Regular meeting — October 27, 2025

Add five resolutions for senior center grant contracts to the agenda.

Amendments to the Agenda to add the following items to the agenda: Item #22 – Resolution R-25-10-903 - 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 $25,000.00 for equipment and supplies for the Corryton Senior Center. (No local match required); Item #23 – Resolution R-25-10-904 - 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 $50,000.00 for equipment and supplies for the Karns Senior Center. (No local match required); Item #24 – Resolution R-25-10-905 - 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 $10,000.00 for equipment and supplies for the West Knox Senior Center. (No local match required); Item #25 – Resolution R-25-10-906 - 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 $22,000.00 for equipment and supplies for the Halls Senior Center. (No local match required); and Item #26 – Resolution R-25-10-907 - 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 $17,000.00 for equipment and supplies for the South Knoxville Senior Center. (No local match required).

Withdraw two items from the agenda: a real estate agreement and budget amendments.

Amendments to the agenda to withdraw the following items from the agenda: Item #6 – Resolution R-25-10-206 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Real Estate Management Agreement of Sale with the City of Knoxville for a small parcel of property on the Fulton High School Campus to facilitate the City of Knoxville's Woodland Avenue Sidewalk Project; and Item #36 – Budget Amendments.

Defer presentation of Visit Knoxville update to November 2025.

Amendments to the agenda to defer the following item to the November 2025 meeting: Item #34 – Presentation: Update/annual report by Kim Bumpas of Visit Knoxville.

Defer engineering services agreement for Driver Training Facility to December 2025.

Amendments to the agenda to defer the following item to the December 2025 meeting: Item #41 – Resolution R-25-10-301 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an agreement with Robert G. Campbell & Assoc., L.P. in the amount of $132,200.00 for engineering services at the Driver Training and Certification Facility located on Foote Mineral Road.

Move multiple agenda items to the consent calendar.

Amend the agenda to hear the following items as a consent calendar: Item #1, Item #2, Item #3, Item #4, Item #5, 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, and Item #26.

Move Presentation: Friends of the Library before Honorary Resolutions.

Amend the agenda to hear Item #31 - Presentation: Friends of the Library before Honorary Resolutions.

Schedule Public Forum - Open Topics after Public Forum - Agenda Items.

Amend the agenda to hear Public Forum – Open Topics immediately following Public Forum – Agenda Items Only.

R-25-10-201 · item history →

Approve Opt-In Agreement for managed internet access via E-Rate Consortium.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Opt-In Agreement for Orders of Goods and Services for purchase of managed internet access, telecommunications and related services from United Data Technologies through an Anderson E-Rate Consortium Contract at an approximate annual cost of $680,000.00.

R-25-10-202 · item history →

Approve contract with Central Technologies for Access Control System.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Central Technologies for the provision of an Access Control System at an approximate annual cost of $125,000.00 and not to exceed funds allocated in the Capital Improvement Plan budget for the term of November 1, 2025 through October 31, 2028, which may be extended for two (2) additional one (1) year option periods.

R-25-10-203 · item history →

Approve contract with Skilled Services for floor tile installation.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Skilled Services Quality Construction, LLC for the provision of floor tile installation services at an annual cost up to $200,000.00 for the term of January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, which may be extended for four (4) additional years

R-25-10-204 · item history →

Approve contract with Skilled Services for structural stabilization.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Skilled Services Quality Construction, LLC for the provision of structural stabilization services at an annual cost up to $750,000.00 for the term of January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, which may be extended for four (4) additional years.

R-25-10-205 · item history →

Approve fund balance designations for school technology, roof, bus pay, and construction.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Fund Balance Designations (General Purpose School Fund) totaling $7,628,183.00 for student/staff technology devices and interactive panels, KAEC roof replacement, bus contractor pay, and work-based learning construction.

R-25-10-206 · item history →

Approve Real Estate Management Agreement of Sale with City of Knoxville.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Real Estate Management Agreement of Sale with the City of Knoxville for a small parcel of property on the Fulton High School Campus to facilitate the City of Knoxville's Woodland Avenue Sidewalk Project.

