Regular meeting — June 23, 2025

Amend agenda to withdraw three resolutions: KCSO Academy AIA agreement, Halls Greenway Connector, and utility board election legislation.

Amendments to the agenda to withdraw the following items: Item #52 – Resolution R-25-6-302 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the AIA agreement with BarberMcMurry Architects LLC for the provision of design and engineering services for the KCSO Academy building in the amount of $409,500.00; Item #55 – Resolution R-25-6-701 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the necessary right-of-way and construction easement acquisitions for five (5) tracts of land, a license agreement with the State of Tennessee for excess land usage, and use of portions of two existing Knox County parcels for the construction of the Halls Greenway Connector and associated sidewalks as shown in the attached Right-of-Way plans for this project; and Item #56 – Resolution R-25-6-901 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, urging the Tennessee General Assembly and Governor to enact legislation allowing eligible voters in utility districts to elect utility board members.

Amend agenda to defer Resolution R-25-6-211 (Morgan Wallen Foundation grant).

Amend the agenda to defer the following item to the July 2025 meeting: Item #11 – Resolution R-25-6-211 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the Morgan Wallen Foundation for receipt of grant funding in the amount of $1,200,000.00 for Gibbs High School.

Amend agenda to hear specified items as a consent calendar.

Amend 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 #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 #33, Item #34, Item #35, Item #36, Item #37, Item #38, and Item #39.

Amend agenda: hear Ordinance O-25-6-102 before Resolution R-25-6-903.

Amend the agenda to hear Item #61 – Ordinance O-25-6-102 - Consideration of an Emergency Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, to repeal Chapter 18, Article IV, Division 2 (Sections 18-141 through 18-143) of the Knox County Code relative to the Juvenile Detention Center and adopting new Sections 18-141 and 18-142 to place the operation and control of the Juvenile Detention Center under the Sheriff of Knox County and to create a Board of Directors. (Ordinance Number O-91-8-107, adopted September 29, 1991) before Item #58 – Resolution R-25-6-903 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, 1) authorizing the Knox County Mayor to hire a qualified Transition Advisor/Interim Superintendent to be placed at the Richard L. Bean Juvenile Service Center to serve through December 31, 2025; 2) requesting CTAS to complete a Comprehensive Assessment of the Richard L. Bean Juvenile Service Center; 3) requesting the Tennessee Department of Children's Services Office of Child Welfare Services to continue weekly monitoring visits to the Richard L. Bean Juvenile Service Center; and 4) appointing four (4) Commissioners to the Juvenile Service Center Board of Directors to serve until August 31, 2026.

R-25-6-201 · item history →

Approve Terms/Conditions/Privacy Policy with Kiddom Inc. for 6-8th grade science curriculum.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND PRIVACY POLICY WITH KIDDOM INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF KIDDOM 6-8TH GRADE SCIENCE CURRICULUM AT A COST OF $3,400,000.00.

R-25-6-202 · item history →

Approve contract with Lewis Group Architects for K-8 school design.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH LEWIS GROUP ARCHITECTS FOR THE DESIGN OF THE NEW K-8TH GRADE SCHOOL FOR THE MECHANICSVILLE, LONSDALE AND BEAUMONT AREA IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,256,000.00.

R-25-6-203 · item history →

Approve contracts for supplemental staffing services.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH AMERGIS HEALTHCARE STAFFING, INC., ESS SOUTH CENTRAL, LLC, AND STELLAR THERAPY SERVICES FOR THE PROVISION OF SUPPLEMENTAL STAFFING SERVICES FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026.

R-25-6-204 · item history →

Approve online subscription agreement with The DBQ Project for social studies materials.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN ONLINE SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT WITH THE DBQ PROJECT FOR A LICENSE TO ACCESS DBQ'S PROPRIETARY ONLINE EDUCATIONAL SOCIAL STUDIES MATERIALS AT A COST OF $71,231.25 FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026.

R-25-6-205 · item history →

Approve acceptance of FY26 federal Title funds from TN Dept. of Education.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDS FROM THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026 FEDERAL TITLE I-A, TITLE I-D, TITLE I-N, TITLE II- A, TITLE III, AND TITLE IV IN THE AMOUNT OF $18,857,717.40.

