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Rhonda Lee has cast 2,942 published votes on the Knox County, TN Board of Commissioners, attending 98.1% of recorded roll calls, with 121 motions made and 87 dissents (a “no” on an adopted item).
Elected Aug 4, 2022, unopposed. Official results (PDF)
On the issues
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License-plate readers & surveillance cameras · voted on 8 decisions · none split
- Aug 31, 2026 Aye Emergency Ordinance limiting surveillance technology deployment — adopted 11-0-0-0
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Data centers · voted on 4 decisions · none split
- May 18, 2026 Aye Request Planning Commission to amend zoning for data centers — substitute motion adopted 9-0-1-1
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Growth plan & zoning rewrite · voted on 33 decisions · 8 split
- Oct 28, 2024 Aye Approve contract for creation of Unified Development Ordinance — adopted 10-1-0-0
- Apr 22, 2024 Aye Approve Text Amendment 20 of Comprehensive Land Use Plan — failed 2-9-0-0
- Apr 22, 2024 Aye Approve Text Amendment 19 of Comprehensive Land Use Plan — adopted 10-1-0-0
- Apr 22, 2024 Aye Approve Text Amendment 17 of Comprehensive Land Use Plan — adopted 10-1-0-0
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Property taxes & reappraisal · voted on 13 decisions · 1 split
- Jul 27, 2026 Aye Require budget adoption in two readings (First Reading) — substitute motion to defer failed 2-7-2-0
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Developer tax breaks (PILOTs) · voted on 8 decisions · 3 split
- Aug 31, 2026 No Delegate authority to IDB to negotiate/waive PILOTs for DWF John Sevier, LLC project — adopted 7-4-0-0
- Aug 31, 2026 Aye Delegate authority to IDB to negotiate/waive PILOTs for DWF John Sevier, LLC project — motion to deny failed 4-7-0-0
- Jul 27, 2026 Aye Delegate authority to IDB for PILOT negotiations for DWF John Sevier, LLC project — deferred 10-1-0-0
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Homelessness & shelters · voted on 9 decisions · 3 split
- Nov 18, 2024 No Approve Written Standards for Rapid Re-Housing Program — adopted 8-2-1-0
- Nov 18, 2024 Aye Approve Written Standards for Rapid Re-Housing Program — failed 2-9-0-0
- Nov 18, 2024 Abstain Approve Amendment One to CDBG Contract for Homeward Bound Program — adopted 8-1-2-0
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School buildings & new schools · voted on 49 decisions · none split
- May 18, 2026 Aye Approve agreement with Skilled Services Quality Construction, LLC for school projects — adopted 11-0-0-0
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ICE & the 287(g) agreement · voted on 3 decisions · 1 split
- Aug 25, 2025 Aye Honor Knox County Sheriff's Office and US Immigration and Customs Enforcement — adopted 7-3-1-0
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The juvenile detention center · voted on 16 decisions · 11 split
- Mar 23, 2026 Aye Ordinance on second reading: Juvenile Service Center control and advisory board — adopted 10-1-0-0
- Feb 25, 2026 No Restructure oversight of Juvenile Service Center and create advisory board — adopted 8-1-2-0
- Feb 25, 2026 Aye Restructure oversight of Juvenile Service Center and create advisory board — substitute motion failed 3-8-0-0
- Feb 25, 2026 Aye Restructure oversight of Juvenile Service Center and create advisory board — substitute motion failed 3-8-0-0
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County ethics rules · voted on 21 decisions · 1 split
- Aug 25, 2025 No Amend Commission Rules regarding Commissioners serving on committees with family — substitute motion to defer failed 1-10-0-0
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Hillside & ridgetop protection · voted on 33 decisions · 7 split
- Mar 16, 2026 No Rezone Ball Camp School Road property to higher density residential — adopted 6-5-0-0
- Aug 18, 2025 Aye Rezone 0 Ball Road (Parcel ID 078 254) A to PR, up to 1.7 dwelling units/acre — adopted 10-1-0-0
- Oct 21, 2024 Aye Initiate Plan Amendment — failed 3-7-0-1
- Aug 19, 2024 No Amend Comprehensive Plan for Thunder Mountain Properties property — adopted 7-2-1-1
Attendance
2885 of 2942
recorded votes he or she was present for
present means neither absent nor recused
57
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
236 contested decisions · how these are counted
236
contested decisions he or she cast a yes or no on
a decision is contested when at least one member voted the other way
87
of those, voted no on something adopted anyway
121 / 194
motions moved / seconded
Recaps: First 100 days · 2026 in review · 2025 in review · 2024 in review · 2023 in review · 2022 in review
Patterns
How these are computed ↓Deterministic breakdowns of Rhonda Lee’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 | 492 | 440 (89%) | 38 (8%) | 1 | 10–0 | See votes → |
| Budget & taxes | 118 | 109 (92%) | 5 (4%) | 3 | 10–0 | See votes → |
| Contracts & purchasing | 416 | 393 (94%) | 7 (2%) | 2 | 11–0 | See votes → |
| Personnel & appointments | 215 | 198 (92%) | 8 (4%) | 1 | 11–0 | See votes → |
| Schools | 410 | 399 (97%) | 1 (0%) | 0 | 11–0 | See votes → |
| Public safety | 161 | 149 (93%) | 5 (3%) | 0 | 11–0 | See votes → |
| Roads & infrastructure | 299 | 291 (97%) | 4 (1%) | 0 | 11–0 | See votes → |
| Parks & community | 116 | 115 (99%) | 1 (1%) | 0 | 11–0 | See votes → |
| Intergovernmental & resolutions | 244 | 220 (90%) | 7 (3%) | 2 | 11–0 | See votes → |
| Surveillance & privacy technology | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 11–0 | See votes → |
Attendance & dissent over time
Attendance rate
Dissents (no on adopted)
- Mar 5, 2024 · County primary
- Aug 1, 2024 · County general
Source: Knox County Election Commission.
