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Knox County · Board of Commissioners
Justin Biggs
Republican · At-Large Seat 11 · Sep 1, 2018 – Aug 31, 2022
Justin Biggs has cast 1,304 published votes on the Knox County, TN Board of Commissioners, attending 89.2% of recorded roll calls, with 46 motions made and 6 dissents (a “no” on an adopted item).
On the issues
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License-plate readers & surveillance cameras · voted on 3 decisions · none split
- Jun 27, 2022 Aye Approve contract for body-worn cameras — adopted 10-0-0-1
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Growth plan & zoning rewrite · voted on 5 decisions · none split
- Oct 25, 2021 Aye Approve contract with Kimley-Horn for Comprehensive Plan development — adopted 11-0-0-0
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Property taxes & reappraisal · voted on 3 decisions · none split
- Aug 22, 2022 Absent Accept new certified tax rate and establish official tax rate FY23 — adopted 9-0-0-2
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Developer tax breaks (PILOTs) · voted on 5 decisions · 2 split
- Jun 27, 2022 Aye Amend R-21-4-901 regarding delegation of authority to Industrial Development Board — adopted 9-1-0-1
- Apr 26, 2021 Aye Development Agreement for Andrew Johnson Building with BNA Associates, LLC — adopted 7-2-2-0
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Homelessness & shelters · voted on 8 decisions · none split
- Aug 22, 2022 Absent Approve 5 agreements using 2022 CDBG funds for various services — adopted 9-0-0-2
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School buildings & new schools · voted on 25 decisions · none split
- Aug 22, 2022 Absent Approve purchase of land for new Farragut area elementary school — adopted 9-0-0-2
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The juvenile detention center · voted on 1 decision · none split
- Jun 28, 2021 Aye Appoint/Reappoint to Board of Trustees of Juvenile Service Center — adopted 10-0-0-1
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County ethics rules · voted on 4 decisions · none split
- Oct 25, 2021 Aye Appoint to Knox County Ethics Committee — adopted 11-0-0-0
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Hillside & ridgetop protection · voted on 24 decisions · 2 split
- Jun 27, 2022 Aye Approve NE County Sector Plan Amendment for Thompson School Road — adopted 9-1-0-1
- May 23, 2022 No South County Sector Plan Amendment (Thunder Mountain Properties, LLC) — adopted 8-3-0-0
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Pension & retirement obligations · voted on 1 decision · none split
- Sep 28, 2020 Absent Issue General Obligation Refunding Bonds (Pension) not to exceed $34,000,000 — adopted 10-0-0-1
Attendance
1163 of 1304
recorded votes he or she was present for
present means neither absent nor recused
141
recorded votes marked absent or recused
Counted from roll calls, not a sign-in sheet — a member who was present but recorded no vote is indistinguishable here from one who was absent.
When the board disagrees
56 contested decisions · how these are counted
56
contested decisions he or she cast a yes or no on
a decision is contested when at least one member voted the other way
6
of those, voted no on something adopted anyway
46 / 162
motions moved / seconded
Recaps: First 100 days · 2022 in review · 2021 in review · 2020 in review
Patterns
How these are computed ↓Deterministic breakdowns of Justin Biggs’s published record — not a score or a rating. Raw counts are always shown; a percentage appears only once there are at least 10 votes. As of the meeting of August 31, 2026 — the newest published record.
Votes by topic
| Topic | Votes | Aye | No | Abstain | Body median | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zoning & land use | 272 | 237 (87%) | 10 (4%) | 1 | 11–0 | See votes → |
| Budget & taxes | 63 | 53 (84%) | 0 (0%) | 0 | 10–0 | See votes → |
| Contracts & purchasing | 228 | 206 (90%) | 0 (0%) | 0 | 11–0 | See votes → |
| Personnel & appointments | 101 | 86 (85%) | 6 (6%) | 2 | 11–0 | See votes → |
| Schools | 176 | 147 (84%) | 0 (0%) | 0 | 11–0 | See votes → |
| Public safety | 72 | 61 (85%) | 2 (3%) | 1 | 11–0 | See votes → |
| Roads & infrastructure | 109 | 95 (87%) | 0 (0%) | 0 | 11–0 | See votes → |
| Parks & community | 32 | 28 (88%) | 0 (0%) | 1 | 11–0 | See votes → |
| Intergovernmental & resolutions | 121 | 104 (86%) | 2 (2%) | 0 | 11–0 | See votes → |
| Surveillance & privacy technology | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 11–0 | See votes → |
Attendance & dissent over time
Attendance rate
Dissents (no on adopted)
Sep 2018
Dec 2022
- May 3, 2022 · County primary
- Aug 4, 2022 · County general
Source: Knox County Election Commission.
| Year | Votes | Present | Attendance | Dissents | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 267 | 199 | 75% | 1 | See votes → |
| 2021 | 664 | 664 | 100% | 3 | See votes → |
| 2022 | 373 | 300 | 80% | 2 | See votes → |
Agreement with other members
Computed over contested votes only — the 56 non-unanimous (split) votes Justin Biggs cast, where the room recorded at least one Aye and at least one No. Unanimous votes are excluded because they carry no signal.
| Member | Voted the same | Shared split votes |
|---|---|---|
| Kyle Ward | 46 of 55 (84%) | 55 |
| Randy Smith | 43 of 54 (80%) | 54 |
| Charles Busler | 38 of 50 (76%) | 50 |
| Richie Beeler | 41 of 55 (75%) | 55 |
| Terry Hill | 35 of 47 (74%) | 47 |
| Carson Dailey | 36 of 55 (65%) | 55 |
| John Schoonmaker | 36 of 56 (64%) | 56 |
| Larsen Jay | 33 of 56 (59%) | 56 |
| Dasha Lundy | 30 of 55 (55%) | 55 |
| Courtney Durrett | 27 of 55 (49%) | 55 |
Motions made & seconded, by topic
| Topic | Made | Seconded | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoning & land use | 2 | 53 | See votes → |
| Budget & taxes | 0 | 1 | See votes → |
| Contracts & purchasing | 1 | 24 | See votes → |
| Personnel & appointments | 7 | 14 | See votes → |
| Schools | 1 | 13 | See votes → |
| Public safety | 1 | 3 | See votes → |
| Roads & infrastructure | 1 | 7 | See votes → |
| Parks & community | 0 | 4 | See votes → |
| Intergovernmental & resolutions | 4 | 16 | See votes → |
| Surveillance & privacy technology | 0 | 1 | See votes → |
How these breakdowns are computed
Every figure on this page is a deterministic computation over Justin Biggs’s published roll-call votes on Knox County, TN Board of Commissioners — the same record set behind the vote table below. Nothing is a composite score, a grade, or a ranking. The general pipeline (sources, extraction, gates, review) is described on the methodology page.