R-25-6-206 · item history →

Approve acceptance of FY26 IDEA Part B and Preschool funds from TN Dept. of Education.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDS FROM THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026 IDEA PART B IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,394,458.00 AND IDEA PRESCHOOL IN THE AMOUNT OF $472,571.00.

R-25-6-207 · item history →

Approve acceptance of FY25 Summer Learning Camps Grant from TN Dept. of Education.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDS FROM THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR A FISCAL YEAR 2025 SUMMER LEARNING CAMPS GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,670,598.81.

R-25-6-208 · item history →

Approve acceptance of FY26 Carl D. Perkins Career & Tech Ed Grant.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FISCAL YEAR 2026 CARL D. PERKINS CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $978,536.14.

R-25-6-209 · item history →

Approve acceptance of FY25 ATSI 24 Grant from TN Dept. of Education.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FISCAL YEAR 2025 ADDITIONAL TARGETED SUPPORT AND IMPROVEMENT (ATSI) 24 GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $200,000.00.

R-25-6-210 · item history →

Approve amended MOU with Simon Youth Foundation for Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH SIMON YOUTH FOUNDATION, INC. REGARDING THE CONTINUED DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATION OF THE DR. PAUL L. KELLEY VOLUNTEER ACADEMY AND RECEIPT OF GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000.00.

R-25-6-211 · item history →

Approve MOU with Morgan Wallen Foundation for Gibbs High School grant.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE MORGAN WALLEN FOUNDATION FOR RECEIPT OF GRANT FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,200,000.00 FOR GIBBS HIGH SCHOOL.

R-25-6-212 · item history →

Approve 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 $181,211.61.

R-25-6-301 · item history →

Approve acceptance of Bell UH-1H helicopter donation from TN LESO Program.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF ONE (1) BELL UH-1H HELICOPTER FROM THE STATE OF TENNESSEE LESO PROGRAM FOR THE PROVISION OF PARTS.

R-25-6-401 · item history →

Approve engineering design contract with Barge Design Solutions for road realignment.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN ENGINEERING DESIGN CONTRACT WITH BARGE DESIGN SOLUTIONS, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $98,700.00 FOR THE DESIGN OF GEOMETRIC REALIGNMENT OF BAKERTOWN ROAD AND JOE HINTON ROAD TO IMPROVE MOTORIST SAFETY.

R-25-6-402 · item history →

Approve updated Multi-Jurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ADOPTING THE UPDATED KNOX COUNTY, CITY OF KNOXVILLE, AND TOWN OF FARRAGUT MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN.

R-25-6-403 · item history →

Approve amendment to contract with Volunteer Highway Supply for pavement marking materials.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO A CONTRACT WITH VOLUNTEER HIGHWAY SUPPLY COMPANY, INC., FOR THE PROVISION OF PAVEMENT MARKING MATERIALS AND ROAD STRIPING SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT INCORPORATES REQUIRED CLAUSES UNDER SECTION D.5 OF THE CONTRACT WITH TDOT FOR STATE AID FUNDING.

R-25-6-404 · item history →

Approve MOU with OKR General Partnership for Hardin Valley Road improvements.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH OKR GENERAL PARTNERSHIP FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENTS TO HARDIN VALLEY ROAD.

R-25-6-405 · item history →

Approve MOU with Ball Homes & Mesana Investments for E. Emory Rd./Brackett Rd. turn lane.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH BALL HOMES, LLC AND MESANA INVESTMENTS, LLC FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A LEFT TURN LANE ON E. EMORY ROAD AT BRACKETT ROAD.

R-25-6-406 · item history →

Approve amended MOU with LKM Properties, Weigel Stores, Calton Dev. for Bakertown Rd.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDED MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH LKM PROPERTIES, L.P., WEIGEL STORES, INC., AND CALTON DEVELOPMENT, LLC FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENTS TO BAKERTOWN ROAD.

