Regular meeting — April 26, 2021

Amendments to the Agenda

R-21-4-101 · item history →

Resolution recognizing April as Autism Awareness Month

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, recognizing April as Autism Awareness Month in Knox County

R-21-4-102 · item history →

Resolution honoring Russell Biven upon retirement

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Russell Biven upon the occasion of his retirement from WBIR Channel 10 News

Presentation of Fair Housing Month Proclamation

Presentation of a Proclamation by the Knox County Mayor proclaiming April 2021 as Fair Housing Month in Knox County

No published motion on this item.

Presentation of Rural Metro monthly report

Presentation of Rural Metro monthly report by Jeff Bagwell

No published motion on this item.

Presentation on Realty Transfers and Mortgage Lending

Presentation by Register of Deeds, Nick McBride, regarding “Realty Transfers and Mortgage Lending.”

No published motion on this item.

Public Forum - Agenda Items Only

PUBLIC FORUM -AGENDA ITEMS ONLY:

No published motion on this item.

Approval of minutes of the previous meeting

Consideration of approval of minutes of the previous meeting on March 29, 2021

Closure of right of way adjacent to 406 and 412 E. Beaver Creek Drive (1st reading)

Consideration of closure of the right of way adjacent to 406 and 412 E. Beaver Creek Drive on first reading

Closure of right of way adjoining 10101 and 10049 Old Rutledge Pike (1st reading)

Consideration of the closure of the right of way adjoining 10101 and 10049 Old Rutledge Pike on first reading

Closure of West Marine Road at Chapman Highway (2nd reading)

Consideration of closure of the West Marine road at its intersection with Chapman Highway on second reading

Line-Item Transfers total $142,848.71

Consideration of Line-Item Transfers – Total amount of $142,848.71

Budget Amendments

Consideration of Budget Amendments

No published motion on this item.

Notary Applications

Consideration of Notary Applications

Spread of Record

No published motion on this item.

Amendment to the Agenda (Education Consent Calendar)

AMENDMENT TO THE AGENDA

R-21-4-201 · item history →

Approve engagement letter with Gallup, Inc. for assessments

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN ENGAGEMENT LETTER WITH GALLUP, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF RESEARCH-BASED ASSESSMENTS TO AID WITH THE SELECTION OF CANDIDATES FOR EMPLOYMENT FOR THE TERM OF MAY 1, 2021 THROUGH APRIL 30, 2024 WHICH MAY BE RENEWED ANNUALLY FOR TWO (2) ADDITIONAL YEARS AT AN ANNUAL COST OF $49,655.00:

R-21-4-202 · item history →

Approve MOU with East TN Children's Hospital for EEDS™

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH EAST TENNESSEE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF ELECTRONIC EDUCATION DOCUMENTATION SYSTEM (EEDS™) FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION MODULES FOR SCHOOL NURSES FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM BEGINNING APRIL 12, 2021, WHICH MAY BE RENEWED, AT A COST OF $1,490.00 PER MODULE:

R-21-4-203 · item history →

Accept TN Dept of Education grant for A.L. Lotts Elementary serving line

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION EQUIPMENT ASSISTANCE GRANT AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $60,000.00 TO PURCHASE A SERVING LINE FOR A.L. LOTTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL:

R-21-4-204 · item history →

Approve 2nd amendment to Contract 20-314 with Rouse Construction for Lonsdale Elementary

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE 2ND AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT 20-314 WITH ROUSE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW LONSDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TO SET THE GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE AT $19,950,000.00 AND ESTABLISH THE DATES OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR BOTH PROJECT PHASES AS DEFINED IN CONTRACT:

R-21-4-205 · item history →

Approve agreement with Rouse Construction for Farragut High School Softball Facility

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH ROUSE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE FARRAGUT HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL FACILITY AT A COST OF $1,305,000.00:

R-21-4-206 · item history →

Approve fee proposal from Lewis Group Architects for Halls High School

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A FEE PROPOSAL FROM LEWIS GROUP ARCHITECTS FOR EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS TO HALLS HIGH SCHOOL AT A COST OF $78,500.00:

R-21-4-207 · item history →

Approve contracts for asbestos monitoring services

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH PLANET PROTECTION SERVICES AND PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF ASBESTOS MONITORING SERVICES NOT TO EXCEED A COST OF $250,000.00 ANNUALLY FOR THE TERM OF MAY 1, 2021 TO APRIL 30, 2022 WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR AN ADDITIONAL FOUR (4) YEARS:

Amendment to the Agenda (General Government Consent Calendar)

AMENDMENT TO THE AGENDA

Acceptance of New County Roads: Salt Creek Lane and Wolf Crossing Lane

Consideration of Acceptance of New County Roads: A. Salt Creek Lane located in Massey Creek Phase II, District W6 B. Wolf Crossing Lane located in Massey Creek Phase II, District W6

R-21-4-301 · item history →

Accept NRA Foundation grant for Sheriff's Office Citizens Academy

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT AWARD FROM THE NRA FOUNDATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,200.00 TO BE USED TO ENHANCE THE EXPERIENCE HAD BY PARTICIPANTS OF THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE CITIZENS ACADEMY:

R-21-4-401 · item history →

Approve stormwater covenants with VCDG Emory Road, LLC

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING COVENANTS FOR PERMANENT MAINTENANCE OF STORMWATER FACILITIES AND BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES WITH VCDG EMORY ROAD, LLC FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3703 E. EMORY ROAD (CLT PARCEL # 038-07509) IN COMMISSION DISTRICT 7:

R-21-4-402 · item history →

Approve stormwater covenants with Iron Forge, LLC

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING COVENANTS FOR PERMANENT MAINTENANCE OF STORMWATER FACILITIES AND BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES WITH IRON FORGE, LLC FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 634 E. RACCOON VALLEY DRIVE (A PORTION OF CLT PARCEL # 026-044) AND 0 JOY DENISE LANE (A PORTION OF CLT PARCEL # 026-049) IN COMMISSION DISTRICT 7:

R-21-4-404 · item history →

Approve stormwater covenants with Mesana Investments, LLC

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING COVENANTS FOR PERMANENT MAINTENANCE OF STORMWATER FACILITIES AND BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES WITH MESANA INVESTMENTS, LLC FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 0 GOFF ROAD (A PORTION OF CLT PARCEL # 135-02202) IN COMMISSION DISTRICT 9:

R-21-4-406 · item history →

Approve construction contract with Grassy Creek, LLC for roadway improvements

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH GRASSY CREEK, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,074,055.06 FOR ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS TO SCHAAD ROAD, OAK RIDGE HIGHWAY, AND BALL CAMP PIKE, AS PREVIOUSLY AGREED TO BY MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING APPROVED BY RESOLUTION R-20-6-410 OF THE COMMISSION:

R-21-4-407 · item history →

Authorize TDOT Litter Grant Program application and award acceptance

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TDOT) LITTER GRANT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 AND, IF SAID APPLICATION IS APPROVED, AUTHORIZING KNOX COUNTY TO ENTER INTO A GRANT CONTRACT FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE GRANT AWARD IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $168,700.00 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED):

R-21-4-408 · item history →

Approve contract with TN Gas, LLC for cylinder collection services

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH TN GAS, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF CYLINDER COLLECTION SERVICES TO COLLECT DISCARDED CYLINDERS FROM KNOX COUNTY CONVENIENCE CENTERS:

R-21-4-501 · item history →

Accept federal funds for CDBG and HOME programs, approve 2021 Annual Action Plan

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, 1) AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF FEDERAL FUNDS IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $1,173,463.00 FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM AND $429,713.00 FOR THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS (HOME) PROGRAM FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2021 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2022; AND 2) APPROVING KNOX COUNTY'S 2021 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN TO IDENTIFY ACTIVITIES KNOX COUNTY WILL UNDERTAKE DURING THE PROGRAM YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2021 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2022 USING FEDERAL FUNDS GRANTED TO KNOX COUNTY BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) TO ADDRESS PRIORITY NEEDS IN HOUSING AND THE COMMUNITY IN FURTHERANCE OF THE CDBG AND HOME PROGRAMS:

R-21-4-502 · item history →

Approve substantial amendment to 2019 Annual Action Plan for CDBG funds

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO KNOX COUNTY'S 2019 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN TO REALLOCATE $100,000.00 IN HUD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS FROM FLORENCE CRITTENTON’S HOUSING REHAB FOR YOUTH RESIDENTIAL CARE PROJECT TO HELEN ROSS MCNABB’S ACQUISITION/REHAB OF A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER PROJECT WITH SUCH REALLOCATED FUNDS INCLUDED IN KNOX COUNTY'S 2021 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN:

R-21-4-503 · item history →

Approve CARES Act CDBG-CV-3 funding and related agreements

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, 1) AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF FEDERAL FUNDS IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $1,058,642.00 IN HUD CARES ACT CDBG-CV-3 SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING; 2) APPROVING SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENTS TO KNOX COUNTY'S PREVIOUSLY APPROVED FY 2020-2024 CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND 2020 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN TO INCLUDE PROGRAMS TO PREVENT, PREPARE FOR AND RESPOND TO CORONAVIRUS; AND 3) APPROVING AGREEMENTS, SUBJECT TO HUD APPROVAL OF THE SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENTS, WITH INTERFAITH HEALTH CLINIC FOR HEALTH SERVICES ($100,000), HELEN ROSS MCNABB CENTER FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COUNSELING ($200,000), AND COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE FOR A HOUSING ASSISTANCE SPECIALIST ($120,000):

R-21-4-601 · item history →

Approve Amendment 2 to TN Dept. of Health HIV/AIDS Services Contract

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT 2 TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF HIV/AIDS CORE MEDICAL SERVICES AND SUPPORT SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE CONTRACT BY $708,900.00 AND EXTENDS THE CONTRACT BY ONE (1) YEAR TO EXPIRE MARCH 31, 2022 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED):

R-21-4-602 · item history →

Approve Amendment 2 to TN Dept. of Health Public Health Emergency Preparedness Contract

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT 2 TO A FIVE-YEAR GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE CONTRACT BY $8,000.00 FOR A NEW TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $2,931,592.00 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED):

R-21-4-603 · item history →

Approve Amendment 1 to TN Dept. of Health TB Control Contract

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT 1 TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF TUBERCULOSIS (TB) CONTROL AND PREVENTION SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE CONTRACT BY $578,600.00 AND EXTENDS THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT BY ONE (1) YEAR TO EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2022 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED):

R-21-4-801 · item history →

Approve real estate sales contract with Joshua Bishop for 0 Trebor Lane

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE REAL ESTATE SALES CONTRACT WITH JOSHUA BISHOP IN THE AMOUNT OF $156,000.00 PLUS A BUYER'S PREMIUM OF $7,800.00 FOR A TOTAL OF $163,800.00 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 0 TREBOR LANE (PARCEL ID 096 113):

R-21-4-802 · item history →

Approve offer to acquire right-of-way from TDOT for Northshore Drive project

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN OFFER TO ACQUIRE REAL PROPERTY FROM THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TDOT) IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,850.00 FOR .590 ACRES OF RIGHT-OF-WAY ON PARCEL NO. 153 063 AS PART OF TDOT'S SLOPE STABILIZATION PROJECT ON NORTHSHORE DRIVE:

R-21-4-903 · item history →

Resolution supporting state legislative action for Litter/Environmental Court

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, EXPRESSING SUPPORT OF STATE LEGISLATIVE ACTION TO ENABLE THE COMMISSION TO DESIGNATE DIVISION V OF THE GENERAL SESSIONS COURT OF KNOX COUNTY AS THE LITTER/ENVIRONMENTAL COURT AND TO ESTABLISH ENFORCEMENT POWERS FOR THAT COURT:

R-21-4-904 · item history →

Accept ARP funds and delegate evaluation to Finance Dept.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY $91.2 MILLION IN LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS THROUGH THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT OF 2021 (ARP) AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE KNOX COUNTY FINANCE DEPARTMENT SHALL EVALUATE ELIGIBILITY OF ALLOWABLE EXPENDITURES AND PROJECT OPPORTUNITIES FOR USE OF THE LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS AND PRESENT TO THE COMMISSION NO LESS THAN 30 DAYS IN ADVANCE OF A REGULARLY SCHEDULED COMMISSION MEETING:

R-21-4-110 · item history →

Appoint Regina Oster and John Marshall to Merit System Council

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING/REAPPOINTING __________________ AS A MEMBER AND ________________ AS AN ALTERNATE MEMBER ON THE MERIT SYSTEM COUNCIL FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE. (MEMBER TERM EXPIRES APRIL 30, 2024 AND ALTERNATE MEMBER TERM EXPIRES APRIL 30, 2022):

R-21-4-111 · item history →

Appoint Directors of the Sports Authority of Knox County and City of Knoxville

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING THE DIRECTORS OF THE SPORTS AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF KNOX AND THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE:

R-21-4-403 · item history →

Approve stormwater covenants with Peoples Bank of the South

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING COVENANTS FOR PERMANENT MAINTENANCE OF STORMWATER FACILITIES AND BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES WITH PEOPLES BANK OF THE SOUTH FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7605 TWIN OAK LANE (CLT PARCEL # 021-00203) IN COMMISSION DISTRICT 8:

R-21-4-405 · item history →

Approve construction contract with Charles Blalock and Sons for Cherahala Boulevard

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH CHARLES BLALOCK AND SONS, INC. FOR THE CHERAHALA BOULEVARD ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE AMOUNT OF $1,796,063.07:

RZ-21-4-101 · item history →

Rezoning from Agricultural to Low Density Residential at 1416 Chert Pit Road

Request of Igor Cheban for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RA (Low Density Residential). Property located at 1416 Chert Pit Road / Parcel ID 105 113, Commission District 3

Adjournment from Zoning Session

ADJOURNMENT FROM KNOX COUNTY ZONING SESSION:

R-21-4-901 · item history →

Development Agreement for Andrew Johnson Building with BNA Associates, LLC

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REGARDING THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN KNOX COUNTY AND BNA ASSOCIATES, LLC, OR AN AFFILIATE THEREOF, FOR THE ANDREW JOHNSON BUILDING AND DELEGATING TO THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF THE COUNTY OF KNOX THE AUTHORITY TO NEGOTIATE, ACCEPT AND/OR WAIVE PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TAXES, AND FINDING THAT SUCH PAYMENTS OR THE WAIVER THEREOF ARE DEEMED TO BE IN FURTHERANCE OF THE PUBLIC PURPOSES OF THE BOARD AS DEFINED IN TENN. CODE ANN. § 7-53-305:

R-21-4-905 · item history →

Approve Amendment Two to TN Dept. of Children's Services contract

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT TWO TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN'S SERVICES TO PROVIDE CUSTODY PREVENTION SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE GRANT CONTRACT BY $183,392.00 AND EXTENDS THE TERM BY ONE (1) YEAR TO EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2022 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED):

R-21-4-906 · item history →

Approve Amendment 3 to TN Dept. of Human Services IV-D Magistrate Services Contract

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT 3 TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES RELATED TO IV-D MAGISTRATE SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE GRANT BY $306,475.38, INCREASES THE LOCAL MATCH BY $157,881.26, AND EXTENDS THE TERM BY ONE (1) YEAR TO EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2022:

Ordinances on First Reading

ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING:

No published motion on this item.

Ordinances on Second Reading

ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING:

No published motion on this item.

Public Forum

PUBLIC FORUM:

No published motion on this item.