Regular meeting — January 29, 2026

Motion to amend the agenda to add the following items: Item #18 - Resolution R-26-1-905 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Amendment to a Grant Contract with the State of Tennessee, Department of Disability and Aging for the provision of equipment and supplies for the Corryton Senior Center, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the state under the Grant Contract by $8,857.00 for a total of $33,857.00 (no local match required); Item #19 - Resolution R-26-1-906 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Amendment to a Grant Contract with the State of Tennessee, Department of Disability and Aging for the provision of equipment and supplies for the West Knox Senior Center, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the state under the Grant Contract by $8,857.00 for a total of $18,857.00 (no local match required); Item #20 – Resolution R-26-1-907 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Amendment to a Grant Contract with the State of Tennessee, Department of Disability and Aging for the provision of equipment and supplies for the Halls Senior Center, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the state under the Grant Contract by $8,857.00 for a total of $30,857.00 (no local match required); and Item #21 - R-26-1-908 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Amendment to a Grant Contract with the State of Tennessee, Department of Disability and Aging for the provision of equipment and supplies for the South Knoxville Senior Center, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the state under the Grant Contract $8,857.00 for a total of $25,857.00 (no local match required).

Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Kim Frazier

Motion to amend the agenda to withdraw the following item: Item #42 – Ordinance O-26-1-101 - Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, creating Article III of Chapter 26 of the Knox County Code, entitled “Data Centers,” to define, add specific requirements, and provide limitations for Data Centers and Data Center Accessory Uses on first reading.

Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Kim Frazier

Motion to amend the agenda to defer the following items to the February 2026 meeting: Item #24 - Presentation: A Christian’s Biblical View of Illegal Immigration; Item #25 - Presentation: Bridge to Safety by Mike Hammond, Criminal Court Clerk; Item #26 - Presentation: Rural Metro by Jeff Bagwell; and Item #40 - Resolution R-26-1-903 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, encouraging the Knox County Sheriff’s Office to undertake a Memorandum of Understanding for the 287(G) Task Force Model.

Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Kim Frazier

Motion to amend the agenda to defer the following item to the April 2026 meeting: Item #41 – Resolution R-26-1-904 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, affirming local discretion consistent with proposed state law and responding to School Board Legislative Priority #6.

Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Kim Frazier

Motion to amend the agenda to defer the following item to the June 2026 meeting: Item #39 – Resolution R-26-1-901 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, recognizing the United States Constitution during the Nation’s 250th Anniversary.

Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Kim Frazier

Motion to amend the agenda to hear the following items after Honorary Resolutions: Item #36 - Resolution R-26-1-110 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, reappointing Commissioners Adam Thompson and Larsen Jay and appointing a (farmer) and a (farm woman) to the Agricultural Extension Committee (terms expire December 31, 2027; and Item #37 - Resolution R-26-1-111 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting the resignation of Doug Lloyd (District 3) on the Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals and appointing Craig Belitz to complete the unfulfilled term of Mr. Lloyd on the Board, which term expires September 30, 2026.

Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Kim Frazier

Motion to approve Resolution R-26-1-201 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Educational Services Agreement and Data Sharing Agreement with Catapult Learning, LLC for the 2025-2026, 2026-2027, and 2027-2028 school years for development of a school turnaround plan, professional development and coaching for Northwest Middle School at a cost not to exceed $125,000.00.

Moved by Courtney Durrett · seconded by Larsen Jay

Motion to approve Resolution R-26-1-202 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Andrea L. Ramsey for the commissioning of a new musical work for West Valley Middle School’s performance at the 2026 Tennessee Music Association conference in April 2026 at a cost of $5,000.00.

Moved by Courtney Durrett · seconded by Larsen Jay

Motion to approve Resolution R-26-1-203 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Grant Acceptance Agreement with Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation for grant of musical instruments valued at $38,717.00 to West High School funded by the Morgan Wallen Foundation.