- Votes by topic. Each published motion is attributed to every distinct neutral topic its agenda items carry — the primary subject and any secondary tags alike, so an item counts under every topic it’s about (and a consent-calendar motion covering several items counts under each); procedural items are excluded, as in the default vote browser. Aye/No/Abstain are counts of Justin Biggs’s own vote. A percentage is shown only when the topic has at least 10 votes. Body median is the median of the Aye and No tallies across the same motion set — the typical room split on that topic.
- Attendance & dissent over time. Bucketed by the calendar year of each meeting. Attendance = votes where Justin Biggs was recorded present (not absent or recused) ÷ total votes that year; the percentage is shown only when the year has at least 10 votes. Dissents = “No” votes on motions the body adopted anyway. The denominators for every year are in the table above.
- Term timeline & election markers. The two trend strips plot the yearly attendance and dissent figures above on a single time axis spanning Justin Biggs’s full term (Sep 1, 2018–Aug 31, 2022). The vertical lines mark public election-calendar dates — candidate-filing deadlines, primaries, and general elections — that fall within that span, each labeled with its date and type. Those dates are a matter of public record (source: Knox County Election Commission); the timeline itself makes no claim about them. It marks the dates and draws the line; any pattern near an election is the reader’s to notice, not ours to assert.
- Agreement with other members. Computed over contested votes only — motions where the roll call recorded at least one Aye and at least one No. For each colleague, the record set is the split motions where both cast an Aye or No (their seated overlap); “voted the same” counts the motions they cast the identical value on. A percentage is shown only when that shared set reaches 10 votes. Unanimous votes are excluded on purpose: they would launder everyone into near-total agreement.
- Motions made & seconded. Straight counts of published motions where Justin Biggs is recorded as the mover or the seconder in the minutes, grouped by the motion’s neutral topic(s).
Campaign finance
Reproduced from Justin Biggs’s own campaign-finance disclosures — a public record. Amounts are the totals stated on each filing, or the itemized schedule where the filing’s own totals are not machine-readable; each row links to the filed document. We add nothing the filing does not state.
| Report | Raised | Spent | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disclosure County Trustee | $00 itemized | $5233 itemized | easyvote — → |
| Disclosure County Trustee | $00 itemized | $91,4584 itemized | easyvote — → |
| Disclosure County Trustee as of Apr 20, 2026 | $6003 itemized | $18,0164 itemized | easyvote — → |
| Disclosure County Trustee as of Mar 30, 2026 | $106,5007 itemized | $1,0502 itemized | easyvote — → |
| Disclosure County Trustee as of Jun 30, 2025 | $5,70011 itemized | $15,21113 itemized | easyvote — → |
| Campaign Financial Disclosure County Trustee as of Feb 4, 2025 | Filed — figures not yet machine-readable | easyvote — Campaign Financial Disclosure → | |
| JUNE REPORT County Trustee as of Jul 15, 2024 summary figures do not add up as filed; reproduced as written | $3,300total as filed | $3,000total as filed | easyvote — JUNE REPORT → |
| [email protected] County Trustee as of Feb 7, 2024 | Filed — figures not yet machine-readable | easyvote — [email protected] → | |
| Campaign Financial Disclosure - corrected view County Trustee as of Feb 7, 2024 | $8,200total as filed | $819total as filed | easyvote — Campaign Financial Disclosure - corrected view → |
Top expenditures
Largest itemized expenditures on the latest report.
- SAMS CLUB $273
- GIBBS RURITAN CLUB $150
- SOUTH DOYLE PTSO $100
Totals are the sum of the itemized contribution and expenditure schedules as disclosed. Schedules are itemized only at or above the filing threshold; sub-threshold amounts and the filer’s stated cover-page totals are not part of this structured record, so they are not shown here rather than guessed.
Disclosed interests
Reprinted from Justin Biggs’s annual Statement of Interests (Form SS-8005) — a public record filed with the Tennessee Ethics Commission. Entity names and categories exactly as filed, for the official and spouse; the form states no dollar amounts, and neither do we. Each filing links to its source.
We don’t have this. No Statement of Interests on file for Justin Biggs. It does not mean none was filed — only that we hold no copy.
Appointments moved
Board and committee appointments Justin Biggs moved or seconded, as recorded in the minutes. Each links to the full decision, where the complete roll call is shown.
| Appointee | Board | Term | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathryne Ogrod | Knox County Ethics Committee | not stated | Oct 25, 2021 → |
| Commissioner Kyle Ward | Knox County Investment Committee | not stated | Sep 1, 2020 → |
Voting record
| Meeting | Agenda item | Vote | Badges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2021 |
R-21-6-402
Approve Stormwater Facilities Maintenance Covenants with Hardin Valley Holdings, LLC.
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with Hardin Valley Holdings, LLC for property located at 2326 Cherahala Blvd. (CLT Parcel # 103EA017) in Commission District 6.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jun 28, 2021 |
R-21-6-401
Approve Stormwater Facilities Maintenance Covenants with RL & A Real Estate II LLC.
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with RL & A Real Estate II LLC for property located at 267 S. Peters Road (CLT Parcel # 132FC003) in Commission District 3.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jun 28, 2021 |
R-21-6-303
Approve Grant Contract for Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding.
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in the amount of $100,000.00 with the State of Tennessee, Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs for the provision of administering Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding (CESF) for video arraignment equipment. (No local match required).
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jun 28, 2021 |
R-21-6-302
Approve Grant Contract for mental health transportation.