| Year | Votes | Present | Attendance | Dissents | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 231 | 183 | 79% | 3 | See votes → |
| 2023 | 745 | 737 | 99% | 3 | See votes → |
| 2024 | 811 | 810 | 100% | 25 | See votes → |
| 2025 | 698 | 698 | 100% | 18 | See votes → |
| 2026 | 448 | 448 | 100% | 38 | See votes → |
Agreement with other members
Computed over contested votes only — the 236 non-unanimous (split) votes Rhonda Lee 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Angela Russell | 126 of 156 (81%) | 156 |
| Andy Fox | 117 of 163 (72%) | 163 |
| Adam Thompson | 105 of 168 (63%) | 168 |
| John Schoonmaker | 38 of 61 (62%) | 61 |
| Kim Frazier | 111 of 197 (56%) | 197 |
| Carson Dailey | 36 of 65 (55%) | 65 |
| Dasha Lundy | 28 of 55 (51%) | 55 |
| Richie Beeler | 30 of 61 (49%) | 61 |
| Shane Jackson | 64 of 148 (43%) | 148 |
| Terry Hill | 100 of 232 (43%) | 232 |
| Gina Oster | 98 of 231 (42%) | 231 |
| Courtney Durrett | 90 of 223 (40%) | 223 |
| Larsen Jay | 94 of 234 (40%) | 234 |
| Kyle Ward | 22 of 61 (36%) | 61 |
| Damon Rawls | 60 of 169 (36%) | 169 |
Motions made & seconded, by topic
| Topic | Made | Seconded | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoning & land use | 78 | 51 | See votes → |
| Budget & taxes | 1 | 11 | See votes → |
| Contracts & purchasing | 1 | 20 | See votes → |
| Personnel & appointments | 5 | 14 | See votes → |
| Schools | 2 | 30 | See votes → |
| Public safety | 2 | 14 | See votes → |
| Roads & infrastructure | 1 | 12 | See votes → |
| Parks & community | 1 | 2 | See votes → |
| Intergovernmental & resolutions | 14 | 9 | See votes → |
How these breakdowns are computed
Every figure on this page is a deterministic computation over Rhonda Lee’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 Rhonda Lee’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 Rhonda Lee 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 Rhonda Lee’s full term (Sep 1, 2022–present). 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 Rhonda Lee is recorded as the mover or the seconder in the minutes, grouped by the motion’s neutral topic(s).
Campaign finance
Reproduced from Rhonda Lee’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 General Sessions Judge, Division IV as of May 22, 2026 | $1,2763 itemized | $3,60921 itemized | easyvote — → |
| Disclosure General Sessions Judge, Division IV as of Apr 19, 2026 | $4,6928 itemized | $16,23919 itemized | easyvote — → |
| Disclosure General Sessions Judge, Division IV as of Mar 31, 2026 | $16,63343 itemized | $22,35665 itemized | easyvote — → |
| Lee - Yr. End Suppl. General Sessions Judge, Division IV as of Feb 2, 2026 | $20,808total as filed | $1,206total as filed | easyvote — Lee - Yr. End Suppl. → |
| Disclosure General Sessions Judge, Division IV as of Jan 15, 2026 | $20,80823 itemized | $1,2063 itemized | easyvote — → |
| Disclosure County Commission, District 7 as of Nov 24, 2025 | $2,4034 itemized | $10,0116 itemized | easyvote — → |
Top contributors
Largest itemized contributions on the latest report.
- Jordan Mollenhour $729
- Michael Mollenhour $500
- Rhonda Lee $47
Top expenditures
Largest itemized expenditures on the latest report.
- Victory Text LLC $1,808
- Wind Consulting $713
- Chrissey Stephens $209
- Michael Sweeney Jr $182
- Michael Sweeney Jr $139
- Dominos Pizza $59
- Chrissey Stephens $54
- Andedot/Fundraising Site $50
- IRS $47
- Josiah Major $40
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 Rhonda Lee’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.
2025
| Category | Entity | Held by |
|---|---|---|
| Income source / employer | LEGAL FEES | Official |
| Professional services | Law, ATTORNEY: Furnished by Filer | Official |
2024
| Category | Entity | Held by |
|---|---|---|
| Income source / employer | LEGAL FEES | Official |
| Professional services | Law, ATTORNEY: Furnished by Filer | Official |
Appointments moved
Board and committee appointments Rhonda Lee 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commissioner Terry Hill | Knox County Investment Committee | not stated | Sep 3, 2024 → |
Voting record
| Meeting | Agenda item | Vote | Badges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2024 |
R-24-2-209
Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations totaling $191,066.08.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS AND DONATIONS AS SHOWN ON THE ATTACHED LIST AND IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $191,066.08.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Feb 26, 2024 |
R-24-2-208
Authorize acceptance of TN Dept. of Education NSLP Supply Chain Assistance Grant.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM (NSLP) SUPPLY CHAIN ASSISTANCE GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,467,213.79.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Feb 26, 2024 |
R-24-2-207
Authorize acceptance of TN Dept. of Education Public School Security Grant.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PUBLIC SCHOOL SECURITY GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,552,483.71.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Feb 26, 2024 |
R-24-2-206
Approve fund balance designation for General Purpose School Fund.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A FUND BALANCE DESIGNATION (GENERAL PURPOSE SCHOOL FUND) IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,000,000.00.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Feb 26, 2024 |
R-24-2-205
Approve TIPS contract with MGT of America for literacy implementation audit.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING USE OF THE INTERLOCAL PURCHASING SYSTEMS (TIPS) CONTRACT WITH MGT OF AMERICA CONSULTING, LLC FOR A LITERACY IMPLEMENTATION AUDIT AT A COST OF $1,040,052.00.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Feb 26, 2024 |
R-24-2-204
Approve design contract with McCarty Holsaple McCarty Architects for Farragut-area elementary school.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A DESIGN CONTRACT WITH MCCARTY HOLSAPLE MCCARTY ARCHITECTS, INC. FOR THE NEW FARRAGUT-AREA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,400,000.00.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Feb 26, 2024 |
R-24-2-203
Approve construction contract with Merit Construction for Hardin Valley Academy addition.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH MERIT CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR ADDITION TO HARDIN VALLEY ACADEMY IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,394,000.00.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Feb 26, 2024 |
R-24-2-202
Approve design contract with Dollar & Ewers Architecture for Halls High School stadium ADA upgrades.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A DESIGN CONTRACT WITH DOLLAR & EWERS ARCHITECTURE, INC. FOR ADA UPGRADES TO THE HALLS HIGH SCHOOL STADIUM IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000.00.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Feb 26, 2024 |
R-24-2-201
Approve musical agreement with Concord Theatricals for Gibbs High School's Cinderella performance.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MUSICAL AGREEMENT WITH CONCORD THEATRICALS FOR GIBBS HIGH SCHOOL'S PERFORMANCE OF RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S "CINDERELLA" AT AN ESTIMATED COST OF $2,100.00.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Feb 26, 2024 |
Amend agenda to hear Item #37 after Other Business.
AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Feb 26, 2024 |
Motion to amend:
Amend agenda to defer Items #36, #39, and #43 to March 2024 meeting.
AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
|
Aye |
Unanimous
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| Feb 26, 2024 |
Motion to amend:
Amend agenda to add Items #13, #22, #38, #41, and #42.
AMENDMENT TO THE AGENDA
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 26, 2024 |
RZ-24-1-105
Approve rezoning from PC Planned Commercial to OB Office, Medical, and Related Services.
ZONING REQUESTS: Consideration of the request of Ziggurat Development LLC/Jane Plont for rezoning from PC Planned Commercial to OB Office, Medical and Related Services was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 3710 Neal Drive, Parcel ID 038 N B 006. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number 11-B-23-RZ)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 26, 2024 |
RZ-24-1-104
Approve rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential.
