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May 22, 2023
Approve grant contract with TN Dept. of Health for Ryan White Part B. R-23-5-603 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $689,600.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF RYAN WHITE PART B SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING APRIL 1, 2023 AND ENDING MARCH 31, 2024 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve additional EPA funding for Air Pollution Control Program. R-23-5-602 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF ADDITIONAL FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $420,000.00 FROM THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY FOR KNOX COUNTY AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT’S AIR POLLUTION CONTROL PROGRAM Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve additional EPA funding for Air Pollution Control Program. R-23-5-601 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF ADDITIONAL FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $200,000.00 FROM THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY FOR KNOX COUNTY AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT’S AIR POLLUTION CONTROL PROGRAM Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve grant contract with TNECD for CDBG housing assistance. R-23-5-503 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY OF DEVELOPMENT (TNECD) FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PASS-THROUGH FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $750,000.00 TO PROVIDE HOUSING ASSISTANCE FOR INDIVIDUALS RECOVERING FROM SUBSTANCE USE (GRANTEE MATCH TO BE PROVIDED BY THE MCNABB CENTER) Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve amendment to contract with TN Dept. of Human Services (IV-D). R-23-5-301 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT THREE TO A CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES FOR TITLE IV-D CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE CONTRACT BY $254,492.21, INCREASES THE LOCAL MATCH REQUIREMENT BY $131,102.04, AND EXTENDS THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT BY ONE (1) YEAR TO EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2024 Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve amendment to grant contract with TN State Library and Archives. R-23-5-213 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT ONE TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE STATE LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES FOR GENERAL LIBRARY SERVICES AND LIBRARY MATERIALS, WHICH AMENDMENT EXTENDS THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT BY ONE (1) MONTH AND INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE CONTRACT BY $211,735.00 FOR A NEW TOTAL GRANT AMOUNT OF $642,235.00 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Urge state legislature to support stronger order of protection law R-23-4-907 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, URGING THE STATE LEGISLATURE TO SUPPORT GOVERNOR BILL LEE IN HIS EXECUTIVE ORDER AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE STATE LEGISLATURE REGARDING A STRONGER ORDER OF PROTECTION LAW Item history →
Failed 3-7-0-1
Split Failed
Apr 24, 2023
Urge state legislature to support stronger order of protection law R-23-4-907 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, URGING THE STATE LEGISLATURE TO SUPPORT GOVERNOR BILL LEE IN HIS EXECUTIVE ORDER AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE STATE LEGISLATURE REGARDING A STRONGER ORDER OF PROTECTION LAW Item history →
Failed 4-5-1-1
Split Failed Decided with 1 absent — margin 1
Apr 24, 2023
Encourage adoption of school safety recommendations R-23-4-905 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ENCOURAGING GOVERNOR BILL LEE TO ADOPT AND FUND IN THE STATE BUDGET THE FOLLOWING FOUR (4) RECOMMENDATIONS OF LT. GOVERNOR RANDY MCNALLY CONCERNING SCHOOL SAFETY IN TENNESSEE: SECURING WINDOWS AND GLASS IN SCHOOL BUILDINGS, MAGNETIC LOCKS ON DOORS, CENTRALIZED AND MODERNIZED CAMERA SYSTEMS, AND ARMED GUARDS Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Authorize TDOT Litter Grant Program application and award acceptance R-23-4-405 — 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 2024 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 $171,400.00 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Authorize Knox County to join Opioid Abatement Agreement and approve settlements R-23-3-903 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING KNOX COUNTY TO JOIN THE STATE OF TENNESSEE AND OTHER LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AS PARTICIPANTS IN THE AMENDED TENNESSEE STATE-SUBDIVISION OPIOID ABATEMENT AGREEMENT AND APPROVING THE RELATED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Approve amendment to COAP grant contract with TN Dept of Mental Health R-23-3-602 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT TWO TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES FOR THE PROVISION OF COMPREHENSIVE OPIOID ABUSE SITE-BASED PROGRAM (COAP) OVERDOSE FATALITY REVIEW TEAM, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE GRANT CONTRACT BY $4,976.00 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $147,554.00 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Approve CHANT Program grant contract with TN Dept of Health R-23-3-601 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,060,950.