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Regular meeting — June 28, 2021

On June 28, 2021, the Knox County, TN Board of Commissioners recorded 82 published decisions. Each links to its place in the official minutes.

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Plain-language summary

The Knox County Board of Commissioners met and approved numerous contracts and grants, including funding for drug/alcohol testing, education programming, and infrastructure projects like road widening and traffic signal upgrades. The Board also passed resolutions honoring two high school sports teams for state championships and amended county commission rules, notably adding a civility code and clarifying roles for the Chair and Vice Chair. Several zoning and land use requests were also addressed, with some approved and others deferred.

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

Absent: Terry Hill (all 80 recorded votes)

Everything taken up, in order

Amendments to the agenda, including adding and deferring items.

Amend the agenda as follows: Add Items #42 and #60. Defer Item #11 – Defer to the July Board of Commissioners Meeting Spread of Record the 2019 Employee Handbook updates. Defer Item #63 – Defer to the July Board of Commissioners Meeting R-21-6-903 – Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Quitclaim Deed for the Acceptance of Property located in the Powell Community at 316 W. Emory Road (Parcel Number 056-12406) and known as Collier Preserve from the Legacy Parks Foundation to be used as a park. Defer Item #73 – Defer to the July 26, 2021 Board of Commissioners Meeting O-21-6-101 - Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 42, Article II, Division 2 entitled "Employees' Merit System" to provide for various amendments to Section 42-53 entitled "Merit System Council"(Ord. No. O-90-9-111, adopted 9-10-90; Ord. No. O-91-8-114, adopted 11-25-91; Ord. No. O-95-4-101, adopted 4-24-95; and Ord. No. O-19-1-101, adopted 2-25-19) (First Reading) Defer Item #74 – Defer to the July 26, 2021 Board of Commissioners Meeting O-21-6-102 - Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 42, Article II, Division 2 entitled "Employees' Merit System" to establish requirements for the conduct of Merit System Council meetings in Section 42-54. (Ord. No. O-90-9-111, adopted 9-10-90) (First Reading) Defer Item #75 – Defer to the July 26, 2021 Board of Commissioner meeting O-21-6-103 - Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 42, Article II, Division 2 entitled "Employees' Merit System" to provide for amendments to Section 42-59 entitled "Filling of Vacancies". (Ord. No. O-90-9-111, adopted 9-10-90 and Ord. No. O-20-7-102, adopted 9-28-20) (First Reading) Defer Item #76 - Defer to the July Board of Commissioners Meeting O-21-6-104 - Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 42, Article II, Division 2 entitled "Employees' Merit System" to provide for various amendments to the Merit System for classified employees of the Knox County Sheriff's Office and to add a new Section 42-67 entitled "Grievance Hearings" to define grievances which are subject to a hearing before the Merit System Council. (Ord. No. O-90-9-111, adopted 9-10-90; Ord. No. O-94-10-101, adopted 12-1-94; Ord. No. O-20-7-102, adopted 9-28-20, and establishing Section 42-67, previously reserved) (First Reading) Defer Item #83 – Defer to the July Board of Commissioners Meeting 4-B-21-RZ - Request of Homestead Land Holdings, LLC for rezoning from RB (General Residential) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre. Property located at 7125 Old Clinton Pike / Parcel ID 67 191, Commission District 6. Planning Commission Recommendation: APPROVE PR (Planned Residential) zoning up to 5 dwelling units per acre because it is consistent with the surrounding development. Defer Item #84 – Defer to the August, 2021 Board of Commissioners Meeting 5-F-21-RZ - Request of Homestead Land Holdings, Inc. for rezoning from A (Agricultural) and CA (General Business) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 3 dwelling units per acre. Property located at 12119 Hardin Valley Road / Parcel ID 116 06701, Commission District 6. Planning Commission Recommendation: APPROVE PR (Planned Residential) zoning up to 3 dwelling units per acre because it is consistent with the surrounding development, by a vote of 10-2. Defer Item # 89 – Defer to the July Board of Commissioners Meeting 5-B-21-RZ – Request of Parker Bartholomew for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre. Property located at 8925 and 8935 West Emory Road / Parcel ID 77 08302 and 08301, Commission District 6. Planning Commission Recommendation: APPROVE PR (Planned Residential) zoning up to 3 dwelling units per acre because it is compatible with surrounding development. Defer Item #90 – Defer to the July Board of Commissioners Meeting 3-B-21-SP - Request of David N. Caldwell for Northwest County Sector Plan Amendment from AG (Agricultural) / HP (Hillside Protection) to LDR (Low Density Residential) / HP (Hillside Protection). Property located at 0 North Campbell Station Road / Parcel ID 117 02101, Commission District 6. Planning Commission Action: APPROVE the Northwest County Sector Plan Amendment to LDR (Low Density Residential) / HP (Hillside Protection) because of recent expansions in wastewater treatment capacity and the addition of new schools. Defer Item #91 – Defer to the July Board of Commissioners Meeting 3-F-21-RZ - Request of David N. Caldwell for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 4 dwelling units per acre. Property located at 0 North Campbell Station Road / Parcel ID 117 02101, Commission District 6. Planning Commission Recommendation: APPROVE PR (Planned Residential) zoning up to 3 dwelling units per acre, by a vote of 7-5. Defer Item #92 – Defer to the July Board of Commissioners Meeting 3-A-21-SP - Request of Benjamin C. Mullins O/B/O Home Federal Bank for Southwest County Sector Plan Amendment from LDR (Low Density Residential) to MU-NC (Mixed Use - Neighborhood Center). Property located at 1401 Bexhill Drive / Parcel ID 144 L B 003, Commission District 4. Planning Commission Action: APPROVE the Southwest County Sector Plan Amendment to MU-NC (Mixed Use - Neighborhood Center) because of an error in the sector plan. Defer Item # 93 – Defer to the July Board of Commissioners Meeting 3-D-21-RZ - Request of Benjamin C. Mullins O/B/O Home Federal Bank for rezoning from PC (Planned Commercial) / RA (Low Density Residential) to CN (Neighborhood Commercial). Property located at 1401 Bexhill Drive / Parcel ID 144 L B 003, Commission District 4. Planning Commission Recommendation: APPROVE CN (Neighborhood Commercial) zoning.

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Motion to set the agenda as presented by Chairman Jay.

Moved by Randy Smith · seconded by Kyle Ward

Dasha Lundy — Aye Courtney Durrett — Aye Randy Smith — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Charles Busler — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Justin Biggs — Aye Terry Hill — Absent
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R-21-6-101 · item history →

Resolution honoring Austin-East High School Soccer team for winning state championship.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring the Austin-East High School Soccer team for winning the State Championship.

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Move to approve R-21-6-101 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring the Austin-East High School Soccer team for winning the State Championship.

Moved by Dasha Lundy · seconded by Courtney Durrett

Dasha Lundy — Aye Courtney Durrett — Aye Randy Smith — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Charles Busler — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Justin Biggs — Aye Terry Hill — Absent
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R-21-6-102 · item history →

Resolution honoring Gibbs High School Baseball team for winning state championship.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring the Gibbs High School Baseball team for winning the 2021 Class AA State Championship.

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Move to approve R-21-6-102- Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring the Gibbs High School Baseball team for winning the 2021 Class AA State Championship.

Moved by Richie Beeler · seconded by Charles Busler

Dasha Lundy — Aye Courtney Durrett — Aye Randy Smith — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Charles Busler — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Justin Biggs — Aye Terry Hill — Absent
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Presentation of Rural Metro monthly report.

Presentation of Rural Metro monthly report by Jeff Bagwell.

No published motion on this item.

Presentation by Knoxville Chamber of Commerce President.

Presentation by Mike Odom, President of the Knoxville Chamber of Commerce.