ZONING REQUESTS: Consideration of the request of Dennis Vaulton for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 2920 Mayberry Way, Parcel ID 055 L B 001 09. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 12-B-23-RZ)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 26, 2024 |
RZ-24-1-103
Approve rezoning from A Agricultural/H Historic to CA General Business.
ZONING REQUESTS: Consideration of the request of William Dale Rhoton for rezoning from A Agricultural and H Historic Overlay to CA General Business was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 3220 East Governor John Sevier Highway, Parcel ID 096 110 03 (part of). (9th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 12-A-23-RZ)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 26, 2024 |
RZ-24-1-102
Approve East County Sector Plan Amendment from OS Open Space to GC General Commercial.
ZONING REQUESTS: Consideration of the request of William Dale Rhoton for an East County Sector Plan Amendment from OS Open Space to GC General Commercial was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 3220 East Governor John Sevier Highway, Parcel ID 096 110 03 (part of). (9th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 12-A-23-SP)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 26, 2024 |
RZ-24-1-101
Approve street name change from Topside Road to Scenic River Road.
ZONING REQUESTS: Consideration of the request of Jim Snowden, Knox County Engineering and Public Works to change the street name of Topside Road to Scenic River Road between Alcoa Highway and the new alignment of Topside Road on the west side of Alcoa Highway was before the Board of Commissioners. (9th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 12-A-23-SNC)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 26, 2024 |
O-23-12-103
Ordinance second reading: designate Knox County as a Broadband Ready Community.
CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 14, “COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT”, BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE III TO DESIGNATE KNOX COUNTY AS A BROADBAND READY COMMUNITY PURSUANT TO TENNESSEE CODE ANNOTATED § 4-3-709 (KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 14, ESTABLISHING ARTICLE III, PREVIOUSLY RESERVED) - O-23-12-103 - (SECOND READING):
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 26, 2024 |
O-23-12-102
Ordinance second reading: amend Code regarding right of grievance for suspensions with loss of pay.
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING: CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 42, ARTICLE II, DIVISION 2, SECTION 42-62(B) TO ALLOW A RIGHT OF GRIEVANCE FOR SUSPENSIONS OF ANY TIME LENGTH THAT RESULT IN A LOSS OF PAY (AMENDS ORDINANCE O-90-9-111, ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 10, 1990; AND ORDINANCE O-22-6-103, ADOPTED JULY 25, 2022) - O-23-12-102 - (SECOND READING):
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 26, 2024 |
O-24-1-101
Ordinance first reading: repeal EMS Medical Services Cost Review Board sections.
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING: CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REPEALING CHAPTER 22, ARTICLE V, SECTIONS 22-126, 22-127, 22-128, 22-129, AND 22-130 OF THE KNOX COUNTY CODE RELATIVE TO THE EMS MEDICAL SERVICES COST REVIEW BOARD (AMENDS ORDINANCE O-02-8-101, ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 12, 2002) - O-24-1-101 - (FIRST READING):
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 26, 2024 |
R-24-1-903
Amend Commission Rules, Rule VI, add Section K, Anonymous Correspondence.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY COMMISSION RULES, RULE VI, TO ADD A NEW SECTION K, ANONYMOUS CORRESPONDENCE, REGARDING THE DISTRIBUTION OF ANONYMOUS CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESSED TO THE COMMISSION
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 26, 2024 |
R-24-1-902
Amend Commission Rules, Rule V, add Section V, Attendance Policy.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY COMMISSION RULES, RULE V, TO ADD A NEW SECTION V, ATTENDANCE POLICY, TO ESTABLISH AN ATTENDANCE POLICY FOR KNOX COUNTY BOARD AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 26, 2024 |
R-24-1-901
Amend Commission Rules: include Agenda Work Session in Rule I, Section A, delete Rule I, Section U.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY COMMISSION RULES TO INCLUDE THE AGENDA WORK SESSION IN RULE I, SECTION A, CONVENING THE COMMISSION, AND TO DELETE RULE I, SECTION U, AGENDA WORK SESSION
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 26, 2024 |
Approve 176 Notary Applications.
NOTARY APPLICATIONS:
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 26, 2024 |
Approve Line Item Transfers totaling $1,924,516.06.
LINE ITEM TRANSFERS:
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 26, 2024 |
Acceptance of new county roads.
DRIVES AND ROADS:
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 26, 2024 |
Approve minutes of previous meetings.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING:
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 26, 2024 |
R-24-1-904
Approve grant contract for purchase of additional voting machines.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $375,306.00 WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DEPARTMENT OF STATE, DIVISION OF ELECTIONS FOR THE PURCHASE OF ADDITIONAL VOTING MACHINES (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 26, 2024 |
R-24-1-504
Approve agreement with McNabb Center for construction of recovery housing.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH MCNABB CENTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $497,000.00 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF RECOVERY HOUSING FOR INDIVIDUALS RECOVERING FROM SUBSTANCE MISUSE (FUNDED THROUGH TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (TDEC) PASS-THROUGH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT-RECOVERY HOUSING PROGRAM (CDBG-RHP) FUNDING)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 26, 2024 |
R-24-1-503
Approve agreement with InterFaith Health Center for healthcare for under/uninsured individuals.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH INTERFAITH HEALTH CENTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $75,000.00 FOR HEALTHCARE FOR UNDER/UNINSURED INDIVIDUALS (FUNDED THROUGH U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CARES ACT (CDBG-CV) FUNDING)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 26, 2024 |
R-24-1-502
Approve Amendment #2 to Contract #21-303 with Homesource East TN for senior community room expansion.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT NUMBER 2 TO CONTRACT NUMBER 21-303 TO PROVIDE FOR AN EXTENSION TO THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT WITH HOMESOURCE EAST TENNESSEE FOR THE EXPANSION OF A SENIOR COMMUNITY ROOM (FEDERALLY FUNDED THROUGH HUD CDBG PROGRAM FUNDS)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 26, 2024 |
R-24-1-501
Approve agreement with Knoxville Area Urban League for eviction prevention services.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH KNOXVILLE AREA URBAN LEAGUE IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,000.00 FOR EVICTION PREVENTION AND HOUSING STABILITY SERVICES (FUNDED THROUGH TENNESSEE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (THDA) PASS-THROUGH U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE (ERA2) FUNDING
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 26, 2024 |
R-24-1-405
Approve Amendment #6 to TDOT agreement for Advanced Traffic Management System, Phase 1.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT NUMBER 6 TO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TDOT) FOR THE KNOX COUNTY ADVANCED TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SYSTEM – PHASE 1, WHICH AMENDMENT EXTENDS THE PROJECT COMPLETION DATE TO FEBRUARY 29, 2024
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 26, 2024 |
R-24-1-404
Approve MOU with Brookstone Gliding Hawk, LLC for traffic signal installation.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH BROOKSTONE GLIDING HAWK, LLC FOR INSTALLATION OF A TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT HARDIN VALLEY ROAD AND VALLEY VISTA ROAD IN THE AMOUNT OF $36,471.25
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 26, 2024 |
R-24-1-403
Approve construction contract with Southern Constructors, Inc. for Huday Road bridge replacement.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH SOUTHERN CONSTRUCTORS, INC. FOR THE PROPOSED BRIDGE REPLACEMENT ON HUDAY ROAD OVER LEGG CREEK IN THE AMOUNT OF $524,452.00