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF COMMUNITY HEALTH ACCESS AND NAVIGATION IN TENNESSEE (CHANT) PROGRAM SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2023 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2024 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Accept Federal HOME-ARP funds and approve FY2021 HOME-ARP Plan R-23-3-501 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, 1) AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF FEDERAL FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,555,950.00 FOR THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS AMERICAN RESCUE PROGRAM (HOME-ARP) FOR THE PERIOD ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2030; AND 2) APPROVING KNOX COUNTY’S FY2021 HOME-ARP PLAN TO IDENTIFY ACTIVITIES THAT REDUCE HOMELESSNESS AND INCREASE HOUSING STABILITY USING FEDERAL FUNDS GRANTED TO KNOX COUNTY BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Amend Animal Control code regarding impoundment and inhumane chaining of dogs. O-23-2-104 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 6, Article II, "Animal Control", to amend Section 6-46, "Impoundment", and to add a new Section 6-49 regarding inhumane chaining of dogs. (Ord. No. O-96-5-101, adopted 6-24-96, Ord. No. O-15-4-101, adopted 5-26-15, and establishing Section 6-49, previously reserved) on first reading: Item history →
Withdrawn —
Withdrawn
Feb 21, 2023
Amend code: increase citation for third offense for signs in right of way. O-23-2-102 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code regarding increasing citation on third offense for Signs in our Right of Way on first reading: Item history →
Withdrawn —
Withdrawn
Feb 21, 2023
Request legislative support to amend County Powers Relief Act. R-23-2-902 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, requesting the Knox County Legislative Delegation to support and/or introduce such legislation as is necessary to amend the County Powers Relief Act to restore equality among cities and counties of Tennessee with additional revenue opportunities to best fund the expansion of services necessitated by accelerated growth without burdening the current tax base with increased property taxes: Item history →
Withdrawn —
Withdrawn
Feb 21, 2023
Honor Samantha Monday for drug treatment and mental health work. R-23-2-102 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Samantha Monday for the outstanding work she does for drug treatment and mental health in Knox County: Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Recognize and honor Black History Month. R-23-2-101 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, recognizing and honoring Black History Month: Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Approve Amendment Two to Grant Contract for Prenatal Presumptive Eligibility. R-23-2-601 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment Two to a Grant Contract with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of Prenatal Presumptive Eligibility Services, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the Grant Contract by $126,400.00 and extends the term by one (1) year to expire June 30, 2024. (No local Match Required): Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Amend environmental code to add article on tire storage and disposal. O-23-2-101 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Chapter 26, “Environment”, by adding a new Article VII regarding the storage and disposal of tires. (Knox County Code, Chapter 26, establishing Article VII) on first reading. Item history →
Deferred —
Deferred
Feb 21, 2023
Authorize subpoena powers for testimony on McAlister's Deli incident. R-23-2-903 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the use of subpoena powers for the Knox County Commission to subpoena the Knox County Sheriff’s Office to require the Knox County Sheriff and deputies to come before the Commission and provide their sworn testimony about the incident at McAlister’s Deli. Item history →
Deferred —
Deferred
Jan 23, 2023
Recognize January as Right to Life Month in Knox County R-23-1-103 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, recognizing January as Right to Life Month in Knox County Item history →
Adopted 8-0-3-0
Jan 23, 2023
Honor Benny Smith and WUTK 90.3 FM for 40 years broadcasting R-23-1-101 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Benny Smith and the WUTK 90.3 FM team for 40 years of on-air broadcasting Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
Approve termination of interest rate swap agreements R-23-1-803 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the termination of certain interest rate swap agreements of the Public Building Authority of Sevier County, Tennessee and the Public Building Authority of Blount County, Tennessee, relating to loan agreements between such boards and the County pursuant to which loans were made to the County Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
Approve TN Dept of Health grant for Breast and Cervical Screening Program R-23-1-603 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in an amount not to exceed $215,600.00 with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of Tennessee Breast and Cervical Screening Program services for the period beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024 (no local match required) Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
