Regular meeting — March 23, 2026

Motion to amend the agenda to add the following items: Item #16 - Resolution R-26-3-403 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a real property agreement of sale with Connie and Daniel Gard for 4,200 square feet of surplus right of way at 0 and 3304 Lobetti Road in the amount of $500.00; Item #17 - Resolution R-26-3-404 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a construction contract in the amount of $278,752.00 with Stansell Electric Company, Inc. for the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Lovell Road (State Route 131) and Gilbert Drive; Item #18 - Resolution R-26-3-405 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the necessary right-of-way and temporary construction easement acquisitions on three (3) tracts for the Bakertown Road and Joe Hinton Road realignment project; Item #19 - Resolution R-26-3-406 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the necessary right-of-way acquisitions on three (3) tracts for the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Schaad Road and Johnson Road; Item #20 - Resolution R-26-3-407 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a State Aid Contract with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) for the engineering of the widening of 2.76 miles South Northshore Drive for a cost of $565,745.00, with $554,430.10 (98%) provided by TDOT and $11,314.90 (2%) provided by Knox County; Item #21 - Resolution R-26-3-408 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Proposal for Professional Services for Stormwater Manual Development in the amount of $152,420.00 with WSP USA Inc; Item #22 - Resolution R-26-3-501 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the National Opioid Settlement Agreement with Six Regional Distributors/Dispenser Regional Distributors/Dispenser Defendants (Six Remnant Defendants); Item #29 - Resolution R-26-3-706 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a revised Memorandum of Understanding with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) for the acceptance of grant funds in the amount of $20,000.00 and $89,580.00 as an in-kind donation for the provision of youth sports activities and programming (no local match required); Item #34 - Resolution R-26-3-904 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment Four to a Grant Contract with the Tennessee Department of Human Services related to IV-D Magistrate services for the Knox County Juvenile Court, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the Contract by $429,064.02, increases the local match requirement by $221,032.98, and extends the term of the Contract to end June 30, 2027; Item #38 - Resolution R-26-3-104 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring and celebrating the life and legacy of former Knox County Commissioner Diane Jordan; Item #39 - Resolution R-26-3-105 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring the members of the Class of 2026 Junior Commission Civics Education Program upon their program completion; Item #40 - Presentation: Rural Metro; and Item #49 - Proclamation for Day of Hope in Knox County.

Moved by Courtney Durrett · seconded by Larsen Jay

Motion to approve Resolution R-26-3-201 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Contract with Marzano Resources for two days of Professional Development Services on April 15 and June 24, 2026 at a cost of $14,200.00.

Moved by Courtney Durrett · seconded by Larsen Jay

Motion to approve Resolution R-26-3-202 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving contracts with Bedford, Freeman & Worth Publishing Group, LLC, College Board, International Baccalaureate Organization, Savvas Learning Company, LLC, and the University of Cambridge for the provision of Advanced Academic Programs for the term of April 1, 2026 through September 30, 2026, which may be extended for five (5) additional one-year periods.

Moved by Courtney Durrett · seconded by Larsen Jay

Motion to approve Resolution R-26-3-203 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with United Elevator Services, LLC for the provision of elevators and services up to $171,071.00 for the term of March 1, 2026 through the last day of the cooperative renewal date.

Moved by Courtney Durrett · seconded by Larsen Jay

Motion to approve Resolution R-26-3-204 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Fund Balance Designation (General Purpose School Fund) in the amount of $8,610,000.00 for the purchase of newly adopted textbooks and instructional materials for PE, Health and Wellness and Career and Technical Education.

Moved by Courtney Durrett · seconded by Larsen Jay

Motion to approve Resolution R-26-3-205 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving receipt of a Knox County Government Grant for Carter High School in the amount of $62,700.00, with required matching funds in the amount of $62,700.00.

Moved by Courtney Durrett · seconded by Larsen Jay

Motion to approve Resolution R-26-3-206 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Letter of Extension to the Grant Agreement with Lawson Family Foundation to extend the Grant Period to April 10, 2026 for Knox County Schools’ Project SEARCH Transition-to-Work Program.

Moved by Courtney Durrett · seconded by Larsen Jay

Motion to approve Resolution R-26-3-207 - 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 $199,765.46.

Moved by Courtney Durrett · seconded by Larsen Jay

Motion to approve Resolution R-26-3-110 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, confirming the Knox County Mayor’s appointment of Cameron Bolin to serve in the seat of an architect on the Knox County Historic Zoning Commission (term expires March 1, 2031).

Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Courtney Durrett

Motion to approve Resolution R-26-3-111 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting the resignation of Nancy Barger (serving in the seat of a member of the Local Planning Commission) from the Knox County Historic Zoning Commission and confirming the Knox County Mayor’s appointment of Matthew Anderson to complete the unfulfilled term of Ms. Barger on the Historic Zoning Commission (term expires March 1, 2030).

Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Courtney Durrett

Motion to approve Resolution R-26-3-301 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Addendum to the Memorandum of Understanding between Knoxville Leadership Foundation and the Knox County Sheriff’s Office outlining the financial commitment of $135,000.00 from July 1, 2025 to December 31, 2027 for facility utilization and access to inmate clientele at the Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility.

Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Courtney Durrett

Motion to approve Resolution R-26-3-302 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Fiscal Year 2026 Homeland Security Task Force Overtime Cost Reimbursement Agreement not to exceed $30,000.00 per investigation in overtime expenses incurred by the Knox County Sheriff’s Office.

Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Courtney Durrett

Motion to approve Resolution R-26-3-303 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting a TJX Law Enforcement Grant in the amount of $5,000.00 for the purchase of surveillance equipment.

Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Courtney Durrett

Motion to approve Resolution R-26-3-304 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment One to a contract with the Tennessee Department of Human Services for the provision of Title IV-D Child Support Enforcement Services in the amount not to exceed $281,108.05 with a local match requirement of $144,813.24 for the period beginning on July 1, 2026 and ending on June 30, 2027.

Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Courtney Durrett

Motion to approve Resolution R-26-3-401 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment Number 3 to the Local Agency Project Agreement with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) for the Knox County ATMS Phase II project to revise Exhibit A with additional PE-NEPA and PE-DESIGN funds.

Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Courtney Durrett

Motion to approve Resolution R-26-3-402 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the issuance of a Jackson Law approval letter to Liberty Tire Recycling, LLC allowing them to proceed with the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation’s (TDEC) Permit by Rule permit approval process.

Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Courtney Durrett

Motion to approve Resolution R-26-3-403 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a real property agreement of sale with Connie and Daniel Gard for 4,200 square feet of surplus right of way at 0 and 3304 Lobetti Road in the amount of $500.00.

Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Courtney Durrett

Motion to approve Resolution R-26-3-404 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a construction contract in the amount of $278,752.00 with Stansell Electric Company, Inc. for the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Lovell Road (State Route 131) and Gilbert Drive.

Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Courtney Durrett

Motion to approve Resolution R-26-3-405 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the necessary right-of-way and temporary construction easement acquisitions on three (3) tracts for the Bakertown Road and Joe Hinton Road realignment project.

Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Courtney Durrett

Motion to approve Resolution R-26-3-406 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the necessary right-of-way acquisitions on three (3) tracts for the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Schaad Road and Johnson Road.

Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Courtney Durrett

Motion to approve Resolution R-26-3-407 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a State Aid Contract with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) for the engineering of the widening of 2.76 miles South Northshore Drive for a cost of $565,745.00, with $554,430.10 (98%) provided by TDOT and $11,314.90 (2%) provided by Knox County.

Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Courtney Durrett

Motion to approve Resolution R-26-3-408 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Proposal for Professional Services for Stormwater Manual Development in the amount of $152,420.00 with WSP USA Inc.

Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Courtney Durrett

Motion to approve Resolution R-26-3-501 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the National Opioid Settlement Agreement with Six Regional Distributors/Dispenser Regional Distributors/Dispenser Defendants (Six Remnant Defendants).

Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Courtney Durrett

Motion to approve Resolution R-26-3-601 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in an amount not to exceed $1,755,213.10 with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of Parents as Teachers, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, and Evidence Based Home Visiting Program Services for the period beginning July 1, 2026 and ending on June 30, 2027 (no application or local match required).

Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Courtney Durrett

Motion to approve Resolution R-26-3-701 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting donations in the total amount of $5,622.00 and seven (7) barrels of non-perishable food items and approving the donation of the same to the Love Kitchen.

Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Courtney Durrett

Motion to approve Resolution R-26-3-702 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Easement Agreement with Walker Enterprises, LLC to grant to Walker Enterprises the necessary right-of-way and easements on six (6) tracts for the Mont Richer, Unit 3 project.

Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Courtney Durrett

Motion to approve Resolution R-26-3-703 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a donation to Knox County Parks and Recreation from Jake Mynatt, President of Halls Community Park, Inc., for the installation of French drains around the batting cages at Gibbs Ruritan Park.

Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Courtney Durrett

Motion to approve Resolution R-26-3-704 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a donation of a memorial plaque from the Tennessee Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc., District IV, to Knox County Parks and Recreation.

Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Courtney Durrett

Motion to approve Resolution R-26-3-705 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with TinyMobileRobots and a Lease Agreement with First Western Equipment Finance for Robotic Line Marking Solutions for Knox County sports fields.

Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Courtney Durrett

Motion to approve Resolution R-26-3-706 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a revised Memorandum of Understanding with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) for the acceptance of grant funds in the amount of $20,000.00 and $89,580.00 as an in-kind donation for the provision of youth sports activities and programming (no local match required).

Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Courtney Durrett

Motion to approve Resolution R-26-3-801 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, requesting the unclaimed balance of accounts remitted to the State Treasurer under the Unclaimed Property Act for the report year ending June 30, 2023.

Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Courtney Durrett

Motion to approve Resolution R-26-3-901 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Extension of Contract Number 21-799 with Pugh & Company, PC for professional auditing services for the Fiscal Year 2026 independent audit of the accounts of Knox County in the amount of $380,500.00.

Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Courtney Durrett

Motion to approve Resolution R-26-3-902 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Sub-Easement Agreement between Knox County and Peace Communications, LLC to continue leasing space in the Summer Place facility in the annual amount of $268,891.32 with a 3% increase realized annually for the next ten (10) years with two (2) 5-year additional options for renewal.

Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Courtney Durrett

Motion to approve Resolution R-26-3-903 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the amendment and restatement of the Knox County Employee Disability Benefit Plan to eliminate the 90-day waiting period for disability benefits; remove the requirement that a participant exhaust accrued leave prior to disability approval and instead provide for payment of all accrued leave upon approval of disability benefits; and require that a participant be on approved leave and not actively working within two (2) weeks of applying for disability benefits and during the pendency of the disability review process.

Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Courtney Durrett

Motion to approve Resolution R-26-3-904 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment Four to a Grant Contract with the Tennessee Department of Human Services related to IV-D Magistrate services for the Knox County Juvenile Court, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the Contract by $429,064.02, increases the local match requirement by $221,032.98, and extends the term of the Contract to end June 30, 2027.

Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Courtney Durrett

Motion to approve Resolution R-26-3-101 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Sterling “Sterl the Pearl” Henton for his dedication to the community, passionate leadership, and unending Volunteer Spirit.

Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Courtney Durrett

Motion to approve Resolution R-26-3-102 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring the Central High School Lady Bobcats Baseball Team for winning the District Championship.

Moved by Damon Rawls · seconded by Courtney Durrett

Motion to approve Resolution R-26-3-103 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring the 250th Anniversary of the U.S. Postal Service.

Moved by Rhonda Lee · seconded by Terry Hill

Motion to approve Resolution R-26-3-104 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring and celebrating the life and legacy of former Knox County Commissioner Diane Jordan.

Moved by Damon Rawls · seconded by Courtney Durrett

Motion to approve Resolution R-26-3-105 - Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring the members of the Class of 2026 Junior Commission Civics Education Program upon their program completion.

Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Courtney Durrett

Motion to approve the minutes from the previous meeting held on February 25, 2026 (Regular Session).

Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Kim Frazier

Motion to approve the above new county roads.

Moved by Shane Jackson · seconded by Larsen Jay

Motion to approve the Line Item Transfers - Total amount of $18,715.66.

Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Damon Rawls

Motion to approve the 264 Notary Public Applications.

Moved by Shane Jackson · seconded by Kim Frazier

Motion to approve Resolution R-26-3-112 – Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting the resignation of Daniel Herrera on the Knox County Sheriff’s Office Employees’ Merit System Board of Directors and appointing Adam Cook to serve the unfulfilled term of Mr. Herrera on the Board, which such term to expire September 30, 2028.

Moved by Adam Thompson · seconded by Courtney Durrett

Substitute motion to defer to the August 2026 meeting Ordinance O-26-3-101 - Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, repealing Section 58-1 of the Knox County Code regarding Vehicle Registration Fees (amending Ordinance O-03-5-101, adopted June 23, 2003; Ordinance O-04-5-101(A), adopted June 28, 2004; Ordinance O-92-2-101, adopted March 23, 2009; Ordinance O-19-8-101, September 23, 2019; and adopted Ordinance O-19-9-10, October 28, 2019) on first reading.

Moved by Terry Hill · seconded by Angela Russell

Motion to approve Ordinance O-26-2-102 - Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, to repeal Knox County Code Section 18-141 and 18-142 relative to the operation of the East Tennessee Regional Juvenile Service Center and adopting new Sections 18-141 and 8-142 to place the control and supervision of the Juvenile Service Center under the Knox County Juvenile Court Judge and to create an Advisory Board on second reading.

Moved by Larsen Jay · seconded by Shane Jackson

Motion to adjourn the meeting.

Moved by Courtney Durrett · seconded by Damon Rawls