R-25-6-407 · item history →

Approve engineering design contract with Cannon & Cannon for S. Northshore/Concord Roundabout Bypass.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN ENGINEERING DESIGN CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $165,500.00 WITH CANNON & CANNON, INC. FOR THE S. NORTHSHORE/CONCORD ROUNDABOUT BYPASS PROJECT.

R-25-6-408 · item history →

Approve contract with APAC-Atlantic for hot mix hauling/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 2026.

R-25-6-409 · item history →

Approve contract with APAC-Atlantic for hot mix hauling/placement on narrow roads.

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 NARROW (UNDER 15 FEET WIDE) COUNTY ROADS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026.

R-25-6-410 · item history →

Approve utility relocation agreement with KUB for Gibbs Pedestrian Bridge Project.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A UTILITY RELOCATION AGREEMENT WITH KNOXVILLE UTILITIES BOARD (KUB) FOR GAS LINE RELOCATIONS FOR THE GIBBS PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE PROJECT.

R-25-6-411 · item history →

Approve utility relocation agreement with NEKUD for Gibbs Pedestrian Bridge Project.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A UTILITY RELOCATION AGREEMENT WITH THE NORTHEAST KNOX UTILITY DISTRICT (NEKUD) FOR WATER LINE RELOCATIONS FOR THE GIBBS PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE PROJECT.

R-25-6-412 · item history →

Approve Change Order 1 with CSX Transportation for Coward Mill widening project.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 WITH CSX TRANSPORTATION, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $104,538.00 FOR ADDITIONAL FLAGGING SERVICES NEEDED FOR BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION AS PART OF THE COWARD MILL WIDENING PROJECT.

R-25-6-413 · item history →

Accept land donation from Knox County Schools for Gibbs Pedestrian Bridge.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE DONATION FROM THE KNOX COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION D/B/A KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS OF CERTAIN LAND FOR ITS RESERVATION FOR THE SOLE PURPOSES OF THE CONSTRUCTION, USE, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE GIBBS PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE AND RELATED IMPROVEMENTS AND, FURTHER, RESERVING SAID DONATED LAND AND ADDITIONAL LAND OWNED BY KNOX COUNTY FOR SAID PURPOSES.

R-25-6-502 · item history →

Approve MOUs for fire and rescue emergency resources.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THREE (3) MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING TO PROMOTE FIRE AND RESCUE EMERGENCY RESOURCES WITH KARNS FIRE DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $285,177.40; SEymour VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $113,585.80, AND KNOX COUNTY RESCUE IN THE AMOUNT OF $206,236.80.

R-25-6-503 · item history →

Approve 10 KCHR Program contracts for contractor services.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING TEN (10) CONTRACTS WITH A-1 CERTIFIED SERVICE, INC.; BALLINGER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY; FIRST PLACE FINISH, INC.; KWS, INC.; MILLER'S ELECTRIC, LLC; STANLEY HOMES, LLC; SOUTHEAST RESTORATION GROUP OF GEORGIA, INC.; DPN BUILDERS; KRUG & SONS, INC.; AND CONRAD CONTRACTING FOR CONTRACTOR SERVICES IN THE KNOX COUNTY HOME REHABILITATION (KCHR) PROGRAM. (FEDERALLY FUNDED BY U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) AND U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY).

R-25-6-504 · item history →

Approve master agreement with Trans Union LLC for KCHR Program loan application approvals.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PROGRAM-BASED MASTER AGREEMENT FOR CONSUMER REPORTING AND ANCILLARY SERVICES WITH TRANS UNION, LLC FOR LOW-MODERATE INCOME HOMEOWNER REHABILITATION LOAN APPLICATION APPROVALS IN THE KNOX COUNTY HOME REHABILITATION (KCHR) PROGRAM. (FEDERALLY FUNDED BY U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT'S (HUD) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM)

R-25-6-505 · item history →

Approve subscription agreement with Home for Life Design for KCHR Program case management.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PROGRAM-BASED SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT WITH HOME FOR LIFE DESIGN FOR THE CASE MANAGEMENT OF SERVICES RENDERED TO AGING IN PLACE APPLICANTS IN THE KNOX COUNTY HOME REHABILITATION (KCHR) PROGRAM. (FEDERALLY FUNDED BY U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT'S (HUD) OLDER ADULT HOME MODIFICATION PROGRAM)

R-25-6-507 · item history →

Approve 3 CDBG agreements: Knoxville-Knox Co CA C, Neighborhd Housing, UT (HMIS).