Accept EPA grant for Knox County Air Quality Management program R-23-1-602 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of additional grant funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in the amount of $100,000.00 for Knox County Air Quality Management’s ongoing Air Pollution Control Program Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
Approve grant contract with Alzheimer's Association for Healthy Brain Initiative R-23-1-601 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Contractual Agreement with the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Association, Inc. d/b/a Alzheimer’s Association for a grant in the amount of $48,000.00 to provide contractual and strategic services related to the Healthy Brain Initiative for the period beginning November 30, 2022 and ending September 29, 2023 (no local match required) Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 19, 2022
Resolution supporting expansion of Hallsdale-Powell Utility District Board R-22-12-906 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, expressing support for expanding the membership of the Hallsdale-Powell Utility District Board of Commissioners from three (3) to seven (7) members Item history →
Failed —
Failed
Dec 19, 2022
Support Governor's position on medical freedom, urge action on vaccine mandate R-22-12-904 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, supporting the position of the Governor of Tennessee to protect the medical freedom of those serving in the Tennessee Army and Air National Guard and Tennessee State Guard and urging the U.S. Congress to take appropriate action to remove and prohibit the Biden Administration's COVID-19 vaccine mandate on members of the U.S. Armed Forces Item history →
Adopted 9-0-2-0
Dec 19, 2022
Appropriate $39,500 from General Fund for workforce training R-22-12-901 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an appropriation in the amount of $39,500.00 from the General Fund to the Industrial Development Board of the County of Knox in support of workforce training efforts in Knox County Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 19, 2022
Honor Randy Smith for TN PRIMA Risk Manager of the Year award R-22-12-103 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Randy Smith for being named the Tennessee PRIMA Risk Manager of the Year Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 19, 2022
Honor Bishop Billy McCool for 65 years of pastoring R-22-12-102 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Bishop Billy McCool for 65 years of pastoring the First Apostolic Church of Knoxville Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 19, 2022
Honor Knox County Finance Dept for GFOA "Triple Crown" R-22-12-101 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring the Knox County Finance Department for earning the "Triple Crown" of finance reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 19, 2022
Approve NACCHO contract for breastfeeding support services R-22-12-603 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Contractor Agreement with the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) for the receipt of an amount not to exceed $40,000.00 for the provision of providing breastfeeding support services for the period beginning November 1, 2022 and ending July 31, 2023 Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 19, 2022
Approve TN Dept of Health Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Grant R-22-12-602 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Grant Contract in the amount not to exceed $50,000.00 with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of Tennessee Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Program Services for the period beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024. (No local match required) Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 19, 2022
Approve Amendment One to TN Dept of Health Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Grant R-22-12-601 — 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 Tennessee Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Program Services, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the Grant Contract by $10,000.00 and amends the scope of services. (No local Match Required) Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 19, 2022
Approve litter enforcement grant from Keep Tennessee Beautiful R-22-12-401 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant agreement for the acceptance of a litter enforcement reimbursement grant award from Keep Tennessee Beautiful in the amount not to exceed $5,000.00. (No local match required) Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 19, 2022
Approve LSTA Grant Contract with TN State Library and Archives R-22-12-215 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Library Services and Technology Act Grant Contract in the amount of $17,839.00 with the Tennessee State Library and Archives. (Requires a one-to-one local match) Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 21, 2022
Resolution supporting expansion of Hallsdale-Powell Utility District Board R-22-11-905 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR EXPANDING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE HALLSDALE-POWELL UTILITY DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FROM THREE (3) TO SEVEN (7) MEMBERS Item history →
Deferred —
Deferred
Nov 21, 2022
Recognize November as Homeless Youth Awareness Month R-22-11-102 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, RECOGNIZING NOVEMBER AS HOMELESS YOUTH AWARENESS MONTH IN KNOX COUNTY Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 21, 2022
