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Angela Russell’s votes

112 recorded votes: 104 aye · 4 no · 4 abstain

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Apr 28, 2025
Accept new county roads Consideration of the acceptance of the following new county roads: A. Oakleigh Township Drive located in Oakleigh Units 1 & 2, District 3. B. Eaglewood Lane located in Oakleigh Unit 2, District 3. C. Timber Green Lane located in Oakleigh Unit 2, District 3. D. Viewcrest Lane located in Covered Bridge at Hardin Valley Phase 1D, District 6.
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2025
Approve minutes from previous meeting Consideration of the approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on March 31, 2025
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2025
Honor organizations for litter control efforts R-25-4-103 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Keep Knoxville Beautiful, Keep Tennessee Beautiful, Ijams Nature Center, and Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful for their collective efforts to remove trash from Knox County and bring awareness of litter control across East Tennessee Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2025
Honor West Valley Middle School Girls' Basketball Team R-25-4-102 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring the West Valley Middle School Girls' Basketball Team for winning the AAA State Championship Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2025
Honor Eddie Mannis and HonorAir Knoxville R-25-4-101 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Eddie Mannis and HonorAir Knoxville Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2025
Accept TN Dept. of Education Title III Immigrant Grant R-25-4-209 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a Tennessee Department of Education Title III Immigrant Grant in the amount of $47,977.54 Item history →
Abstain Adopted 9-0-2-0
Apr 28, 2025
Approve grant contract for Knox County Mental Health Court R-25-4-904 — 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 not to exceed $236,000.00 for the Knox County Mental Health Court Program for the period beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026. (No local match required) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2025
Approve contract renewal for drug and alcohol testing services R-25-4-903 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract renewal with Avertest, LLC dba Averhealth in the amount of $150,000.00 for FY 2026 (7/1/25-06/30/26) using FY 2026 excess fees from the Knox County Criminal Court Clerk's Office for the provision of drug and alcohol testing services for Knox County Criminal Court Clerk Services, including General Sessions Criminal Divisions (Div. I – Div. V) and Criminal Courts (Div. I – Div. III); Knox County Specialized Courts, including Knox County Mental Health Court, Recovery Court, and Veterans Treatment Courts; and Knox County Probation Services Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2025
Approve honorary road naming "Jan and Randy McNally Crossing" R-25-4-902 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the honorary naming of a road within the Knox Regional Health Science Education Center and Simulation Hospital campus, which is scheduled to open in January 2026, as “Jan and Randy McNally Crossing” Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2025
Approve contract extension for auditing services R-25-4-901 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Extension of Contract No. 21-799 with Pugh & Company, PC for professional auditing services for the Fiscal Year 2025 independent audit of the accounts of Knox County in the amount of $369,300.00 Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2025
Accept donation for Carter Park scoreboard replacements R-25-4-703 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a donation for Knox County Parks and Recreation from Trane Technologies in the amount of $15,433.00 for scoreboard replacements at Carter Park Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2025
Accept donation for Powell Station Park disc golf collars R-25-4-702 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a donation for Knox County Parks and Recreation from Energy Found Massage in the amount of $400.00 for disc golf collars at Powell Station Park Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2025
Accept donation for Mascot Park basketball rim replacements R-25-4-701 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a donation for Knox County Parks and Recreation from Mascot United in the amount of $225.00 for basketball rim replacements at Mascot Park Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2025
Approve grant contract for Presumptive Eligibility and Navigation R-25-4-602 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Grant Contract in the amount not to exceed $720,200.00 with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of Presumptive Eligibility and Navigation Services for the period beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2027. (No local match required) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2025
Approve Amendment One to grant contract for child care audits R-25-4-601 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment One to a Grant Contract with the Tennessee Department of Human Services for the provision of licensed child care agency immunization record audits, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the Contract by $78,072.50 for a total amount of $156,145.00 and extends the term to end on September 30, 2026. (No local match required) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2025