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THREE (3) AGREEMENTS IN 2025 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM FUNDS WITH THE FOLLOWING SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR VARIOUS ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS: KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE (HOMEWARD BOUND PROGRAM) IN THE AMOUNT OF $132,000, NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING INC. (OPERATION BACKYARD) IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000, AND THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE (HMIS) IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000. (FEDERALLY FUNDED THROUGH HUD CDBG PROGRAM FUNDS) (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED)

R-25-6-508 · item history →

Approve professional services agreement with Martha Pack d.b.a. Adapt & Stay, LLC.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PROGRAM-BASED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MARTHA PACK D.B.A. ADAPT & STAY, LLC FOR AGING IN PLACE AND OCCUPATIONAL SERVICES TO ELDERLY INDIVIDUALS RECEIVING SERVICES IN THE KNOX COUNTY HOME REHABILITATION (KCHR) PROGRAM. (FEDERALLY FUNDED BY U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT'S (HUD) OLDER ADULT HOME MODIFICATION PROGRAM).

R-25-6-601 · item history →

Approve grant contract with TN Dept. of Health for Electronic Lab Interface.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $80,000.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF ELECTRONIC LAB ORDER AND LAB RESULT INTERFACE FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025 AND ENDING ON JUNE 30, 2026. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED)

R-25-6-602 · item history →

Approve grant contract with TN Dept. of Health for TB control and prevention.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $806,200.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF TUBERCULOSIS CONTROL AND PREVENTION SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025 AND ENDING ON JUNE 30, 2026. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED)

R-25-6-603 · item history →

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

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $196,900.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF GRANT IN AID FUNDS FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING ON JULY 1, 2025 AND ENDING ON JUNE 30, 2026. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED)

R-25-6-702 · item history →

Approve contract with Tip Top Tree Care for tree removal services on Beaver Creek.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH TIP TOP TREE CARE, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF TREE REMOVAL SERVICES NEEDED ON BEAVER CREEK.

R-25-6-801 · item history →

Approve Amendment 2 to VOCA Victim Coordinator grant contract.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT TWO TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAMS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING A VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT (VOCA) VICTIM COORDINATOR POSITION FOR THE KNOX COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE CONTRACT BY $65,000.00 AND EXTENDS THE TERM TO JUNE 30, 2026. (REQUIRES A MATCH OF $13,000.00 TO BE PROVIDED BY THE STATE OF TENNESSEE)

R-25-6-905 · item history →

Approve grant contract for Safe Baby Court in Knox County Juvenile Court.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $585,000.00 ($195,000.00 PER YEAR FOR FY26, FY27 AND FY28) WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES FOR THE KNOX COUNTY JUVENILE COURT TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE AN EVIDENCE-BASED SAFE BABY COURT IN KNOX COUNTY FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2028. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED)

R-25-6-906 · item history →

Approve contract with Analyze Pathology, Inc. for pathology laboratory services.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH ANALYZE PATHOLOGY, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF PATHOLOGY LABORATORY SERVICES.

R-25-6-503 · item history →

Approve 10 KCHR Program contracts for contractor services (heard later).

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING TEN (10) CONTRACTS WITH A-1 CERTIFIED SERVICE, INC.; BALLINGER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY; FIRST PLACE FINISH, INC.; KWS, INC.; MILLER'S ELECTRIC, LLC; STANLEY HOMES, LLC; SOUTHEAST RESTORATION GROUP OF GEORGIA, INC.; DPN BUILDERS; KRUG & SONS, INC.; AND CONRAD CONTRACTING FOR CONTRACTOR SERVICES IN THE KNOX COUNTY HOME REHABILITATION (KCHR) PROGRAM. (FEDERALLY FUNDED BY U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) AND U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY).