Approve grant contract with TN Dept. of Health for COVID-19 at Juvenile Service Center R-22-11-904 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $48,700.00 WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE DETECTION AND MITIGATION OF COVID-19 AT THE RICHARD L. BEAN JUVENILE SERVICE CENTER (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 21, 2022
Approve offer to acquire real property from TDOT for easement R-22-11-803 — 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 $44,525.00 FOR A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT AND PERMANENT SLOPE EASEMENT AT 3440 ALCOA HIGHWAY (PARCEL ID 135015) FOR STATE PROJECT #47026-2281-14) Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 21, 2022
Approve TN Dept. of Health grant for disease management services (COVID-19 funds) R-22-11-605 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $15,841,489.56 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF DISEASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES THROUGH ELC ENHANCING DETECTION EXPANSION COVID-19 RESPONSE AND RECOVERY FUNDS FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2022 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2024 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 21, 2022
Approve Amendment Seven to TN Dept. of Health grant for tobacco prevention R-22-11-604 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT SEVEN TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF TOBACCO PREVENTION PROGRAM SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE GRANT CONTRACT BY $130,000.00, EXTENDS THE TERM TO JUNE 30, 2024, AND AMENDS THE SCOPE OF SERVICES (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 21, 2022
Approve Amendment One to TN Dept. of Health grant for Parents as Teachers program R-22-11-603 — 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 PARENTS AS TEACHERS EVIDENCE-BASED HOME VISITING PROGRAM SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE GRANT CONTRACT BY $967,609.83, EXTENDS THE TERM TO DECEMBER 31, 2024, AND AMENDS THE SCOPE OF SERVICES (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 21, 2022
Approve Amendment Two to TN Dept. of Health grant for tobacco prevention R-22-11-602 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT TWO TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF TOBACCO USE PREVENTION AND CONTROL SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE GRANT CONTRACT BY $108,800.00, EXTENDS THE TERM TO MARCH 31, 2025, AND AMENDS THE SCOPE OF SERVICES (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 21, 2022
Approve grant contract with TN Dept. of Health for HIV/STI services R-22-11-601 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $538,850.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF HIV/STI PREVENTION AND SURVEILLANCE SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2022 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2022 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 21, 2022
Approve Local Agency Project Agreement with TDOT for Early Sunshine project R-22-11-401 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A LOCAL AGENCY PROJECT AGREEMENT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TDOT) FOR THE STATE INDUSTRIAL ACCESS ROAD SERVING PROJECT EARLY SUNSHINE Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 21, 2022
Accept grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools R-22-11-211 — 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 $135,753.31 Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 21, 2022
Approve revised MOUs with Boys & Girls Clubs for grant funding R-22-11-210 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING REVISED MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE TENNESSEE VALLEY IN SUPPORT OF ITS TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 21ST CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS GRANT APPLICATION AND GRANT FUNDING FOR MULTIPLE KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS EXTENDED LEARNING PROGRAMS UP TO $319,224.87 Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 21, 2022
Accept TN Dept. of Education Resilient School Communities Grant R-22-11-209 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION RESILIENT SCHOOL COMMUNITIES GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $163,062.41 Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 21, 2022
Accept TN Dept. of Education Best for All District Grant R-22-11-208 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION BEST FOR ALL DISTRICT GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $339,357.82 Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 21, 2022
Accept TN Dept. of Education Literacy Training Teacher Stipend Grant R-22-11-207 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION LITERACY TRAINING TEACHER STIPEND GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $379,000.00 Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 21, 2022
Accept TN Dept. of Education Safe Schools Grant ($1.6M) R-22-11-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SAFE SCHOOLS GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,621,363.61 WITH A REQUIRED LOCAL MATCH OF $483,330.00 Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Oct 24, 2022