Moved by Courtney Durrett · seconded by Larsen Jay

Motion to approve Resolution R-26-1-204 - 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 $242,772.00.

Moved by Courtney Durrett · seconded by Larsen Jay

Motion to approve Resolution R-26-1-401 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Rummel, Klepper & Kahl, LLP in the amount of $569,633.10 for construction engineering inspection (CEI) services and support for the Gibbs Pedestrian Bridge.

Moved by Courtney Durrett · seconded by Larsen Jay

Motion to approve Resolution R-26-1-402 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with Homestead Land Holdings, LLC for road improvements to the intersection of Marietta Church Road and Hardin Valley Road.

Moved by Courtney Durrett · seconded by Larsen Jay

Motion to approve Resolution R-26-1-403 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Environmental Remediation Consultants, Inc. for the provision of Maintenance and inspection of Water Quality Treatment Devices, as needed.

Moved by Courtney Durrett · seconded by Larsen Jay

Motion to approve Resolution R-26-1-404 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving contract with Volunteer Highway Supply Company Inc. Highway Markings Inc. and Superior Pavement Marking, Inc. for the provision of pavement marking materials and road striping services.

Moved by Courtney Durrett · seconded by Larsen Jay

Motion to approve Resolution R-26-1-405 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with Clear Water Partners II, G.P. for road improvements to the intersection of East Beaver Creek Drive and Stone Cutter Drive.

Moved by Courtney Durrett · seconded by Larsen Jay

Motion to approve Resolution R-26-1-406 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a supplement in the amount of $21,900.00 to the professional services contract with LDA Engineering for additional work to extend the scope of improvements on the Johnson Road widening and realignment project.

Moved by Courtney Durrett · seconded by Larsen Jay

Motion to approve Resolution R-26-1-407 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant agreement in the amount of $180,000.00 with the United States Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to receive a Safe Streets and Roads for Al (SS4A) Grant for the SS4A Safe Routes to School Action Plan for Knox County (a local match of $45,000 is required for a total project cost of $225,000).

Moved by Courtney Durrett · seconded by Larsen Jay

Motion to approve Resolution R-26-1-408 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving contracts with John’s Mobile Repair and Welding, Inc., Cooper’s Mobile Services, LLC, and Municipal Equipment, Inc. to provide Maintenance and Repairs of Solid Waste Equipment.

Moved by Courtney Durrett · seconded by Larsen Jay

Motion to approve Resolution R-26-1-501 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Grant Contract in the amount of $500,000.00 with the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation for brownfield site remediation (no local match required).

Moved by Courtney Durrett · seconded by Larsen Jay

Motion to approve Resolution R-26-1-701 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Amendment to Contract 25-074 with Wright Contracting, Inc. for Concord Park Fishing Pier upgrades in the amount of $27,962.00.

Moved by Courtney Durrett · seconded by Larsen Jay

Motion to approve Resolution R-26-1-702 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Agreement with the University of Tennessee in which The University of Tennessee students will engage in field internship experiences with the Knox County Parks and Recreation Department.

Moved by Courtney Durrett · seconded by Larsen Jay

Motion to approve Resolution R-26-1-703 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant in the amount of $23,000.00 from the Chrisopher & Dana Reeve Foundation for an adaptive trail program (no local match required).

Moved by Courtney Durrett · seconded by Larsen Jay

Motion to approve Resolution R-26-1-902 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Contract Amendment with FirstBank to exercise the first extension of the Banking Services contract through January 31, 2027, and amend the investment interest rate to the effective federal funds rate minus twelve bps (0.12%) with a floor rate of 0.50%).

Moved by Courtney Durrett · seconded by Larsen Jay

Motion to approve Resolution R-26-1-905 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Amendment to a Grant Contract with the State of Tennessee, Department of Disability and Aging for the provision of equipment and supplies for the Corryton Senior Center, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the state under the grant contract by $8,857.00 for a total of $33,857.00 (no local match required).