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Grant Contract in the amount of $287,100.00 with the State of Tennessee, Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs for the provision of mental health transportation. (No local match required).
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jun 28, 2021 |
R-21-6-301
Approve amendment to Community Correction Supervision Services contract.
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment One to a Grant Contract with the State of Tennessee, Department of Correction for the provision of Community Correction Supervision Services, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the contract by $743,425.00 with a required local match of $16,200.00 and extends the term by one (1) year to expire June 30, 2022.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jun 28, 2021 |
R-21-6-112
Accept resignation, appoint Mayor Jacobs, HD Patel, reappoint Linda Billman to Visit Knoxville Board.
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting the resignation of Bryan Hair on the Visit Knoxville Board of Directors; confirming the Knox County Mayor’s appointment of himself, Glenn Jacobs, to the Visit Knoxville Board of Director’s to complete the unfulfilled term of Bryan Hair expiring June 30, 2022; and confirming the Knox County Mayor’s appointment of HD Patel and reappointment of Linda Billman to the Visit Knoxville Board of Directors (Terms expire June 30, 2024).
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jun 28, 2021 |
R-21-6-111
Appoint Beth Childress and Andrew Flores to Library Advisory Board.
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing Beth Childress (District 6 seat) and Andrew Flores (District 9 seat) to the Knox County Library Advisory Board. (Terms expires July 1, 2024).
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jun 28, 2021 |
R-21-6-110
Reappoint Judicial Magistrates Ray H. Jenkins and Robert A. Cole.
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, reappointing Ray H. Jenkins, and Robert A. Cole as Judicial Magistrates for Knox County (Terms expire June 30, 2025).
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jun 28, 2021 |
Acceptance of New County Roads.
Consideration of Acceptance of New County Roads
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jun 28, 2021 |
Suspend reading of General Government Consent Calendar.
Suspend the rules and not read the General Government Consent Calendar as stated in Section P, Consent Calendar, in the Commission Rules.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jun 28, 2021 |
R-21-6-209
Accept grant funds for Knox County Schools.
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of grant funds for the Knox County Schools as shown on the attached list and in the total amount of $35,714.00.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jun 28, 2021 |
R-21-6-208
Accept Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Grant.
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Grant award from the State of Tennessee Department of Education for Fiscal Year 2022 in the amount of $939,278.15.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jun 28, 2021 |
R-21-6-207
Accept Voluntary Pre-K Grant from TN Dept. of Education.
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of the State of Tennessee Department of Education Voluntary Pre-K Grant for the 2021-2022 school year in the amount of $2,087,532.20 with required in-kind matching funds in the amount of $686,000.00.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jun 28, 2021 |
R-21-6-206
Accept Learning Camps Grant from TN Dept. of Education.
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of the State of Tennessee Department of Education Learning Camps Grant in the amount of $7,057,734.56.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jun 28, 2021 |
R-21-6-205
Approve agreements for data analytics software and services.
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Master Services Agreement with Frontline Technologies Group LLC dba Frontline Education and a Customer Agreement with Forecast 5 Analytics, Inc. for license to use Forecast 5 software and tools for data analytics and planning services at a two-year cost of $477,052.00 ($238,536.00 annually).
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jun 28, 2021 |
R-21-6-204
Approve Master Services Agreement for Music Therapy Services.
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Master Services Agreement for Music Therapy Services with Knoxville Music Therapy for the provision of evaluation services as needed for the term of June 15, 2021 to June 14, 2022.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jun 28, 2021 |
R-21-6-203
Approve AVID Programming Agreement for multiple Knox County Schools.
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an AVID Products and Services Agreement for the provision of AVID programming at Austin-East Magnet High School, Bearden Middle School, Career Magnet Academy, Karns High School, Karns Middle School, Northwest Middle School and Whittle Springs Middle School for the 2021-2022 school year at a cost of $28,693.00.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jun 28, 2021 |
R-21-6-202
Approve contract for drug and alcohol testing services with NetGain.
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with NetGain Corporation for the provision of drug and alcohol testing services at an approximate annual cost of $18,000.00 for the term of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022, with the option to extend for an additional four (4) years.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jun 28, 2021 |
R-21-6-201
Approve contract for CDL third party testing with State of TN.
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with the State of Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security for the provision and administration of authorized commercial driver license (CDL) third party testing as needed for issuance of a CDL for the term of June 1, 2021 through December 31, 2025 at an annual cost of $250.00.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jun 28, 2021 |
Suspend reading of Education and General Government Consent Calendars.
Suspend the rules and not read the Education Consent Calendar and the General Government Consent Calendar as stated in Section P, Consent Calendar, in the Commission Rules.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jun 28, 2021 |
Consideration of Notary Applications.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jun 28, 2021 |
Consideration of Budget Amendments.
Consideration of the Budget Amendments.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jun 28, 2021 |
Consideration of Line-Item Transfers.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jun 28, 2021 |
Approval of minutes from previous meetings.
Consideration of approval of minutes of the previous meetings on May 19, 2021 (Public Hearing); May 17, 2021 (Public Hearing); May 24, 2021, (Special Session) and May 24, 2021 (Regular Session).
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jun 28, 2021 |
R-21-6-102
Resolution honoring Gibbs High School Baseball team for winning state championship.
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring the Gibbs High School Baseball team for winning the 2021 Class AA State Championship.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jun 28, 2021 |
R-21-6-101
Resolution honoring Austin-East High School Soccer team for winning state championship.
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring the Austin-East High School Soccer team for winning the State Championship.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jun 28, 2021 |
Amendments to the agenda, including adding and deferring items.
