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Meeting Agenda item Disposition Tally Badges
Dec 18, 2023
Second Reading: Amend County Code Chapter 6, Article II, Section 6-31 O-23-11-102 — 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) Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
First Reading: Amend County Code Chapter 42, Article II, Division 2, Section 42-62(b) O-23-12-102 — 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) Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
Approve amendment to Sheriff's Office Merit System Rules for grievances R-23-12-907 — 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. Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
Approve amendment to contract with Helen Ross McNabb Center R-23-12-301 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT NO. 23-751 WITH HELEN ROSS MCNABB CENTER FOR EMPLOYEE PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES FOR THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE TO INCORPORATE A PRICING SCHEDULE. Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Ordinance amending animal control officer definition for third-party enforcement. O-23-11-102 — 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) (FIRST READING) Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approve EMS Ambulance Service Contract with Rural Metro of TN. R-23-11-602 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN EMS AMBULANCE SERVICE CONTRACT WITH RURAL METRO OF TENNESSEE, L.P. D/B/A AMERICAN MEDICAL RESPONSE FOR THE PROVISION OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL AMBULANCE SERVICES IN KNOX COUNTY. - R-23-11-602: Item history →
Adopted 7-4-0-0
Split
Nov 20, 2023
Approve defined services contract with Young-Williams Animal Center. R-23-11-305 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A DEFINED SERVICES CONTRACT AMONG KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE, AND YOUNG-WILLIAMS ANIMAL CENTER OF EAST TENNESSEE FOR YOUNG-WILLIAMS TO BE DELEGATED AND HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO FURNISH ANIMAL CONTROL ENFORCEMENT DUTIES AS SET FORTH IN THE CITY AND COUNTY CHARTERS AND ORDINANCES THROUGHOUT THE CITY AND COUNTY WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE AND THE KNOXVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR ENFORCEMENT OF STATE LAW. - R-23-11-305: Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approve state supplement grant contract for juvenile probation officer salary. R-23-11-903 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A FIVE-YEAR STATE SUPPLEMENT GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN'S SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $45,000.00 ($9,000.00 PER YEAR) TO SUPPLEMENT THE SALARY OF ONE JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICER. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approve contract with Helen Ross McNabb Center for Sheriff's Office psychological services. R-23-11-306 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH HELEN ROSS MCNABB CENTER FOR THE PROVISION OF EMPLOYEE PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES FOR THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE FOR THE TERM BEGINNING ON DECEMBER 1, 2023 AND ENDING ON NOVEMBER 30, 2024 WITH THE OPTION TO EXTEND FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS, ONE (1) YEAR AT A TIME. Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Authorize acceptance of grant from Walmart for Shop with a Cop. R-23-11-304 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT FROM WALMART IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,000.00 FOR THE PROVISION OF SHOP WITH A COP. Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approve grant agreement with TN Dept. of Finance & Administration for monitoring. R-23-11-303 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A LETTER OF AGREEMENT - DIRECT APPROPRIATION GRANT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $46,410.00 FOR ELECTRONIC MONITORING COSTS. Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approve OCDETF FY 2024 Overtime Agreement (NetFlx Doc and Chill). R-23-11-302 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE ORGANIZED CRIME DRUG ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCES (OCDETF) FY 2024 OVERTIME AGREEMENT (NETFLX DOC AND CHILL) FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF UP TO $10,000.00 IN OVERTIME EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE. Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approve OCDETF FY2024 Overtime Agreement (Operation Reckoning). R-23-11-301 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE ORGANIZED CRIME DRUG ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCES (OCDETF) FY2024 OVERTIME AGREEMENT (OPERATION RECKONING) FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF UP TO $15,000.00 IN OVERTIME EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE. Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approve grant contract with Tennessee Emergency Management Agency. R-23-11-207 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY FOR A PUBLIC ASSISTANCE GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,534,030.74. Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023
Approve grant contract for police traffic services R-23-10-302 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $111,752.50 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY TO PROVIDE POLICE TRAFFIC SERVICES AS PART OF THE TENNESSEE HIGHWAY SAFETY PLAN FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2023 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023
