Regular meeting — October 28, 2024

Amend agenda to add items for reappointment, senior center grant, hiking club honor, and discussion item.

Consideration of amendments to the agenda to add Item #12 – Resolution R-24-10-114 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, confirming the Knox County Mayor's reappointment of Herman Lathers, Janette Burgin, and Brian Gard to the Knox County Emergency Communications District Board of Directors; Item #34 – Resolution R-24-10-905 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract with the State of Tennessee, Department of Disability and Aging in the amount not to exceed $30,000.00 for exercise equipment, furniture and supplies for the Carter Senior Center. (No local match required); Item #38 – Resolution R-24-10-104 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring the Smoky Mountains Hiking Club in celebration of their 100th anniversary; and Item #53 – Discussion item regarding 2025 County Government Day on the Hill.

Amend agenda to defer items honoring Officer Blakely, road improvements, and residential infrastructure district.

Consideration of amendments to the agenda to defer the following items to the November 2024 meeting: Item #35 – Resolution R-24-10-101 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Officer Tucker Blakely for his service and ultimate sacrifice to the citizens of Knox County with the placement of a permanent memorial at the intersection of Emory Road and Brickyard Road, as well as naming the bridge over Beaver Creek on Brickyard Road in his memory; Item #49 – Resolution R-24-10-405 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with D.R. Horton, Inc. for road improvements at two intersections, Tipton Station Road at Martin Mill Pike (West) and Maryville Pike at Tipton Station Road; Item #51 – Resolution R-24-10-805 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, establishing 2814 Tipton Station Road as a Residential Infrastructure Development District.

Amend agenda to withdraw Budget Amendments item.

Consideration of amendments to the agenda to withdraw Item #44 – Budget Amendments.

Amend agenda to hear consent calendar items 1-34.

Consideration of amendments to the agenda to hear the following items to be heard as a consent calendar at this time: Item #1; Item #2; Item #3; Item #4; Item #5; Item #6; Item #7; Item #8; Item #9; Item #10; Item #11; Item #12; Item #13; Item #14; Item #15; Item #16; Item #17; Item #18; Item #19; Item #20; Item #21; Item #22; Item #23; Item #24; Item #25; Item #26; Item #27; Item #28; Item #29; Item #30; Item #31; Item #32; Item #33; and Item #34.

Amend agenda to hear items for Sheriff's Office Merit System Board and Ethics Committee appointment.

Consideration of amendments to the agenda to hear Item #46 – Resolution R-24-10-112 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing an individual to the Knox County Sheriff's Office Employees' Merit System Board of Directors. (Term expires September 30, 2027); and Item # 47 – Resolution R-24-10-113 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting the resignation of Michael Covington from the Knox County Ethics Committee and approving the appointment of an individual to complete the unfulfilled term of Mr. Covington on the Ethics Committee, which term expires on October 31, 2025 to be heard after the reading of Honorary Resolutions.

R-24-10-201 · item history →

Approve software support agreement for IEP documentation storage.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an ApplicationXtender Software Support Agreement with InStream, LLC for annual software renewal for digital storage of IEP documentation from November 14, 2024 through November 13, 2025 at a cost of $12,014.00.

R-24-10-202 · item history →

Approve contract for fire alarm inspection and repair services.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Gallaher and Associates, Inc. for the provision of Fire Alarm Inspection and Repair Services up to $180,000.00 annually for the term of October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2027, which may be extended for seven (7) additional years.

R-24-10-203 · item history →

Approve contract for hazardous waste connection services.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Kary Environmental Services Inc. for the provision of Hazardous Waste Connection Services up to $50,000.00 annually for the term of November 1, 2024 through October 31, 2025, which may be extended for four (4) additional years.

R-24-10-204 · item history →

Approve design contract for Halls Middle School additions.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Design Contract with Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects, PLLC for additions to Halls Middle School up to $675,000.00.

R-24-10-205 · item history →

Approve design contract for Gibbs High School roof replacement.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Design Contract with Thomas Caldwell Architect for a partial roof replacement at Gibbs High School to include the Career and Technical Education Building up to $188,760.00.

R-24-10-206 · item history →

Authorize acceptance of State Special Education Preschool Grant.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a Tennessee Department of Education State Special Education Preschool Grant in the amount of $2,022,158.80.

R-24-10-207 · item history →

Approve MOU with Knox Education Foundation for grant funding.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox Education Foundation for receipt of Priority Based Grant funding up to $100,000.00.