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 26, 2024 |
R-24-1-402
Approve Supplement #3 to Railroad Agreement for Alcoa Highway and Topside Road improvements.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING SUPPLEMENT NUMBER 3 TO THE RAILROAD AGREEMENT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, CSX TRANSPORTATION, INC., AND THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO ALCOA HIGHWAY AND TOPSIDE ROAD
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 26, 2024 |
R-24-1-401
Approve contract with Xcessories Squared Development & Manufacturing, Inc. for sign posts.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH XCESSORIES SQUARED DEVELOPMENT & MANUFACTURING, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF SIGN POSTS
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 26, 2024 |
R-24-1-304
Authorize acceptance of donation from Knoxville Wholesale Furniture for Officer Assistance Fund and K9 Program.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000.00 FROM KNOXVILLE WHOLESALE FURNITURE FOR THE OFFICER ASSISTANCE FUND AND THE K9 PROGRAM
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 26, 2024 |
R-24-1-303
Approve grant contract for FY2024 Statewide School Resource Officer (SRO) Grant Program.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,150,000.00 WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY FOR THE FY 2024 STATEWIDE SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER (SRO) GRANT PROGRAM
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 26, 2024 |
R-24-1-302
Approve 2024 HIDTA overtime reimbursement agreement for Sheriff's Office.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE CY 2024 APPALACHIA HIGH INTENSITY DRUG TRAFFICKING AREA (HIDTA) OVERTIME REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF UP TO $104,500.00 IN OVERTIME EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 26, 2024 |
R-24-1-301
Approve contract with Dr. Sharon Burnside for mental health care for incarcerated population.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH DR. SHARON BURNSIDE IN THE ANNUAL AMOUNT OF $89,440.00 TO PERFORM THE SERVICES OF A LICENSE PSYCHIATRIST AND ASSUME THE OVERALL MANAGEMENT OF THE MENTAL HEALTH CARE FOR THE INCARCERATED POPULATION AT THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES FOR A ONE (1) YEAR TERM BEGINNING FEBRUARY 1, 2024 AND ENDING JANUARY 31, 2025 WITH TWO (2) ADDITIONAL ANNUAL RENEWALS FOR A TOTAL OF THREE (3) YEARS
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 26, 2024 |
R-24-1-111
Accept resignation of Mike George; appoint William F. Fox to IDB and Health & Ed. Board.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF MIKE GEORGE AS DIRECTOR ON THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF THE COUNTY OF KNOX (IDB) AND THE HEALTH, EDUCATIONAL AND HOUSING FACILITY BOARD OF THE COUNTY OF KNOX (HEALTH & ED. BOARD) AND APPOINTING WILLIAM F. FOX TO COMPLETE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF MIKE GEORGE ON THE IDB AND HEALTH & ED. BOARD, WHICH TERM EXPIRES JULY 15, 2024
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 26, 2024 |
R-24-1-110
Reappoint Richard Neal, Melanie Harris, Dasha Lundy, Larsen Jay to Agricultural Extension Committee.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REAPPOINTING RICHARD NEAL AND MELANIE HARRIS AND COMMISSIONERS DASHA LUNDY AND LARSEN JAY TO THE AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION COMMITTEE (TERMS EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2025)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 26, 2024 |
R-24-1-210
Approve contract with Goodwyn Mills Cawood, LLC for KCS facility vestibule design.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH GOODWYN MILLS CAWOOD, LLC FOR THE DESIGN OF SECURE ENTRY VESTIBULES WITHIN KCS FACILITIES UP TO $400,000.00
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 26, 2024 |
R-24-1-209
Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS AND DONATIONS FOR THE KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS AS SHOWN ON THE ATTACHED LIST AND IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $48,175.00
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 26, 2024 |
R-24-1-208
Authorize receipt of donation from Knox Education Foundation for playground replacement.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE RECEIPT OF A DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,087,643.93 FROM KNOX EDUCATION FOUNDATION DESIGNATED FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING PLAYGROUNDS AT FAIR GARDEN FAMILY CENER, KNOXVILLE ADAPTIVE EDUCATION CENTER (KAEC), AND BELLE MORRIS, FOUNTAIN CITY, SARAH MOORE GREENE, SPRING HILL, AND WEST HAVEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 26, 2024 |
R-24-1-207
Approve FY2023 expenditure for 3 refrigerated trucks for School Nutrition fleet.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A FISCAL YEAR 2023 CENTRAL CAFETERIA FUND BALANCE EXPENDITURE IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $450,000.00 FOR THE PURCHASE OF THREE (3) REFRIGERATED TRUCKS TO REPLACE EXISTING TRUCKS IN THE KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS’ SCHOOL NUTRITION FLEET
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 26, 2024 |
R-24-1-206
Approve contracts for guttering and aluminum walkway covers.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH CROSS GUTTER AND SIDING AND SKILLED SERVICES QUALITY CONSTRUCTION, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF GUTTERING AND ALUMINUM WALKWAY COVERS UP TO $1,000,000.00 ANNUALLY FOR THE TERM OF JANUARY 1, 2024 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2024, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 26, 2024 |
R-24-1-205
Approve agreement with Skilled Services, LLC for Phase 3 Work Based Learning Projects.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH SKILLED SERVICES, LLC FOR PHASE 3 OF WORK BASED LEARNING PROJECTS AT KARNS, FARRAGUT, HALLS, AND POWELL HIGH SCHOOLS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,343,500.00
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 26, 2024 |
R-24-1-204
Approve agreement with Skilled Services, LLC for Phase 2 Work Based Learning Projects.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH SKILLED SERVICES, LLC FOR PHASE 2 OF WORK BASED LEARNING PROJECTS AT AUSTIN-EAST, FULTON, GIBBS, SOUTH-DOYLE AND WEST HIGH SCHOOLS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,635,241.00
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 26, 2024 |
R-24-1-203
Approve construction contracts for Grant Funded Miscellaneous Construction/Renovation Services.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH HOLSTON CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, LLC, SHELTON GENERAL CONTRACTORS, LLC, SKILLED SERVICES QUALITY CONSTRUCTION, LLC, AND STOOKSBURY CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF GRANT FUNDED MISCELLANEOUS CONSTRUCTION/RENOVATION SERVICES FOR THE TERM OF FEBRUARY 1, 2024 THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2025, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR TWO (2) ADDITIONAL YEARS
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 26, 2024 |
R-24-1-202
Approve production contract with Music Theatre International for Gresham Middle School's 'Willy Wonka Kids'.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PRODUCTION CONTRACT WITH MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL FOR GRESHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL’S PERFORMANCE OF RONALD DAHL’S “WILLY WONKA KIDS” AT AN ESTIMATED COST OF $500.00
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 26, 2024 |
R-24-1-201
Approve OMNIA Contract #RC2002-1001 with Trane U.S. Inc. for HVAC upgrades at multiple schools.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE USE OF OMNIA CONTRACT #RC2002-1001 WITH TRANE U.S. INC. FOR HVAC ADDITIONS, REPLACEMENTS AND/OR CONTROL UPGRADES AT AUSTIN-EAST MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL, EAST KNOX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, FOUNTAIN CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LINCOLN PARK CENTER, SPRING HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, SOUTH-DOYLE HIGH SCHOOL (YOUNG CAMPUS), AND SOUTH KNOXVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT A COST OF UP TO $12,829,561.00
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 26, 2024 |
Motion to amend:
Amend agenda: defer item #44, Arcip Horobet rezoning to Feb 2024.
