Regular meeting — September 25, 2023

Amend agenda to add resolutions and appointment.

AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: Commissioner Jay moved to amend the agenda to add the following items: Item #28 Resolution R-23-9-908 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a revised Pharmacy Benefit Management Agreement with Epiphany RX, LLC for the administration of employee pharmacy benefit services under the Knox County Government Health Care Plan; Item #29 Resolution R-23-9-909 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a revised Administrative Services Agreement with BlueCross Blueshield of Tennessee, Inc. for the administration of employee medical insurance benefits under the Knox County Government Health Care Plan; Item #37 Spread of Record the District Attorney General’s appointment of Kaityln Smith to complete the unfulfilled term of Robin Jones on the Knox County Employee Insurance Benefits Committee, which term expires on December 31, 2023; Item #45 Resolution R-23-9-504 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Grant Contract with the State of Tennessee, Tennessee Housing Development Agency for $40,000,000.00 in pass-through funding provided through the U.S. Department of the Treasury Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERA2) for the provision of eviction prevention and housing stability services. (No local match required); and Resolution R-23-9-910 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, selecting Zachery Fullerton to serve as the Knox County Internal Auditor as recommended by the Knox County Audit Committee.

Amend agenda to defer resolutions R-23-9-401 and R-23-9-907.

AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: Commissioner Jay moved to amend the agenda to defer the following items to the October 2023 Board of Commissioners meeting: Item #42 Resolution R-23-9-401 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Kendig Keast Collaborative in the amount of $_____ for the development of a Unified Development Ordinance per request for qualifications No. 3422; and Item #51 Resolution R-23-9-907 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an interlocal agreement between Knox County and the Industrial Development Board related to the Axle Logistics property swap for $1.4 million. The amount in question will be paid through designations and included in the Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Improvement Plan.

R-23-9-201 · item history →

Approve MOU for Tipton Station Road Greenway extension.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN KNOX COUNTY AND THE KNOX COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION D/B/A KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS FOR USE OF PROPERTY ALONG TIPTON STATION ROAD AT BONNY KATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR EXTENSION OF THE TIPTON STATION ROAD GREENWAY.

R-23-9-202 · item history →

Approve Master Services Agreement with Knoxville Music Therapy.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KNOXVILLE MUSIC THERAPY FOR THE PROVISION OF MUSIC THERAPY TO STUDENTS WITH AN INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PLAN (IEP) FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2023 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2024.

R-23-9-203 · item history →

Approve Sponsorship Agreement for exchange teacher at Maynard Elementary.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT WITH INTERNATIONAL TEACH EXCHANGE SERVICES FOR THE PROVISION OF AN EXCHANGE TEACHER AT MAYNARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL THROUGH THE BRIDGEUSA PROGRAM AT A COST OF $1,700.00 FOR THE 2023-2024 AND 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEARS.

R-23-9-204 · item history →

Approve subscription for Kognity Learning Platform.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT WITH KOGNITY USA, INC. FOR ONE (1) YEAR OF ACCESS TO THE KOGNITY LEARNING PLATFORM FOR INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS PERTAINING TO IB BIOLOGY, IB CHEMISTRY, AND IB PHYSICS COURSES AT A COST OF $1,800.00.

R-23-9-205 · item history →

Approve production contract for South-Doyle Middle School's play.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PRODUCTION CONTRACT WITH MUSIC THEATER INTERNATIONAL FOR SOUTH- DOYLE MIDDLE SCHOOL’S PRODUCTION OF “DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID JR.” AT AN ESTIMATED COST OF $909.00.

R-23-9-206 · item history →

Approve contract with Junior Achievement for career readiness.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF EAST TENNESSEE FOR A COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS PROGRAM FOR THE TERM OF OCTOBER 1, 2023 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2024, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR THREE (3) ADDITIONAL YEARS.

R-23-9-207 · item history →

Approve design contract for Farragut High School roof replacement.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A DESIGN CONTRACT WITH MBI COMPANIES, INC. FOR A ROOF REPLACEMENT AT FARRAGUT HIGH SCHOOL AT A COST OF $214,000.00.

R-23-9-208 · item history →

Approve increase to design contract for Mill Creek Elementary.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN INCREASE TO THE DESIGN CONTRACT WITH LEWIS GROUP ARCHITECTS UP TO $35,000.00 FOR REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES RELATED TO THE MILL CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROJECT.

