARY 1, 2021 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2021 FOR 51 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AND FOR THE TERM OF MARCH 1, 2021 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2022 FOR 17 MIDDLE SCHOOLS AND 18 HIGH SCHOOLS, WHICH MAY BE RENEWED IN ANNUAL INCREMENTS UP TO FIVE (5) YEARS, GRANTING LICENSE TO ACCESS DBQ'S PROPRIETARY EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AT AN ANNUAL COST NOT TO EXCEED $14,000.00:
Motion to approve R-21-2-203 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Online Subscription Agreements with The DBQ Project for the term of January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021 for 51 elementary schools and for the term of March 1, 2021 through February 28, 2022 for 17 middle schools and 18 high schools, which may be renewed in annual increments up to five (5) years, granting license to access DBQ's proprietary educational materials at an annual cost not to exceed $14,000.00.
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Courtney Durrett
· seconded by Dasha Lundy
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R-21-2-204
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Approve contracts for curriculum implementation support
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH ACHIEVEMENT NETWORK, ENGAGE2LEARN, GREAT MINDS PBC, NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING (NIET), SAVVAS LEARNING COMPANY, LLC, TNTP AND WESTED FOR THE PROVISION OF CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT FOR THE TERM FEBRUARY 1, 2021 THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2022 WITH THE OPTION TO EXTEND FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS, ONE (1) YEAR AT A TIME, FOR A POSSIBLE TOTAL OF FIVE (5) YEARS:
Motion to approve R-21-2-204 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving contracts with Achievement Network, Engage2learn, Great Minds PBC, National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET), Savvas Learning Company, LLC, TNTP and WestEd for the provision of curriculum implementation support for the term February 1, 2021 through January 31, 2022 with the option to extend for four (4) additional years, one (1) year at a time, for a possible total of five (5) years.
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Courtney Durrett
· seconded by Dasha Lundy
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R-21-2-205
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Approve proposal for document scanning and storage services for HR department
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PROPOSAL FROM INTELLIGENT AUTOMATION TENNESSEE THROUGH A CLARKSVILLE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF DOCUMENT SCANNING AND SECURE DOCUMENT STORAGE SERVICES FOR THE KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT WITH AN INITIAL COST OF $226,553.55 TO BE PAID BY KNOX COUNTY (TVA RELOCATION COSTS) AND AN ESTIMATED COST PER SUBSEQUENT YEAR OF $70,250.00 TO BE PAID BY KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS:
Motion to approve R-21-2-205 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Proposal from Intelligent Automation Tennessee through a Clarksville Montgomery County School System contract for the provision of document scanning and secure document storage services for the Knox County Schools Human Resources Department with an initial cost of $226,553.55 to be paid by Knox County (TVA relocation costs) and an estimated cost per subsequent year of $70,250.00 to be paid by Knox County Schools.
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Courtney Durrett
· seconded by Dasha Lundy
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R-21-2-206
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Approve contract with Edulog for parent portal application
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH EDULOG FOR THE PROVISION OF A PARENT PORTAL APPLICATION TO TRACK SCHOOL BUS ACTIVITY FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED ANNUALLY FOR AN ADDITIONAL FOUR (4) YEARS AT AN ESTIMATED ANNUAL COST OF $85,000.00:
Motion to approve R-21-2-206 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Edulog for the provision of a Parent Portal application to track school bus activity for a one-year term which may be extended annually for an additional four (4) years at an estimated annual cost of $85,000.00.
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Courtney Durrett
· seconded by Dasha Lundy
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R-21-2-207
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Approve contract with United Elevator Services for inspection and repair
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH UNITED ELEVATOR SERVICES, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF ELEVATOR INSPECTION AND REPAIR SERVICES FOR THE TERM OF MARCH 1, 2021 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2022 WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS NOT TO EXCEED AN ANNUAL COST OF $200,000.00:
Motion to approve R-21-2-207 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with United Elevator Services, LLC for the provision of elevator inspection and repair services for the term of March 1, 2021 through February 28, 2022 which may be extended for four (4) additional years not to exceed an annual cost of $200,000.00.