Amend the agenda as follows: Add Items #42 and #60. Defer Item #11 – Defer to the July Board of Commissioners Meeting Spread of Record the 2019 Employee Handbook updates. Defer Item #63 – Defer to the July Board of Commissioners Meeting R-21-6-903 – Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Quitclaim Deed for the Acceptance of Property located in the Powell Community at 316 W. Emory Road (Parcel Number 056-12406) and known as Collier Preserve from the Legacy Parks Foundation to be used as a park. Defer Item #73 – Defer to the July 26, 2021 Board of Commissioners Meeting O-21-6-101 - Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 42, Article II, Division 2 entitled "Employees' Merit System" to provide for various amendments to Section 42-53 entitled "Merit System Council"(Ord. No. O-90-9-111, adopted 9-10-90; Ord. No. O-91-8-114, adopted 11-25-91; Ord. No. O-95-4-101, adopted 4-24-95; and Ord. No. O-19-1-101, adopted 2-25-19) (First Reading) Defer Item #74 – Defer to the July 26, 2021 Board of Commissioners Meeting O-21-6-102 - Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 42, Article II, Division 2 entitled "Employees' Merit System" to establish requirements for the conduct of Merit System Council meetings in Section 42-54. (Ord. No. O-90-9-111, adopted 9-10-90) (First Reading) Defer Item #75 – Defer to the July 26, 2021 Board of Commissioner meeting O-21-6-103 - Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 42, Article II, Division 2 entitled "Employees' Merit System" to provide for amendments to Section 42-59 entitled "Filling of Vacancies". (Ord. No. O-90-9-111, adopted 9-10-90 and Ord. No. O-20-7-102, adopted 9-28-20) (First Reading) Defer Item #76 - Defer to the July Board of Commissioners Meeting O-21-6-104 - Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 42, Article II, Division 2 entitled "Employees' Merit System" to provide for various amendments to the Merit System for classified employees of the Knox County Sheriff's Office and to add a new Section 42-67 entitled "Grievance Hearings" to define grievances which are subject to a hearing before the Merit System Council. (Ord. No. O-90-9-111, adopted 9-10-90; Ord. No. O-94-10-101, adopted 12-1-94; Ord. No. O-20-7-102, adopted 9-28-20, and establishing Section 42-67, previously reserved) (First Reading) Defer Item #83 – Defer to the July Board of Commissioners Meeting 4-B-21-RZ - Request of Homestead Land Holdings, LLC for rezoning from RB (General Residential) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre. Property located at 7125 Old Clinton Pike / Parcel ID 67 191, Commission District 6. Planning Commission Recommendation: APPROVE PR (Planned Residential) zoning up to 5 dwelling units per acre because it is consistent with the surrounding development. Defer Item #84 – Defer to the August, 2021 Board of Commissioners Meeting 5-F-21-RZ - Request of Homestead Land Holdings, Inc. for rezoning from A (Agricultural) and CA (General Business) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 3 dwelling units per acre. Property located at 12119 Hardin Valley Road / Parcel ID 116 06701, Commission District 6. Planning Commission Recommendation: APPROVE PR (Planned Residential) zoning up to 3 dwelling units per acre because it is consistent with the surrounding development, by a vote of 10-2. Defer Item # 89 – Defer to the July Board of Commissioners Meeting 5-B-21-RZ – Request of Parker Bartholomew for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre. Property located at 8925 and 8935 West Emory Road / Parcel ID 77 08302 and 08301, Commission District 6. Planning Commission Recommendation: APPROVE PR (Planned Residential) zoning up to 3 dwelling units per acre because it is compatible with surrounding development. Defer Item #90 – Defer to the July Board of Commissioners Meeting 3-B-21-SP - Request of David N. Caldwell for Northwest County Sector Plan Amendment from AG (Agricultural) / HP (Hillside Protection) to LDR (Low Density Residential) / HP (Hillside Protection). Property located at 0 North Campbell Station Road / Parcel ID 117 02101, Commission District 6. Planning Commission Action: APPROVE the Northwest County Sector Plan Amendment to LDR (Low Density Residential) / HP (Hillside Protection) because of recent expansions in wastewater treatment capacity and the addition of new schools. Defer Item #91 – Defer to the July Board of Commissioners Meeting 3-F-21-RZ - Request of David N. Caldwell for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 4 dwelling units per acre. Property located at 0 North Campbell Station Road / Parcel ID 117 02101, Commission District 6. Planning Commission Recommendation: APPROVE PR (Planned Residential) zoning up to 3 dwelling units per acre, by a vote of 7-5. Defer Item #92 – Defer to the July Board of Commissioners Meeting 3-A-21-SP - Request of Benjamin C. Mullins O/B/O Home Federal Bank for Southwest County Sector Plan Amendment from LDR (Low Density Residential) to MU-NC (Mixed Use - Neighborhood Center). Property located at 1401 Bexhill Drive / Parcel ID 144 L B 003, Commission District 4. Planning Commission Action: APPROVE the Southwest County Sector Plan Amendment to MU-NC (Mixed Use - Neighborhood Center) because of an error in the sector plan. Defer Item # 93 – Defer to the July Board of Commissioners Meeting 3-D-21-RZ - Request of Benjamin C. Mullins O/B/O Home Federal Bank for rezoning from PC (Planned Commercial) / RA (Low Density Residential) to CN (Neighborhood Commercial). Property located at 1401 Bexhill Drive / Parcel ID 144 L B 003, Commission District 4. Planning Commission Recommendation: APPROVE CN (Neighborhood Commercial) zoning.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| May 24, 2021 |
R-21-5-105-SS
Approve organizational chart of Knox County Executive Branch
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION
OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE ORGANIZATIONAL
CHART OF THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH OF KNOX COUNTY
GOVERNMENT - R-21-5-105-SS:
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| May 24, 2021 |
R-21-5-104-SS
Appropriate $6,471,750 to non-profit organizations for FY2021-2022
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION
OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROPRIATING THE AMOUNT OF
$6,471,750.00 TO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS OF KNOX COUNTY,
TENNESSEE FOR THE YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2021 AND ENDING
JUNE 30, 2022 - R-21-5-104-SS:
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| May 24, 2021 |
R-21-5-103-SS
Adopt five-year Capital Improvement Plan (2022-2026) and appropriate funds
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION
OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ADOPTING THE FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR FISCAL YEARS 2022-2026 AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FIRST YEAR OF THE PLAN IN
ACCORDANCE WITH SAID PLAN - R-21-5-103-SS
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| May 24, 2021 |
R-21-5-102-SS
Establish Knox County tax rates for FY2021-2022
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION
OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ESTABLISHING THE KNOX COUNTY
TAX RATES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2021 AND
ENDING JUNE 30, 2022 - R-21-5-102-SS:
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| May 24, 2021 |
R-21-5-101-SS
Adopt FY2021-2022 Knox County budget and make appropriations
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION
OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ESTABLISHING A GENERAL COUNTY
BUDGET AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE SEVERAL
FUNDS FOR DEPARTMENTS, INSTITUTIONS, OFFICES AND AGENCIES
OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING
JULY 1, 2021 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2022 - R-21-5-101-SS:
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 26, 2021 |
R-21-4-906
Approve Amendment 3 to TN Dept. of Human Services IV-D Magistrate Services Contract
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT 3 TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES RELATED TO IV-D MAGISTRATE SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE GRANT BY $306,475.38, INCREASES THE LOCAL MATCH BY $157,881.26, AND EXTENDS THE TERM BY ONE (1) YEAR TO EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2022:
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 26, 2021 |
R-21-4-905
Approve Amendment Two to TN Dept. of Children's Services contract
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT TWO TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN'S SERVICES TO PROVIDE CUSTODY PREVENTION SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE GRANT CONTRACT BY $183,392.00 AND EXTENDS THE TERM BY ONE (1) YEAR TO EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2022 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED):
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 26, 2021 |
R-21-4-901
Development Agreement for Andrew Johnson Building with BNA Associates, LLC
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REGARDING THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN KNOX COUNTY AND BNA ASSOCIATES, LLC, OR AN AFFILIATE THEREOF, FOR THE ANDREW JOHNSON BUILDING AND DELEGATING TO THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF THE COUNTY OF KNOX THE AUTHORITY TO NEGOTIATE, ACCEPT AND/OR WAIVE PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TAXES, AND FINDING THAT SUCH PAYMENTS OR THE WAIVER THEREOF ARE DEEMED TO BE IN FURTHERANCE OF THE PUBLIC PURPOSES OF THE BOARD AS DEFINED IN TENN. CODE ANN. § 7-53-305:
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Aye |
Split
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| Apr 26, 2021 |
RZ-21-4-101
Rezoning from Agricultural to Low Density Residential at 1416 Chert Pit Road
Request of Igor Cheban for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RA (Low Density Residential). Property located at 1416 Chert Pit Road / Parcel ID 105 113, Commission District 3
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 26, 2021 |
R-21-4-405
Approve construction contract with Charles Blalock and Sons for Cherahala Boulevard
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH CHARLES BLALOCK AND SONS, INC. FOR THE CHERAHALA BOULEVARD ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE AMOUNT OF $1,796,063.07:
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 26, 2021 |
R-21-4-403
Approve stormwater covenants with Peoples Bank of the South
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING COVENANTS FOR PERMANENT MAINTENANCE OF STORMWATER FACILITIES AND BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES WITH PEOPLES BANK OF THE SOUTH FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7605 TWIN OAK LANE (CLT PARCEL # 021-00203) IN COMMISSION DISTRICT 8:
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 26, 2021 |
R-21-4-111
Appoint Directors of the Sports Authority of Knox County and City of Knoxville
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING THE DIRECTORS OF THE SPORTS AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF KNOX AND THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE:
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 26, 2021 |
R-21-4-110
Appoint Regina Oster and John Marshall to Merit System Council
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING/REAPPOINTING __________________ AS A MEMBER AND ________________ AS AN ALTERNATE MEMBER ON THE MERIT SYSTEM COUNCIL FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE. (MEMBER TERM EXPIRES APRIL 30, 2024 AND ALTERNATE MEMBER TERM EXPIRES APRIL 30, 2022):
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 26, 2021 |
R-21-4-110
Appoint Regina Oster and John Marshall to Merit System Council
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING/REAPPOINTING __________________ AS A MEMBER AND ________________ AS AN ALTERNATE MEMBER ON THE MERIT SYSTEM COUNCIL FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE. (MEMBER TERM EXPIRES APRIL 30, 2024 AND ALTERNATE MEMBER TERM EXPIRES APRIL 30, 2022):
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 26, 2021 |
R-21-4-904
Accept ARP funds and delegate evaluation to Finance Dept.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY $91.2 MILLION IN LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS THROUGH THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT OF 2021 (ARP) AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE KNOX COUNTY FINANCE DEPARTMENT SHALL EVALUATE ELIGIBILITY OF ALLOWABLE EXPENDITURES AND PROJECT OPPORTUNITIES FOR USE OF THE LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS AND PRESENT TO THE COMMISSION NO LESS THAN 30 DAYS IN ADVANCE OF A REGULARLY SCHEDULED COMMISSION MEETING:
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 26, 2021 |
R-21-4-903
Resolution supporting state legislative action for Litter/Environmental Court
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, EXPRESSING SUPPORT OF STATE LEGISLATIVE ACTION TO ENABLE THE COMMISSION TO DESIGNATE DIVISION V OF THE GENERAL SESSIONS COURT OF KNOX COUNTY AS THE LITTER/ENVIRONMENTAL COURT AND TO ESTABLISH ENFORCEMENT POWERS FOR THAT COURT:
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 26, 2021 |
R-21-4-802
Approve offer to acquire right-of-way from TDOT for Northshore Drive project
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN OFFER TO ACQUIRE REAL PROPERTY FROM THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TDOT) IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,850.00 FOR .590 ACRES OF RIGHT-OF-WAY ON PARCEL NO. 153 063 AS PART OF TDOT'S SLOPE STABILIZATION PROJECT ON NORTHSHORE DRIVE:
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 26, 2021 |
R-21-4-801
Approve real estate sales contract with Joshua Bishop for 0 Trebor Lane
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE REAL ESTATE SALES CONTRACT WITH JOSHUA BISHOP IN THE AMOUNT OF $156,000.00 PLUS A BUYER'S PREMIUM OF $7,800.00 FOR A TOTAL OF $163,800.00 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 0 TREBOR LANE (PARCEL ID 096 113):
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 26, 2021 |
R-21-4-603
Approve Amendment 1 to TN Dept. of Health TB Control Contract
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT 1 TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF TUBERCULOSIS (TB) CONTROL AND PREVENTION SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE CONTRACT BY $578,600.00 AND EXTENDS THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT BY ONE (1) YEAR TO EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2022 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED):
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 26, 2021 |
R-21-4-602
Approve Amendment 2 to TN Dept. of Health Public Health Emergency Preparedness Contract
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT 2 TO A FIVE-YEAR GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE CONTRACT BY $8,000.00 FOR A NEW TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $2,931,592.00 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED):