R-23-9-209 · item history →

Approve increase to design contract for Hardin Valley Academy addition.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN INCREASE TO THE DESIGN CONTRACT WITH COPE ARCHITECTURE UP TO $94,970.00 FOR RE-DESIGN OF THE HARDIN VALLEY ACADEMY ADDITION PROJECT.

R-23-9-210 · item history →

Approve amendment to contract with Evergreen Solutions for classification study.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH EVERGREEN SOLUTIONS, LLC FOR ADDITION OF A CLASSIFICATION STUDY AT A COST OF $58,500.00.

R-23-9-211 · item history →

Approve Support Staff Placement Agreement with ESS South Central, LLC.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SUPPORT STAFF PLACEMENT AGREEMENT WITH ESS SOUTH CENTRAL, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF A SPECIAL EDUCATION SUPPORT STAFF FOR THE TERM OF SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2024 AND MAY BE RENEWED ON A YEARLY BASIS FOR UP TO TWO (2) YEARS UPON MUTUAL AGREEMENT OF THE PARTIES.

R-23-9-212 · item history →

Accept surplus property at Fairview Technology Center.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING SURPLUS PROPERTY ISSUED BY RESOLUTION OF THE KNOX COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION LOCATED AT 11020 SOLWAY SCHOOL ROAD, PARCEL ID 089 062, AND KNOWN AS FAIRVIEW TECHNOLOGY CENTER.

R-23-9-213 · item history →

Approve grant contract with TN Arts Commission for Beaumont Magnet Academy.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE ARTS COMMISSION FOR AN ARTS360 GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000.00 WITH REQUIRED MATCHING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000 FOR BEAUMONT MAGNET ACADEMY’S ART PROGRAM FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2023 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2024.

R-23-9-214 · item history →

Approve MOU with Boys & Girls Club for 21st Century Learning Center Grant.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF THE TENNESSEE VALLEY AND RECEIPT OF UP TO $104,806.37 IN FUNDING FROM A 2023-2024 21ST CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER GRANT FOR EXTENDED LEARNING PROGRAMS AT DOGWOOD ELEMENTARY, NORWOOD ELEMENTARY, AND SOUTH KNOX ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS.

R-23-9-215 · item history →

Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS AND DONATIONS FOR THE KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS AS SHOWN ON THE ATTACHED LIST AND IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $217,106.59.

R-23-9-110 · item history →

Confirm reappointment of Darnika Mileusnic as Medical Examiner.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, CONFIRMING THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR’S REAPPOINTMENT OF DARNIKA MILEUSNIC, M.D., PH.D., AS THE MEDICAL EXAMINER FOR KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE.

R-23-9-402 · item history →

Approve right-of-way acquisitions for Marietta Church Roundabout Project.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE NECESSARY RIGHT-OF-WAY AND CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT ACQUISITIONS ON EIGHT (8) TRACTS FOR THE MARIETTA CHURCH ROUNDABOUT PROJECT.

R-23-9-502 · item history →

Approve defined services contracts for FY2024.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE FOLLOWING DEFINED SERVICES CONTRACT FUNDED IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 BUDGET: CASA OF EAST TENNESSEE ($10,000.00), WOMEN’S BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME ($175,000.00), AND CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF EAST TENNESSEE ($44,500.00)

R-23-9-503 · item history →

Approve SLFRF amendments for Boys & Girls Clubs, Centro Hispano, Renew Clinic.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THREE (3) AMENDMENTS TO THE AGREEMENTS WITH THE FOLLOWING SERVICE PROVIDERS TO PROVIDE CORONAVIRUS STATE AND LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS (SLFRF) FOR VARIOUS ACTIVITIES THAT MITIGATE THE NEGATIVE HEALTH AND ECONOMIC IMPACTS OF COVID-19: BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE TENNESSEE VALLEY ($650,000.00); CENTRO HISPANO ($200,000.00); AND RENEW CLINIC ($200,000.00). (FEDERALLY FUNDED THROUGH THE SLFRF PROGRAM)

R-23-9-601 · item history →

Authorize acceptance of CDC funds for Overdose Data to Action program.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDS FROM THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL (CDC) IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,320,505.00 FOR THE PROVISION OF THE OVERDOSE DATA TO ACTION PROGRAM FOR THE PERFORMANCE PERIOD OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 TO AUGUST 31, 2028. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED)