Urge state funding for a mental health hospital in Knox County R-22-10-903 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, urging state funding of a mental health hospital in Knox County Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 24, 2022
Recognize October as Blind Equality Achievement Month R-22-10-103 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, recognizing October as Blind Equality Achievement Month in Knox County Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 24, 2022
Recognize October as National Code Compliance Month R-22-10-102 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, recognizing October as National Code Compliance Month Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 24, 2022
Recognize National First Responders Day R-22-10-101 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee recognizing National First Responders Day on October 28, 2022 Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 24, 2022 Defer R-22-10-603 to November 2022 R-22-10-603 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Tenth Amendment to Contract No. 12-500 with Rural Metro of Tennessee, L.P. to provide medical ambulance services in Knox County, which amendment extends the contract to January 31, 2024 and adds a response time exemption to begin June 1, 2022. Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Oct 24, 2022 Defer R-22-10-902 to November 2022 R-22-10-902 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, expressing support for expanding the membership of the Hallsdale-Powell Utility District Board of Commissioners from three (3) to seven (7) members. Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Oct 24, 2022 Deferred item: O-22-10-103 (Animal Control Ordinance) O-22-10-103 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 6, Article II, "Animal Control", to amend Section 6-46, "Impoundment", and to add a new Section 6-49 regarding inhumane chaining of dogs. (Ord. No. O-96-5-101, adopted 6-24-96, Ord. No. O-15-4-101, adopted 5-26-15, and establishing Section 6-49, previously reserved) on first reading Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Oct 24, 2022 Deferred item: 8-A-22-SP 8-A-22-SP — Request of Benjamin C. Mullins for Southwest County Sector Plan Amendment from GC (General Commercial) and HP (Hillside Protection) to LDR (Low Density Residential) and HP (Hillside Protection). Property located at 0 Palestine Lane / Parcel ID 141 079 (part of). Planning Commission Action: APPROVE the sector plan amendment to LDR (Low Density Residential) and HP (Hillside Protection) because the adjacent property is a residential area and it is topographically more suitable for a residential versus commercial designation, by a vote of 11-1; (Commission District 5) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Oct 24, 2022 Deferred item: 8-C-22-RZ 8-C-22-RZ — Request of Benjamin C. Mullins for rezoning from PC (Planned Commercial) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre. Property located at 0 Palestine Lane / Parcel ID 141 079 (part of) per Planning Commission Recommendation: APPROVE the PR (Planned Residential) zone up to 5 dwelling units per acre, by a vote of 11-1. (Commission District 5) Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Sep 26, 2022
Approve execution of Interlocal Agreement for Joint Economic and Community Development Board. R-22-9-907 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT RELATING TO JOINT ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD - R-22-9-907: Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Approve Defined Services Contract with Young-Williams Animal Center. R-22-9-802 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A DEFINED SERVICES CONTRACT AMONG KNOX COUNTY, THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE, AND YOUNG-WILLIAMS ANIMAL CENTER OF EAST TENNESSEE TO PROMOTE THE RESPONSIBLE CARE AND WELFARE OF ANIMALS WITH KNOX COUNTY AND THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE EACH PAYING THE AMOUNT OF $1,075,000.00 FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2022 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2023 WITH THE OPTION TO EXTEND FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS, ONE (1) YEAR AT A TIME - R-22-9-802: Item history →
Adopted 9-1-0-1
Split
Sep 26, 2022
Approve MOU with CAC for CDBG funds for housing rehab. R-22-9-501 — 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 2022 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM FUNDS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAM COSTS AND HOUSING REHABILITATION CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR SINGLE-FAMILY OWNER-OCCUPIED, LOW-INCOME HOMEOWNERS (FEDERALLY FUNDED THROUGH HUD CDBG PROGRAM FUNDS) – R-22-9-501: Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Approve MOU with City of Knoxville for 2022 JAG grant administration. R-22-9-301 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE 2022 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) AWARD AND AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDING IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $42,949.00 AS KNOX COUNTY'S PORTION OF THE GRANT AWARD - R-22-9-301: Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve MOU donating trailer to TN Federation of Fire Chaplains. R-22-8-906 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the Tennessee Federation of Fire Chaplains (TFFC) to provide for Knox County’s donation of a trailer to the TFFC for the purpose of transporting wheelchairs and other durable medical equipment during emergency situations. Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve First Amendment to Interlocal Project Agreement (Multi-Use Stadium). R-22-8-902 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the execution of the First Amendment to Interlocal Project Agreement (Multi-Use Stadium Project) with the City of Knoxville, Tennessee, and the Sports Authority of the County of Knox and the City of Knoxville, Tennessee. Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve interlocal agreement with KUB for student internet access program. R-22-8-802 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) and Knox County related to the County providing funding for KUB's Student Internet Access Program. Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve intergovernmental cooperation agreement with Blount County entities. R-22-8-801 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving, amending and restating the Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement among Knox County, Blount County, the City of Maryville, the City of Alcoa, and The Industrial Development Board of Blount County and the Cities of Alcoa and Maryville. Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve cooperative agreement for PM 2.5 Air Monitoring Program funding. R-22-8-604 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Cooperative Agreement for the acceptance of funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in the amount of $66,720.00 for Knox County Air Quality Management's PM 2.5 Air Monitoring Program. Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve amendment to COAP Overdose Fatality Review Team grant. R-22-8-603 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment One to a Grant Contract with the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for the provision of Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Site-Based Program (COAP) Overdose Fatality Review Team program, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the grant contract by $63,028.00 and extends the term to September 30, 2023. Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Accept additional EPA funding for Air Pollution Control Program. R-22-8-602 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of additional funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in the amount of $51,279.00 for Knox County Air Quality Management's ongoing Air Pollution Control Program. Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve grant contract with TN Dept. of Health for Grant In Aid funds. R-22-8-601 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in the amount not to exceed $156,900.00 with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of Grant In Aid Funds for the period beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023 (No local match required). Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Authorize application for CDBG-CV Child Care Creation Program funds. R-22-8-507 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing submission of an application to the State of Tennessee for FY 2022 Community Development Block Grant-CV Child Care Creation Program funds in an amount not to exceed $400,000.00. (No Local Match Required) Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve 20 agreements and 1 amendment using SLFRF for COVID-19 impacts. R-22-8-506 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving twenty (20) Agreements in Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) with the following service providers for various activities that mitigate the negative health and economic impacts of COVID-19: Boys & Girls Club ($325,000); Bridge Refugee Services ($100,000); Canvas Can Do Miracles ($50,000); Centro Hispano ($100,000); Cokesbury United Methodist Church ($250,000); C.O.N.N.E.C.T. Ministries ($100,000); East TN Community Design Center ($15,000); East TN Economic Development Agency ($100,000) ; E.M. Jellinek Center ($100,000); Freedom Village of Hope ($50,000); Free Medical Clinic ($100,000); Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee ($550,000); McNabb Center ($200,000); Second Harvest Food Bank ($100,000); Shangri-La Therapeutic Academy of Riding ($75,000); Susannah’s House ($50,000); United Way ($150,000); Young Williams ($170,000); YWCA ($50,000); and an Agreement amendment with Zoo Knoxville ($4,000,000). (Federally funded through Treasury SLFRF Program) Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve 5 agreements using 2022 CDBG funds for various services. R-22-8-505 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving five (5) Agreements, subject to HUD approval of the Annual Action Plan, in 2022 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program funds with the following service providers for various activities and programs: CAC Homeless Caseworker Services ($120,000), Knoxville Area Urban League ($10,000), Neighborhood Housing Inc. ($60,000), Public Defender ($15,000), and Volunteer Ministry Center ($17,280). (Federally funded through HUD CDBG program funds) Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve amendment to 2021 Annual Action Plan for community room expansion. R-22-8-503 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, 1) approving a Substantial Amendment to Knox County’s previously approved 2021 Annual Action Plan and 2) approving the agreement Amendment, subject to HUD approval of the Substantial Amendment, with HomeSource East Tennessee for the expansion of the community room ($140,000). (Federally funded