R-25-10-207 · 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 $74,760.00.

R-25-10-110 · item history →

Confirm reappointment and appointment to PBA Board of Directors.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, confirming the Knox County Mayor's reappointment of Steve Maddox and appointment of Barak Saltzman to the Public Building Authority (PBA) Board of Directors. (Terms expire September 13, 2031)

R-25-10-302 · item history →

Approve grant contract for Immigration Enforcement Services.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in the amount of $102,482.00 between the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security and the Knox County Sheriff's Office for Immigration Enforcement Services. (No local match required)

R-25-10-303 · item history →

Approve MOA with ATF for overtime reimbursement.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Agreement between the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Knox County Sheriff's Office in the amount of $20,500.00 for reimbursement of overtime salary costs associated with the ATF Task Force.

R-25-10-401 · item history →

Approve Amendment No. 2 to TDOT Project Agreement for ATMS Phase II.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment No. 2 to the Local Agency Project Agreement with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) for the Knox County ATMS Phase II project to extend the completion deadline to October 31, 2026.

R-25-10-402 · item history →

Approve construction contract for Marietta Church Rd and Hardin Valley Rd roundabout.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a construction contract with Whaley Construction, LLC in the amount of $3,099,352.00 for the construction of a roundabout at the intersection of Marietta Church Road and Hardin Valley Road.

R-25-10-403 · item history →

Approve License Agreement for pedestrian bridge over State Route 131.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a License Agreement with the Tennessee Department of Transportation to install, operate, and maintain a pedestrian bridge over State Route 131 (Tazewell Pike) from Gibbs Elementary/Middle School to Gibbs High School.

R-25-10-404 · item history →

Accept donation of property for TDOT Pedestrian Bridge Project.

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 a surplused parcel of property on the Gibbs Elementary School Campus to facilitate the Tennessee Department of Transportation's Pedestrian Bridge Project.

R-25-10-701 · item history →

Authorize acceptance of donations for Parks and Recreation.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of donations for Knox County Parks and Recreation as shown on the attached list and in the total amount of $18,173.00.

R-25-10-702 · item history →

Approve Bylaws for the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Bylaws Governing the Knox County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.

R-25-10-801 · item history →

Approve consulting agreement for government relations services.

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, 2026.

R-25-10-802 · item history →

Approve Operating Contract for West Knox Senior Center Property Management.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Operating Contract among the Town of Farragut, Knox County, and the Public Building Authority with respect to Property Management of the West Knox Senior Center.

R-25-10-803 · item history →

Approve contract with Partners & Associates for property development.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Partners & Associates, Inc. dba Partners Development for Property Development and Construction Management Services.

R-25-10-901 · item history →

Approve Resolution to observe Operation Green Light for Veterans.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, to observe Operation Green Light for Veterans in Knox County.

R-25-10-902 · item history →

Approve contract with OpenGov for Enterprise Asset Management System.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with OpenGov, Inc., for the provision of an Enterprise Asset Management System in the amount of $359,967.27 for the term of November 1, 2025 through October 31, 2026.

R-25-10-903 · item history →

Approve grant contract for Corryton Senior Center equipment and supplies.

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 $25,000.00 for equipment and supplies for the Corryton Senior Center. (No local match required)

R-25-10-904 · item history →

Approve grant contract for Karns Senior Center equipment and supplies.

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 $50,000.00 for equipment and supplies for the Karns Senior Center. (No local match required)

R-25-10-905 · item history →

Approve grant contract for West Knox Senior Center equipment and supplies.

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 $10,000.00 for equipment and supplies for the West Knox Senior Center. (No local match required)

R-25-10-906 · item history →

Approve grant contract for Halls Senior Center equipment and supplies.

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 $22,000.00 for equipment and supplies for the Halls Senior Center. (No local match required)

R-25-10-907 · item history →

Approve grant contract for South Knoxville Senior Center equipment and supplies.