Approve grant contract with TEMA for EMA equipment R-25-4-501 — 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 $21,000.00 to provide equipment for the Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency for off-site emergency planning and response. (No Local Match Required) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2025
Approve MOU for road improvements to Ebenezer Road R-25-4-409 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with Crescent Springs, LLC for road improvements to Ebenezer Road Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2025
Express support for SIA projects: Thorngrove Pike, Midway Road R-25-4-408 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, expressing support for two State Industrial Access (SIA) projects and their associated applications, which include the realignment of Thorngrove Pike and the widening of Midway Road/traffic signals with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2025
Approve contracts for traffic signal maintenance and service R-25-4-405 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving contracts with Davis H. Elliott Construction Company, Inc., Stansell Electric Company, Inc. and Progression Electric, LLC for the provision of traffic signal maintenance and service Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2025
Approve utility easement for new Eng & Public Works facility R-25-4-404 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Utility Easement agreement with the Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) for the construction of the new Engineering and Public Works facility on Baxter Avenue Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2025
Approve contract for heavy equipment repair and parts R-25-4-403 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Waters Equipment Company, Inc. for the provision of heavy equipment repair and parts Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2025
Approve contracts for towing services R-25-4-402 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving contracts with Cedar Bluff Towing, Inc. and Sutherland Avenue Wrecker Services, Inc. for the provision of towing services Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2025
Approve integrated supply agreement with NAPA Auto Parts R-25-4-401 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Integrated Supply Agreement with Genuine Parts Company, d/b/a NAPA Auto Parts to supply auto, truck and bus parts and provide integrated business solutions services to Knox County through the Sourcewell cooperative contract purchasing program Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2025
Approve contract for Title IV-D Child Support Enforcement Services R-25-4-301 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with the Tennessee Department of Human Services for the provision of Title IV-D Child Support Enforcement Services in the amount not to exceed $293,785.08 with a local match requirement of $151,343.84 for the period beginning on July 1, 2025 and ending on June 30, 2026 Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2025
Confirm appointment of Nancy Barger to Historic Zoning Commission R-25-4-110 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, confirming the Knox County Mayor's appointment of Nancy Barger to the Knox County Historic Zoning Commission. (Term expires March 1, 2030) Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2025
Approve acceptance of grant funds and donations for schools R-25-4-210 — 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 $25,860.00 Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2025
Approve grant agreement for Project SEARCH R-25-4-208 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Grant Agreement with Lawson Family Foundation for the term of February 11, 2025 through February 10, 2026 and receipt of grant funding in the amount of $30,000.00 for Knox County Schools' Project SEARCH Transition-to-Work Program Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2025
Approve fund balance for Rocky Hill Elementary portable replacement R-25-4-207 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Fund Balance Designation (General Purpose School Fund) in the amount of $625,000.00 for replacement of a portable at Rocky Hill Elementary School Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2025
Approve program agreement for Vine Middle Magnet School PD R-25-4-206 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Program Agreement with Array Education, Inc. and its Teach Like a Champion program for the provision of Professional Development Services to Vine Middle Magnet School at a cost of $33,520.00 Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2025
Approve playground replacements at three elementary schools R-25-4-205 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the replacement of the existing playgrounds at Bonny Kate, Christenberry, and Copper Ridge Elementary Schools at a total cost of $859,942.97 using up to $809,946.87 of donated funds from Knox Education Foundation and $49,995.60 of Knox County Schools General Purpose funds Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2025
Approve construction addition to Farragut HS Football Fieldhouse R-25-4-204 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amplifications, Terms and Conditions with Buckhead Construction Company for construction of an addition to the Farragut High School Football Fieldhouse at a cost of $261,383.00 using donated funds from the Farragut High School Football Booster Club Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2025
Approve contracts for roofing services R-25-4-203 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving contracts with Eskola, LLC, Henley Roofing Company, and Skilled Services Quality Construction, LLC for the provision of roofing services up to $3,000,000.00 annually for the term of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, which may be extended for four (4) additional years Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2025