R-25-6-504 · item history →

Approve master agreement with Trans Union LLC for KCHR Program loan approvals (heard later).

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PROGRAM-BASED MASTER AGREEMENT FOR CONSUMER REPORTING AND ANCILLARY SERVICES WITH TRANS UNION, LLC FOR LOW-MODERATE INCOME HOMEOWNER REHABILITATION LOAN APPLICATION APPROVALS IN THE KNOX COUNTY HOME REHABILITATION (KCHR) PROGRAM. (FEDERALLY FUNDED BY U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT'S (HUD) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM)

R-25-6-505 · item history →

Approve subscription agreement with Home for Life Design for KCHR Program case mgmt (heard later).

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PROGRAM-BASED SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT WITH HOME FOR LIFE DESIGN FOR THE CASE MANAGEMENT OF SERVICES RENDERED TO AGING IN PLACE APPLICANTS IN THE KNOX COUNTY HOME REHABILITATION (KCHR) PROGRAM. (FEDERALLY FUNDED BY U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT'S (HUD) OLDER ADULT HOME MODIFICATION PROGRAM)

R-25-6-507 · item history →

Approve 3 CDBG agreements: Knoxville-Knox Co CA C, Neighborhd Housing, UT (HMIS) (heard later).

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THREE (3) AGREEMENTS IN 2025 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM FUNDS WITH THE FOLLOWING SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR VARIOUS ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS: KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE (HOMEWARD BOUND PROGRAM) IN THE AMOUNT OF $132,000, NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING INC. (OPERATION BACKYARD) IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000, AND THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE (HMIS) IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000. (FEDERALLY FUNDED THROUGH HUD CDBG PROGRAM FUNDS) (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED)

R-25-6-508 · item history →

Approve professional services agreement with Martha Pack d.b.a. Adapt & Stay, LLC (heard later).

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PROGRAM-BASED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MARTHA PACK D.B.A. ADAPT & STAY, LLC FOR AGING IN PLACE AND OCCUPATIONAL SERVICES TO ELDERLY INDIVIDUALS RECEIVING SERVICES IN THE KNOX COUNTY HOME REHABILITATION (KCHR) PROGRAM. (FEDERALLY FUNDED BY U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT'S (HUD) OLDER ADULT HOME MODIFICATION PROGRAM).

R-25-6-101 · item history →

Recognize July as Parks and Recreation Month in Knox County.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, RECOGNIZING JULY AS PARKS AND RECREATION MONTH IN KNOX COUNTY.

Approve minutes of previous meeting.

Consideration of the approval of minutes of previous meeting.

Accept new county roads: Avian Forest Ln, Janet Mae Dr, Joy Denise Ln.

Consideration of the acceptance of the following new county roads: A. Avian Forest Lane located in Avian Forest Units 1 & 2, District 7. B. Janet Mae Drive located in Avian Forest Unit 1, District 7. C. Joy Denise Lane located in Avian Forest Units 1 & 2, District 7.

Approve closure of unnamed right-of-way (original Hoyle Beals Drive alignment).

Consideration of the closure of an unnamed Right-of-Way that was the original alignment of Hoyle Beals Drive, situated between Middlebrook Pike and the relocated Hoyle Beals Drive, Commission District 6.

Approve Line Item Transfers totaling $907,523.49.

Line Item Transfers - Total amount of $907,523.49.

Approve 213 Notary Public Applications.

Notary Public Applications

R-25-6-110 · item history →

Confirm reappointments of Counts and Jordan to Visit Knoxville Board.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, CONFIRMING THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR'S REAPPOINTMENTS OF MARGARET COUNTS AND PAUL JORDAN TO THE VISIT KNOXVILLE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. (TERMS EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2028)

R-25-6-111 · item history →

Appoint Snowden and McGinley to Knox County Air Pollution Control Board.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING JIM SNOWDEN (NOMINEE OF THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR OF AN OFFICIAL OR EMPLOYEE OF KNOX COUNTY) AND DAVID MCGINLEY (NOMINEE OF THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE MAYOR OF AN OFFICIAL OR EMPLOYEE OF THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE) TO SERVE ON THE KNOX COUNTY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD. (TERMS EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2029)