R-23-9-602 · item history →

Approve Amendment One to WIC Program Services grant contract.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT ONE TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF WOMEN, INFANT AND CHILDREN (WIC) PROGRAM SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE GRANT CONTRACT BY $1,091,600.00 TO ALLOW FOR THE PURCHASE OF ELECTRONIC DEVICES TO CARRY OUT THE SCOPE OF SERVICES. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED)

R-23-9-603 · item history →

Approve grant contract for public health workforce development.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,202,400.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF RECRUITING, RETAINING, AND TRAINING THE PUBLIC HEALTH WORKFORCE FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2023 AND ENDING NOVEMBER 30, 2027. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED)

R-23-9-604 · item history →

Approve letter of agreement for HIV Surveillance and Prevention Program.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A LETTER OF AGREEMENT FOR A DIRECT APPROPRIATION GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $206,100.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF A STATE HIV SURVEILLANCE AND PREVENTION PROGRAM FOR KNOX COUNTY. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED)

R-23-9-606 · item history →

Approve grant contract for health promotion services.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $510,200.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF THE HEALTH PROMOTION SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2024 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2029. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED)

R-23-9-801 · item history →

Approve disposition method for delinquent tax properties.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE METHOD OF DISPOSITION (PUBLIC AUCTION OR NEGOTIATED SALE) FOR DELINQUENT TAX PROPERTIES OWNED BY KNOX COUNTY; APPROVING THE SALE OF PROPERTIES FOR LESS THAN TAXES OWED PURSUANT TO TENN. CODE ANN. §67-5-2507 AND §67-5-2508; AND FIXING THE OFFERING PRICE OF THE PROPERTIES.

R-23-9-902 · item history →

Approve Comcast Enterprise Services Master Services Agreement.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A COMCAST ENTERPRISE SERVICES MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH COMCAST CABLE COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEMENT, LLC FOR A PERIOD OF SIXTY (60) MONTHS.

R-23-9-908 · item history →

Approve revised Pharmacy Benefit Management Agreement with Epiphany RX.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A REVISED PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT WITH EPIPHANY RX, LLC FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF EMPLOYEE PHARMACY BENEFIT SERVICES UNDER THE KNOX COUNTY GOVERNMENT HEALTH CARE PLAN.

R-23-9-909 · item history →

Approve revised Administrative Services Agreement with BlueCross.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A REVISED ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BLUECROSS BLUESHIELD OF TENNESSEE, INC. FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF EMPLOYEE MEDICAL INSURANCE BENEFITS UNDER THE KNOX COUNTY GOVERNMENT HEALTH CARE PLAN.

R-23-9-101 · item history →

Memorialize Thomas “Tank” Strickland.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, MEMORIALIZING THOMAS “TANK” STRICKLAND.

R-23-9-102 · item history →

Honor Julie Thompson upon her retirement.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING JULIE THOMPSON UPON HER RETIREMENT AS A LONG-TIME, EXEMPLARY SCHOOL LEADER WHO HAS POSITIVELY INFLUENCED SO MANY YOUNG LIVES IN OUR COMMUNITY.

R-23-9-103 · item history →

Honor the Hardin Valley Academy AeroHAWKS.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING THE HARDIN VALLEY ACADEMY AEROHAWKS.

Approve minutes from the previous meeting.

CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE PREVIOUS MEETING: Consideration of approval of minutes from the previous meeting was before the Board of Commissioners.

Accept new county roads.

DRIVES AND ROADS: Consideration of the acceptance of the following new county roads was before the Board of Commissioners: A. Creekbend Lane, Creek Bend Farms, Units 2, 3, & 5, District 6. B. River House Road, Creek Bend Farms, Unit 3, District 6. C. Upstream Lane, Creek Bend Farms, Unit 4, District 6. D. Lazy River Drive, Creek Bend Farms, Unit 4, District 6. E. Cherokee Landing Drive, Cherokee Landing, District 9. F. Dream Catcher Drive, Cherokee Landing, District 9. G. Tribe Road, Cherokee Landing, District 9. H. Standing Arrow Lane, Cherokee Landing, District 9.

Approve Line Item Transfers.

LINE ITEM TRANSFERS: Line Item Transfers – Total amount of $17,418,753.83 was before the Board of Commissioners.