Amend the agenda to defer the following item to the February 2024 meeting: Item #44 - Request of Arcip Horobet for rezoning from BP Business and Technology Park and TO Technology Overlay to PR Planned Residential up to 12 dwelling units per acre and TO Technology Overlay, property located at 0 Pellissippi Parkway, Parcel ID 118 71, (3rd Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 12-F-23-RZ).
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 26, 2024 |
Motion to amend:
Amend agenda: withdraw item #31, Budget Amendments.
Amend the agenda to withdraw the following item: Item #31 - Budget Amendments.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 26, 2024 |
Motion to amend:
Amend agenda: defer item #27, #33 to Feb; defer item #46 to Mar.
Amend the agenda to defer the following items to the February 2024 meeting: Item #27 - Resolution R-24-1-101 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Dr. Hank and Debbie Peck, their family, and the team at Long’s Drug Store for over 60 years of service to the community; and Item #33 – R-24-1-801 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an interlocal agreement between Knox County and the Industrial Development Board related to the Axle Logistics property swap for $1.4 million, the amount in question will be paid through designations and included in the FY’25 Capital Improvement Plan. Also included in the motion was to defer the following item to the March 2024 meeting: Item #46 - Request of R. Jason Barnes for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 9 dwelling units per acre, property located at 8441 Old Middlebrook Pike, Parcel ID 105 L B 047, (3rd Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 10-F-23-RZ).
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 26, 2024 |
Motion to amend:
Amend agenda to add Resolution R-24-1-210: contract for KCS facility vestibules.
Amendments to the agenda to add the following item: Item #10 - Resolution R-24-1-210 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Goodwyn Mills Cawood, LLC for the design of secure entry vestibules within KCS facilities up to $400,000.00.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Dec 18, 2023 |
RZ-23-12-107
Approve rezoning request for A Step Towards Home
Request of A Step Towards Home for rezoning from: for the portion of the parcel zoned I (Industrial) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre and for the portion of the parcel zoned A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 3.25 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 7816 Ball Camp Pike / Parcel ID 091 226. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 10-E-23-RZ)
Mr. Mike Moyers, Knox County Senior Deputy Law Director, was present and swore in those who were there to testify on the matter.
Ms. Amy Brooks, Executive Director for Knoxville-Knox County Planning, was present and spoke on the matter.
Mr. Jim Snowden, Director for Knox County Engineering and Public Works, was present and spoke on the matter.
Mr. Lee Ellis, and Mrs. Kendra Ellis, applicants, were present and spoke on behalf of the request.
Commissioner Hill asked if there was any opposition to the request. There was no response.
Commissioner Hill moved to approve Resolution RZ-23-12-107 – Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of A Step Towards Home for rezoning from: for the portion of the parcel zoned I (Industrial) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre and for the portion of the parcel zoned A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 3.25 dwelling units per acre as per Planning Commission’s recommendation, subject to one condition. Commissioner Oster seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. Property is located at 7816 Ball Camp Pike / Parcel ID 091 226. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 10-E-23-RZ)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Dec 18, 2023 |
RZ-23-12-106
Approve rezoning request for Ron Worley
Request of Ron Worley for rezoning from RA (Low Density Residential) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 4 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 6925 Ball Road / Parcel ID 091 077. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 11-J-23-RZ)
Mr. Mike Moyers, Knox County Senior Deputy Law Director, was present and swore in those who were there to testify on the matter.
Ms. Amy Brooks, Executive Director for Knoxville-Knox County Planning, was present and spoke on the matter.
Mr. Ron Worley, applicant, was present and spoke on behalf of the request.
Commissioner Hill asked if there was any opposition to the request. There was no response.
Commissioner Hill moved to approve Resolution RZ-23-12-106 – Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Ron Worley for rezoning from RA (Low Density Residential) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 3.75 dwelling units per acre, subject to one condition.
Commissioner Jay seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. Property is located at 6925 Ball Road / Parcel ID 091 077. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 11-J-23-RZ)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Dec 18, 2023 |
RZ-23-12-105
Approve rezoning request for Nature's Best Organics/Brian Development, LLC
Request of Nature's Best Organics of TN LLC / Brian Development, LLC for rezoning from A (Agricultural), CR (Rural Commercial) and PC (Planned Commercial) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 3 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 0 W Emory Road, 8707, 8703, and 0 Joe Daniels Road / Parcel ID 076 00901 and 009, 089 193 and 044. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 11-I-23-RZ)
Mr. Mike Moyers, Knox County Senior Deputy Law Director, was present and swore in those who were there to testify on the matter.
Ms. Amy Brooks, Executive Director for Knoxville-Knox County Planning, was present and spoke on the matter.
Mr. Ben Mullins, attorney for Frantz, McConnell & Seymour LLP, was present and spoke on behalf of the request.
Commissioner Hill asked if there was any opposition to the request. There was no response.
Commissioner Hill moved to approve Resolution RZ-23-12-105 – Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Nature's Best Organics of TN LLC / Brian Development, LLC for rezoning from A (Agricultural), CR (Rural Commercial) and PC (Planned Commercial) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 3 dwelling units per acre as per Planning Commission’s recommendation, subject to one condition. Commissioner Beeler seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, and Jay voted aye. Commissioner Frazier voted no. The motion carried 10-1-0-0. Property is located at 0 W Emory Road, 8707, 8703, and 0 Joe Daniels Road / Parcel ID 076 00901 and 009, 089 193 and 044. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 11-I-23-RZ)
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Aye |
Split
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| Dec 18, 2023 |
RZ-23-12-104
Approve sector plan amendment for Nature's Best Organics/Brian Development, LLC
Request of Nature's Best Organics of TN LLC / Brian Development, LLC for a Northwest County Sector Plan Amendment from RC (Rural Commercial), RR (Rural Residential), AG (Agricultural) and HP (Hillside Protection) to RR (Rural Residential) and HP (Hillside Protection) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 0 W Emory Road, 8707 and 8703 Joe Daniels Road / Parcel ID 076 00901 and 009, 089 193 (part of). (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number :11-B-23-SP)
Mr. Mike Moyers, Knox County Senior Deputy Law Director, was present and swore in those who were there to testify on the matter.