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Courtney Durrett
· seconded by Dasha Lundy
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R-21-2-208
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Approve amendment to contract for Lonsdale Elementary School construction
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT 20-314 WITH ROUSE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW LONSDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TO ALLOW THE GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE TO BE DETERMINED AT FULL COMPLETION OF THE DESIGN PHASE OF THE PROJECT AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE COUNTY WILL ISSUE A NOTICE TO PROCEED TO BEGIN MOBILIZATION AND SITE WORK MARCH 1, 2021 AT A COST OF $3,270,500.00:
Motion to approve R-21-2-208 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Amendment to Contract 20-314 with Rouse Construction Company for the construction of a new Lonsdale Elementary School to allow the Guaranteed Maximum Price to be determined at full completion of the design phase of the project and to provide that the County will issue a Notice to Proceed to begin mobilization and site work March 1, 2021 at a cost of $3,270,500.00.
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Courtney Durrett
· seconded by Dasha Lundy
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R-21-2-209
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Approve amendment to PACT agreement for LED lighting upgrade
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE PACT AGREEMENT WITH TRANE U.S. INC. FOR PHASE III-C OF THE ENERGY CONSERVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS TO INCLUDE A COMPLETE LED LIGHTING UPGRADE FOR ALL KNOX COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM SCHOOLS AND ATHLETIC FACILITIES FOR A TOTAL COST OF $26,123,600.00 SELF-FUNDED THROUGH UTILITY SAVINGS GENERATED BY THE PROJECT AND GUARANTEED BY TRANE U.S. INC.:
Motion to approve R-21-2-209 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment No. 1 to the PACT Agreement with Trane U.S. Inc. for Phase III-C of the Energy Conservation and Infrastructure Improvement Program for Knox County Schools to include a complete LED lighting upgrade for all Knox County School System schools and athletic facilities for a total cost of $26,123,600.00 self-funded through utility savings generated by the project and guaranteed by Trane U.S. Inc.
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Courtney Durrett
· seconded by Dasha Lundy
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R-21-2-210
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Approve MOU with Knox Education Foundation for Elevate Program grant funding
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH KNOX EDUCATION FOUNDATION FOR THE RECEIPT OF GRANT FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $154,365.00 FOR THE ELEVATE PROGRAM:
Motion to approve R-21-2-210 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox Education Foundation for the receipt of grant funding in the amount of $154,365.00 for the Elevate Program.
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Courtney Durrett
· seconded by Dasha Lundy
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R-21-2-211
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Authorize acceptance of grant funds for Knox County Schools
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS FOR THE KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS AS SHOWN ON THE ATTACHED LIST AND IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $8,000.00:
Motion to approve R-21-2-211- Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of grant funds for the Knox County Schools as shown on the attached list and in the total amount of $8,000.00.
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Courtney Durrett
· seconded by Dasha Lundy
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R-21-2-212
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Approve playground structure purchase for Farragut Primary School
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING FARRAGUT PRIMARY SCHOOL'S REQUEST TO PURCHASE AND INSTALL THREE (3) PLAYGROUND STRUCTURES AT AN ESTIMATED COST OF $95,703.80 USING INTERNAL SCHOOL FUNDS, PROCEEDS FROM COUPON BOOK SALES, AND DONATIONS FROM THE FARRAGUT PRIMARY SCHOOL PTA AND THE TOWN OF FARRAGUT:
Motion to approve R-21-2-212 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Farragut Primary School's request to purchase and install three (3) playground structures at an estimated cost of $95,703.80 using internal school funds, proceeds from coupon book sales, and donations from the Farragut Primary School PTA and the Town of Farragut.
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Courtney Durrett
· seconded by Dasha Lundy
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R-21-2-213
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Approve agreement with Amazon Services LLC for Amazon Business Accounts
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH AMAZON SERVICES LLC FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING AMAZON BUSINESS ACCOUNTS FOR KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS AND OTHER KNOX COUNTY ENTITIES:
Motion to approve R-21-2-213 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an agreement with Amazon Services LLC for the purpose of establishing Amazon Business Accounts for Knox County Schools and other Knox County entities.