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 26, 2021 |
R-21-4-601
Approve Amendment 2 to TN Dept. of Health HIV/AIDS Services Contract
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT 2 TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF HIV/AIDS CORE MEDICAL SERVICES AND SUPPORT SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE CONTRACT BY $708,900.00 AND EXTENDS THE CONTRACT BY ONE (1) YEAR TO EXPIRE MARCH 31, 2022 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED):
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 26, 2021 |
R-21-4-503
Approve CARES Act CDBG-CV-3 funding and related agreements
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, 1) AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF FEDERAL FUNDS IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $1,058,642.00 IN HUD CARES ACT CDBG-CV-3 SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING; 2) APPROVING SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENTS TO KNOX COUNTY'S PREVIOUSLY APPROVED FY 2020-2024 CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND 2020 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN TO INCLUDE PROGRAMS TO PREVENT, PREPARE FOR AND RESPOND TO CORONAVIRUS; AND 3) APPROVING AGREEMENTS, SUBJECT TO HUD APPROVAL OF THE SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENTS, WITH INTERFAITH HEALTH CLINIC FOR HEALTH SERVICES ($100,000), HELEN ROSS MCNABB CENTER FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COUNSELING ($200,000), AND COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE FOR A HOUSING ASSISTANCE SPECIALIST ($120,000):
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 26, 2021 |
R-21-4-502
Approve substantial amendment to 2019 Annual Action Plan for CDBG funds
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO KNOX COUNTY'S 2019 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN TO REALLOCATE $100,000.00 IN HUD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS FROM FLORENCE CRITTENTON’S HOUSING REHAB FOR YOUTH RESIDENTIAL CARE PROJECT TO HELEN ROSS MCNABB’S ACQUISITION/REHAB OF A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER PROJECT WITH SUCH REALLOCATED FUNDS INCLUDED IN KNOX COUNTY'S 2021 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN:
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 26, 2021 |
R-21-4-501
Accept federal funds for CDBG and HOME programs, approve 2021 Annual Action Plan
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, 1) AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF FEDERAL FUNDS IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $1,173,463.00 FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM AND $429,713.00 FOR THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS (HOME) PROGRAM FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2021 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2022; AND 2) APPROVING KNOX COUNTY'S 2021 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN TO IDENTIFY ACTIVITIES KNOX COUNTY WILL UNDERTAKE DURING THE PROGRAM YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2021 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2022 USING FEDERAL FUNDS GRANTED TO KNOX COUNTY BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) TO ADDRESS PRIORITY NEEDS IN HOUSING AND THE COMMUNITY IN FURTHERANCE OF THE CDBG AND HOME PROGRAMS:
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 26, 2021 |
R-21-4-408
Approve contract with TN Gas, LLC for cylinder collection services
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH TN GAS, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF CYLINDER COLLECTION SERVICES TO COLLECT DISCARDED CYLINDERS FROM KNOX COUNTY CONVENIENCE CENTERS:
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 26, 2021 |
R-21-4-407
Authorize TDOT Litter Grant Program application and award acceptance
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TDOT) LITTER GRANT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 AND, IF SAID APPLICATION IS APPROVED, AUTHORIZING KNOX COUNTY TO ENTER INTO A GRANT CONTRACT FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE GRANT AWARD IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $168,700.00 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED):
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 26, 2021 |
R-21-4-406
Approve construction contract with Grassy Creek, LLC for roadway improvements
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH GRASSY CREEK, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,074,055.06 FOR ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS TO SCHAAD ROAD, OAK RIDGE HIGHWAY, AND BALL CAMP PIKE, AS PREVIOUSLY AGREED TO BY MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING APPROVED BY RESOLUTION R-20-6-410 OF THE COMMISSION:
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 26, 2021 |
R-21-4-404
Approve stormwater covenants with Mesana Investments, LLC
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING COVENANTS FOR PERMANENT MAINTENANCE OF STORMWATER FACILITIES AND BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES WITH MESANA INVESTMENTS, LLC FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 0 GOFF ROAD (A PORTION OF CLT PARCEL # 135-02202) IN COMMISSION DISTRICT 9:
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 26, 2021 |
R-21-4-402
Approve stormwater covenants with Iron Forge, LLC
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING COVENANTS FOR PERMANENT MAINTENANCE OF STORMWATER FACILITIES AND BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES WITH IRON FORGE, LLC FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 634 E. RACCOON VALLEY DRIVE (A PORTION OF CLT PARCEL # 026-044) AND 0 JOY DENISE LANE (A PORTION OF CLT PARCEL # 026-049) IN COMMISSION DISTRICT 7:
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 26, 2021 |
R-21-4-401
Approve stormwater covenants with VCDG Emory Road, LLC
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING COVENANTS FOR PERMANENT MAINTENANCE OF STORMWATER FACILITIES AND BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES WITH VCDG EMORY ROAD, LLC FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3703 E. EMORY ROAD (CLT PARCEL # 038-07509) IN COMMISSION DISTRICT 7:
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 26, 2021 |
R-21-4-301
Accept NRA Foundation grant for Sheriff's Office Citizens Academy
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT AWARD FROM THE NRA FOUNDATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,200.00 TO BE USED TO ENHANCE THE EXPERIENCE HAD BY PARTICIPANTS OF THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE CITIZENS ACADEMY:
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 26, 2021 |
Acceptance of New County Roads: Salt Creek Lane and Wolf Crossing Lane
Consideration of Acceptance of New County Roads: A. Salt Creek Lane located in Massey Creek Phase II, District W6 B. Wolf Crossing Lane located in Massey Creek Phase II, District W6
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 26, 2021 |
Amendment to the Agenda (General Government Consent Calendar)
AMENDMENT TO THE AGENDA
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 26, 2021 |
R-21-4-207
Approve contracts for asbestos monitoring services