Ms. Amy Brooks, Executive Director for Knoxville-Knox County Planning, was present and spoke on the matter.
Mr. Jim Snowden, Director for Knox County Engineering and Public Works, was present and spoke on the matter.
Mr. Ben Mullins, attorney for Frantz, McConnell & Seymour LLP, was present and spoke on behalf of the request.
Commissioner Hill asked if there was any opposition to the request. There was no response.
Commissioner Hill moved to approve Resolution RZ-23-12-104 – Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Nature's Best Organics of TN LLC / Brian Development, LLC for a Northwest County Sector Plan Amendment from RC (Rural Commercial), RR (Rural Residential), AG (Agricultural) and HP (Hillside Protection) to RR (Rural Residential) and HP (Hillside Protection) as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Commissioner Dailey seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, and Jay voted aye. Commissioner Frazier voted no. The motion carried 10-1-0-0. Property is located at 0 W Emory Road, 8707 and 8703 Joe Daniels Road / Parcel ID 076 00901 and 009, 089 193 (part of). (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number : 11-B-23-SP)
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Aye |
Split
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| Dec 18, 2023 |
RZ-23-12-103
Approve rezoning request for Ned Ferguson
Request of Ned Ferguson for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RA (Low Density Residential) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 112 Verton Drive / Parcel ID 057 H A 003. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 11-H-23-RZ)
Mr. Mike Moyers, Knox County Senior Deputy Law Director, was present and swore in those who were there to testify on the matter.
Ms. Amy Brooks, Executive Director for Knoxville-Knox County Planning, was present and spoke on the matter.
Mr. Ralph Smith, representing the applicant, was present and spoke on behalf of the request.
Commissioner Hill asked if there was any opposition to the request. There was no response.
Commissioner Lee moved to approve Resolution RZ-23-12-103 – Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Ned Ferguson for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RA (Low Density Residential) as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Commissioner Beeler seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. Property is located at 112 Verton Drive / Parcel ID 057 H A 003. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 11-H-23-RZ).
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Dec 18, 2023 |
RZ-23-12-102
Approve rezoning request for John Sevier Joint Venture/Red Door Homes
Request of John Sevier Joint Venture and Red Door Homes for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 0 E Governor John Sevier Highway / Parcel ID 124 20002 and 20003. (9th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 11-A-23-RZ)
Mr. Mike Moyers, Knox County Senior Deputy Law Director, was present and swore in those who were there to testify on the matter.
Ms. Amy Brooks, Executive Director for Knoxville-Knox County Planning, was present and spoke on the matter.
Mr. Jim Snowden, Director for Knox County Engineering and Public Works, was present and spoke on the matter.
Mr. Brad Faerber, representing the applicant, was present and spoke on behalf of the request.
Commissioner Hill asked if there was any opposition. There was a response.
Mr. Adam Montgomery, concerned neighbor, was present and spoke in opposition the request.
Mr. Jim Wright Jr., concerned neighbor, was present and spoke in opposition the request.
Commissioner Dailey moved to approve Resolution RZ-23-12-102 – Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of John Sevier Joint Venture and Red Door Homes for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 2 dwelling units per acre, subject to (3) three conditions. Commissioner Frazier seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. Property is located at 0 E Governor John Sevier Highway / Parcel ID 124 20002 and 20003. (9th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 11-A-23-RZ).
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Dec 18, 2023 |
RZ-23-12-101
Approve rezoning request for BB Investment Properties, LLC
Request of BB Investment Properties, LLC for rezoning from RA (Low Density Residential) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 2713 Byington Beaver Ridge Road / Parcel ID 090 116. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 10-K-23-RZ)
Mr. Mike Moyers, Knox County Senior Deputy Law Director, was present and swore in those who were there to testify on the matter.
Ms. Amy Brooks, Executive Director for Knoxville-Knox County Planning, was present and spoke on the matter.
Mr. Ben Mullins, attorney for Frantz, McConnell & Seymour LLP, was present and spoke on behalf of the request.
Commissioner Hill asked if there was any opposition to the request. There was no response.
Commissioner Hill moved to approve Resolution RZ-23-12-101 – Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of BB Investment Properties, LLC for rezoning from RA (Low Density Residential) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 4 dwelling units per acre as per Planning Commission’s recommendation, subject to one condition. Commissioner Oster seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0. Property is located at 2713 Byington Beaver Ridge Road / Parcel ID 090 116. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 10-K-23-RZ).
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Dec 18, 2023 |
Approve May 2024 meeting dates
OTHER BUSINESS: DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF THE MAY 2024 DATES FOR COMMISSION WORK SESSION AND REGULAR SESSION MEETINGS.
Discussion and approval of the May 2024 dates for Commission Work Session and Regular Session meetings was before the Board of Commissioners.
Commissioner Hill moved to approve the Agenda Workshop Session and Beer Board scheduled for May 13, 2024. Commissioner Frazier seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.
Commissioner Hill moved to approve the Regular Session and Zoning meeting scheduled for May 20, 2024. Commissioner Frazier seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Dec 18, 2023 |
Approve May 2024 meeting dates
OTHER BUSINESS: DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF THE MAY 2024 DATES FOR COMMISSION WORK SESSION AND REGULAR SESSION MEETINGS.
Discussion and approval of the May 2024 dates for Commission Work Session and Regular Session meetings was before the Board of Commissioners.
Commissioner Hill moved to approve the Agenda Workshop Session and Beer Board scheduled for May 13, 2024. Commissioner Frazier seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.