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Courtney Durrett
· seconded by Dasha Lundy
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R-21-2-214
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Approve purchase of student Chromebooks
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PURCHASE OF STUDENT CHROMEBOOKS TO PREPARE FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2021-2022 AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $4,200,000.00 USING ESSER 2.0 FUNDS:
Motion to approve R-21-2-214 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a purchase of student Chromebooks to prepare for School Year 2021-2022 at a cost not to exceed $4,200,000.00 using ESSER 2.0 funds.
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Courtney Durrett
· seconded by Dasha Lundy
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Approve Line Items – Budget Amendments
Line Items – Budget Amendments was before the Board of Commissioners.
R-21-2-110
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Confirm reappointments and appointment to Disability Advisory Group
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, CONFIRMING THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR’S REAPPOINTMENTS OF MARK BROGAN, NANCY BROWN AND APRIL TOMLIN AND APPOINTMENT OF SARAH HOLLOWAY TO THE KNOX COUNTY DISABILITY ADVISORY GROUP KNOWN AS DAGWOULD? (TERMS EXPIRE FEBRUARY 28, 2025):
Motion to approve R-21-2-110 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, confirming the Knox County Mayor’s reappointments of Mark Brogan, Nancy Brown and April Tomlin and appointment of Sarah Holloway to the Knox County Disability Advisory Group known as DAGWould? (Terms expire February 28, 2025).
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Carson Dailey
· seconded by John Schoonmaker
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R-21-2-111
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Accept resignation and appoint to Board of Zoning Appeals
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF ROBERT THOMPSON (DISTRICT 9) ON THE KNOX COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS AND APPOINTING ROBERT DYKES TO COMPLETE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF MR. THOMPSON ON THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS, WHICH TERM EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 30, 2022:
Motion to approve R-21-2-111 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting the resignation of Robert Thompson (District 9) on the Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals and appointing Robert Dykes to complete the unfulfilled term of Mr. Thompson on the Board of Zoning Appeals, which term expires September 30, 2022.
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Carson Dailey
· seconded by John Schoonmaker
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R-21-2-112
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Confirm reappointment to Historic Zoning Commission
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, CONFIRMING THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR'S REAPPOINTMENT OF GEORGE EWART TO THE KNOX COUNTY HISTORIC ZONING COMMISSION. (TERM TO EXPIRE MARCH 1, 2026):
Motion to approve R-21-2-112 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, confirming the Knox County Mayor's reappointment of George Ewart to the Knox County Historic Zoning Commission. (Term to expire March 1, 2026).
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Carson Dailey
· seconded by John Schoonmaker
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R-21-2-113
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Approve appointment to Three Ridges Golf Board
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR'S RECOMMENDATION OF ALAN JACK FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE THREE RIDGES GOLF BOARD (TERM EXPIRES DECEMBER 31, 2024):
Motion to approve R-21-2-113 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Knox County Mayor's recommendation of Alan Jack for appointment to the Three Ridges Golf Board (Term expires December 31, 2024).
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Carson Dailey
· seconded by John Schoonmaker
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R-21-2-301
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Approve overtime reimbursement agreements for drug investigations
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING OVERTIME REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENTS WITH THE TENNESSEE BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION AND THE TENNESSEE DANGEROUS DRUGS TASK FORCE FOR THE USE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT UNDER THE METHAMPHETAMINE INVESTIGATION OVERTIME EXPENSE PROGRAM AND FOR THE USE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT UNDER THE HEROIN/OPIOID INVESTIGATION OVERTIME EXPENSE PROGRAM FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF UP TO $9,600.00 PER OFFICER IN OVERTIME EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE:
Motion to approve R-21-2-301 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Overtime Reimbursement Agreements with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Tennessee Dangerous Drugs Task Force for the use of Law Enforcement under the Methamphetamine Investigation Overtime Expense Program and for the use of Law Enforcement under the Heroin/Opioid Investigation Overtime Expense Program for the reimbursement of up to $9,600.00 per officer in overtime expenses incurred by the Knox County Sheriff's Office.