No published motion on this item.

Presentation of Food Policy Council annual report.

Presentation of the Knoxville-Knox County Food Policy Council annual report by Kimberly Pettigrew.

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 from previous meetings.

Consideration of approval of minutes of the previous meetings on May 19, 2021 (Public Hearing); May 17, 2021 (Public Hearing); May 24, 2021, (Special Session) and May 24, 2021 (Regular Session).

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Move to approve the minutes of the previous meetings on May 19, 2021 (Public Hearing); May 17, 2021 (Public Hearing); May 24, 2021, (Special Session) and May 24, 2021 (Regular Session).

Moved by Charles Busler · seconded by Richie Beeler

Dasha Lundy — Aye Courtney Durrett — Aye Randy Smith — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Charles Busler — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Justin Biggs — Aye Terry Hill — Absent
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Spread of Record: Public Defender's Office election to Employee Insurance Benefits Committee.

Spread of Record the Public Defender's Office election of Sandra Protopapa to serve as its representative on the Knox County Employee Insurance Benefits Committee beginning June 1, 2021 to complete an unfulfilled term expiring December 31, 2023.

No published motion on this item.

Spread of Record: Commissioners Travel of TCSA Legislative Conference.

Spread of Record Commissioners Travel of the TCSA Legislative Conference.

No published motion on this item.

Suspend reading of Education and General Government Consent Calendars.

Suspend the rules and not read the Education Consent Calendar and the General Government Consent Calendar as stated in Section P, Consent Calendar, in the Commission Rules.

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Move to suspend the rules and not read the Education Consent Calendar and the General Government Consent Calendar as stated in Section P, Consent Calendar, in the Commission Rules.

Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Randy Smith

Dasha Lundy — Aye Courtney Durrett — Aye Randy Smith — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Charles Busler — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Justin Biggs — Aye Terry Hill — Absent
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R-21-6-201 · item history →

Approve contract for CDL third party testing with State of TN.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with the State of Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security for the provision and administration of authorized commercial driver license (CDL) third party testing as needed for issuance of a CDL for the term of June 1, 2021 through December 31, 2025 at an annual cost of $250.00.

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Move to approve R-21-6-201 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with the State of Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security for the provision and administration of authorized commercial driver license (CDL) third party testing as needed for issuance of a CDL for the term of June 1, 2021 through December 31, 2025 at an annual cost of $250.00.

Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Randy Smith

Dasha Lundy — Aye Courtney Durrett — Aye Randy Smith — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Charles Busler — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Justin Biggs — Aye Terry Hill — Absent
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R-21-6-202 · item history →

Approve contract for drug and alcohol testing services with NetGain.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with NetGain Corporation for the provision of drug and alcohol testing services at an approximate annual cost of $18,000.00 for the term of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022, with the option to extend for an additional four (4) years.

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Move to approve R-21-6-202 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with NetGain Corporation for the provision of drug and alcohol testing services at an approximate annual cost of $18,000.00 for the term of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022, with the option to extend for an additional four (4) years.

Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Randy Smith

Dasha Lundy — Aye Courtney Durrett — Aye Randy Smith — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Charles Busler — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Justin Biggs — Aye Terry Hill — Absent
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R-21-6-203 · item history →

Approve AVID Programming Agreement for multiple Knox County Schools.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an AVID Products and Services Agreement for the provision of AVID programming at Austin-East Magnet High School, Bearden Middle School, Career Magnet Academy, Karns High School, Karns Middle School, Northwest Middle School and Whittle Springs Middle School for the 2021-2022 school year at a cost of $28,693.00.

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Move to approve R-21-6-203 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an AVID Products and Services Agreement for the provision of AVID programming at Austin-East Magnet High School, Bearden Middle School, Career Magnet Academy, Karns High School, Karns Middle School, Northwest Middle School and Whittle Springs Middle School for the 2021-2022 school year at a cost of $28,693.00.

Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Randy Smith

Dasha Lundy — Aye Courtney Durrett — Aye Randy Smith — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Charles Busler — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Justin Biggs — Aye Terry Hill — Absent
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R-21-6-204 · item history →

Approve Master Services Agreement for Music Therapy Services.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Master Services Agreement for Music Therapy Services with Knoxville Music Therapy for the provision of evaluation services as needed for the term of June 15, 2021 to June 14, 2022.

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Move to approve R-21-6-204 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Master Services Agreement for Music Therapy Services with Knoxville Music Therapy for the provision of evaluation services as needed for the term of June 15, 2021 to June 14, 2022.

Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Randy Smith

Dasha Lundy — Aye Courtney Durrett — Aye Randy Smith — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Charles Busler — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Justin Biggs — Aye Terry Hill — Absent
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R-21-6-205 · item history →

Approve agreements for data analytics software and services.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Master Services Agreement with Frontline Technologies Group LLC dba Frontline Education and a Customer Agreement with Forecast 5 Analytics, Inc. for license to use Forecast 5 software and tools for data analytics and planning services at a two-year cost of $477,052.00 ($238,536.00 annually).

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Move to approve R-21-6-205 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Master Services Agreement with Frontline Technologies Group LLC dba Frontline Education and a Customer Agreement with Forecast 5 Analytics, Inc. for license to use Forecast 5 software and tools for data analytics and planning services at a two-year cost of $477,052.00 ($238,536.00 annually).

Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Randy Smith

Dasha Lundy — Aye Courtney Durrett — Aye Randy Smith — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Charles Busler — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Justin Biggs — Aye Terry Hill — Absent
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R-21-6-206 · item history →

Accept Learning Camps Grant from TN Dept. of Education.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of the State of Tennessee Department of Education Learning Camps Grant in the amount of $7,057,734.56.

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Move to approve R-21-6-206 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of the State of Tennessee Department of Education Learning Camps Grant in the amount of $7,057,734.56.

Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Randy Smith

Dasha Lundy — Aye Courtney Durrett — Aye Randy Smith — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Charles Busler — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Justin Biggs — Aye Terry Hill — Absent
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R-21-6-207 · item history →

Accept Voluntary Pre-K Grant from TN Dept. of Education.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of the State of Tennessee Department of Education Voluntary Pre-K Grant for the 2021-2022 school year in the amount of $2,087,532.20 with required in-kind matching funds in the amount of $686,000.00.

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Move to approve R-21-6-207 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of the State of Tennessee Department of Education Voluntary Pre-K Grant for the 2021-2022 school year in the amount of $2,087,532.20 with required in-kind matching funds in the amount of $686,000.00.

Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Randy Smith

Dasha Lundy — Aye Courtney Durrett — Aye Randy Smith — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Charles Busler — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Justin Biggs — Aye Terry Hill — Absent
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R-21-6-208 · item history →

Accept Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Grant.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Grant award from the State of Tennessee Department of Education for Fiscal Year 2022 in the amount of $939,278.15.

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Move to approve R-21-6-208 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Grant award from the State of Tennessee Department of Education for Fiscal Year 2022 in the amount of $939,278.15.

Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Randy Smith

Dasha Lundy — Aye Courtney Durrett — Aye Randy Smith — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Charles Busler — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Justin Biggs — Aye Terry Hill — Absent
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R-21-6-209 · item history →

Accept 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 $35,714.00.

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Move to approve R-21-6-209 - 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 $35,714.00.

Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Randy Smith

Dasha Lundy — Aye Courtney Durrett — Aye Randy Smith — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Charles Busler — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Justin Biggs — Aye Terry Hill — Absent
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Suspend reading of General Government Consent Calendar.

Suspend the rules and not read the General Government Consent Calendar as stated in Section P, Consent Calendar, in the Commission Rules.

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Move to suspend the rules and not read the General Government Consent Calendar as stated in Section P, Consent Calendar, in the Commission Rules.

Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Randy Smith

Dasha Lundy — Aye Courtney Durrett — Aye Randy Smith — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Charles Busler — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Justin Biggs — Aye Terry Hill — Absent
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Acceptance of New County Roads.

Consideration of Acceptance of New County Roads

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Move to approve Drives and Roads: A.) Padgett Hill Lane located in Padgett Hill, District W6. B.) Cloud View Drive located in Copeland Heights, District E6. C.) Sky Top Lane located in Copeland Heights, District E6.

Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Randy Smith

Dasha Lundy — Aye Courtney Durrett — Aye Randy Smith — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Charles Busler — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Justin Biggs — Aye Terry Hill — Absent
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R-21-6-110 · item history →

Reappoint Judicial Magistrates Ray H. Jenkins and Robert A. Cole.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, reappointing Ray H. Jenkins, and Robert A. Cole as Judicial Magistrates for Knox County (Terms expire June 30, 2025).

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Move to approve R-21-6-110 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, reappointing Ray H. Jenkins, and Robert A. Cole as Judicial Magistrates for Knox County. (Terms expire June 30, 2025).

Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Randy Smith

Dasha Lundy — Aye Courtney Durrett — Aye Randy Smith — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Charles Busler — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Justin Biggs — Aye Terry Hill — Absent
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R-21-6-111 · item history →

Appoint Beth Childress and Andrew Flores to Library Advisory Board.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing Beth Childress (District 6 seat) and Andrew Flores (District 9 seat) to the Knox County Library Advisory Board. (Terms expires July 1, 2024).

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Move to approve R-21-6-111 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing Beth Childress (District 6 seat) and Andrew Flores (District 9 seat) to the Knox County Library Advisory Board (Terms expires July 1, 2024).

Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Randy Smith

Dasha Lundy — Aye Courtney Durrett — Aye Randy Smith — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Charles Busler — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Justin Biggs — Aye Terry Hill — Absent
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R-21-6-112 · item history →

Accept resignation, appoint Mayor Jacobs, HD Patel, reappoint Linda Billman to Visit Knoxville Board.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting the resignation of Bryan Hair on the Visit Knoxville Board of Directors; confirming the Knox County Mayor’s appointment of himself, Glenn Jacobs, to the Visit Knoxville Board of Director’s to complete the unfulfilled term of Bryan Hair expiring June 30, 2022; and confirming the Knox County Mayor’s appointment of HD Patel and reappointment of Linda Billman to the Visit Knoxville Board of Directors (Terms expire June 30, 2024).

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Move to approve R-21-6-112 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting the resignation of Bryan Hair on the Visit Knoxville Board of Directors; confirming the Knox County Mayor’s appointment of himself, Glenn Jacobs, to the Visit Knoxville Board of Director’s to complete the unfulfilled term of Bryan Hair expiring June 30, 2022; and confirming the Knox County Mayor’s appointment of HD Patel and reappointment of Linda Billman to the Visit Knoxville Board of Directors (Terms expire June 30, 2024).

Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Randy Smith

Dasha Lundy — Aye Courtney Durrett — Aye Randy Smith — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Charles Busler — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Justin Biggs — Aye Terry Hill — Absent
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R-21-6-301 · item history →

Approve amendment to Community Correction Supervision Services contract.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment One to a Grant Contract with the State of Tennessee, Department of Correction for the provision of Community Correction Supervision Services, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the contract by $743,425.00 with a required local match of $16,200.00 and extends the term by one (1) year to expire June 30, 2022.

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Move to approve R-21-6-301 – Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment One to a Grant Contract with the State of Tennessee, Department of Correction for the provision of Community Correction Supervision Services, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the contract by $743,425.00 with a required local match of $16,200.00 and extends the term by one (1) year to expire June 30, 2022.

Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Randy Smith

Dasha Lundy — Aye Courtney Durrett — Aye Randy Smith — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Charles Busler — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Justin Biggs — Aye Terry Hill — Absent
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R-21-6-302 · item history →

Approve Grant Contract for mental health transportation.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Grant Contract in the amount of $287,100.00 with the State of Tennessee, Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs for the provision of mental health transportation. (No local match required).

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Move to approve R-21-6-302 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Grant Contract in the amount of $287,100.00 with the State of Tennessee, Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs for the provision of mental health transportation (No local match required).

Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Randy Smith

Dasha Lundy — Aye Courtney Durrett — Aye Randy Smith — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Charles Busler — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Justin Biggs — Aye Terry Hill — Absent
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R-21-6-303 · item history →

Approve Grant Contract for Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in the amount of $100,000.00 with the State of Tennessee, Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs for the provision of administering Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding (CESF) for video arraignment equipment. (No local match required).

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Move to approve R-21-6-303 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in the amount of $100,000.00 with the State of Tennessee, Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs for the provision of administering Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding (CESF) for video arraignment equipment (No local match required).

Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Randy Smith

Dasha Lundy — Aye Courtney Durrett — Aye Randy Smith — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Charles Busler — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Justin Biggs — Aye Terry Hill — Absent
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R-21-6-401 · item history →

Approve Stormwater Facilities Maintenance Covenants with RL & A Real Estate II 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 RL & A Real Estate II LLC for property located at 267 S. Peters Road (CLT Parcel # 132FC003) in Commission District 3.

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Move to approve R-21-6-401 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with RL & A Real Estate II LLC for property located at 267 S. Peters Road (CLT Parcel # 132FC003) in Commission District 3.

Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Randy Smith

Dasha Lundy — Aye Courtney Durrett — Aye Randy Smith — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Charles Busler — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Justin Biggs — Aye Terry Hill — Absent
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R-21-6-402 · item history →

Approve Stormwater Facilities Maintenance Covenants with Hardin Valley Holdings, 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 Hardin Valley Holdings, LLC for property located at 2326 Cherahala Blvd. (CLT Parcel # 103EA017) in Commission District 6.

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Move to approve R-21-6-402 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with Hardin Valley Holdings, LLC for property located at 2326 Cherahala Blvd. (CLT Parcel # 103EA017) in Commission District 6.

Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Randy Smith

Dasha Lundy — Aye Courtney Durrett — Aye Randy Smith — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Charles Busler — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Justin Biggs — Aye Terry Hill — Absent
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R-21-6-403 · item history →

Approve Stormwater Facilities Maintenance Covenants with Development Corporation of Knox County.

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 Development Corporation of Knox County for property located at 2995 Production Lane (CLT Parcel # 090-10201) in Commission District 6.

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Move to approve R-21-6-403 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with The Development Corporation of Knox County for property located at 2995 Production Lane (CLT Parcel # 090-10201) in Commission District 6.

Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Randy Smith

Dasha Lundy — Aye Courtney Durrett — Aye Randy Smith — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Charles Busler — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Justin Biggs — Aye Terry Hill — Absent
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R-21-6-404 · item history →

Approve Stormwater Facilities Maintenance Covenants with Holston 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 Holston Investments, LLC for properties located at 7632 Strawberry Plains Pike (CLT Parcel # 073-048), 7636 Strawberry Plains Pike (CLT Parcel # 073-04801), 0 Strawberry Plains Pike (CLT Parcel # 073-04802), 7640 Strawberry Plains Pike (CLT Parcel # 073-04803), and 0 Wooddale Church Road (a portion of CLT Parcel # 073-052) in Commission District 8.

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Move to approve R-21-6-404 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with Holston Investments, LLC for properties located at 7632 Strawberry Plains Pike (CLT Parcel # 073-048), 7636 Strawberry Plains Pike (CLT Parcel # 073-04801), 0 Strawberry Plains Pike (CLT Parcel # 073-04802), 7640 Strawberry Plains Pike (CLT Parcel # 073-04803), and 0 Wooddale Church Road (a portion of CLT Parcel # 073-052) in Commission District 8.

Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Randy Smith

Dasha Lundy — Aye Courtney Durrett — Aye Randy Smith — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Charles Busler — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Justin Biggs — Aye Terry Hill — Absent
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R-21-6-405 · item history →

Approve Stormwater Facilities Maintenance Covenants with Marathon Realty Corp.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with Marathon Realty Corp. for property located at 6710 Malone Creek Drive (CLT Parcel # 079JE015) in Commission District 6.

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Move to approve R-21-6-405 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with Marathon Realty Corp. for property located at 6710 Malone Creek Drive (CLT Parcel # 079JE015) in Commission District 6.

Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Randy Smith

Dasha Lundy — Aye Courtney Durrett — Aye Randy Smith — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Charles Busler — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Justin Biggs — Aye Terry Hill — Absent
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R-21-6-406 · item history →

Approve Stormwater Facilities Maintenance Covenants with Hardin Valley Farm Development, Inc.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with Hardin Valley Farm Development, Inc. for property located at 11181 Sam Lee Road (a portion of CLT Parcel # 103-072) in Commission District 6.

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Move to approve R-21-6-406 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with Hardin Valley Farm Development, Inc. for property located at 11181 Sam Lee Road (a portion of CLT Parcel # 103-072) in Commission District 6.

Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Randy Smith

Dasha Lundy — Aye Courtney Durrett — Aye Randy Smith — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Charles Busler — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Justin Biggs — Aye Terry Hill — Absent
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R-21-6-407 · item history →

Approve Stormwater Facilities Maintenance Covenants with Rainier Services, 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 Rainier Services, LLC for property located at 4807 E. Emory Road (CLT Parcel # 029-04402) in Commission District 7.

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Move to approve R-21-6-407 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with Rainier Services, LLC for property located at 4807 E. Emory Road (CLT Parcel # 029-04402) in Commission District 7.

Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Randy Smith

Dasha Lundy — Aye Courtney Durrett — Aye Randy Smith — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Charles Busler — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Justin Biggs — Aye Terry Hill — Absent
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R-21-6-408 · item history →

Approve Stormwater Facilities Maintenance Covenants with Turner Homes, 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 Turner Homes, LLC for properties located at 0 Moon Lake Lane (a portion of CLT Parcel # 029PK019), 0 Thomas Lane (a portion of CLT Parcel # 029-05405), 7419 Thomas Lane (CLT Parcel # 029-05407), and 7421 Thomas Lane (CLT Parcel # 029-05406) in Commission District 7.

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Move to approve R-21-6-408 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with Turner Homes, LLC for properties located at 0 Moon Lake Lane (a portion of CLT Parcel # 029PK019), 0 Thomas Lane (a portion of CLT Parcel # 029-05405), 7419 Thomas Lane (CLT Parcel # 029-05407), and 7421 Thomas Lane (CLT Parcel # 029-05406) in Commission District 7.

Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Randy Smith

Dasha Lundy — Aye Courtney Durrett — Aye Randy Smith — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Charles Busler — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Justin Biggs — Aye Terry Hill — Absent
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R-21-6-409 · item history →

Approve Stormwater Facilities Maintenance Covenants with Ball Homes, 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 Ball Homes, LLC for property located at 12140 Hardin Valley Road (a portion of CLT Parcel # 129-037) in Commission District 6.

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Move to approve R-21-6-409 - 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 property located at 12140 Hardin Valley Road (a portion of CLT Parcel # 129-037) in Commission District 6.

Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Randy Smith

Dasha Lundy — Aye Courtney Durrett — Aye Randy Smith — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Charles Busler — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Justin Biggs — Aye Terry Hill — Absent
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R-21-6-410 · item history →

Approve Utility Relocation Agreement for Canton Hollow Widening Project.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Utility Relocation Agreement with the Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) for the Canton Hollow Widening Project in the amount of $800,000.00 ($400,000 paid initially to Knox County and $400,000 paid upon completion of the project).

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Move to approve R-21-6-410 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Utility Relocation Agreement with the Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) for the Canton Hollow Widening Project in the amount of $800,000.00 ($400,000 paid initially to Knox County and $400,000 paid upon completion of the project).

Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Randy Smith

Dasha Lundy — Aye Courtney Durrett — Aye Randy Smith — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Charles Busler — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Justin Biggs — Aye Terry Hill — Absent
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R-21-6-411 · item history →

Approve contract for hot mix hauling and placement services.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with APAC-Atlantic, Inc. for the provision of hot mix hauling and placement services for Fiscal Year 2022.

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Move to approve R-21-6-411 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with APAC-Atlantic, Inc. for the provision of hot mix hauling and placement services for Fiscal Year 2022.

Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Randy Smith

Dasha Lundy — Aye Courtney Durrett — Aye Randy Smith — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Charles Busler — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Justin Biggs — Aye Terry Hill — Absent
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R-21-6-412 · item history →

Approve contract for ATMS - Phase I inspection services.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with CDM Smith in the amount of $249,150.00 for Construction Engineering Inspection Services for the Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) - Phase I.

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Move to approve R-21-6-412 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with CDM Smith in the amount of $249,150.00 for Construction Engineering Inspection Services for the Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) - Phase I.

Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Randy Smith

Dasha Lundy — Aye Courtney Durrett — Aye Randy Smith — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Charles Busler — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Justin Biggs — Aye Terry Hill — Absent
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R-21-6-413 · item history →

Approve Integrated Supply Agreement with NAPA Auto Parts.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Integrated Supply Agreement with Genuine Parts Company, d/b/a NAPA Auto Parts to supply auto, truck and bus parts and provide integrated business solutions services to Knox County through the Sourcewell cooperative contract purchasing program.

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Move to approve R-21-6-413 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Integrated Supply Agreement with Genuine Parts Company, d/b/a NAPA Auto Parts to supply auto, truck and bus parts and provide integrated business solutions services to Knox County through the Sourcewell cooperative contract purchasing program.

Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Randy Smith

Dasha Lundy — Aye Courtney Durrett — Aye Randy Smith — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Charles Busler — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Justin Biggs — Aye Terry Hill — Absent
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R-21-6-414 · item history →

Approve Amendment II to CAC AmeriCorps Program Contract.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment II to Contract No. 19-446 between Knox County and the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee (CAC) relative to the CAC AmeriCorps program.

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Move to approve R-21-6-414 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment II to Contract No. 19-446 between Knox County and the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee (CAC) relative to the CAC AmeriCorps program.

Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Randy Smith

Dasha Lundy — Aye Courtney Durrett — Aye Randy Smith — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Charles Busler — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Justin Biggs — Aye Terry Hill — Absent
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R-21-6-415 · item history →

Approve construction contract for traffic signal upgrades.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a construction contract with Stansell Electric Company, Inc. in the amount of $1,482,927.00 for traffic signal upgrades along Cedar Bluff Road and Maynardville Highway (100% of which is covered by the TDOT ATMS Grant).

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Move to approve R-21-6-415 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a construction contract with Stansell Electric Company, Inc. in the amount of $1,482,927.00 for traffic signal upgrades along Cedar Bluff Road and Maynardville Highway (100% of which is covered by the TDOT ATMS Grant).

Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Randy Smith

Dasha Lundy — Aye Courtney Durrett — Aye Randy Smith — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Charles Busler — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Justin Biggs — Aye Terry Hill — Absent
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R-21-6-501 · item history →

Accept Treasury Emergency Rental Assistance 2 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 2 award in the amount of $4,479,416.24 and approving the terms for the receipt of said funds (No local match required).

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Move to approve R-21-6-501 - 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 2 award in the amount of $4,479,416.24 and approving the terms for the receipt of said funds (No local match required).

Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Randy Smith

Dasha Lundy — Aye Courtney Durrett — Aye Randy Smith — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Charles Busler — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Justin Biggs — Aye Terry Hill — Absent
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R-21-6-502 · item history →

Accept amended CDBG funds and approve amended budget for CAC Housing Rehab project.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, 1) authorizing the acceptance of federal funds in the amended amount of $1,190,755.00 for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for the period beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022 (previously approved amount was $1,173,463) and 2) approving an amended budget of $267,292.00 for the “CAC Housing Rehab” project previously approved as $250,000.00 in the Knox County 2021 Annual Action Plan.

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Move to recommend approval on R-21-6-502 – Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, 1) authorizing the acceptance of federal funds in the amended amount of $1,190,755.00 for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for the period beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022 (previously approved amount was $1,173,463) and 2) approving an amended budget of $267,292.00 for the “CAC Housing Rehab” project previously approved as $250,000.00 in the Knox County 2021 Annual Action Plan.

Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Randy Smith

Dasha Lundy — Aye Courtney Durrett — Aye Randy Smith — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Charles Busler — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Justin Biggs — Aye Terry Hill — Absent
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R-21-6-503 · item history →

Approve grant contract for EMA equipment with TEMA/DOE.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract with the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) for Department of Energy (DOE) pass-through funding in the amount of $16,000.00 to provide equipment for the Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency for off-site emergency planning and response (No local match required).

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Move to approve R-21-6-503 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract with the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) for Department of Energy (DOE) pass-through funding in the amount of $16,000.00 to provide equipment for the Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency for off-site emergency planning and response (No local match required).

Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Randy Smith

Dasha Lundy — Aye Courtney Durrett — Aye Randy Smith — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Charles Busler — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Justin Biggs — Aye Terry Hill — Absent
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R-21-6-504 · item history →

Approve MOU/Agreement with CAC for CDBG funds for housing rehab.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding and Agreement with the Knoxville/Knox County Community Action Committee (CAC) to provide $267,292.00 in 2021 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program funds for administrative program costs and housing rehabilitation construction services for single-family owner-occupied, low-income homeowners. (Federally funded through HUD CDBG program funds).

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Move to approve R-21-6-504 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding and Agreement with the Knoxville/Knox County Community Action Committee (CAC) to provide $267,292.00 in 2021 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program funds for administrative program costs and housing rehabilitation construction services for single-family owner-occupied, low-income homeowners (Federally funded through HUD CDBG program funds).

Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Randy Smith

Dasha Lundy — Aye Courtney Durrett — Aye Randy Smith — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Charles Busler — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Justin Biggs — Aye Terry Hill — Absent
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R-21-6-505 · item history →

Approve CDBG funds agreement with Neighborhood Housing, Inc. for Operation Backyard.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Agreement with Neighborhood Housing, Inc. to provide $50,000.00 in 2021 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program funds for the Operation Backyard Program to provide minor home repairs for low-income homeowners in Knox County (Federally funded through HUD CDBG program funds).

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Move to approve R-21-6-505 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Agreement with Neighborhood Housing, Inc. to provide $50,000.00 in 2021 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program funds for the Operation Backyard Program to provide minor home repairs for low-income homeowners in Knox County (Federally funded through HUD CDBG program funds).

Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Randy Smith

Dasha Lundy — Aye Courtney Durrett — Aye Randy Smith — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Charles Busler — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Justin Biggs — Aye Terry Hill — Absent
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R-21-6-506 · item history →

Approve CDBG funds agreement with McNabb Center for domestic violence shelter.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Agreement with McNabb Center to provide $525,000.00 in 2021 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program funds for the acquisition of property and construction of a domestic violence emergency shelter (Federally funded through HUD CDBG program funds).

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Move to approve R-21-6-506 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Agreement with McNabb Center to provide $525,000.00 in 2021 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program funds for the acquisition of property and construction of a domestic violence emergency shelter (Federally funded through HUD CDBG program funds).

Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Randy Smith

Dasha Lundy — Aye Courtney Durrett — Aye Randy Smith — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Charles Busler — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Justin Biggs — Aye Terry Hill — Absent
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R-21-6-507 · item history →

Approve CDBG funds agreement with Homesource East TN for senior apts.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Agreement with Homesource East Tennessee to provide $91,240.00 in 2021 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program funds for a Community Room Expansion for Willow Place and Riverbirch Village senior apartments (Federally funded through HUD CDBG program funds).

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Move to approve R-21-6-507 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Agreement with Homesource East Tennessee to provide $91,240.00 in 2021 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program funds for a Community Room Expansion for Willow Place and Riverbirch Village senior apartments (Federally funded through HUD CDBG program funds).

Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Randy Smith

Dasha Lundy — Aye Courtney Durrett — Aye Randy Smith — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Charles Busler — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Justin Biggs — Aye Terry Hill — Absent
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R-21-6-508 · item history →

Approve CDBG funds agreements with five providers for various activities.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving five (5) Agreements totaling the amount of $176,000.00 in 2021 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program funds with the following public service providers for various activities and programs: CAC Homeless Caseworker Services ($120,000); Knoxville Area Urban League ($15,000); Public Defender ($15,000); UT HMIS ($10,000); and Volunteer Ministry Center ($16,000). (Federally funded through HUD CDBG program funds).

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Move to approve R-12-6-508 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving five (5) Agreements totaling the amount of $176,000.00 in 2021 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program funds with the following public service providers for various activities and programs: CAC Homeless Caseworker Services ($120,000); Knoxville Area Urban League ($15,000); Public Defender ($15,000); UT HMIS ($10,000); and Volunteer Ministry Center ($16,000) (Federally funded through HUD CDBG program funds).

Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Randy Smith

Dasha Lundy — Aye Courtney Durrett — Aye Randy Smith — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Charles Busler — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Justin Biggs — Aye Terry Hill — Absent
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R-21-6-509 · item history →

Approve Treasury ERA funds agreement with SEEED, Inc. for community engagement.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Agreement with SEEED, Inc. to provide $50,000.00 in Treasury Emergency Rental Assistance funds for community engagement services (Federally funded through Treasury ERA program funds).

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Move to approve R-21-6-509 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Agreement with SEEED, Inc. to provide $50,000.00 in Treasury Emergency Rental Assistance funds for community engagement services (Federally funded through Treasury ERA program funds).

Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Randy Smith

Dasha Lundy — Aye Courtney Durrett — Aye Randy Smith — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Charles Busler — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Justin Biggs — Aye Terry Hill — Absent
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R-21-6-601 · item history →

Approve amendment to Arbovirus Testing Contract with TN Dept. of Health.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment One to a Contract with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of Arbovirus Testing of Mosquito Samples, which amendment extends the term by one (1) year to February 28, 2022 and increases Knox County's maximum liability under the Contract by $3,500.00.

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Move to approve R-21-6-601 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment One to a Contract with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of Arbovirus Testing of Mosquito Samples, which amendment extends the term by one (1) year to February 28, 2022 and increases Knox County's maximum liability under the Contract by $3,500.00.

Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Randy Smith

Dasha Lundy — Aye Courtney Durrett — Aye Randy Smith — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Charles Busler — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Justin Biggs — Aye Terry Hill — Absent
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R-21-6-602 · item history →

Approve amendment to Tobacco Prevention Program Services contract.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment Four to a Contract with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of Tobacco Prevention Program Services, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the Contract by $75,000.00 and extends the term of the Contract by one (1) year to expire June 30, 2022 (No Local Match Required).

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Move to approve R-21-6-602 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment Four to a Contract with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of Tobacco Prevention Program Services, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the Contract by $75,000.00 and extends the term of the Contract by one (1) year to expire June 30, 2022 (No Local Match Required).

Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Randy Smith

Dasha Lundy — Aye Courtney Durrett — Aye Randy Smith — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Charles Busler — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Justin Biggs — Aye Terry Hill — Absent
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R-21-6-603 · item history →

Approve Amendment Four to Indigent Care Program Agreement.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment Four to the Knox County Indigent Care Program Agreement, which amendment provides for revisions to the Reimbursement for Services section of the agreement for Fiscal Year 2022.

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Move to approve R-21-6-603 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment Four to the Knox County Indigent Care Program Agreement, which amendment provides for revisions to the Reimbursement for Services section of the agreement for Fiscal Year 2022.

Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Randy Smith

Dasha Lundy — Aye Courtney Durrett — Aye Randy Smith — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Charles Busler — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Justin Biggs — Aye Terry Hill — Absent
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R-21-6-604 · item history →

Accept EPA grant for Air Pollution Control Program.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of federal grant funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in the amount of $165,389.00 for the Knox County Department of Air Quality Management's ongoing Air Pollution Control Program.

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Move to approve R-21-6-604 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of federal grant funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in the amount of $165,389.00 for the Knox County Department of Air Quality Management's ongoing Air Pollution Control Program.

Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Randy Smith

Dasha Lundy — Aye Courtney Durrett — Aye Randy Smith — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Charles Busler — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Justin Biggs — Aye Terry Hill — Absent
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R-21-6-605 · item history →

Approve grant contract for Grant in Aid Funds with TN Dept. of Health.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in the amount not to exceed $156,900.00 with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of Grant in Aid Funds for the period beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022 (No local match required).

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Move to approve R-21-6-605 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in the amount not to exceed $156,900.00 with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of Grant in Aid Funds for the period beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022 (No local match required).

Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Randy Smith

Dasha Lundy — Aye Courtney Durrett — Aye Randy Smith — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Charles Busler — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Justin Biggs — Aye Terry Hill — Absent
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R-21-6-606 · item history →

Approve amendment to Public Health Emergency Preparedness grant.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment Two to a Grant Contract with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of public health emergency preparedness and crisis response, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the Grant Contract by $10,000,000.00 and extends the term to June 30, 2022 (No local match required).

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Move to approve R-21-6-606 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment Two to a Grant Contract with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of public health emergency preparedness and crisis response, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the Grant Contract by $10,000,000.00 and extends the term to June 30, 2022 (No local match required).

Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Randy Smith

Dasha Lundy — Aye Courtney Durrett — Aye Randy Smith — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Charles Busler — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Justin Biggs — Aye Terry Hill — Absent
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R-21-6-701 · item history →

Approve contract with Appalachian Mountain Bike Club for trail maintenance.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Appalachian Mountain Bike Club for the provision of trail maintenance at a cost of $1,940.30 per mile.

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Move to approve R-21-6-701 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Appalachian Mountain Bike Club for the provision of trail maintenance at a cost of $1,940.30 per mile.

Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Randy Smith

Dasha Lundy — Aye Courtney Durrett — Aye Randy Smith — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Charles Busler — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Justin Biggs — Aye Terry Hill — Absent
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R-21-6-801 · item history →

Approve Interlocal Agreement with Texas Region 8 ESC for TIPS program.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving and accepting the terms of an Interlocal Agreement with Texas Region 8 Education Service Center to allow Knox County to purchase from the Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Cooperative Purchasing Program.

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Move to approve R-21-6-801 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving and accepting the terms of an Interlocal Agreement with Texas Region 8 Education Service Center to allow Knox County to purchase from the Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Cooperative Purchasing Program.

Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Randy Smith

Dasha Lundy — Aye Courtney Durrett — Aye Randy Smith — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Charles Busler — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Justin Biggs — Aye Terry Hill — Absent
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R-21-6-802 · item history →

Approve temporary construction easement for KUB on Vermont Ave.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a temporary construction easement for the Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) on property located at 1613 Vermont Avenue for construction material storage for water tank maintenance with compensation to Knox County in the amount of $2,500.00.

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Move to approve R-21-6-802 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a temporary construction easement for the Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) on property located at 1613 Vermont Avenue for construction material storage for water tank maintenance with compensation to Knox County in the amount of $2,500.00.

Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Randy Smith

Dasha Lundy — Aye Courtney Durrett — Aye Randy Smith — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Charles Busler — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Justin Biggs — Aye Terry Hill — Absent
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R-21-6-901 · item history →

Approve $150,000 appropriation for reopening of Change Center.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an appropriation in the amount of $150,000.00 from the General Fund for the reopening of the Change Center.

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Move to approve R-21-6-901 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an appropriation in the amount of $150,000.00 from the General Fund for the reopening of the Change Center.

Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Randy Smith

Dasha Lundy — Aye Courtney Durrett — Aye Randy Smith — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Charles Busler — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Justin Biggs — Aye Terry Hill — Absent
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R-21-6-902 · item history →

Approve $50,000 appropriation to United Way for violence interruption.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an appropriation in the amount of $50,000.00 from the General Fund to the United Way of Greater Knoxville's Direct Neighborhood Fund to support violence interruption activities in the East Knoxville community.

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Move to approve R-21-6-902 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an appropriation in the amount of $50,000.00 from the General Fund to the United Way of Greater Knoxville's Direct Neighborhood Fund to support violence interruption activities in the East Knoxville community.

Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Randy Smith

Dasha Lundy — Aye Courtney Durrett — Aye Randy Smith — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Charles Busler — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Justin Biggs — Aye Terry Hill — Absent
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R-21-6-904 · item history →

Approve contract with Pugh and Company, PC for FY21 independent audit.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Contract with Pugh and Company, PC for the Fiscal Year 2021 independent audit of the accounts of Knox County in the amount of $349,185.00.

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Move to approve R-21-6-904 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Contract with Pugh and Company, PC for the Fiscal Year 2021 independent audit of the accounts of Knox County in the amount of $349,185.00.

Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Randy Smith

Dasha Lundy — Aye Courtney Durrett — Aye Randy Smith — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Charles Busler — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Justin Biggs — Aye Terry Hill — Absent
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R-21-6-905 · item history →

Amend rules to not read captions/numbers for Consent Calendars.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Commission Rules, Rule I, Section P entitled "Consent Calendar" to not require the resolution numbers and captions of items on the Education Consent Calendar and the General Government Consent Calendar to be read into the record prior to the votes on said Consent Calendars.

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Move to approve R-21-6-905 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Commission Rules, Rule I, Section P entitled "Consent Calendar" to not require the resolution numbers and captions of items on the Education Consent Calendar and the General Government Consent Calendar to be read into the record prior to the votes on said Consent Calendars.

Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Randy Smith

Dasha Lundy — Aye Courtney Durrett — Aye Randy Smith — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Charles Busler — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Justin Biggs — Aye Terry Hill — Absent
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R-21-6-907 · item history →

Amend rules for committee meeting notice requirements.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Commission Rules, Rule V, Section R entitled "Notice of Committee Meetings" to require committee meeting notices to be provided in accordance with the requirements set forth in Section 2-7 of the Knox County Code.

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Move to approve R-21-6-907 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Commission Rules, Rule V, Section R entitled "Notice of Committee Meetings" to require committee meeting notices to be provided in accordance with the requirements set forth in Section 2-7 of the Knox County Code.

Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Randy Smith

Dasha Lundy — Aye Courtney Durrett — Aye Randy Smith — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Charles Busler — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Justin Biggs — Aye Terry Hill — Absent
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R-21-6-908 · item history →

Amend Beer Board Chair/Vice Chair roles in Commission Rules.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Commission Rules, Rule V, Section K entitled "Beer Board" to provide that the Vice Chair of Commission shall serve as Chair of the Beer Board and the Chair of Commission shall serve as Vice Chair of the Beer Board.