Commissioner Hill moved to approve the Regular Session and Zoning meeting scheduled for May 20, 2024. Commissioner Frazier seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Dec 18, 2023 |
O-23-11-102
Second Reading: Amend County Code Chapter 6, Article II, Section 6-31
ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING: CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 6, ARTICLE II, "ANIMAL CONTROL", SECTION 6-31, "DEFINITIONS", TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER IN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE A THIRD PARTY TO FURNISH ANIMAL CONTROL ENFORCEMENT DUTIES AS SET FORTH IN THE CITY AND COUNTY CHARTERS AND ORDINANCES THROUGHOUT THE CITY AND COUNTY. (ORD. NO. O-96-5-101, ADOPTED 6-24-96, ORD. NO. O-07-12-102, ADOPTED 1-28-08, ORD. NO. O-15-4-101, ADOPTED 5-26-15, AND ORD. NO. O-19-3-102, ADOPTED 4-22-19) (SECOND READING)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Dec 18, 2023 |
O-23-12-103
First Reading: Designate Knox County as a Broadband Ready Community
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING: CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 14, "COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT", BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE III TO DESIGNATE KNOX COUNTY AS A BROADBAND READY COMMUNITY PURSUANT TO TENN. CODE ANN. § 4-3-709. (KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 14, ESTABLISHING ARTICLE III, PREVIOUSLY RESERVED). (FIRST READING)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Dec 18, 2023 |
O-23-12-102
First Reading: Amend County Code Chapter 42, Article II, Division 2, Section 42-62(b)
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING: CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 42, ARTICLE II, DIVISION 2, SECTION 42-62(B) TO ALLOW A RIGHT OF GRIEVANCE FOR SUSPENSIONS OF ANY TIME LENGTH THAT RESULT IN A LOSS OF PAY. (ORD. NO. O-90-9-111, ADOPTED 9-10-90 AND ORD. NO. O-22-6-103, ADOPTED 7-25-22) (FIRST READING)
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| Dec 18, 2023 |
R-23-12-901
Approve Economic Impact Plan for "Prosperity Crossing" TIF development
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN ECONOMIC IMPACT PLAN FOR TAX INCREMENT FINANCING, SUBMITTED BY THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF THE COUNTY OF KNOX IN CONNECTION WITH A MULTI-USE DEVELOPMENT KNOWN AS "PROSPERITY CROSSING" LOCATED OFF EL CAMINO LANE IN KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE NEAR THE WATT ROAD INTERCHANGE ON I-40/75.
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| Dec 18, 2023 |
R-23-12-110
Confirm appointments to Emergency Communications District Board
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, CONFIRMING THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS OF HERMAN LATHERS AND RICK HARRINGTON TO THE KNOX COUNTY EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND REDESIGNATION OF JANETTE BURGIN TO SERVE IN THE SEAT OF A WOMAN ON THE BOARD WITH A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION TO HER TERM TO EXPIRE JANUARY 1, 2028.
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| Dec 18, 2023 |
Approve 150 Notary Applications
NOTARY APPLICATIONS: There were 150 Notary Applications received.
Commissioner Durrett moved to approve the 150 Notary Applications. Commissioner Beeler seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.
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Unanimous
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| Dec 18, 2023 |
Approve Budget Amendments totaling $204,111.28
BUDGET AMENDMENTS: Budget Amendments - Total amount of $204,111.28 was before the Board of Commissioners.
Commissioner Jay moved to approve the Budget Amendments - Total amount of $204,111.28. Commissioner Schoonmaker seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.
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Unanimous
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| Dec 18, 2023 |
Approve Line Item Transfers totaling $26,311.01
LINE ITEM TRANSFERS: Line Item Transfers - Total amount of $26,311.01 was before the Board of Commissioners.
Commissioner Jay moved to approve the Line Item Transfers - Total amount of $26,311.01. Commissioner Schoonmaker seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.
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Unanimous
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| Dec 18, 2023 |
Approve closure of a portion of Old Dandridge Stagecoach Ln.
CONSIDERATION OF THE CLOSURE OF A PORTION OF OLD DANDRIDGE STAGECOACH LN. LOCATED IN DISTRICT 8. THE PROPOSED NEW TERMINUS WILL BE APPROXIMATELY 25 FEET NORTHEAST OF THE SOUTHERNMOST INTERSECTING CORNER BETWEEN PROPERTY NOW BELONGING TO PIERCE (PARCEL ID 097-168) AND PROPERTY NOW BELONGING TO NICHOLS (PARCEL ID 084-224). (SECOND READING):
Consideration of the closure of a portion of Old Dandridge Stagecoach Ln. located in District 8. The proposed new terminus will be approximately 25 feet northeast of the southernmost intersecting corner between property now belonging to Pierce (parcel ID 097-168) and property now belonging to Nichols (parcel ID 084-224) was before the Board of Commissioners on Second Reading.
Commissioner Beeler moved to approve the closure of a portion of Old Dandridge Stagecoach Ln. located in District 8. The proposed new terminus will be approximately 25 feet northeast of the southernmost intersecting corner between property now belonging to Pierce (parcel ID 097-168) and property now belonging to Nichols (parcel ID 084-224) on Second Reading. Commissioner Frazier seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.
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| Dec 18, 2023 |
Approve acceptance of new county roads
DRIVES AND ROADS: Consideration of the acceptance of the following new county roads was before the Board of Commissioners:
A. Deer Crossing Drive located in Ironwood Glen, District 6.
B. Willow Leaf Lane located in Ironwood Glen, District 6.
C. White Sycamore Lane located in Ironwood Glen, District 6.
Commissioner Hill moved to approve the above new county roads. Commissioner Jay seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.
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Unanimous
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| Dec 18, 2023 |
Approve minutes from previous meeting (11-20-2023)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Consideration of approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on November 20, 2023 was before the Board of Commissioners.
Commissioner Jay moved to approve the minutes from the previous meeting held on November 20, 2023. Commissioner Frazier seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.
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| Dec 18, 2023 |
R-23-12-103
Honor Brian Brooks, Jr. for earning Eagle Scout rank
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING BRIAN BROOKS, JR. FOR EARNING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT.
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| Dec 18, 2023 |
R-23-12-102
Honor Kelle Shultz upon retirement from Knoxville Habitat for Humanity
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING KELLE SHULTZ UPON HER RETIREMENT FROM KNOXVILLE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY.
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Unanimous
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| Dec 18, 2023 |
R-23-12-101
Recognize Bella's Blessings for partnership with East Tennessee Children's Hospital
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, RECOGNIZING BELLA'S BLESSINGS FOR PARTNERING WITH EAST TENNESSEE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL TO SUPPORT FAMILIES WHO ARE UNEXPECTEDLY ADMITTED FOR ANY TYPE OF ILLNESS.
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| Dec 18, 2023 |
R-23-12-910
Support legislation regarding ratings agencies operating in Tennessee
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, SUPPORTING LEGISLATION REGARDING THE PRACTICES OF RATINGS AGENCIES OPERATING IN TENNESSEE.
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Unanimous
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| Dec 18, 2023 |
R-23-12-909
Approve naming of roundabout after Pastor Clarence Sexton
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE NAMING OF THE NEW BRICKYARD ROAD/W. BEAVER CREEK DRIVE ROUNDABOUT AFTER PASTOR CLARENCE SEXTON OF TEMPLE BAPTIST CHURCH.