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Carson Dailey
· seconded by John Schoonmaker
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R-21-2-302
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Approve contract with ICSolutions for inmate communication services
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH INMATE CALLING SOLUTIONS, LLC D/B/A ICSOLUTIONS FOR THE PROVISION OF INMATE COMMUNICATION SERVICES:
Motion to approve R-21-2-302 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Inmate Calling Solutions, LLC d/b/a ICSolutions for the provision of inmate communication services.
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Carson Dailey
· seconded by John Schoonmaker
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R-21-2-401
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Approve stormwater covenants with Ball Homes, LLC for parcels in District 6
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING COVENANTS FOR PERMANENT MAINTENANCE OF STORMWATER FACILITIES AND BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES WITH BALL HOMES, LLC FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 11100 BIG SKY LANE (CLT PARCEL # 103KC005), 11116 SAM LEE ROAD (A PORTION OF CLT PARCEL # 103KC119), 2528 BRYANT LANE (CLT PARCEL # 103-105), AND 2521 BRYANT LANE (CLT PARCEL # 103-106) IN COMMISSION DISTRICT 6:
Motion to approve R-21-2-401 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with Ball Homes, LLC for properties located at 11100 Big Sky Lane (CLT Parcel # 103KC005), 11116 Sam Lee Road (a portion of CLT Parcel # 103KC119), 2528 Bryant Lane (CLT Parcel # 103-105), and 2521 Bryant Lane (CLT Parcel # 103-106) in Commission District 6.
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Carson Dailey
· seconded by John Schoonmaker
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R-21-2-402
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Approve stormwater covenants with Reliance Development, LLC for parcels in District 6
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING COVENANTS FOR PERMANENT MAINTENANCE OF STORMWATER FACILITIES AND BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES WITH RELIANCE DEVELOPMENT, LLC FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 10120 COWARD MILL ROAD (CLT PARCEL # 090-081.01) AND 10134 COWARD MILL ROAD (CLT PARCEL # 090-081.02) IN COMMISSION DISTRICT 6:
Motion to approve R-21-2-402 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with Reliance Development, LLC for properties located at 10120 Coward Mill Road (CLT Parcel # 090-081.01) and 10134 Coward Mill Road (CLT Parcel # 090-081.02) in Commission District 6.
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Carson Dailey
· seconded by John Schoonmaker
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R-21-2-403
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Approve stormwater covenants with Primos Land Company, LLC for parcel in District 7
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING COVENANTS FOR PERMANENT MAINTENANCE OF STORMWATER FACILITIES AND BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES WITH PRIMOS LAND COMPANY, LLC FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1015 E. COPELAND DRIVE (A PORTION OF CLT PARCEL # 037-025) IN COMMISSION DISTRICT 7:
Motion to approve R-21-2-403 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with Primos Land Company, LLC for property located at 1015 E. Copeland Drive (a portion of CLT Parcel # 037-025) in Commission District 7.
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Carson Dailey
· seconded by John Schoonmaker
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R-21-2-404
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Approve stormwater covenants with LoFranco Trust for parcel in District 8
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING COVENANTS FOR PERMANENT MAINTENANCE OF STORMWATER FACILITIES AND BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES WITH THE CO-TRUSTEES OF VINCENT LOFRANCO AND JOYCE B. LOFRANCO REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST DATED NOVEMBER 27, 2000 AND RESTATED AS OF AUGUST 24, 2010 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8004 MILLERTOWN PIKE (CLT PARCEL # 051-06903) IN COMMISSION DISTRICT 8:
Motion to approve R-21-2-404 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with The Co-Trustees of Vincent LoFranco and Joyce B. LoFranco Revocable Living Trust dated November 27, 2000 and restated as of August 24, 2010 for property located at 8004 Millertown Pike (CLT Parcel # 051-06903) in Commission District 8.
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Carson Dailey
· seconded by John Schoonmaker
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R-21-2-405
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Approve contract with Goodwill Industries for donation center services
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH GOODWILL INDUSTRIES-KNOXVILLE, INC. TO PROVIDE ATTENDED DONATION CENTER COLLECTION SERVICES:
Motion to approve R-21-2-405 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Goodwill Industries-Knoxville, Inc. to provide Attended Donation Center Collection Services.