Approve contracts for cable networking services R-25-4-202 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving contracts with Boe-Tel ETN Company, LLC and Digital Group, LLC for the provision of cable networking up to $650,000.00 annually for the term of May 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026, which may be extended for four (4) additional years Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2025
Approve Owner/Contractor Agreement for Farragut elementary school R-25-4-201 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Owner/Contractor Agreement with Merit Construction, Inc. for construction of the new Farragut-area elementary school in the amount of $43,777,000.00 Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2025
R-25-4-209 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a Tennessee Department of Education Title III Immigrant Grant in the amount of $47,977.54 Schools Item history →
Abstain Adopted 9-0-2-0
Apr 28, 2025
R-25-4-209 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a Tennessee Department of Education Title III Immigrant Grant in the amount of $47,977.54 Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2025
R-25-4-704 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Bylaws governing the Knox County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2025
R-25-4-302 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the AIA agreement with BarberMcMurry Architects LLC for the provision of design and engineering services for the KCSO Academy building in the amount of $409,500.00 Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2025
R-25-4-211 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with USI Consulting Group for the provision of 403b Third-Party Administrative Services for the term of March 1, 2025 through February 28, 2030, which may be extended for five (5) additional years Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2025
R-25-4-410 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with Calton Development for the installation of a signal at Bakertown Road and Schaad Road Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2025
Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with OKR General Partnership for road improvements to Hardin Valley Road
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2025
Approve grant contract for Mental Health Court Program 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 not to exceed $236,000.00 for the Knox County Mental Health Court Program for the period beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026. (No local match required)
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2025
Confirm appointment of Nancy Barger to Historic Zoning Commission R-25-4-110 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, confirming the Knox County Mayor's appointment of Nancy Barger to the Knox County Historic Zoning Commission. (Term expires March 1, 2030) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 21, 2025
Ordinance amending zoning for child care agencies O-25-3-101 — Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Appendix A – Zoning, Articles 2.20, 4.91, 5.11, 5.12, 5.13, 5.22, 5.31, 5.32, 5.33, 5.34, 5.36, 5.37, 5.38, 5.40, 5.41, 5.42, 5.50, and 5.51 to align zoning regulations with Department of Human Services (DHS) licensure rules for child care agencies and to streamline the provision of child care services. (Amends Ordinance Number O-90-9-130, adopted September 10, 1990). Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Apr 21, 2025
Approve rezoning request of Sierra Kirby RZ-25-4-105 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Sierra Kirby for rezoning from I (Industrial) to RA (Low Density Residential) as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Apr 21, 2025
Approve rezoning request of Elizabeth D. Raines RZ-25-4-104 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Elizabeth D. Raines for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RA (Low Density Residential) as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Apr 21, 2025
Approve rezoning request of Daniel Humphreys RZ-25-4-103 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Daniel Humphreys for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RA (Low Density Residential) as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Apr 21, 2025
Approve rezoning request of Bryan Andrew Byrd RZ-25-4-102 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Bryan Andrew Byrd for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RA (Low Density Residential) as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Apr 21, 2025
Request of Ball Homes LLC for rezoning 3-H-25-RZ — REQUEST OF BALL HOMES LLC FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO PR (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL) UP TO 3.5 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 0 HICKORY CREEK ROAD; 0, 2300, 2304 WEST GALLAHER FERRY ROAD / PARCEL ID 129 03512, 03513, 03514, 03515, 03516. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 3-H-25-RZ) (6TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Deferred 9-0-0-2
Deferred
Apr 21, 2025
Approve rezoning request of William Zayets RZ-25-4-101 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of William Zayets for rezoning from I (Industrial) and A (Agricultural) to RA (Low Density Residential) as per Planning Commission’s recommendation, which includes the following conditions: 1) access must be from Ball Road; and 2) maintaining a no-disturbance boundary to the rear of the stream. Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Apr 21, 2025
Approve minutes of March 24, 2025 meeting APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Consideration of the approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on March 24, 2025 was before the Board of Commissioners.