Approve Budget Amendments.

BUDGET AMENDMENTS: Budget Amendments – Total amount of $15,726,736.48 was before the Board of Commissioners.

Approve 165 Notary Applications.

NOTARY APPLICATIONS: 165 Notary Applications received.

Spread of Record: Reappointment of Kenny Boatman.

SPREAD OF RECORD THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR’S REAPPOINTMENT OF KENNY BOATMAN TO THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE EMPLOYEES’ MERIT SYSTEM BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO SERVE A THREE (3) YEAR TERM EXPIRING SEPTEMBER 30, 2026:

No published motion on this item.

Spread of Record: Appointment of Kaityln Smith.

SPREAD OF RECORD THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY GENERAL’S APPOINTMENT OF KAITYLN SMITH TO COMPLETE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF ROBIN JONES ON THE KNOX COUNTY EMPLOYEE INSURANCE BENEFITS COMMITTEE, WHICH TERM EXPIRES ON DECEMBER 31, 2023:

No published motion on this item.

R-23-9-910 · item history →

Select Zachery Fullerton as Knox County Internal Auditor.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, SELECTING ZACHERY FULLERTON TO SERVE AS THE KNOX COUNTY INTERNAL AUDITOR AS RECOMMENDED BY THE KNOX COUNTY AUDIT COMMITTEE

R-23-9-111 · item history →

Reappoint Jonathan Repass to Board of Zoning Appeals.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REAPPOINTING JONATHAN REPASS (DISTRICT 2) TO THE KNOX COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS. (TERM EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 30, 2025)

R-23-9-112 · item history →

Defer appointment to Board of Zoning Appeals (District 4).

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING ________ (DISTRICT 4) TO THE KNOX COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS. (TERM EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 30, 2025)

R-23-9-113 · item history →

Appoint John Elliot to Board of Zoning Appeals.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING JOHN ELLIOT (DISTRICT 6) TO THE KNOX COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS. (TERM EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 30, 2025)

R-23-9-114 · item history →

Reappoint Rebecca Longmire to Board of Zoning Appeals.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REAPPOINTING REBECCA LONGMIRE (DISTRICT 8) TO THE KNOX COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS. (TERM EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 30, 2025.)

R-23-9-401 · item history →

Unified Development Ordinance contract deferred.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH KENDIG KEAST COLLABORATIVE IN THE AMOUNT OF $________ FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE PER REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS NO. 3422.

R-23-9-403 · item history →

Approve contract with Cannon and Cannon for intersection improvements.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH CANNON AND CANNON, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF THE STATE ROUTE 131 AND BEAVER RIDGE ROAD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $213,000.00.

R-23-9-501 · item history →

Approve MOUs with Karns Fire, Knox Rescue, Seymour Volunteer Fire Dept.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THREE (3) MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING WITH KARNS FIRE DEPARTMENT, KNOX COUNTY RESCUE, AND SEYMOUR VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR THE PROVISION OF FIRE/RESCUE EMERGENCY SERVICES.

The minutes do not clearly record the outcome.

R-23-9-504 · item history →

Approve $40M grant contract for Emergency Rental Assistance Program.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, TENNESSEE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR $40,000,000.00 IN PASS-THROUGH FUNDING PROVIDED THROUGH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ERA2) FOR THE PROVISION OF EVICTION PREVENTION AND HOUSING STABILITY SERVICES. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED)

R-23-9-901 · item history →

Approve Franchise Agreement with Comcast of the South.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH COMCAST OF THE SOUTH FOR A PERIOD OF TEN (10) YEARS.

The minutes do not clearly record the outcome.

R-23-9-903 · item history →

Request review of zoning ordinance for wireless communication facilities.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REQUESTING THE KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION TO REVIEW AND RECOMMEND AMENDMENTS TO THE KNOX COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE, SECTION 4.92, STANDARDS FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES (WCF).

R-23-9-904 · item history →

Resolution on protecting the innocence of children.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, EXPRESSING THE COMMISSION’S COMMITMENT TO PROTECTING THE INNOCENCE OF CHILDREN.