R-24-10-208 · item history →

Approve MOU with Knox Education Foundation for grant funding.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox Education Foundation for receipt of 865 Partner Engagement and Integrated Community and Family Engagement Grant funding up to $50,000.00.

R-24-10-209 · item history →

Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for 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 $12,500.00.

R-24-10-110 · item history →

Accept resignation from Golf Board and appoint Commissioner Rawls.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting the resignation of Commissioner Gina Oster from the Knox County Golf Board and approving the Knox County Mayor's recommendation of Commissioner Damon Rawls for appointment to succeed Commissioner Oster on the Golf Board.

R-24-10-111 · item history →

Accept resignation from Golf Board and appoint Michael Bittel.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting the resignation of Penny Kleinschmidt from the Knox County Golf Board and approving the Knox County Mayor’s recommendation of Michael Bittel to complete the unfulfilled term of Ms. Kleinschmidt on the Golf Board, which term expires December 31, 2024.

R-24-10-114 · item history →

Confirm reappointments to Emergency Communications District Board.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, confirming the Knox County Mayor's reappointments of Herman Lathers, Janette Burgin, and Brian Gard to the Knox County Emergency Communications District Board of Directors.

R-24-10-210 · item history →

Approve Library Services and Technology Act Grant Contract.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Library Services and Technology Act Grant Contract in the amount of $10,005.00 with the Tennessee State Library and Archives. (Requires a one-to-one local match).

R-24-10-301 · item history →

Approve grant contract for police traffic services.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in the amount of $115,000.00 with the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security to provide police traffic services as part of the Tennessee Highway Safety Plan for the period beginning October 1, 2024 and ending September 30, 2025. (No local match required).

R-24-10-302 · item history →

Approve contracts for vehicle body shop and repair services.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving contracts with Jim McMichael Signs and Truck Parts, LGH Company dba Courtesy Body Works, and Malibu Collison Repair Center, LLC for the provision of Vehicle Body Shop and Repair Services.

R-24-10-303 · item history →

Approve MOU with City of Knoxville for JAG grant administration.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Knoxville for the administration of the 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) award and authorizing the acceptance of grant funding in an amount up to $37,782.00 as Knox County's portion of the grant award.

R-24-10-401 · item history →

Approve contract for Hardin Valley Road corridor transportation study.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Cannon & Cannon, Inc. in the amount of $65,000.00 for professional engineering consultant services to conduct a transportation study to evaluate current and future roadway conditions and needs along the Hardin Valley Road corridor, including Hickory Creek and Everett Road and to review the feasibility of a new on-ramp configuration for Hardin Valley Road to Southbound Pellissippi Parkway which could alleviate traffic congestion on the eastern end of Hardin Valley Road.

R-24-10-402 · item history →

Approve construction contract for large culvert repair and replacement.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a construction contract in the amount of $1,126,746.44 with Southern Constructors, Inc. for the Large Culvert Repair and Replacement Project. (Project is partially funded with a $701,183.50 grant from the American Rescue Plan Act)

R-24-10-404 · item history →

Approve civil design supplement for Schaad Road Project turnarounds.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a civil design supplement in the amount of $49,800.00 with Robert G. Campbell & Associates for additional CEI services and design of turnarounds for the Schaad Road Project.

R-24-10-406 · item history →

Approve civil design contract for Hardin Valley Road Phase 2 improvements.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a civil design contract in the amount of $676,100.00 with Cannon & Cannon, Inc. for the Phase 2 improvements to Hardin Valley Road from Award Winning Way to N. Campbell Station Road.

R-24-10-501 · item history →

Approve agreement for acute mental health care services.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Agreement with Helen Ross McNabb Center, Inc. in the amount of $500,000.00 to provide various activities related to acute mental health care to individuals in crisis. (Federally funded through Treasury SLFRF Program).

R-24-10-601 · item history →

Approve amendment to contract for environmental health programs.

Consideration of a Resolution of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment One to a Contract with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of administering environmental health programs, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the Contract by $75,000.00 for a total amount of $200,000.00. (No local match required).

R-24-10-602 · item history →

Approve contract for air quality laboratory services.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Pace Analytical Services, LLC for the provision of Air Quality Laboratory Services for the Knox County Air Quality Management Department.

R-24-10-603 · item history →

Approve grant contract for Grant In Aid Funds.

Consideration of a Resolution of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in the amount not to exceed $353,800.00 with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of Grant In Aid Funds for the period beginning September 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025. (No Local Match Required).

R-24-10-604 · item history →

Approve amendment to grant contract for SPARK Program services.