R-25-6-112 · item history →

Appoint Angie Goethert to Knox County Library Advisory Board.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING ANGIE GOETHERT (DISTRICT 3 SEAT) TO THE KNOX COUNTY LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD. (TERM EXPIRES JULY 1, 2028)

R-25-6-113 · item history →

Appoint Lane Dukart to Knox County Library Advisory Board.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING LANE DUKART (DISTRICT 4 SEAT) TO THE KNOX COUNTY LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD. (TERM EXPIRES JULY 1, 2028)

R-25-6-114 · item history →

Appoint Sharon Smith to Knox County Library Advisory Board.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING SHARON SMITH (DISTRICT 7 SEAT) TO THE KNOX COUNTY LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD. (TERM EXPIRES JULY 1, 2028)

R-25-6-302 · item history →

Approve AIA agreement with BarberMcMurry Architects for KCSO Academy building.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE AIA AGREEMENT WITH BARBERMCMURRY ARCHITECTS LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE KCSO ACADEMY BUILDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $409,500.00

R-25-6-501 · item history →

Approve 10 agreements in Opioid Settlement funds for remediation strategies.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING TEN (10) AGREEMENTS IN OPIOID SETTLEMENT PROGRAM FUNDS FOR VARIOUS REMEDIATION STRATEGIES ADDRESSING OPIOID SUBSTANCE MISUSE WITH THE RESTORATION HOUSE OF EAST TN IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,000; METRO DRUG COALITION IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,000; KNOXVILLE LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION (AMACHI) IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,000; YWCA KNOXVILLE AND THE TENNESSEE VALLEY IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000; VOLUNTEER MINISTRY CENTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,000; WESLEY HOUSE COMMUNITY CENTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000; HELEN ROSS MCNABB CENTER (EMPATH) IN THE AMOUNT OF $500,000; HELEN ROSS MCNABB CENTER (CENTERPOINTE) IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,000,000; KNOXVILLE LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION (KNOXWORX) IN THE AMOUNT OF $500,000; AND SUMMIT MEDICAL GROUP IN THE AMOUNT OF $425,000.00. (FUNDED WITH OPIOID ABATEMENT AND SUBDIVISION SETTLEMENT FUNDS).

R-25-6-506 · item history →

Approve 28 Defined Service Agreements funded by FY26 General/Hotel/Motel Tax Funds.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE FOLLOWING TWENTY-EIGHT (28) DEFINED SERVICE AGREEMENTS FUNDED IN THE FY 2026 BUDGET GENERAL FUND AND HOTEL/MOTEL TAX FUND: BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE TENNESSEE VALLEY IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000; CASA OF EAST TENNESSEE IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000; CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF EAST TENNESSEE IN THE AMOUNT OF $45,000; CENTRO HISPANO DE EAST TENNESSEE IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000; COMMUNITY COALITION AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,500; COMMUNITY MEDIATION CENTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000; EAST TN FREEDOM SCHOOLS IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000; EMERALD YOUTH FOUNDATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,000; FRIENDS OF LITERACY IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,000; HELEN ROSS MCNABB CENTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000; HELPING MAMAS, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000; HILLCREST HEALTHCARE COMMUNITIES, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,500; INTERFAITH HEALTH CENTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000; KEEP KNOXVILLE BEAUTIFUL IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,000; KIM HEALTH CENTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,000; KNOXVILLE FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000; MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF EAST TENNESSEE IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000; OLIVE TREE EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,250; REBOOT RECOVERY IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000; ARTS AND CULTURE ALLIANCE OF GREATER KNOXVILLE IN THE AMOUNT OF $425,000; ASIAN CULTURE CENTER OF TN IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000; BECK CULTURAL EXCHANGE CENTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $75,000; LEGACY PARKS FOUNDATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $125,000; THE MUSE KNOXVILLE IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000; ZOO KNOXVILLE IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,175,000; EAST TN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000; FARRAGUT WEST KNOX CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000; AND GREATER KNOXVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,270,500.