Approve grant contract for training equipment from TN Corrections Institute R-23-10-301 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,930.00 WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, TENNESSEE CORRECTIONS INSTITUTE FOR THE PROVISION OF TRAINING EQUIPMENT (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023
Accept TN Dept of Education FY24 Public School Security Grant R-23-10-211 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FISCAL YEAR 2024 PUBLIC SCHOOL SECURITY GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,405,031.18 Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023
Amend Sheriff's Office rules for driver's license requirement. R-23-9-906 — 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 TO REQUIRE ELIGIBLE CORRECTIONS AND PATROL OFFICERS TO HAVE A VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE. Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023
Approve amendment regarding elected office for Sheriff's personnel. R-23-9-905 — 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 TO ALLOW SHERIFF’S OFFICE PERSONNEL TO RUN FOR THE ELECTIVE OFFICE OF SHERIFF OR ANY OTHER ELECTED OFFICE WITHOUT TAKING A LEAVE OF ABSENCE. Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023
Authorize acceptance of CDC funds for Overdose Data to Action program. R-23-9-601 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDS FROM THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL (CDC) IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,320,505.00 FOR THE PROVISION OF THE OVERDOSE DATA TO ACTION PROGRAM FOR THE PERFORMANCE PERIOD OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 TO AUGUST 31, 2028. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 28, 2023
Honor Criminal Court Clerk's Office for Innovator Award R-23-8-102 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING THE KNOX COUNTY CRIMINAL COURT CLERK’S OFFICE FOR RECEIVING THE INNOVATOR AWARD FROM THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS FOR ITS DRIVER’S LICENSE REINSTATEMENT PROGRAM. Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 28, 2023
Request TN General Assembly delegation to advocate for expanded mental health care R-23-8-909 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, RESPECTFULLY REQUESTING THE MEMBERS OF THE KNOX COUNTY DELEGATION TO THE TENNESSEE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ADVOCATE FOR EXPANDED MENTAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES IN KNOX COUNTY. Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 28, 2023
Approve grant contract with State for new Regional Forensic Center R-23-8-905 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000,000.00 TO BUILD A NEW KNOX COUNTY REGIONAL FORENSIC CENTER. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 28, 2023
Approve MOU with City of Knoxville for 2023 JAG Award R-23-8-305 — 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 2023 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) AWARD AND AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDING IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $45,246.00 AS KNOX COUNTY’S PORTION OF THE GRANT AWARD. Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 28, 2023
Approve OCDETF FY23 Overtime Agreement (Operation Buss Down) R-23-8-304 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE ORGANIZED CRIMES ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCES (OCDETF) FISCAL YEAR 2023 OVERTIME AGREEMENT (OPERATION BUSS DOWN) FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF UP TO $25,000.00 IN OVERTIME EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE. Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 28, 2023
Approve MOU for Statewide School Resource Officer Program funding R-23-8-303 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN KNOX COUNTY, THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE AND KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS ALLOWING KCSO TO APPLY FOR THE STATE OF TENNESSEE’S STATEWIDE SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES FUNDING FOR THE PURPOSE OF PLACING ONE FULL-TIME SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER (SRO) IN EACH K-12 PUBLIC SCHOOL AND PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL. Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 28, 2023
Approve overtime reimbursement agreements with TBI and Dangerous Drugs Task Force R-23-8-301 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING OVERTIME REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENTS WITH THE TENNESSEE BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, AND THE TENNESSEE DANGEROUS DRUGS TASK FORCE FOR THE USE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT UNDER THE METHAMPHETAMINE INVESTIGATION OVERTIME EXPENSE PROGRAM AND THE HEROIN/OPIOID INVESTIGATION OVERTIME EXPENSE PROGRAM FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF UP TO $9,600.00 PER OFFICER IN OVERTIME EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE. Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2023