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH PLANET PROTECTION SERVICES AND PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF ASBESTOS MONITORING SERVICES NOT TO EXCEED A COST OF $250,000.00 ANNUALLY FOR THE TERM OF MAY 1, 2021 TO APRIL 30, 2022 WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR AN ADDITIONAL FOUR (4) YEARS:
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 26, 2021 |
R-21-4-206
Approve fee proposal from Lewis Group Architects for Halls High School
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A FEE PROPOSAL FROM LEWIS GROUP ARCHITECTS FOR EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS TO HALLS HIGH SCHOOL AT A COST OF $78,500.00:
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 26, 2021 |
R-21-4-205
Approve agreement with Rouse Construction for Farragut High School Softball Facility
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH ROUSE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE FARRAGUT HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL FACILITY AT A COST OF $1,305,000.00:
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 26, 2021 |
R-21-4-204
Approve 2nd amendment to Contract 20-314 with Rouse Construction for Lonsdale Elementary
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE 2ND AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT 20-314 WITH ROUSE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW LONSDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TO SET THE GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE AT $19,950,000.00 AND ESTABLISH THE DATES OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR BOTH PROJECT PHASES AS DEFINED IN CONTRACT:
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 26, 2021 |
R-21-4-203
Accept TN Dept of Education grant for A.L. Lotts Elementary serving line
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION EQUIPMENT ASSISTANCE GRANT AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $60,000.00 TO PURCHASE A SERVING LINE FOR A.L. LOTTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL:
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 26, 2021 |
R-21-4-202
Approve MOU with East TN Children's Hospital for EEDS™
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH EAST TENNESSEE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF ELECTRONIC EDUCATION DOCUMENTATION SYSTEM (EEDS™) FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION MODULES FOR SCHOOL NURSES FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM BEGINNING APRIL 12, 2021, WHICH MAY BE RENEWED, AT A COST OF $1,490.00 PER MODULE:
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 26, 2021 |
R-21-4-201
Approve engagement letter with Gallup, Inc. for assessments
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN ENGAGEMENT LETTER WITH GALLUP, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF RESEARCH-BASED ASSESSMENTS TO AID WITH THE SELECTION OF CANDIDATES FOR EMPLOYMENT FOR THE TERM OF MAY 1, 2021 THROUGH APRIL 30, 2024 WHICH MAY BE RENEWED ANNUALLY FOR TWO (2) ADDITIONAL YEARS AT AN ANNUAL COST OF $49,655.00:
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 26, 2021 |
Amendment to the Agenda (Education Consent Calendar)
AMENDMENT TO THE AGENDA
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Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Apr 26, 2021 |
Notary Applications
Consideration of Notary Applications
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Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Apr 26, 2021 |
Line-Item Transfers total $142,848.71
Consideration of Line-Item Transfers – Total amount of $142,848.71
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Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Apr 26, 2021 |
Closure of West Marine Road at Chapman Highway (2nd reading)
Consideration of closure of the West Marine road at its intersection with Chapman Highway on second reading
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 26, 2021 |
Closure of right of way adjoining 10101 and 10049 Old Rutledge Pike (1st reading)
Consideration of the closure of the right of way adjoining 10101 and 10049 Old Rutledge Pike on first reading
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 26, 2021 |
Closure of right of way adjacent to 406 and 412 E. Beaver Creek Drive (1st reading)
Consideration of closure of the right of way adjacent to 406 and 412 E. Beaver Creek Drive on first reading
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 26, 2021 |
Approval of minutes of the previous meeting
Consideration of approval of minutes of the previous meeting on March 29, 2021
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Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Apr 26, 2021 |
R-21-4-102
Resolution honoring Russell Biven upon retirement
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Russell Biven upon the occasion of his retirement from WBIR Channel 10 News
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 26, 2021 |
R-21-4-101
Resolution recognizing April as Autism Awareness Month
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, recognizing April as Autism Awareness Month in Knox County
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Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Apr 26, 2021 |
Amendments to the Agenda
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Mar 29, 2021 |
O-20-12-101
Amend County Code regarding Board of Health advisory role (Second Reading).
CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 38, ARTICLE II, DIVISION 1, SECTION 38-33 ENTITLED “COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH” TO PROVIDE FOR THE BOARD OF HEALTH TO SERVE AS AN ADVISORY BOARD TO THE KNOX COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT (AMENDS ORDINANCE O-96-3-102, ADOPTED APRIL 22, 1996)
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Aye |
Split
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| Mar 29, 2021 |
Approve 256 Notary Public Applications.
NOTARY APPLICATIONS: 256 Notary Public Applications received.
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Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Mar 29, 2021 |
Approve Line Item Transfers totaling $149,244.30.
LINE ITEM TRANSFERS – TOTAL AMOUNT OF $149,244.30: Line Item Transfers – Total amount of $149,244.30 was before the Board of Commissioners.
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Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Mar 29, 2021 |
Consider closure of West Marine Road at Chapman Highway (First Reading).
DRIVES AND ROADS – (TO BE CLOSED): CONSIDERATION OF CLOSURE OF THE WEST MARINE ROAD AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH CHAPMAN HIGHWAY - (FIRST READING)
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Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Mar 29, 2021 |
RZ-21-3-106
Rezone portion of 0 Asheville Highway from A Agricultural to PC Planned Commercial.
Consideration of the request of Barry Vaulton for rezoning from A Agricultural to CA General Business for a portion of both parcels only was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 Asheville Highway, Parcel ID 62 02308 and 02309, Commission District 8.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 29, 2021 |
RZ-21-3-105
Amend East County Sector Plan for 0 Asheville Highway.
Consideration of the request of Barry Vaulton for East County Sector Plan Amendment from LDR Low Density Residential and MU-SD, ECO-5 (Mixed Use-Special District, Asheville Highway Mixed Use Agricultural, Residential and Office Districts) to GC General Commercial was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 Asheville Highway, Parcel ID 62 02308 and 02309, Commission District 8.