through HUD CDBG program funds) Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve substantial amendment to FY20-24 Consolidated Plan for COVID-19 programs. R-22-8-502 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, 1) approving a Substantial Amendment to Knox County's previously approved FY 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan and 2020 Annual Action Plan to include additional programs to prevent, prepare for and respond to coronavirus; 2) approving agreement amendments, subject to HUD approval of the Substantial Amendment, with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee (CAC) ($230,000) and McNabb Center ($650,000); and 3) approving agreement with Sacred Ground Hospice House ($60,000). (Federally funded through HUD CDBG-CV program funds) Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Amend R-21-4-901 regarding delegation of authority to Industrial Development Board. R-22-6-901 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending that certain Resolution No. R-21-4-901 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 and approving an amendment to Development Agreement Item history →
Adopted 9-1-0-1
Split
Jun 27, 2022
Approve Amendment Three to children's services custody prevention grant. R-22-6-908 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment Three to a Grant Contract with the Tennessee Department of Children's Services for the provision of 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, 2023. (No local match required) Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Approve Tripartite Lease Agreement for urgent care/mental health facility. R-22-6-801 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Tripartite Lease Agreement among Knox County, the City of Knoxville, and the Helen Ross McNabb Center to lease property located at 1515 Saint Mary Street for the purpose of offering the community an urgent care and mental health services facility Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Approve grant contract for Viral Hepatitis Program Services. R-22-6-606 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in the amount not to exceed $85,000.00 with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of Viral Hepatitis Program Services for the period beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023. (No local match required) Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Approve Amendment 1 to Contract for retail food store inspections. R-22-6-605 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment 1 to a Contract with the Tennessee Department of Agriculture for the provision of assisting in conducting retail food store inspections under the Tennessee Retail Food Safety Act, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the contract by $159,302.00 and extends the term of the Contract to June 30, 2023. (No local Match Required) Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Authorize acceptance of EPA funding for Air Pollution Control Program. R-22-6-604 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of additional funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in the amount of $136,550.00 for Knox County Air Quality Management's ongoing Air Pollution Control Program Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Authorize acceptance of EPA funding for Air Quality Management PM 2.5 program. R-22-6-603 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of additional funding in the amount up to $32,500.00 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for Knox County Air Quality Management's PM 2.5 Air Monitoring Program Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Approve grant contract for substance misuse epidemic response. R-22-6-602 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in the amount not to exceed $360,800.00 with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of High-Impact Area substance misuse epidemic response for the period beginning September 1, 2022 and ending August 31, 2023. (No local match required) Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Approve 5-year grant contract for public health emergency preparedness. R-22-6-601 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a five-year grant contract in the amount not to exceed $2,929,990.00 ($585,998.00 per year) with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of public health emergency preparedness services for the period beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2027. (No local match required) Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Honor Murphy Farm as a Tennessee Century Farm. R-22-5-105 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING MURPHY FARM FOR BEING DESIGNATED A TENNESSEE CENTURY FARM - R-22-5-105: Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Honor Yarnell Family Farm as a Tennessee Century Farm. R-22-5-104 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING THE YARNELL FAMILY FARM FOR BEING DESIGNATED A TENNESSEE CENTURY FARM – R-22-5-104: Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Approve Amendment 3 to grant contract for public health emergency preparedness. R-22-5-608 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT THREE TO A FIVE-YEAR GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE GRANT CONTRACT BY $31,257.00 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) – R-22-5-608: Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Approve grant contract with TN Dept of Health for breast and cervical screening. R-22-5-607 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $212,000.