Approve HazMat grant for fire training R-23-7-501 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY FOR THE PROVISION OF $16,760.50 IN PASS-THROUGH FUNDING FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION HAZARDOUS MATERIALS EMERGENCY PLANNING GRANT FOR FIRE TRAINING TO BENEFIT PERSONNEL WITHIN KNOX COUNTY. (IN KIND MATCH PROVIDED THROUGH FIRE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL TIME). Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Approve grant contract for Knox County Mental Health Court Program. R-23-6-907 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Grant Contract with the State of Tennessee, Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services in an amount not to exceed $236,000.00 for the continued service of the Knox County Mental Health Court Program for the period beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024 (no local match required) Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Approve agreement for transitional house services for recovery courts. R-23-6-905 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Agreement for Professional Services with Friends of Knox County Recovery Court, Inc. to provide transitional house services to participants in the Knox Recovery Court and Knox County Veterans Treatment Court for Fiscal Year 2023 Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Approve grant contract for Knox Recovery and Veterans Treatment Courts. R-23-6-904 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in the amount of $316,250.00 with the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for the continued operation of the Knox Recovery Court and Knox County Veterans Treatment Court for the period beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024 (no local match required) Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Approve Extension II to Defined Services Contract for Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center. R-23-6-803 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Extension II to the Defined Services Contract among Knox County, the City of Knoxville, and Helen Ross McNabb Center, Inc. for services related to the Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Approve grant contract with TN EMA for first responder equipment/training. R-23-6-501 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Grant Contract with the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency for $416,250.00 in pass-through grant funds provided under the State Homeland Security Program of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to provide equipment and training for first responders in Knox County and the fifteen surrounding counties of TN Homeland Security District 2 (no local match required) Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve independent contractor agreements for forensic pathology services. R-23-5-903 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENTS WITH HAWES FORENSIC CONSULTING, PLC AND DR. WILLIAM OLIVER TO PROVIDE FORENSIC PATHOLOGY SERVICES FOR THE KNOX COUNTY REGIONAL FORENSIC CENTER Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve donation of Flir Camera System from Teledyne Flir. R-23-5-303 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION FROM TELEDYNE FLIR SYSTEMS, LTD. FOR A FLIR CAMERA SYSTEM VALUED AT $600,000.00 TO BE USED BY THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE AVIATION UNIT Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve contract with U.S. Corrections for prisoner transport. R-23-5-302 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH U.S. CORRECTIONS FOR THE PROVISION OF PRISONER TRANSPORT SERVICES Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Accept funds for HIV prevention and surveillance services R-23-4-603 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDS FROM THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN THE AMOUNT OF $89,626.00 FOR THE PROVISION OF HIV PREVENTION AND SURVEILLANCE SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 2023 THROUGH MAY 31, 2023, CONTINGENT UPON THE EXECUTION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Approve contract for Arbovirus Testing of Mosquito Samples R-23-4-601 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF ARBOVIRUS TESTING OF MOSQUITO SAMPLES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2023 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2024 WITH THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE COUNTY UNDER THE CONTRACT TO NOT EXCEED $3,500.00 Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Approve TEMA grant contract for EMA equipment R-23-4-501 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (TEMA) FOR DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE) PASS-THROUGH FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,000.00 TO PROVIDE EQUIPMENT FOR THE KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY FOR OFF-SITE EMERGENCY PLANNING AND RESPONSE (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Approve Violent Crime Intervention Fund grant contract R-23-4-301 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A VIOLENT CRIME INTERVENTION FUND GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAMS IN THE AMOUNT OF $835,032.00 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Accept Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership grant R-23-4-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A PATRICK LEAHY BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP GRANT FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,134.00 Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Add Article VII to Knox County Code regarding tire storage/disposal (First Reading) O-23-3-103 — 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) Item history →
Deferred —
Deferred
Feb 21, 2023
Amend Sheriff's Office rules: change minimum age for Corrections Officers. R-23-2-905 — 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 to provide for a change to the minimum age requirement for Corrections Officers from 19 to 18 years of age: Item history →
Adopted 7-1-3-0
Split
Feb 21, 2023
Approve FY2023 Violent Crime Intervention Fund grant for Mobile Command Center. R-23-2-304 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a FY2023 Violent Crime Intervention Fund grant contract in the amount $1,100,000.00 with the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice to purchase a Mobile Command Center (Grant - $835,032.00, Local Match - $264,968.00): Item history →