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Mar 29, 2021 |
RZ-21-3-104
Rezone 8014 Asheville Highway from A Agricultural to OA Office Park.
Consideration of the request of Vaulton Family Holding Company, LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural to OA Office Park was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located 8014 Asheville Highway, Parcel ID 62 165 (part of), Commission District 8.
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Mar 29, 2021 |
RZ-21-3-103
Rezone 0 Asheville Highway from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential.
Consideration of the request of Axiom Properties for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential for up to 5 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 Asheville Highway, Parcel ID 62 166 & 16601, Commission District 8.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 29, 2021 |
RZ-21-3-102
Rezone 8520 West Emory Road from A Agricultural/F Floodway to PR Planned Residential/F Floodway.
Consideration of the request of Josh Sanderson/Primos Land Company for rezoning from A Agricultural and F Floodway to PR Planned Residential and F Floodway up to 3 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 8520 West Emory Road, Parcel ID 77 098, Commission District 6.
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No |
Split
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| Mar 29, 2021 |
RZ-21-3-101
Rezone 12041 Hardin Valley Road from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential.
Consideration of the request of S & E Properties for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 4 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 12041 Hardin Valley Road, Parcel ID 116 06704, Commission District 6.
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Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Mar 29, 2021 |
R-21-3-902
Approve $150,000 appropriation for workforce training.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF THE COUNTY OF KNOX IN SUPPORT OF WORKFORCE TRAINING EFFORTS IN KNOX COUNTY
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Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Mar 29, 2021 |
R-21-3-901
Authorize placement of marker in memory of Virgil “Hack” Hackworth.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE PLACEMENT OF A MARKER ON KNOX COUNTY PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY NEAR THE BARBERSHOP BUILDING LOCATED AT 11417 HARDIN VALLEY ROAD IN MEMORY OF VIRGIL “HACK” HACKWORTH
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 29, 2021 |
R-21-3-805
Approve grant contract for FEMA disaster public assistance.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY FOR THE PROVISION OF PUBLIC ASSISTANCE PURSUANT TO PRESIDENTIAL DISASTER DECLARATION NUMBER FEMA-4427-DR-TN FOR SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES DURING THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 9, 2019 TO MARCH 30, 2019 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $123,236.60 WITH A LOCAL MATCH OF $16,653.57
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 29, 2021 |
R-21-3-804
Approve acceptance of real property donation for air quality station.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A QUITCLAIM DEED AND AFFIDAVIT OF HEIRSHIP FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1904 TENNESSEE AVENUE (PARCEL ID 094AC011) FROM THE PARTON FAMILY FOR AN AIR QUALITY MONITORING STATION
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 29, 2021 |
R-21-3-803
Accept donation of sanitizing stations from KelSan, Inc.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION FROM KELSAN, INC. OF TEN (10) FLOOR STAND SANITIZING STATIONS AND TWENTY (20) TABLETOP SANITIZING STATIONS TO BE USED AT THE VACCINATION CLINIC WITH AN APPROXIMATE VALUE OF $2,000.00
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Unanimous
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| Mar 29, 2021 |
R-21-3-802
Approve utility easement for Family Justice Center.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A UTILITY EASEMENT ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 400 HARRIET TUBMAN STREET AND KNOWN AS THE FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER FOR THE KNOXVILLE UTILITIES BOARD (KUB) TO OBTAIN A PERMANENT UTILITY EASEMENT FOR THE KCDC AUSTIN HOMES REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 29, 2021 |
R-21-3-801
Approve amendments to railroad, track, and bridge rehabilitation grants.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO TWO (2) GRANT CONTRACTS AMONG THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, THE KNOX COUNTY RAILROAD AUTHORITY, AND THE KNOXVILLE & HOLSTON RIVER RAILROAD COMPANY, INC., FOR THE PROVISION OF RAILROAD, TRACK, AND BRIDGE REHABILITATION, WHICH AMENDMENTS INCREASE THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE GRANT CONTRACTS
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Unanimous
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| Mar 29, 2021 |
R-21-3-701
Accept donation for memorial bench at Concord Park.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF A MEMORIAL BENCH AT THE POINT AT CONCORD PARK FROM PETER AND LAURA CAMPBELL IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,600.00
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 29, 2021 |
R-21-3-502
Approve MOU with CAC for Emergency Rental Assistance Program funds.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AND AGREEMENT WITH THE KNOXVILLE/KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE (CAC) TO PROVIDE $350,000.00 IN U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FUNDS FOR THE ADMINISTRATION AND CONDUCT OF THE EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 29, 2021 |
R-21-3-501
Approve Homeland Security Grant for first responder equipment/training.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY FOR HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PASS-THROUGH FUNDING IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $389,778.00 FOR FIRST RESPONDER EQUIPMENT AND TRAINING FOR THE SIXTEEN (16) COUNTIES COMPRISING TENNESSEE HOMELAND SECURITY DISTRICT 2, INCLUDING KNOX COUNTY (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED)
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Unanimous
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| Mar 29, 2021 |
R-21-3-405
Approve agreement with City of Knoxville for hazardous waste disposal.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE FOR THE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE AT THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE SOLID WASTE FACILITY
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 29, 2021 |
R-21-3-404
Approve TDOT agreement for Washington Pike resurfacing.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TDOT) FOR STATE-AID FOR THE RESURFACING OF WASHINGTON PIKE FROM EAST EMORY ROAD TO MURPHY ROAD WITH AN ESTIMATED PROJECT COST OF $1,439,500.00 WITH $1,410,710.00 (98%) PROVIDED BY TDOT AND $28.790.00 (2%) PROVIDED BY KNOX COUNTY
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Unanimous
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| Mar 29, 2021 |
R-21-3-403
Approve budget supplement with Cannon & Cannon for Coward Mill Road.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NUMBER 1 IN THE AMOUNT OF $89,300.00 WITH CANNON & CANNON, INC., FOR ADDITIONAL DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE COWARD MILL ROAD WIDENING PROJECT FOR THE DESIGN OF SIDEWALK FACILITIES ON THE SOUTHSIDE OF COWARD MILL ROAD
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Unanimous
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