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 Supporting, Preventing Adolescents Resources Knowledge (SPARK) Program services, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the Grant Contract by $740,000.00 for a total amount of $800,000.00 and extends the term to end on June 30, 2029. (No Local Match Required).

R-24-10-801 · item history →

Approve consulting services agreement for government relations.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Consulting Services Agreement with Stones River Group, LLC in the amount not to exceed $75,000.00 ($6,250.00 per month) plus out-of-pocket expenses to provide government relations services with the State of Tennessee for the term ending October 31, 2025.

R-24-10-802 · item history →

Approve Quitclaim Deed for transfer of rail assets.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Quitclaim Deed between the Knox County Railroad Authority and the Knoxville & Holston River Railroad Co., Inc. for the transfer of rail assets.

R-24-10-803 · item history →

Approve Release of All Liability from railroad assets.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Release of All Liability from Railroad Assets between the Knox County Railroad Authority and the Knoxville & Holston River Railroad Co., Inc.

R-24-10-804 · item history →

Approve grant funding applications for railroad, track, and crosstie replacements.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the applications for grant funding among the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation, the Knox County Railroad Authority, and the Knoxville & Holston River Railroad Co., Inc., for the provision of railroad, track, and crosstie replacements and, if said applications are approved, authorizing the execution of grant contracts for the acceptance of the grant awards in the total amount up to $972,382.32 with a local match up to $108,042.48 to be paid by Knoxville & Holston River Railroad Co., Inc.

R-24-10-901 · item history →

Approve amendment to Sheriff's Office Compassion Leave policy.

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, 11.8 Compassion Leave, to allow five (5) compassion leave days with pay, which days do not have to be used consecutively, and to extend the definition of “immediate family”, all to conform with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office General Order Number 1-013.

R-24-10-902 · item history →

Approve MOU for real property tax valuation services.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with ETN Consultants Inc. to provide valuation services for real property tax matters in Knox County.

R-24-10-903 · item history →

Approve Knox County Information Technology Mass E-mail Policy.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Knox County Information Technology Mass E-mail Policy for a concise, consistent, and coordinated mass e-mail formatting through one singular software.

R-24-10-904 · item history →

Amend Commission Rules to eliminate annual committee summary reports.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Commission Rules by deleting Rule V, Section S, Committee Reports, to eliminate the requirement for annual committee summary reports.

R-24-10-905 · item history →

Approve grant contract for Carter Senior Center.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract with the State of Tennessee, Department of Disability and Aging in the amount not to exceed $30,000.00 for exercise equipment, furniture and supplies for the Carter Senior Center. (No local match required).

R-24-10-101 · item history →

Honor Officer Tucker Blakely with memorial and bridge naming.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Officer Tucker Blakely for his service and ultimate sacrifice to the citizens of Knox County with the placement of a permanent memorial at the intersection of Emory Road and Brickyard Road, as well as naming the bridge over Beaver Creek on Brickyard Road in his memory.

R-24-10-102 · item history →

Memorialize Christi Darleen Moore Kirk for service.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, memorializing Christi Darleen Moore Kirk for her service to the Knoxville community.

R-24-10-103 · item history →

Recognize October 28, 2024 as National First Responders Day.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, recognizing October 28, 2024 as National First Responders Day in Knox County.

R-24-10-104 · item history →

Honor Smoky Mountains Hiking Club's 100th anniversary.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring the Smoky Mountains Hiking Club in celebration of their 100th anniversary.

R-24-10-112 · item history →

Appoint an individual to Sheriff's Office Employees' Merit System Board.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing an individual to the Knox County Sheriff's Office Employees' Merit System Board of Directors. (Term expires September 30, 2027).

R-24-10-113 · item history →

Accept resignation from Ethics Committee and appoint Michael Bittel.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting the resignation of Michael Covington from the Knox County Ethics Committee and approving the appointment of an individual to complete the unfulfilled term of Mr. Covington on the Ethics Committee, which term expires on October 31, 2025.

Approve minutes from the previous meeting.

Consideration of the approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on September 23, 2024.

Accept new county roads in various subdivisions.