Withdrawn —
Withdrawn
Feb 21, 2023
Approve Amendment One to Grant Contract for Knox Recovery and Veterans Court. R-23-2-904 — 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 operation of the Knox Recovery Court and Knox County Veterans Treatment Court, which amendment provides for an increase to the maximum liability of the State in the amount of $27,500.00 to offset the increased costs associated with inflation: Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Approve Grant Contract for Knox County Mental Health Court. R-23-2-901 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Grant Contract with the State of Tennessee, Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services in the amount of $52,495.00 for the provision of initial funding for a Knox County Mental Health Court. (No local match required): Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Approve Letter of Agreement for mental health transportation. R-23-2-303 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Letter of Agreement – Direct Appropriation Grant in the amount of $455,839.00 with the State of Tennessee, Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs for the provision of mental health transportation. (No local match required): Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Approve HIDTA overtime reimbursement agreement for Sheriff's Office. R-23-2-301 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the CY 2023 Appalachia High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) overtime reimbursement agreement for the reimbursement of up to $95,000.00 in overtime expenses incurred by the Knox County Sheriff’s Office: Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
Approve vehicle trade between Sheriff's Office and Rescue Agency R-23-1-301 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a vehicle trade between the Knox County Sheriff’s Office and the Knox County Rescue Agency Item history →
Adopted 10-0-1-0
Jan 23, 2023
Approve contract with Fitch & Associates for EMS RFP consulting R-23-1-604 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Fitch & Associates to provide consulting services for the Knox County EMS Request for Proposal (RFP) Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 19, 2022
Withdraw R-22-12-606: Discontinue Rural Metro Ambulance Agreement R-22-12-606 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the recommendation of the Mayor of Knox County, Tennessee that Knox County’s Ambulance Service Agreement with Rural Metro of Tennessee, L.P. (AMR) be discontinued effective June 30, 2023 pursuant to the provisions of Section 803 of the Agreement Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 19, 2022
Approve Eleventh Amendment to Rural Metro Ambulance Services Contract R-22-12-607 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Eleventh Amendment to Contract No. 12-500 with Rural Metro of Tennessee, L.P. to provide medical ambulance services in Knox County, which amendment revises several sections of the Agreement to begin on January 1, 2023 and extends the term of the Agreement to end on January 31, 2024 Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 19, 2022
Approve Tenth Amendment to Rural Metro Ambulance Services Contract R-22-12-605 — 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 adds a response time exemption and a waiver of certain specific performance damages to begin on June 1, 2022 and end on December 31, 2022 Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 19, 2022
Approve Knox County Sheriff's Office Employees' Merit System Rules R-22-12-905 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Knox County Sheriff's Office Employees' Merit System Rules and Regulations Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 19, 2022
Establish Occupational Safety and Health Program Plan R-22-12-903 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, to establish an updated Occupational Safety and Health Program Plan, devise rules and regulations, and to provide for a Safety Director and the implementation of such Program Plan Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 19, 2022
Approve OCDETF FY23 Overtime Agreement (Operation Iced-T) R-22-12-301 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) FY 2023 Overtime Agreement (Operation Iced-T) for the reimbursement of up to $15,000.00 in overtime expenses incurred by the Knox County Sheriff's Office Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 19, 2022
Approve COPS School Violence Prevention Program Grant R-22-12-210 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a United States Department of Justice Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) School Violence Prevention Program Grant in the amount of $493,677.00 with required matching funds in the amount of $164,559.40 Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 19, 2022
Approve contract with Helen Ross McNabb Center for Mental Health Services R-22-12-206 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Helen Ross McNabb Center for Expanded Mental Health Services up to $1,835,000.00 per year for the term of January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023, which may be extended for four (4) additional years, one (1) year at a time Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