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Carson Dailey
· seconded by John Schoonmaker
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R-21-2-406
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Approve MOU with Knoxville-Knox County Planning for I-40 Corridor Study analysis
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY PLANNING IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,000.00 FOR SUPPLEMENTAL ANALYSIS OF THE WATT ROAD INTERCHANGE AND CAMPBELL STATION ROAD INTERCHANGE AS PART OF THE I-40 CORRIDOR STUDY:
Motion to approve R-21-2-406 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Planning in the amount of $25,000.00 for supplemental analysis of the Watt Road interchange and Campbell Station Road interchange as part of the I-40 Corridor Study.
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Carson Dailey
· seconded by John Schoonmaker
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R-21-2-407
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Approve right-of-way and easement acquisitions for Coward Mill Road widening
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE NECESSARY RIGHT-OF-WAY, SLOPE, CONSTRUCTION, AND DRAINAGE EASEMENT ACQUISITIONS ON FORTY (40) TRACTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF WIDENING COWARD MILL ROAD TO ACCOMMODATE A NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL:
Motion to approve R-21-2-407 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the necessary right-of-way, slope, construction, and drainage easement acquisitions on forty (40) tracts for the purpose of widening Coward Mill Road to accommodate a new elementary school.
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Carson Dailey
· seconded by John Schoonmaker
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R-21-2-501
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Approve acceptance of Emergency Rental Assistance award
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,152,916.70 AND APPROVING THE TERMS FOR THE RECEIPT OF SAID FUNDS (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED):
Motion to approve R-21-2-501 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a U.S. Department of the Treasury Emergency Rental Assistance award in the amount of $14,152,916.70 and approving the terms for the receipt of said funds (No local match required).
Moved by
Carson Dailey
· seconded by John Schoonmaker
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R-21-2-601
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Approve grant contract with TN Dept. of Health for pregnancy prevention services
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF TENNESSEE ADOLESCENT PREGNANCY PREVENTION SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2021 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2022 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED):
Motion to approve R-21-2-601 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Grant Contract in the amount not to exceed $50,000.00 with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of Tennessee Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention services for the period beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022 (No local match required).
Moved by
Carson Dailey
· seconded by John Schoonmaker
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R-21-2-602
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Approve federally funded project agreement for social determinants of health
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR FEDERALLY FUNDED PROJECTS WITH THE ASSOCIATION OF STATE AND TERRITORIAL HEALTH OFFICIALS TO RECEIVE COMPENSATION IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000.00 FOR THE PROVISION OF ADDRESSING SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED):
Motion to approve R-21-2-602 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Agreement for Federally Funded Projects with the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials to receive compensation in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 for the provision of addressing social determinants of health (No local match required).
Moved by
Carson Dailey
· seconded by John Schoonmaker
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R-21-2-701
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Accept donation of materials and repairs for Gibbs Ruritan Park
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE DONATION OF MATERIALS AND REPAIRS AT GIBBS RURITAN PARK FROM PROGRESSION ELECTRIC COMPANY, LLC, AND IRBY WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $28,750.00:
Motion to approve R-21-2-701 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting the donation of materials and repairs at Gibbs Ruritan Park from Progression Electric Company, LLC, and Irby with an estimated value of $28,750.00.
Moved by
Carson Dailey
· seconded by John Schoonmaker
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R-21-2-702
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Approve grant agreement with DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation for East Knox Park
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT AWARD AGREEMENT WITH THE DICK'S SPORTING GOODS FOUNDATION FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000.00 TO BE USED TO SUPPORT THE MAINTENANCE AND RENOVATION OF EAST KNOX PARK:
Motion to approve R-21-2-702 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Grant Award Agreement with The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation for the acceptance of a grant in the amount of $10,000.00 to be used to support the maintenance and renovation of East Knox Park.
Moved by
Carson Dailey
· seconded by John Schoonmaker
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R-21-2-703
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Approve revised Boyd Foundation Dog Park Grant Agreement
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE REVISED BOYD FOUNDATION DOG PARK GRANT AGREEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $250,000.00 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF FIVE (5) NEW DOG PARKS:
Motion to approve R-21-2-703 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the revised Boyd Foundation Dog Park Grant Agreement in the amount of $250,000.00 for the construction of five (5) new dog parks.