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Apr 21, 2025
Defer Request of Ball Homes LLC for rezoning to May 2025 meeting AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: Commissioner Frazier moved to amend the agenda to defer the following item to the May 2025 meeting: Item #2 - Request of Ball Homes LLC for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 3.5 dwelling units per acre. Property located at 0 Hickory Creek Road; 0, 2300, 2304 West Gallaher Ferry Road / Parcel ID 129 03512, 03513, 03514, 03515, 03516. (Planning Commission’s File Number: 3-H-25-RZ) (6th Commission District).
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Apr 21, 2025
Ordinance to align zoning regs with DHS licensure rules for child care agencies O-25-3-101 — ORDINANCE O-25-3-101 AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, APPENDIX A - ZONING, ARTICLES 2.20, 4.91, 5.11, 5.12, 5.13, 5.22, 5.31, 5.32, 5.33, 5.34, 5.36, 5.37, 5.38, 5.40, 5.41, 5.42, 5.50, AND 5.51 TO ALIGN ZONING REGULATIONS WITH DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES (DHS) LICENSURE RULES FOR CHILD CARE AGENCIES AND TO STREAMLINE THE PROVISION OF CHILD CARE SERVICES. (AMENDS ORDINANCE NUMBER O-90-9-130, ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 10, 1990). A COMPLETE COPY OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT IS AVAILABLE AND MAY BE OBTAINED AT THE KNOX COUNTY COMMISSION OFFICE, SUITE 603, IN THE CITY-COUNTY BUILDING. Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 7-0-0-4
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2025
Appoint Gretchen Knode to the Community Health Council R-25-3-112 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING AN INDIVIDUAL TO THE COMMUNITY HEALTH COUNCIL (TERM EXPIRES MARCH 31, 2028) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2025
Approve 205 Notary Applications NOTARY APPLICATIONS
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2025
Approve Budget Amendments BUDGET AMENDMENTS
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2025
Approve Line Item Transfers LINE ITEM TRANSFERS
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2025
Acceptance of new county roads DRIVES AND ROADS
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2025
Approve minutes from previous meeting CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE PREVIOUS MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 24, 2025
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2025
Honor the Vine Middle School Boys' Basketball Team for winning AA State Championship R-25-3-105 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING THE VINE MIDDLE SCHOOL BOYS’ BASKETBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE AA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2025
Honor Rural Metro Fire Dept members for responding to propane truck fire R-25-3-103 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING RURAL METRO FIRE DEPARTMENT ENGINEER DAVID DRAGAN AND FIREFIGHTER HUNTER MITCHELL OF ENGINE 233 AND CAPTAIN ANDREW FIZZANO AND FIREFIGHTER THOMAS KEARLEY OF ENGINE 234 FOR THEIR HEROIC BRAVERY AND COMMENDABLE SERVICE TO KNOX COUNTY IN RESPONDING TO THE RECENT PROPANE TRUCK FIRE ON EAST EMORY ROAD Public safety Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2025
Honor the Knox County Farm Bureau Women's Group R-25-3-102 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING THE KNOX COUNTY FARM BUREAU WOMEN’S GROUP Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2025
Honor members of the Class of 2025 Junior Commission Civics Education Program R-25-3-101 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING THE MEMBERS OF THE CLASS OF 2025 JUNIOR COMMISSION CIVICS EDUCATION PROGRAM UPON THEIR PROGRAM COMPLETION Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2025
Approve 5-year lease agreement with Town of Farragut for Clerk and Trustee space R-25-3-904 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A FIVE-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWN OF FARRAGUT AT A STARTING RATE OF $3,000.00 PER MONTH FOR THE CLERK AND TRUSTEE’S SPACE ON THE FIRST FLOOR OF THE NEWLY RENOVATED FARRAGUT TOWN HALL Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2025
Approve Amendment 3 to grant contract with TN Dept of Human Services for Juvenile Court R-25-3-901 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT 3 TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES RELATED TO IV-D MAGISTRATE SERVICES FOR THE KNOX COUNTY JUVENILE COURT, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE CONTRACT BY $422,156.60, INCREASES THE LOCAL MATCH REQUIREMENT BY $217,474.61, AND EXTENDS THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT TO END JUNE 30, 2026 Budget & taxes Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2025