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 $17,000.00 for equipment and supplies for the South Knoxville Senior Center. (No local match required)

R-25-10-101 · item history →

Approve Resolution memorializing Bill Williams of WBIR.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, memorializing Bill Williams of WBIR.

R-25-10-102 · item history →

Approve Resolution memorializing Ken Schwall of WBIR.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, memorializing Ken Schwall of WBIR.

R-25-10-103 · item history →

Approve Resolution honoring Charles "Charlie" James Kirk.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring the life and legacy of Charles "Charlie" James Kirk for courage to stand for his Faith, Family and Freedom (including the First Amendment).

R-25-10-104 · item history →

Approve Resolution honoring UT Extension Master Gardener Program.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring the University of Tennessee Extension Master Gardener Program for 40 years of service.

Presentation: Friends of the Library.

Presentation: School Security by Knox County Schools.

Presentation: School Security by Knox County Schools (Assistant Superintendent of Operations Garfield Adams & Chief Carlo Granillo):

Presentation: University of Tennessee Extension Master Gardener Program.

Presentation: Update/annual report by Kim Bumpas of Visit Knoxville.

Public Forum - Agenda Items Only.

Public Forum – Agenda Items Only:

Public Forum - Open Topics.

Public Forum – Open Topics:

Approve minutes from previous meeting.

Consideration of the approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on September 22, 2025.

Approve Line Item Transfers totaling $147,576.03.

Line Item Transfers - Total amount of $147,576.03.

Budget Amendments.

Budget Amendments:

Approve 208 Notary Public Applications.

Notary Public Applications: There were 208 Notary Applications received.

Spread of record: Mayor's appointment to Sheriff's Office Merit System Board.

SPREAD OF RECORD THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF HERMAN LATHERS TO THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE EMPLOYEES' MERIT SYSTEM BOARD OF DIRECTORS. (TERM EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 30, 2028)

Spread of record: Mayor's appointment to Ethics Committee.

SPREAD OF RECORD THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF J. PERRIN ANDERSON, IV TO THE KNOX COUNTY ETHICS COMMITTEE. (TERM EXPIRES OCTOBER 31, 2029)

R-25-10-111 · item history →

Appoint a Commissioner to the Knox County Audit Committee.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing a Commissioner to the Knox County Audit Committee.

Amendment to hold interview for Ethics Committee applicant.

AMENDMENT TO HOLD AN INTERVIEW FOR AN ETHICS COMMITTEE APPLICANT:

Suspend rule to allow commissioners to vote on Ethics Committee.

AMENDMENT TO SUSPEND RULE:

R-25-10-112 · item history →

Appoint/reappoint to Knox County Ethics Committee.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing/reappointing an individual and appointing an individual to the Knox County Ethics Committee. (Terms expire October 31, 2029).

R-25-10-301 · item history →

Approve agreement for engineering services at Driver Training Facility.

Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an agreement with Robert G. Campbell & Assoc., L.P. in the amount of $132,200.00 for engineering services at the Driver Training and Certification Facility located on Foote Mineral Road.

R-25-10-804 · 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 the properties for less than taxes owed pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated 67-5-2507 and 2508; and fixing the offering price of the properties.

O-25-10-101 · item history →

First Reading: Amend code regarding receipt/disbursement of county funds.

Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Chapter 2, Article VIII, Division 4, regarding Receipt and Disbursement of County Funds and Budget Procedures for Defined Service Contracts was before the Board of Commissioners on First Reading. (Establishing Section 2-558, previously reserved).

O-25-10-102 · item history →

First Reading: Amend code regarding disbursement of Hotel Occupancy Tax funds.

Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Chapter 58, Article III, Section 58-92 regarding Disbursement of County Funds levied through the Hotel Occupancy Tax. (Amends Ordinance Number O-91-11-101, adopted January 27, 1992 and Ordinance Number O-02-6-102, adopted July 22, 2002) (FIRST READING)