Moved by Courtney Durrett · seconded by Larsen Jay

Motion to approve Resolution R-26-1-906 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Amendment to a Grant Contract with the State of Tennessee, Department of Disability and Aging for the provision of equipment and supplies for the West Knox Senior Center, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the state under the Grant Contract by $8,857.00 for a total of $18,857.00 (no local match required).

Moved by Courtney Durrett · seconded by Larsen Jay

Motion to approve Resolution R-26-1-907 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Amendment to a Grant Contract with the State of Tennessee, Department of Disability and Aging for the provision of equipment and supplies for the Halls Senior Center, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the state under the Grant Contract by $8,857.00 for a total of $30,857.00 (no local match required).

Moved by Courtney Durrett · seconded by Larsen Jay

Motion to approve Resolution R-26-1-908 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Amendment to a Grant Contract with the State of Tennessee, Department of Disability and Aging for the provision of equipment and supplies for the South Knoxville Senior Center, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the state under the Grant Contract $8,857.00 for a total of $25,857.00 (no local match required).

Moved by Courtney Durrett · seconded by Larsen Jay

Motion to approve Resolution R-26-1-101 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, recognizing January as Human Trafficking Prevention Month.

Moved by Gina Oster · seconded by Kim Frazier

Motion to approve Resolution R-26-1-110 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, reappointing Commissioners Adam Thompson and Larsen Jay and appointing Mr. Lee Iglehart (farmer) and Ms. Pamela Stoutt (farm woman) to the Agricultural Extension Committee (terms expire December 31, 2027).

Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Shane Jackson

Motion to approve Resolution R-26-1-111 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting the resignation of Doug Lloyd (District 3) on the Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals and appointing Craig Belitz to complete the unfulfilled term of Mr. Lloyd on the Board, which term expires September 30, 2026.

Moved by Gina Oster · seconded by Kim Frazier

Motion to approve the minutes from the previous meeting held on December 8, 2025 (Public Hearing); December 8, 2025 (Special Session); and December 15, 2025 (Regular Session).

Moved by Courtney Durrett · seconded by Adam Thompson

Motion to approve the above new county roads.

Moved by Adam Thompson · seconded by Damon Rawls

Motion to approve the closure of unbuilt right-of-way off Macmont Circle, between Lot 1 (Block F) and Lot 12 (Block A) in Washington Heights Subdivision, District 6.

Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Larsen Jay

Motion to approve the closure of the remaining excess right-of-way located west of Bailey Farm Drive, north of Schaad Road and east of Parcel 104 05201, which is an outcome of the Ball Camp Pike (Schaad Road) Relocation Project, District 6.

Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Larsen Jay

Motion to defer to the April 2026 meeting the closure of a portion of the Wye Way Lane terminus located north of River Oak Drive, District 9.

Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Courtney Durrett

Motion to approve the Line Item Transfers - Total amount of $1,277,494.82.

Moved by Adam Thompson · seconded by Courtney Durrett

Motion to approve the Budget Amendments – Total Amount of $28,332,655.82.

Moved by Adam Thompson · seconded by Larsen Jay

Motion to approve the 241 Notary Public Applications.

Moved by Adam Thompson · seconded by Shane Jackson

Motion to approve Ordinance O-25-12-102 - Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, creating Chapter 53 of the Knox County Code, entitled “Real Property,” and Section 53-1, prohibiting discrimination against United States citizens in the sale of purchase of Real Property in Knox County (establishing Chapter 53 of the Knox County Code, previously reserved) on second reading.

Moved by Andy Fox · seconded by Angela Russell

Motion to approve Resolution R-26-1-502 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendments to Contract 23-743 with Angelic Ministries and Contract 23-747 with Volunteer Ministry Center to provide term of contract extensions (federally funded through HUD CDBG-CV program funds).

Moved by Adam Thompson · seconded by Courtney Durrett

Motion to adjourn the meeting.

Moved by Kim Frazier · seconded by Damon Rawls