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 independent contractor agreement with EG Forensic Consulting LLC R-22-11-901 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT WITH EG FORENSIC CONSULTING LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF FORENSIC PATHOLOGY SERVICES AS NEEDED FOR THE KNOX COUNTY REGIONAL FORENSIC CENTER 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 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 OCDETF FY2023 Overtime Agreement (NetFlx Doc and Chill) R-22-11-302 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE ORGANIZED CRIME DRUG ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCES (OCDETF) FY2023 OVERTIME AGREEMENT (NETFLX DOC AND CHILL) FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF UP TO $10,000.00 IN OVERTIME EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Nov 21, 2022
Approve OCDETF FY2023 Overtime Agreement (Operation Reckoning) R-22-11-301 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE ORGANIZED CRIME DRUG ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCES (OCDETF) FY2023 OVERTIME AGREEMENT (OPERATION RECKONING) FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF UP TO $15,000.00 IN OVERTIME EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Oct 24, 2022
Approve grant contract for police traffic services R-22-10-303 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in the amount of $100,226.50 with the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security to provide police traffic services as part of the Tennessee Highway Safety Plan for the period beginning October 1, 2022 and ending September 30, 2023. (No local match required) Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Consider ordinance amending Animal Control Code related to inhumane chaining of dogs (First Reading). O-22-9-101 — ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING: 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 ADD A NEW SECTION 6-49 REGARDING INHUMANE CHAINING OF DOGS (AMENDING ORDINANCE O-96-5-101, ADOPTED JUNE 24, 1996; ORDINANCE O-15-4-101, ADOPTED MAY 26, 2015; AND ESTABLISHING SECTION 6-49, PREVIOUSLY RESERVED) - O-22-9-101 - (FIRST READING): Item history →
Deferred —
Deferred
Sep 26, 2022
Approve contract with State of TN for misdemeanor court-ordered evaluations. R-22-9-801 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING RATES FOR PAYMENT BY KNOX COUNTY TO THE STATE FOR COURT ORDERED EVALUATIONS AND TREATMENT FOR DEFENDANTS CHARGED ONLY WITH MISDEMEANORS CRIMES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2022 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2023 - R-22-9-801: Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2022
Resolution accepting and approving bonds of Trustee and Sheriff R-22-9-111-SS — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE BONDS OF JUSTIN BIGGS, KNOX COUNTY TRUSTEE, AND CHARLES THOMAS SPANGLER, KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF - R-22-9-111-SS: Item history →
Adopted 10-0-1-0
Sep 1, 2022
Resolution accepting and approving bonds of Trustee and Sheriff R-22-9-111-SS — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE BONDS OF JUSTIN BIGGS, KNOX COUNTY TRUSTEE, AND CHARLES THOMAS SPANGLER, KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF - R-22-9-111-SS: Item history →
Failed 10-0-1-0
Failed
Aug 22, 2022
Approve grant contract with TEMA for DOE funding for EMA equipment. R-22-8-501 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract with the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) for Department of Energy (DOE) pass-through funding in the amount of $16,000.00 to provide equipment for the Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency for off-site emergency planning and response. (No local match required). Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Approve O-22-6-103 amending Sheriff's Office Merit System (First Reading). O-22-6-103 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 42, Article II, Division 2 entitled "Employees' Merit System" to provide for various amendments to the Merit System for Employees of the Knox County Sheriff's Office and to add a new Section 42-67 entitled "Grievances which may be addressed by the Merit System Board". (Ord. No. O-90-9-111, adopted 9-10-90; Ord. No. O-91-8-114, adopted 11-25-91; Ord. No. O-94-10-101, adopted 12-1-94; Ord. No. O-95-4-101, adopted 4-24-95; Ord. No. O-19-1-101, adopted 2-25-19; Ord. No. O-20-7-102, adopted 9-28-20; Ord. No. O-21-7-105, adopted 8-23-21; Ord. No. O-21-7-106, adopted 8-23-21; and establishing Section 42-67, previously reserved) Item history →
Adopted 9-0-1-1
Jun 27, 2022
Approve O-22-6-102 adopting County Sheriff's Civil Service Law (First Reading). O-22-6-102 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 42 by repealing Sections 42-51 through 42-66 and by adding a new Section 42-51 to adopt the provisions of Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-8-401 et seq., known as the "County Sheriff's Civil Service Law of 1974", in order to bring Knox County into compliance with State law. (Ord. No. O-90-9-111, adopted 9-10-90; Ord. No. O-91-8-114, adopted 11-25-91; Ord. No. O-94-10-101, adopted 12-1-94; Ord. No. O-95-4-101, adopted 4-24-95; Ord. No. O-19-1-101, adopted 2-25-19; Ord. No. O-20-7-102, adopted 9-28-20; Ord. No. O-21-7-105, adopted 8-23-21; and Ord. No. O-21-7-106, adopted 8-23-21) Item history →
Failed 2-4-4-1
Split Failed
Jun 27, 2022