Moved by
Carson Dailey
· seconded by John Schoonmaker
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R-21-2-801
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Request unclaimed balance remitted to the State Treasurer
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REQUESTING THE UNCLAIMED BALANCE OF ACCOUNTS REMITTED TO THE STATE TREASURER UNDER THE UNCLAIMED PROPERTY ACT FOR THE REPORT YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2018:
Motion to approve R-21-2-801 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, requesting the unclaimed balance of accounts remitted to the State Treasurer under the Unclaimed Property Act for the report year ending June 30, 2018.
Moved by
Carson Dailey
· seconded by John Schoonmaker
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R-21-2-802
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Approve disposition method and sale of delinquent tax properties
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE METHOD OF DISPOSITION (PUBLIC AUCTION OR NEGOTIATED SALE) FOR DELINQUENT TAX PROPERTIES OWNED BY KNOX COUNTY; APPROVING THE SALE OF THE PROPERTIES FOR LESS THAN TAXES OWED PURSUANT TO TENN. CODE ANN. § 67-5-2507 AND 2508; AND FIXING THE OFFERING PRICE OF THE PROPERTIES:
Motion to approve R-21-2-802 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the method of disposition (public auction or negotiated sale) for delinquent tax properties owned by Knox County; approving the sale of the properties for less than taxes owed pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. § 67-5-2507 and 2508; and fixing the offering price of the properties.
Moved by
Carson Dailey
· seconded by John Schoonmaker
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R-21-2-901
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Approve contract with Kimley-Horn for Carter Park ADA Compliance Plan
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH KIMLEY-HORN TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING AND DESIGN CONSULTING SERVICES FOR KNOX COUNTY CARTER PARK ADA COMPLIANCE PLAN WITH A COST OF $232,600.00:
Motion to approve R-21-2-901 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Kimley-Horn to provide engineering and design consulting services for Knox County Carter Park ADA Compliance Plan with a cost of $232,600.00.
Moved by
Carson Dailey
· seconded by John Schoonmaker
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R-21-2-902
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Approve Knox County Information Technology policies
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING KNOX COUNTY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY POLICIES TO ESTABLISH EXPECTATIONS AND SET FORTH ACCEPTABLE AND PROHIBITED USES OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES AND SYSTEMS IN ORDER TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL AND STATE LAWS AND REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO INFORMATION SECURITY:
Motion to approve R-21-2-902 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Knox County Information Technology policies to establish expectations and set forth acceptable and prohibited uses of information technology resources and systems in order to comply with federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to information security.
Moved by
Carson Dailey
· seconded by John Schoonmaker
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R-21-2-903
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Request legislative bill for mixed-use stadium tax revenue allocation
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REQUESTING THAT THE MEMBERS OF THE TENNESSEE GENERAL ASSEMBLY REPRESENTING KNOX COUNTY INTRODUCE AND SEEK PASSAGE OF A LEGISLATIVE BILL REGARDING STATE AND LOCAL TAX REVENUE ALLOCATION FOR A MIXED-USE STADIUM IN KNOX COUNTY:
Motion to approve R-21-2-903 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, requesting that the members of the Tennessee General Assembly representing Knox County introduce and seek passage of a Legislative Bill regarding state and local tax revenue allocation for a mixed-use stadium in Knox County.
Moved by
Carson Dailey
· seconded by John Schoonmaker
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Approve Line- Item Transfers
Line- Item Transfers – Total amount of $55,500.90 was before the Board of Commissioners.
R-21-2-303
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Approve construction of Video Courtroom Facility and contract
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONSTRUCTION OF A VIDEO COURTROOM FACILITY AT 5001 MALONEYVILLE ROAD AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $1.5 MILLION AND APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH SHELTON GENERAL CONTRACTORS FOR SAID PURPOSE. (TO BE FUNDED THROUGH AN ESTIMATION AND APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION:
Motion to approve Revised Resolution R-21-2-303 – A Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving construction of a Video Courtroom Facility at 5001 Maloneyville Road at a cost not to exceed $1.5 million and approving a contract with Shelton General Contractors for said purpose. (To be funded through an estimation and appropriation Resolution.)