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Move to approve R-21-6-908 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Commission Rules, Rule V, Section K entitled "Beer Board" to provide that the Vice Chair of Commission shall serve as Chair of the Beer Board and the Chair of Commission shall serve as Vice Chair of the Beer Board.

Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Randy Smith

Dasha Lundy — Aye Courtney Durrett — Aye Randy Smith — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Charles Busler — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Justin Biggs — Aye Terry Hill — Absent
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R-21-6-910 · item history →

Amend rules to require witnesses to be sworn in.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Commission Rules, Rule VII Rezoning Requests and Appeals, Section B entitled "Witness or Citizens Appearing Before the Commission" to require any person testifying on a matter to be sworn in by the Law Director or his designee before giving testimony.

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Move to approve R-21-6-910 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Commission Rules, Rule VII Rezoning Requests and Appeals, Section B entitled "Witness or Citizens Appearing Before the Commission" to require any person testifying on a matter to be sworn in by the Law Director or his designee before giving testimony.

Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Randy Smith

Dasha Lundy — Aye Courtney Durrett — Aye Randy Smith — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Charles Busler — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Justin Biggs — Aye Terry Hill — Absent
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R-21-6-911 · item history →

Approve grant contract for Knox Recovery and Veterans Treatment Courts.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in the amount of $255,000.00 with the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for the operation of the Knox Recovery Court and Knox County Veterans Treatment Court for the period beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022 (No local match required).

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Move to approve R-21-6-911 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in the amount of $255,000.00 with the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for the operation of the Knox Recovery Court and Knox County Veterans Treatment Court for the period beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022 (No local match required).

Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Randy Smith

Dasha Lundy — Aye Courtney Durrett — Aye Randy Smith — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Charles Busler — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Justin Biggs — Aye Terry Hill — Absent
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R-21-6-912 · item history →

Resolution to exclude correctional institution residents from reapportionment consideration.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, to exclude residents of a correctional institution who cannot by law register in the County as voters from consideration of representation for reapportionment purposes for Knox County.

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Move to approve R-21-6-912 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, to exclude residents of a correctional institution who cannot by law register in the County as voters from consideration of representation for reapportionment purposes for Knox County.

Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Randy Smith

Dasha Lundy — Aye Courtney Durrett — Aye Randy Smith — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Charles Busler — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Justin Biggs — Aye Terry Hill — Absent
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R-21-6-113 · item history →

Appoint/Reappoint to Board of Trustees of Juvenile Service Center.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing/reappointing ____________________ to the Board of Trustees of the Richard L. Bean Juvenile Service Center. (Term expires June 30, 2024).

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Move to approve R-21-6-113 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing/reappointing John Valliant, Jr. to the Board of Trustees of the Richard L. Bean Juvenile Service Center. (Term expires June 30, 2024).

Moved by Richie Beeler · seconded by Randy Smith

Dasha Lundy — Aye Courtney Durrett — Aye Randy Smith — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Charles Busler — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Justin Biggs — Aye Terry Hill — Absent
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R-21-6-906 · item history →

Amend rules to add a Civility Code.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Commission Rules, Rule VI Miscellaneous, to add a new section K entitled "Civility Code" to establish a civility code for Agenda Work Session and Commission meetings.

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Move to approve R-21-6-906 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Commission Rules, Rule VI Miscellaneous, to add a new section K entitled "Civility Code" to establish a civility code for Agenda Work Session and Commission meetings with the following amendment: In Section K. Civility Code: #3 change to read as follows: Refrain from behavior that threatens or attempts to disrupt Agenda Work Session, Commission, Zoning, or public meetings; physically harms someone; intentionally causes damage; employs loud or offensive language, gestures, or profanity; or inappropriately shows a display of temper.

Moved by John Schoonmaker · seconded by Carson Dailey

Dasha Lundy — Aye Courtney Durrett — Aye Randy Smith — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Charles Busler — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Justin Biggs — Aye Terry Hill — Absent
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R-21-6-909 · item history →

Amend rules to establish responsibilities for Chair and Vice Chair.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Commission Rules, Rule II by changing the title of Rule II from"Chair" to "Chair and Vice Chair" and by adding a new section D entitled "Responsibilities of the Chair" and a new Section E entitled "Responsibilities of the Vice Chair" to set forth the responsibilities of the Chair and Vice Chair of Commission.

Split Adopted 9-1-0-1

Substitute motion to approve R-21-6-909 – Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Commission Rules, Rule II by changing the title of Rule II from "Chair" to "Chair and Vice Chair" and by adding a new Section D entitled "Responsibilities of the Chair" and a new Section E entitled "Responsibilities of the Vice Chair" to set forth the responsibilities of the Chair and Vice Chair of Commission with the following amendment: In Section D. Responsibilities of the Chair: Delete #3 in the last sentence as follows: This also includes the oversight of the Merit System for classified employees of the Knox County Sheriff’s Department.

Moved by Richie Beeler · seconded by Courtney Durrett

Dasha Lundy — Aye Courtney Durrett — Aye Randy Smith — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Charles Busler — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — No Larsen Jay — Aye Justin Biggs — Aye Terry Hill — Absent
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O-21-5-101 · item history →

Ordinance adding Public Notices section to county code (Second Reading).

Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 2, Article I entitled "In General" to add a new Section 2-7 entitled "Public Notices" to provide for all public notices of the Legislative and Executive Branches of Knox County Government to be posted on a public notice website that is established and maintained by the Knox County Department of Information Technology and to require a public notice that is required by law to be published in a newspaper of general circulation to be published in a non-subscription-based newspaper of general circulation. (Knox County Code, Chapter 2, Article I, establishing Section 2-7, previously reserved) on second reading.

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Move to approve O-21-5-101 – Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 2, Article I entitled "In General" to add a new Section 2-7 entitled "Public Notices" to provide for all public notices of the Legislative and Executive Branches of Knox County Government to be posted on a public notice website that is established and maintained by the Knox County Department of Information Technology and to require a public notice that is required by law to be published in a newspaper of general circulation to be published in a non-subscription-based newspaper of general circulation. (Knox County Code, Chapter 2, Article I, establishing Section 2-7, previously reserved) on second reading.

Moved by Richie Beeler · seconded by Kyle Ward

Dasha Lundy — Aye Courtney Durrett — Aye Randy Smith — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Charles Busler — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Justin Biggs — Aye Terry Hill — Absent
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Public Forum: Open Topics:

No published motion on this item.

5-D-21-SP · item history →

Deny East County Sector Plan Text Amendment (OB in MU-SD, ECO-3).

Request of Knoxville-Knox County Planning for East County Sector Plan Text Amendment to allow consideration of OB (Office, Medical and Related Services) in the MU-SD, ECO-3 (Carter Town Center) District. Properties located on Asheville Highway from Cedar Ridge Road to South Carter School Road, Strawberry Plains Pike from McCubbins Road and Ellis Lane to North Carter School Road and Pleasant Hill Road at Andrew Johnson Highway southeast to Strawberry Plains Pike, Commission District 8.

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Move to deny 5-D-21-SP - Request of Knoxville-Knox County Planning for East County Sector Plan Text Amendment to allow consideration of OB (Office, Medical and Related Services) in the MU-SD, ECO-3 (Carter Town Center) District. Properties located on Asheville Highway from Cedar Ridge Road to South Carter School Road, Strawberry Plains Pike from McCubbins Road and Ellis Lane to North Carter School Road and Pleasant Hill Road at Andrew Johnson Highway southeast to Strawberry Plains Pike, Commission District 8.

Moved by Richie Beeler · seconded by John Schoonmaker

Dasha Lundy — Aye Courtney Durrett — Aye Randy Smith — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Charles Busler — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Justin Biggs — Aye Terry Hill — Absent
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Request for rezoning from A to OB (4-L-21-RZ).