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF TENNESSEE BREAST AND CERVICAL SCREENING PROGRAM SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING AUGUST 1, 2022 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2023 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) - R-22-5-607: Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Approve grant contract with TN Dept of Health for TB control and prevention. R-22-5-606 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $611,430.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF TUBERCULOSIS CONTROL AND PREVENTION SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2022 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2023 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) - R-22-5-606: Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Approve revised Amendment One to grant contract for presumptive eligibility services. R-22-5-603 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A REVISED AMENDMENT ONE TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF PRESUMPTIVE ELIGIBILITY SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE GRANT CONTRACT BY $118,400.00 AND EXTENDS THE TERM BY ONE (1) YEAR TO EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2023 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) - R-22-5-603: Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Approve Amendment Six to grant contract with TN Dept of Health for tobacco prevention. R-22-5-602 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT SIX TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF TOBACCO PREVENTION PROGRAM SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE CONTRACT BY $115,000.00 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) - R-22-5-602: Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Approve Amendment 2 to Contract 21-301 with SEEED, Inc. for ERA funds. R-22-5-506 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT NUMBER TWO TO CONTRACT NUMBER 21-301 WITH SEEED, INC. TO PROVIDE TREASURY EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE FUNDS FOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE AWARD AMOUNT FROM $100,000.00 TO $175,000.00 (FEDERALLY FUNDED THROUGH TREASURY ERA PROGRAM FUNDS) - R-22-5-506: Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Approve Amendment 3 to Contract 21-124 with CAC for ERA funds. R-22-5-505 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT NUMBER THREE TO CONTRACT NUMBER 21-124 WITH KNOXVILLE/KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE (CAC) TO PROVIDE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FUNDS FOR THE ADMINISTRATION AND CONDUCT OF THE EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE AWARD AMOUNT BY $960,000.00 TO PROVIDE REIMBURSEMENT OF DIRECT ASSISTANCE COSTS – R-22-5-505: Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Approve MOU with CAC for COVID-19 economic and health impact mitigation. R-22-5-504 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AND AGREEMENT WITH KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE TO PROVIDE $567,850.00 IN CORONAVIRUS STATE AND LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS (SLFRF) FOR ACTIVITIES THAT MITIGATE THE NEGATIVE ECONOMIC AND HEALTH IMPACTS OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC (FEDERALLY FUNDED THROUGH TREASURY SLFRF PROGRAM) – R-22-5-504: Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Approve MOU with CAC for COVID-19 health impact mitigation. R-22-5-503 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AND AGREEMENT WITH KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE TO PROVIDE $82,150.00 IN CORONAVIRUS STATE AND LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS (SLFRF) FOR ACTIVITIES THAT MITIGATE THE NEGATIVE HEALTH IMPACTS OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC (FEDERALLY FUNDED THROUGH TREASURY SLFRF PROGRAM) - R-22-5-503: Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Approve revised MOU with CAC for housing rehabilitation services. R-22-5-502 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A REVISED MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AND AGREEMENT WITH THE KNOXVILLE/KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE (CAC) FOR HOUSING REHABILITATION CONSTRUCTION SERVICES TO PROVIDE FOR AN EXTENSION TO THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT AND A REVISION OF PERFORMANCE METRICS (FEDERALLY FUNDED THROUGH HUD CDBG PROGRAM FUNDS) - R-22-5-502: Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Approve MOU with Renew Clinic for COVID-19 health impact mitigation. R-22-5-501 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AND AGREEMENT WITH RENEW CLINIC TO PROVIDE $100,000.00 IN CORONAVIRUS STATE AND LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS (SLFRF) FOR ACTIVITIES THAT MITIGATE THE NEGATIVE HEALTH IMPACTS OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC (FEDERALLY FUNDED THROUGH TREASURY SLFRF PROGRAM) - R-22-5-501: Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Recognize "Veteran and Military Suicide Awareness Day". R-22-4-104 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, recognizing the third Saturday in September as Veteran and Military Suicide Awareness Day in Knox County Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
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