R-23-9-905 · item history →

Approve amendment regarding elected office for Sheriff's personnel.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE EMPLOYEES’ MERIT SYSTEM RULES AND REGULATIONS TO ALLOW SHERIFF’S OFFICE PERSONNEL TO RUN FOR THE ELECTIVE OFFICE OF SHERIFF OR ANY OTHER ELECTED OFFICE WITHOUT TAKING A LEAVE OF ABSENCE.

R-23-9-906 · item history →

Amend Sheriff's Office rules for driver's license requirement.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE EMPLOYEES’ MERIT SYSTEM RULES AND REGULATIONS TO REQUIRE ELIGIBLE CORRECTIONS AND PATROL OFFICERS TO HAVE A VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE.

R-23-9-907 · item history →

Axle Logistics property swap agreement deferred.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN KNOX COUNTY AND THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD RELATED TO THE AXLE LOGISTICS PROPERTY SWAP FOR $1.4 MILLION. THE AMOUNT IN QUESTION WILL BE PAID THROUGH DESIGNATIONS AND INCLUDED IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN.

O-23-9-111 · item history →

First reading of ordinance amending political activities restrictions for Sheriff's Office.

CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 42, ARTICLE II, DIVISION 2, SECTION 42-64, “POLITICAL ACTIVITIES RESTRICTED”, TO CLARIFY THAT SHERIFF’S OFFICE PERSONNEL MAY BECOME A CANDIDATE FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE IN ORDER TO COMPLY WITH CHANGES TO THE HATCH ACT. (ORD. NO. O-90-9-111, ADOPTED 9-10-90 AND ORD. NO. O-22-6-103, ADOPTED 7-25-22) O-23-9-111 (FIRST READING):

RZ-23-9-101 · item history →

Rezone property at 0 Asheville Highway from PR to CA.

Consideration of the request of Timothy Neal for rezoning from (PR) Planned Residential to (CA) General Business was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 0 Asheville Highway. Parcel ID 061 07104 (part of). (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 7-G-23-RZ)

RZ-23-9-102 · item history →

Amend Northeast County Sector Plan for 7519 Washington Pike.

Consideration of the request of Robert Edward Watson for a Northeast County Sector Plan Amendment from (A) Agricultural to (RR) Rural Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 7519 Washington Pike. Parcel ID 031 P A 001. (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 8-A-23-SP)

RZ-23-9-103 · item history →

Rezone 7519 Washington Pike from A to PR (2 dwelling units/acre).

Consideration of the request of Robert Edward Watson for rezoning from (A) Agricultural to (PR) Planned Residential up to two (2) dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 7519 Washington Pike. Parcel ID 031 P A 001. (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 8-A-23-RZ)

RZ-23-9-104 · item history →

Rezone 8109 Collier Road from A to RA.

Consideration of the request of Max G. Morton for rezoning from (A) Agricultural to (RA) Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 8109 Collier Road. Parcel ID 056 093. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 8-B-23-RZ)

RZ-23-9-105 · item history →

Rezone 2120/2116 Tipton Station Rd from A to PR (3.7 units/acre).

Consideration of the request of CMH Homes, Inc. for rezoning from (A) Agricultural to (PR) Planned Residential up to five (5) dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 2120 and 2116 Tipton Station Road. Parcel ID 148 10804 and 10806. (9th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 8-F-23-RZ)

RZ-23-9-106 · item history →

Rezone 4613/4609 W Beaver Creek Dr from A to RA.

Consideration of the request of Stephen Ward for rezoning from (A) Agricultural to (RA) Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 4613 and 4609 West Beaver Creek Drive. Parcel ID 066 14401 and 14501 (part of). (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 8-I-23-RZ)

RZ-23-9-107 · item history →

Rezone 8117 River Drive from RAE to RA with garage apartment condition.

Consideration of the request of Samuel Harward for rezoning from (RAE) Exclusive Residential to (RA) Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 8117 River Drive. Parcel ID 076 J B 00201. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 8-J-23-RZ)

RZ-23-9-108 · item history →

Rezone 1115 Kelley Farm Way from A to RA.

Consideration of the request of Sara Miller for rezoning from (A) Agricultural to (RA) Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 1115 Kelley Farm Way. Parcel ID 130 16306. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 8-K-23-RZ)

Deny rezoning request for 1412 Chert Pit Road.

Consideration of the request of Sam Hargrove for rezoning from (A) Agricultural to (RA) Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 1412 Chert Pit Road. Parcel ID 105 114. (3rd Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 7-F-23-RZ)