Request of Wilma Cardin / Robert Vaughn for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to OB (Office, Medical, and Related Services) 4-L-21-RZ was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 8535 Asheville Highway / Parcel ID 62 21101, Commission District 8.

Adopted no recorded vote

Move this item to the end of the agenda.

Moved by Larsen Jay

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5-A-21-SP · item history →

Approve South County Sector Plan Amendment from LDR to GC.

Request of Clark Crossing, LLC for South County Sector Plan Amendment from LDR (Low Density Residential) - portion only to GC (General Commercial). Property located at 7628 Chapman Highway / Parcel ID 137 225 (portion of), Commission District 9.

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Move to approve 5-A-21-SP - Request of Clark Crossing, LLC for South County Sector Plan Amendment from LDR (Low Density Residential) - portion only to GC (General Commercial). Property located at 7628 Chapman Highway / Parcel ID 137 225 (portion of), Commission District 9.

Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Kyle Ward

Dasha Lundy — Aye Courtney Durrett — Aye Randy Smith — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Charles Busler — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Justin Biggs — Aye Terry Hill — Absent
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5-C-21-RZ · item history →

Approve rezoning from A (portion only) to CA.

Request of Clark Crossing, LLC for rezoning from A (Agricultural) portion only to CA (General Business) 5-C-21-RZ was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 7628 Chapman Highway / Parcel ID 137 225 (portion of), Commission District 9.

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Move to approve 5-C-21-RZ - Request of Clark Crossing, LLC for rezoning from A (Agricultural) – In the small portion only to CA (General Business). Property located at 7628 Chapman Highway / Parcel ID 137 225 (portion of), Commission District 9.

Moved by Carson Dailey · seconded by Richie Beeler

Dasha Lundy — Aye Courtney Durrett — Aye Randy Smith — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Charles Busler — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Justin Biggs — Aye Terry Hill — Absent
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Request for rezoning from BP/TO to OB/TO (5-D-21-RZ).

Request of Shaheen Dewji for rezoning from BP (Business and Technology) / TO (Technology Overlay) to OB (Office, Medical, and Related Services) / TO (Technology Overlay) 5-D-21-RZ was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 10800 Carmichael Road / Parcel ID 103 122, Commission District 6.

Adopted no recorded vote

Move the above item to the end of the agenda.

Moved by Larsen Jay

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5-H-21-RZ · item history →

Approve rezoning from A to RA.

Request of David and Brenda Morris for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RA (Low Density Residential) 5-H-21-RZ was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 141 Verton Drive / Parcel ID 57 34, Commission District 7.

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Move to approve 5-H-21-RZ - Request of David and Brenda Morris for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RA (Low Density Residential) as requested. Property located at 141 Verton Drive / Parcel ID 57 34, Commission District 7.

Moved by Charles Busler · seconded by Randy Smith

Dasha Lundy — Aye Courtney Durrett — Aye Randy Smith — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Charles Busler — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Justin Biggs — Aye Terry Hill — Absent
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5-B-21-SP · item history →

Approve Northwest County Sector Plan Amendment from AG/HP to RR/HP.

Request of Urban Engineering, Inc. for Northwest County Sector Plan Amendment from AG (Agricultural) / HP (Hillside Protection) to RR (Rural Residential) / HP (Hillside Protection) 5-B-21-SP was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 Long Farm Way / Parcel ID 130 A A 00212, Commission District 6.

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Move to approve 5-B-21-SP - Request of Urban Engineering, Inc. for Northwest County Sector Plan Amendment from AG (Agricultural) / HP (Hillside Protection) to RR (Rural Residential) / HP (Hillside Protection) as per Planning Commission Recommendation: APPROVE RR (Rural Residential) / HP (Hillside Protection) because it is consistent with the Growth Policy Plan, is consistent with the adjacent zoning and meets all of the requirements for a sector plan amendment. Property located at 0 Long Farm Way / Parcel ID 130 A A 00212, Commission District 6.

Moved by Justin Biggs · seconded by Larsen Jay

Dasha Lundy — Aye Courtney Durrett — Aye Randy Smith — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Charles Busler — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Justin Biggs — Aye Terry Hill — Absent
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5-I-21-RZ · item history →

Approve rezoning from A to PR (up to 2 du/acre).

Request of Urban Engineering, Inc. for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 2 dwelling units per acre 5-I-21-RZ was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 Long Farm Way / Parcel ID 130 A A 00212, Commission District 6.

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Move to approve 5-I-21-RZ - Request of Urban Engineering, Inc. for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 2 dwelling units per acre as per Planning Commission Recommendation: APPROVE PR (Planned Residential) zoning up to 2 dwelling units per acre.

Moved by Justin Biggs · seconded by Larsen Jay

Dasha Lundy — Aye Courtney Durrett — Aye Randy Smith — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Charles Busler — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Justin Biggs — Aye Terry Hill — Absent
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5-L-21-RZ · item history →

Approve rezoning from A to RA.

Request of Kevin Mellon, Tom Dalton Construction for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RA (Low Density Residential) 5-L-21-RZ was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 5503 Luttrell Road / Parcel ID 39 255, Commission District 2.

Unanimous Adopted 10-0-0-1

Move to approve 5-L-21-RZ - Request of Kevin Mellon, Tom Dalton Construction for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RA (Low Density Residential) as per Planning Commission Recommendation: APPROVE RA (Low Density Residential) zoning because it is consistent with the sector plan and surrounding development.

Moved by Courtney Durrett · seconded by Dasha Lundy

Dasha Lundy — Aye Courtney Durrett — Aye Randy Smith — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Charles Busler — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Justin Biggs — Aye Terry Hill — Absent
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4-L-21-RZ · item history →

Defer rezoning request from A to OB (4-L-21-RZ).

Request of Wilma Cardin / Robert Vaughn for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to OB (Office, Medical, and Related Services) 4-L-21-RZ was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 8535 Asheville Highway / Parcel ID 62 21101, Commission District 8.

Deferred Deferred 10-0-0-1

Defer to the July 26, 2021 Board of Commissioners meeting 4-L-21-RZ - Request of Wilma Cardin / Robert Vaughn for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to OB (Office, Medical, and Related Services). Property located at 8535 Asheville Highway / Parcel ID 62 21101, Commission District 8.

Moved by Randy Smith · seconded by Justin Biggs

Dasha Lundy — Aye Courtney Durrett — Aye Randy Smith — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Charles Busler — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Justin Biggs — Aye Terry Hill — Absent
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5-D-21-RZ · item history →

Defer rezoning from BP/TO to OB/TO (5-D-21-RZ).

Request of Shaheen Dewji for rezoning from BP (Business and Technology) / TO (Technology Overlay) to OB (Office, Medical, and Related Services) / TO (Technology Overlay) 5-D-21-RZ was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 10800 Carmichael Road / Parcel ID 103 122, Commission District 6.

Deferred Deferred 10-0-0-1

Defer to the July 26, 2021 Board of Commissioners meeting 5-D-21-RZ - Request of Shaheen Dewji for rezoning from BP (Business and Technology) / TO (Technology Overlay) to OB (Office, Medical, and Related Services) / TO (Technology Overlay). Property located at 10800 Carmichael Road / Parcel ID 103 122, Commission District 6.

Moved by Randy Smith · seconded by Justin Biggs

Dasha Lundy — Aye Courtney Durrett — Aye Randy Smith — Aye Kyle Ward — Aye John Schoonmaker — Aye Charles Busler — Aye Richie Beeler — Aye Carson Dailey — Aye Larsen Jay — Aye Justin Biggs — Aye Terry Hill — Absent
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