Approve O-22-6-101 amending penalties for alcohol sales to minors (First Reading). O-22-6-101 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Chapter 4, Article I, Section 4-8 of the Knox County Code regarding penalties for sales of alcoholic beverages to minors. (Ord. No. O-09-3-107, adopted 4-27-09; Ord. No. O-09-8-101, adopted 9-28-09; and Ord. No. O-10-1-101, adopted 2-22-10) Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Approve contract for body-worn cameras. R-22-6-210 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Central Technologies, Inc. for the provision of body-worn cameras at a cost of $205,293.75 for the term of July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023, which may be extended annually for four (4) additional years Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Posthumously honor Richard Harms for 33 years of service as a firefighter. R-22-5-107 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, POSTHUMOUSLY HONORING RICHARD HARMS FOR HIS 33 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE AS A FIREFIGHTER - R-22-5-107: Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Honor Firefighter/Paramedic Eric Bradshaw as GMR Star of Life. R-22-5-103 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING KNOXVILLE FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC ERIC BRADSHAW FOR BEING NAMED ONE OF 33 GLOBAL MEDICAL RESPONSE (GMR) STARS OF LIFE – R-22-5-103: Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Recognize May 15-21, 2022 as Emergency Medical Services Week. R-22-5-101 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, RECOGNIZING MAY 15-21, 2022 AS EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK IN KNOX COUNTY – R-22-5-101: Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Approve independent contractor agreement with Hawes Forensic Consulting, PLC. R-22-5-904 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT WITH HAWES FORENSIC CONSULTING, PLC TO PROVIDE FORENSIC PATHOLOGY SERVICES FOR THE KNOX COUNTY REGIONAL FORENSIC CENTER - R-22-5-904: Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Approve grant contract for Knox Recovery Court and Veterans Treatment Court. R-22-5-901 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $275,000.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES FOR THE CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE KNOX RECOVERY COURT AND KNOX COUNTY VETERANS TREATMENT COURT FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2022 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2023 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) - R-22-5-901: Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Ordinance on first reading - Sheriff's Civil Service Law. O-22-4-101 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 42 by repealing Sections 42-51 through 42-66 and by adding a new Section 42-51 to adopt the provisions of Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-8-401 et. seq., known as the "County Sheriff's Civil Service Law of 1974", in order to bring Knox County into compliance with state law. (Ord. No. O-90-9-111, adopted 9-10-90, Ord. No. O-91-8-114, adopted 11-25-91; Ord. No. O-94-10-101, adopted 12-1-94; Ord. No. O-95-4-101, adopted 4-24-95; Ord. No. O-19-1-101, adopted 2-25-19; Ord. No. O-20-7-102, adopted 9-28-20; Ord. No. O-21-7-105, adopted 8-23-21; and Ord. No. O-21-7-106, adopted 8-23-21): O-22-4-101 on first reading Item history →
Deferred 11-0-0-0
Deferred
Mar 28, 2022
Approve Ninth Amendment to Contract No. 12-500 with Rural Metro. R-22-3-602 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Ninth Amendment to Contract Number 12-500 with Rural Metro of Tennessee, L.P. to provide medical ambulance services in Knox County, which amendment adds a temporary fifth response time exemption to begin December 1, 2021 and continue through the date on which the United States Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services determination that a Public Health Emergency exists as a result of COVID-19 ends, or until April 30, 2022, whichever comes first. Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Approve contract with TN Dept. of Health for Regional Forensic Center. R-22-3-901 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with the Tennessee Department of Health in an amount not to exceed $930,666.00 for the period of January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2026 for the Knox County Regional Forensic Center to provide Medical Examiner Investigations, Postmortem Examinations and Consultations. Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Approve MOUs with fire/rescue depts. for SLFR funding. R-22-3-502 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Memorandums of Understanding with Karns Fire Department, Knox County Rescue, and Seymour Volunteer Fire Department allocating State and Local Fiscal Recovery (SLFR) funding in support of fire/rescue emergency services. Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Approve grant contract with TEMA for hazardous materials training funds. R-22-3-501 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract with the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency for the provision of $9,600.00 in pass-through funding from the United States Department of Transportation Hazardous Materials Emergency Planning Grant for fire training to benefit personnel within Knox County (in-kind match provided through fire department personnel time). Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2022
Approve contract with Black Creek for jail security system upgrade R-22-1-301 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH BLACK CREEK INTEGRATED SYSTEMS CORPORATION FOR A JAIL SECURITY CONTROL AND CCTV SYSTEM UPGRADE IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,613,090.00 (FUNDED IN CAPITAL PLAN) Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Approve CY 2022 HIDTA overtime reimbursement agreement. R-21-12-302 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the CY 2022 Appalachia High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) overtime reimbursement agreement for the reimbursement of up to $95,000.00 in overtime expenses incurred by the Knox County Sheriff's Office Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2021