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Unanimous
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| Dec 18, 2023 |
R-23-12-908
Approve MOU with ABC, TCAT, and KCS for Skilled Trades Academy
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE ASSOCIATED BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS – GREATER TENNESSEE (ABC), TENNESSEE COLLEGE OF APPLIED TECHNOLOGY KNOXVILLE (TCAT), AND KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS (KCS) TO DEFINE THE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN KNOX COUNTY, ABC, TCAT, AND KCS AND THEIR SHARED USE OF THE SKILLED TRADES ACADEMY AND REGIONAL TRAINING (START) CENTER.
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Unanimous
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| Dec 18, 2023 |
R-23-12-907
Approve amendment to Sheriff's Office Merit System Rules for grievances
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE EMPLOYEES' MERIT SYSTEM RULES AND REGULATIONS IN RULE 9.5 TO ALLOW A RIGHT OF GRIEVANCE FOR SUSPENSIONS OF ANY TIME LENGTH THAT RESULT IN A LOSS OF PAY.
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Unanimous
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| Dec 18, 2023 |
R-23-12-905
Approve contract renewal for Cartegraph Pavement Management System software
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH OPENGOV, INC. FOR RENEWAL OF THE CARTEGRAPH PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $303,843.54 FOR YEAR ONE AND $312,958.85 FOR YEAR TWO.
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Unanimous
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| Dec 18, 2023 |
R-23-12-903
Approve amendment and restatement of retirement plan and benefit system
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE SHERIFF'S TOTAL ACCUMULATION RETIREMENT PLAN AND THE KNOX COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFIT SYSTEM.
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Unanimous
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| Dec 18, 2023 |
R-23-12-902
Approve agreement with HCC Life Insurance Company for stop loss insurance
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $417,678.00 WITH HCC LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY FOR STOP LOSS INSURANCE FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2024 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2024.
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Unanimous
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| Dec 18, 2023 |
R-23-12-806
Approve TEMA funding for public assistance after August 7, 2023 storm disaster
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDING FROM THE TENNESSEE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (TEMA) FOR THE PROVISION OF PUBLIC ASSISTANCE PURSUANT TO PRESIDENTIAL DISASTER DECLARATION NUMBER FEMA 4742-DR-TN NOT TO EXCEED AN AMOUNT OF $1,000,000.00 FOR THE AUGUST 7, 2023 STORM DISASTER THAT RESULTED IN DAMAGES FROM HIGH WINDS AND TORNADIC ACTIVITY. (A MATCHING REQUIREMENT OF 12.5 PERCENT WILL APPLY TO ALL ELIGIBLE COSTS APPROVED BY TEMA FOR THE PROVISION OF PUBLIC ASSISTANCE FOR THIS STORM)
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Unanimous
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| Dec 18, 2023 |
R-23-12-803
Approve Park City Redevelopment and Urban Renewal Plan
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE PARK CITY REDEVELOPMENT AND URBAN RENEWAL PLAN PREPARED BY KNOXVILLE'S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF FACILITATING THE REDEVELOPMENT OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2724, 2730, 2736 AND 2733 MAGNOLIA AVENUE, HAVING PARCEL IDS OF 082KC006 AND 082FS015, AND PROVIDING FOR TAX INCREMENT FINANCING.
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Unanimous
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| Dec 18, 2023 |
R-23-12-802
Approve term contracts for surveying services
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING TERM CONTRACTS WITH BARGE DESIGN SOLUTIONS, INC., JOHNSON, MIRMIRAN, & THOMPSON, INC., MBI COMPANIES, INC., AND ROBERT G. CAMPBELL & ASSOCIATES FOR THE PROVISION OF SURVEYING SERVICES.
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Unanimous
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| Dec 18, 2023 |
R-23-12-801
Approve land swap agreement with Walker Enterprises, LLC
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A LAND SWAP AGREEMENT WITH WALKER ENTERPRISES, LLC TO SWAP A 2.38 ACRE RIGHT-OF-WAY OWNED BY WALKER ENTERPRISES FOR A 2.62 ACRE PORTION OF UNUSED COUNTY PROPERTY AT BEVERLY PARK.
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Unanimous
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| Dec 18, 2023 |
R-23-12-703
Approve adoption of Knox County Parks and Recreation Fee Schedule
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF THE KNOX COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION FEE SCHEDULE, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2024.
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Unanimous
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| Dec 18, 2023 |
R-23-12-702
Approve adoption of the Systemwide Parks and Recreation Master Plan
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF THE SYSTEMWIDE PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN.
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Unanimous
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| Dec 18, 2023 |
R-23-12-701
Approve contract with E-Z-Go for electric golf cart lease
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH E-Z-GO, A DIVISION OF TEXTRON INC., FOR AN ELECTRIC GOLF CART LEASE FROM OCTOBER 1, 2023 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2028 AT A TOTAL LEASE COST OF $1,204,274.76
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Unanimous
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| Dec 18, 2023 |
R-23-12-602
Approve grant contract with TN Dept. of Health for dental care services
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $4,000,000.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF DENTAL CARE SERVICES FOR UNINSURED ADULTS, NINETEEN THROUGH SIXTY-FOUR YEARS OF AGE, FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2023 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2024. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED)
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Unanimous
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| Dec 18, 2023 |
R-23-12-601
Approve amendment to grant contract with TN Dept. of Health for oral disease prevention
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT ONE TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF SCHOOL BASED ORAL DISEASE PREVENTION SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE GRANT CONTRACT BY $107,000.00 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $627,000.00. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED)
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Unanimous
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| Dec 18, 2023 |
R-23-12-501
Approve agreement with United Way for eviction prevention services
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH UNITED WAY OF GREATER KNOXVILLE IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000.00 FOR EVICTION PREVENTION AND HOUSING STABILITY SERVICES. (FUNDED THROUGH TENNESSEE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (THDA) PASS-THROUGH U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE (ERA2) FUNDING)
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Unanimous
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| Dec 18, 2023 |
R-23-12-404
Approve construction contract with HGS, LLC for Plumb Creek Park Stream Enhancement
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH HGS, LLC FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE PLUMB CREEK PARK STREAM ENHANCEMENT AS DESCRIBED IN BID #3481 IN THE AMOUNT OF $313,294.17 WITH $94,166.00 PROVIDED BY AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT FUNDING.
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Unanimous
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| Dec 18, 2023 |
R-23-12-403
Approve change order for Schaad Road Phase 2 and 3 project schedule extension
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CHANGE ORDER TO THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH CHARLES BLALOCK & SONS, INC. FOR THE SCHAAD ROAD PHASE 2 AND 3 PROJECT TO PROVIDE A SCHEDULE EXTENSION TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2024.
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Unanimous
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| Dec 18, 2023 |
R-23-12-402
Approve Supplement 1 to agreement with JMT for intersection improvements
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING SUPPLEMENT 1 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH JMT FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING RIGHT-OF-WAY SERVICES FOR THE CLINTON HIGHWAY AND WEST BEAVER CREEK DRIVE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $49,625.00
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Unanimous
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