R-25-6-701 · item history →

Approve right-of-way and easement acquisitions for Halls Greenway Connector.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE NECESSARY RIGHT-OF-WAY AND CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT ACQUISITIONS FOR FIVE (5) TRACTS OF LAND, A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE FOR EXCESS LAND USAGE, AND USE OF PORTIONS OF TWO EXISTING KNOX COUNTY PARCELS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HALLS GREENWAY CONNECTOR AND ASSOCIATED SIDEWALKS AS SHOWN IN THE ATTACHED RIGHT-OF-WAY PLANS FOR THIS PROJECT.

R-25-6-901 · item history →

Urge TN General Assembly to enact legislation for electing utility board members.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, URGING THE TENNESSEE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND GOVERNOR TO ENACT LEGISLATION ALLOWING ELIGIBLE VOTERS IN UTILITY DISTRICTS TO ELECT UTILITY BOARD MEMBERS.

R-25-6-902 · item history →

Approve Private Chapter No. 6 (SB 1434) to repeal acts relative to TTCDA.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING PRIVATE CHAPTER NO. 6, WHICH IS SENATE BILL NO. 1434 OF THE 114TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY, TO REPEAL CHAPTER 148 OF THE PRIVATE ACTS OF 1983, AS AMENDED BY CHAPTER 229 OF THE PRIVATE ACTS OF 1984 AND CHAPTER 9 OF THE PRIVATE ACTS OF 2011, AND ANY OTHER ACTS AMENDATORY THERETO, RELATIVE TO THE TENNESSEE TECHNOLOGY CORRIDOR DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (TTCDA).

O-25-6-102 · item history →

Approve Emergency Ordinance O-25-6-102: Repeal and adopt new sections for Juvenile Detention Center.

CONSIDERATION OF AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO REPEAL CHAPTER 18, ARTICLE IV, DIVISION 2 (SECTIONS 18-141 THROUGH 18-143) OF THE KNOX COUNTY CODE RELATIVE TO THE JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER AND ADOPTING NEW SECTIONS 18-141 AND 18-142 TO PLACE THE OPERATION AND CONTROL OF THE JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER UNDER THE SHERIFF OF KNOX COUNTY AND TO CREATE A BOARD OF DIRECTORS. AMENDS ORDINANCE NUMBER O-91-8-107, ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 29, 1991. (FIRST READING)

R-25-6-903 · item history →

Approve resolution re: Richard L. Bean Juvenile Service Center & Board appointments.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, 1) AUTHORIZING THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR TO HIRE A QUALIFIED TRANSITION ADVISOR/INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT TO BE PLACED AT THE RICHARD L. BEAN JUVENILE SERVICE CENTER TO SERVE THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2025; 2) REQUESTING CTAS TO COMPLETE A COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT OF THE RICHARD L. BEAN JUVENILE SERVICE CENTER; 3) REQUESTING THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN'S SERVICES OFFICE OF CHILD WELFARE SERVICES TO CONTINUE WEEKLY MONITORING VISITS TO THE RICHARD L. BEAN JUVENILE SERVICE CENTER; AND 4) APPOINTING FOUR (4) COMMISSIONERS TO THE JUVENILE SERVICE CENTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO SERVE UNTIL AUGUST 31, 2026.

R-25-6-904 · item history →

Authorize $12.50 charge by court clerks for purposes in T.C.A. § 40-3-106.

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO AUTHORIZE A TWELVE DOLLAR AND FIFTY CENT ($12.50) CHARGE BY THE CLERK OF EVERY COURT IN KNOX COUNTY HAVING JURISDICTION OF STATE MISDEMEANORS AND FELONIES FOR THE PURPOSES AUTHORIZED AND SET OUT IN T.C.A. § 40-3-106.

O-25-6-101 · item history →

Ordinance on First Reading: "Fluoride Prohibition" in Knox County Code.

CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 38, TO ADD A NEW ARTICLE IX, ENTITLED "FLUORIDE PROHIBITION." (KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 38, ARTICLE IX, ESTABLISHING SEC. 28-301) (FIRST READING)