Consideration of the Acceptance of New County Roads A) Mistywood Road located in Hannah's Grove Unit II, District 7. B) Holly Berry Drive located in Hannah's Grove Unit II, District 7. C) Honeytree Lane located in Hannah's Grove Unit II, District 7. D) Thornapple Drive located in Hannah's Grove Unit II, District 7. E) Gable Run Drive located in Greenbrook Unit 1 & 2, District 6. F) Cedar Branch Road located in Greenbrook Unit 1, District 6. G) Cliffbranch Lane located in Greenbrook Unit 1, District 6. H) Ridgegate Lane located in Greenbrook Unit 2, District 6. I) Rolling Hills Lane located in Greenbrook Unit 3, District 6. J) Saddle Path Lane located in Greenbrook Unit 3, District 6. K) Orange Blossom Lane located in Greenbrook Unit 3, District 6. L) Maple Springs Lane located in Greenbrook Unit 3, District 6. M) Oakwood Hills Lane located in Bakertown Woods, District 3. N) Redwood Burl Lane located in Bakertown Woods, District 3. O) Maple Knot Lane located in Bakertown Woods, District 3. P) Tulip Polar Lane located in Bakertown Woods, District 3. Q) Willow Branch Lane located in Bakertown Woods, District 3. R) Horsestall Drive located in Shannon Valley Farms Unit 3- Section A, District 8. S) Golden Gate Road located in Shannon Valley Farms Unit 3- Section A, District 8. T) Gallant Lane located in Shannon Valley Farms Unit 3- Section A, District 8. U) Fresh Garden Drive located in Shannon Valley Farms Unit 4 - Section B District 8. V) Aromatic Aster Road located in Shannon Valley Farms Unit 4 - Section B District 8. W) Jade Pasture Lane located in Shannon Valley Farms Unit 4 - Section B District 8.

Accept new county roads in various subdivisions.

Consideration of the Acceptance of New County Roads A) Dempsey Road located in Campbell Creek Phase 3, District 6. B) River Island Boulevard located in River Island Unit 1, District 8. C) Blue Ash Lane located in Shadow Brook Unit 1, District 6. D) Lourdes Lane located in Turnberry SD Unit 3, District 5. E) Willow View Lane located in Highlands at Northshore Units 4 & 5, District 5. F) Evening Ridge Lane located in Highlands at Northshore Unit 4, District 5. G) Riverwalk Lane located in Highlands at Northshore Unit 5, District 5. H) Remagen Lane located in Wildwood Gardens Phase VI, District 9. I) Marston Lane located in Wildwood Gardens Phase VI, District 9. J) Ruby Jane Lane located in Christian Springs Unit 1, District 8. K) Andrew Seagle Road located in Christian Springs Unit 1, District 8. L) Grace Nicely Lane located in Christian Springs Unit 1, District 8. M) Fox Ridge Lane located in Vista Hills Unit 1, District 7. N) Whippoorwill Road located in Vista Hills Unit 1, District 7. O) Spruce Hollow Lane located in Vista Hills Unit 1, District 7. P) Wade Crest Lane located in Vista Hills Unit 1, District 7. Q) Zachary Pointe Lane located in Zachary's Point, District 7. R) Wyndham Pointe Lane located in Wyndham Pointe Units 1,2, & 3 S) Ashton Pointe Lane located in Wyndham Pointe Unit 3, District 6. T) Willowcreek Pointe Lane located in Wyndham Pointe Unit 3, District 6. U) Woodcreek View Lane located in Wyndham Pointe Unit 2, District 6.

Approve Line Item Transfers totaling $928,213.03.

Consideration of Line Item Transfers - Total amount of $928,213.03

Budget Amendments

Approve 205 Notary Applications.

205 Notary Applications received.

Spread of Record: Criminal, General Sessions, and Court Clerk Handbook.

Spread of Record the Criminal, General Sessions - Criminal Division and Fourth Circuit Court Clerk's Office Teammate Handbook.

R-24-10-403 · item history →

Approve contract for creation of Unified Development Ordinance.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Inspire Placemaking Collective, Inc. in the amount of $437,080.00 for the creation of a Unified Development Ordinance.

R-24-10-405 · item history →

Approve MOU with D.R. Horton for road improvements.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with D.R. Horton, Inc. for road improvements at two intersections, Tipton Station Road at Martin Mill Pike (West) and Maryville Pike at Tipton Station Road.

R-24-10-502 · item history →

Approve Knox County Grants and Community Development Manual.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Knox County Grants and Community Development Policy and Procedure Manual.

Ordinances on First Reading

Ordinances on Second Reading

Discussion and approval of FY2025 Legislative Priorities.

Other Business: Discussion and approval of Fiscal Year 2025 Legislative Priorities to be submitted to the Knox County State Delegation for consideration.

Discussion item regarding 2025 County Government Day on the Hill.