First Reading: Amend Knox County Code Ch. 42 re: County Sheriff's Civil Service Law O-21-11-101 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 42 by repealing Sections 42-51 through 42-66 and by adding a new Section 42-51 to adopt the provisions of Tennessee Code Annotated § 8-8-401 et seq., known as the “County Sheriff’s Civil Service Law of 1974” in order to bring Knox County into compliance with state law (amends Ordinance O-90-9-111, adopted September 10, 1990; Ordinance O-91-8-114, adopted November 25, 1991; Ordinance O-94-10-101, adopted December 1, 1994; Ordinance O-95-4-101, adopted April 24, 1995; Ordinance O-19-1-101, adopted February 25, 2019; Ordinance O-20-7-102, adopted September 28, 2020; Ordinance O-21-7-105, adopted August 23, 2021; and Ordinance O-21-7-106, adopted August 23, 2021) – O-21-11-101 - (First Reading): Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2021
First Reading: Amend Knox County Code Ch. 42 re: County Sheriff's Civil Service Law O-21-11-101 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 42 by repealing Sections 42-51 through 42-66 and by adding a new Section 42-51 to adopt the provisions of Tennessee Code Annotated § 8-8-401 et seq., known as the “County Sheriff’s Civil Service Law of 1974” in order to bring Knox County into compliance with state law (amends Ordinance O-90-9-111, adopted September 10, 1990; Ordinance O-91-8-114, adopted November 25, 1991; Ordinance O-94-10-101, adopted December 1, 1994; Ordinance O-95-4-101, adopted April 24, 1995; Ordinance O-19-1-101, adopted February 25, 2019; Ordinance O-20-7-102, adopted September 28, 2020; Ordinance O-21-7-105, adopted August 23, 2021; and Ordinance O-21-7-106, adopted August 23, 2021) – O-21-11-101 - (First Reading): Item history →
Failed 3-8-0-0
Split Failed
Nov 15, 2021
Accept OJP grant award for Juvenile Indigent Defense R-21-11-909 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a grant award in the amount of $392,453.00 from the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) for the Knox County Public Defender’s Community Law Office for the purpose of Enhancing Juvenile Indigent Defense. Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2021
Approve OCDETF FY22 Overtime Agreement (NetFlx Doc and Chill) R-21-11-305 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) FY 2022 Overtime Agreement (NetFlx Doc and Chill) for the reimbursement of up to $10,000.00 in overtime expenses incurred by the Knox County Sheriff’s Office. Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2021
Approve OCDETF FY22 Overtime Agreement (Missing Package) R-21-11-304 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) FY 2022 Overtime Agreement (Missing Package) for the reimbursement of up to $15,000.00 in overtime expenses incurred by the Knox County Sheriff’s Office. Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2021
Accept donation from Lowe's for Flock cameras R-21-11-302 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a donation in the amount of $5,000.00 from Lowe’s for the purchase of Flock cameras. Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2021
Approve OCDETF FY22 Overtime Agreement (Operation Reckoning) R-21-11-301 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) FY 2022 Overtime Agreement (Operation Reckoning) for reimbursement of up to $25,000.00 in overtime expenses incurred by the Knox County Sheriff’s Office. Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 25, 2021
Establish Knox County Interagency Domestic Abuse Death Review Team R-21-10-905 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ESTABLISHING A KNOX COUNTY INTERAGENCY DOMESTIC ABUSE DEATH REVIEW TEAM PURSUANT TO TENN. CODE ANN. § 36-3-624: Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 25, 2021
Establish Knox County Interagency Domestic Abuse Death Review Team R-21-10-905 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ESTABLISHING A KNOX COUNTY INTERAGENCY DOMESTIC ABUSE DEATH REVIEW TEAM PURSUANT TO TENN. CODE ANN. § 36-3-624: Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 25, 2021
Approve grant contract for police traffic services R-21-10-301 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,128.70 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY TO PROVIDE POLICE TRAFFIC SERVICES AS PART OF THE TENNESSEE HIGHWAY SAFETY PLAN FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2021 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2022. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED): Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 27, 2021
Approve MOUs with Karns FD, Knox County Rescue, Seymour FD for emergency services. R-21-9-503 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THREE (3) TWELVE (12) MONTH MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING WITH KARNS FIRE DEPARTMENT, KNOX COUNTY RESCUE, AND SEYMOUR VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR THE PROVISION OF FIRE/RESCUE EMERGENCY SERVICES Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 27, 2021
Approve intent to piggyback procurement agreement with Axon Enterprise for tasers. R-21-9-303 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN INTENT TO PIGGYBACK OFF COOPERATIVE PROCUREMENT AGREEMENT WITH AXON ENTERPRISE, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF TASERS Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 27, 2021
Accept $20,000 donation for Mobile Field Force Unit PPE. R-21-9-301 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000.00 FOR THE MOBILE FIELD FORCE UNIT TO PURCHASE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
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