Moved by
Carson Dailey
· seconded by Randy Smith
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1-E-21-RZ
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Rezoning from Industrial/Residential/Floodway to Planned Residential/Floodway
Request of Randy Guignard / Café International LLC for rezoning from I (Industrial) / RB (General Residential) / F (Floodway) to PR (Planned Residential) / F (Floodway) up to 3.22 dwelling units per acre
Substitute motion to approve the Request of Randy Guignard / Café International LLC for rezoning from I (Industrial) / RB (General Residential) / F (Floodway) to PR (Planned Residential) / F (Floodway) at 2.51 dwelling units per acre as outlined in Planning Commission’s Recommendation: APPROVE PR (Planned Residential) zoning with a density of 2.51 dwelling units per acre because it is consistent with the North City Sector Plan’s LDR (Low Density Residential) designation, and retain the F (Floodway Overlay District).
Moved by
Carson Dailey
· seconded by Dasha Lundy
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1-D-21-RZ
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Rezone from Agricultural to Low Density Residential
Request of Savannah Hermosillo for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RA (Low Density Residential)
1-H-21-RZ
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Rezone from Residential/Business to Agricultural
Request of Taylor D. Forrester for rezoning from RA (Low Density Residential) and CA (General Business) to A (Agricultural) for a portion of both parcels only.
1-F-21-SP
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East County Sector Plan Amendment
1-F-21-SP - Request of Barry Vaulton for East County Sector Plan Amendment from LDR (Low Density Residential) and MU-SD, ECO-5 (Mixed Use-Special District, Asheville Highway Mixed Use Agricultural, Residential and Office Districts) to GC (General Commercial)
1-F-21-RZ
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Rezoning from Agricultural to General Business
1-F-21-RZ Request of Barry Vaulton for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to CA (General Business) for a portion of both parcels only.
R-21-2-502
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Approve SaaS agreement with Unqork Inc. for rental assistance software
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH UNQORK INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE SOFTWARE SERVICES FOR THE TERM OF MARCH 1, 2021 THROUGH MARCH 1, 2022 WHICH MAY BE RENEWED FOR TWO (2) ADDITIONAL ONE-YEAR TERMS NOT TO EXCEED AN ANNUAL COST OF $325,000.00:
Motion to approve R-21-2-502 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Software as a Service Agreement with Unqork Inc. for the provision of Emergency Rental Assistance software services for the term of March 1, 2021 through March 1, 2022 which may be renewed for two (2) additional one-year terms not to exceed an annual cost of $325,000.00.
Moved by
John Schoonmaker
· seconded by Carson Dailey
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R-21-2-603
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Approve sublease agreement with K-VA-T Food Stores for vaccination site
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SUBLEASE AGREEMENT WITH K-VA-T FOOD STORES, INC. FOR SPACE LOCATED AT 4216 NORTH BROADWAY, TO BE USED AS A COVID-19 VACCINATION SITE, FOR A SIX-MONTH TERM BEGINNING FROM COMMENCEMENT DATE AND ENDING AUGUST 31, 2021 WITH THE OPTION TO EXTEND MONTH TO MONTH WITH A RENT AMOUNT OF $5,700.00 PER MONTH:
Motion to approve R-21-2-603 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Sublease Agreement with K-VA-T Food Stores, Inc. for space located at 4216 North Broadway, to be used as a COVID-19 vaccination site, for a six-month term beginning from Commencement Date and ending August 31, 2021 with the option to extend month to month with a rent amount of $5,700.00 per month.
Moved by
Carson Dailey
· seconded by Richie Beeler
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R-21-2-804
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Authorize amendment to Development Agreement for Andrew Johnson Building
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN KNOX COUNTY AND BNA ASSOCIATES, LLC RELATING TO THE ANDREW JOHNSON BUILDING:
Motion to approve R-21-2-804 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing an Amendment to Development Agreement between Knox County and BNA Associates, LLC relating to the Andrew Johnson Building.
Moved by
Dasha Lundy
· seconded by Terry Hill
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