Approve agreement with Rising Medical Solutions for Workers' Comp Medical Bill Review R-25-3-801 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH RISING MEDICAL SOLUTIONS, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION MEDICAL BILL REVIEW SERVIES NOT TO EXCEED $65,000.00 ANNUALLY Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2025
Approve contract with Wright Contracting, Inc. for Concord Park Fishing Pier upgrades R-25-3-701 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH WRIGHT CONTRACTING, INC. FOR FISHING PIER UPGRADES TO THE CONCORD PARK FISHING PIERS IN THE AMOUNT OF $384,000.00 Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2025
Approve contract with TN Dept of Health for access to VRISM for vital records R-25-3-602 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF ACCESS TO THE VITAL RECORDS INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT (VRISM) FOR ISSUANCE OF VITAL RECORDS BIRTH AND DEATH CERTIFICATES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING APRIL 15, 2025 AND ENDING APRIL 14, 2030 Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2025
Approve grant contract with TN Dept of Health for CHANT Program services R-25-3-601 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,239,250.00 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, 2025 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2025
Approve agreement with Greater Knoxville Chamber of Commerce for digital literacy access R-25-3-502 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH GREATER KNOXVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $36,200.00 IN GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS TO PROVIDE DIGITAL LITERACY ACCESS TO LOW-INCOME ADULTS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT KNOX COUNTY (FEDERALLY FUNDED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY SLFRF-ARP PROGRAM AND PASSED-THROUGH STATE OF TENNESSEE, DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (TNECD) (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2025
Approve grant contract with TEMA for Homeland Security equipment and training R-25-3-501 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (TEMA) FOR $373,050.00 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 (15) SURROUNDING COUNTIES OF TENNESSEE HOMELAND SECURITY DISTRICT 2 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Public safety Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2025
Approve Supplement 4 to Railroad Agreement for Alcoa Hwy and Topside Rd improvements R-25-3-409 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING SUPPLEMENT NUMBER 4 TO THE RAILROAD AGREEMENT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, CSX TRANSPORTATION, INC., AND THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO ALCOA HIGHWAY AND TOPSIDE ROAD Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2025
Approve MOU with S&E Properties, LLC for road improvements at Kingston Pike and Ebenezer Rd R-25-3-408 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH S&E PROPERTIES, LLC FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENTS AT THE INTERSECTION OF KINGSTON PIKE AND EBENEZER ROAD Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2025
Approve MOU with Knoxville-Knox County Planning to collect pavement condition data R-25-3-406 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN KNOX COUNTY AND KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY PLANNING WITH KNOXVILLE TPO TO COLLECT PAVEMENT CONDITION DATA AND UPDATE THE EXISTING PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IN THE AMOUNT OF $168,529.00 Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2025
Approve Scope and Fee Proposal from Gresham Smith for Tipton Station Road project R-25-3-405 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SCOPE AND FEE PROPOSAL FROM GRESHAM SMITH FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE TIPTON STATION ROAD INTERSECTIONS AND ROUNDABOUT IN THE AMOUNT OF $271,195.00 Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2025
Approve permanent utility and access easement acquisition for Blue Grass Lake Pump Station R-25-3-404 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE ACQUISITION OF A PERMANENT UTILITY AND ACCESS EASEMENT ON ONE (1) TRACT FOR THE BLUE GRASS LAKE PUMP STATION Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2025
Approve ROW, slope, and construction easement acquisitions for Couch Mill/Sam Lee Road Project R-25-3-403 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE NECESSARY RIGHT-OF-WAY, SLOPE AND CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT ACQUISITIONS ON ELEVEN (11) TRACTS FOR THE COUCH MILL/SAM LEE ROAD PROJECT Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2025
Approve Addendum 1 to contract 23-415 with WSP USA for floodplain mapping updates R-25-3-401 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING ADDENDUM 1 IN THE AMOUNT OF $74,776.00 TO CONTRACT NUMBER 23-415 WITH WSP USA ENVIRONMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. FOR FLOODPLAIN MAPPING UPDATES FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT COST OF $1,024,396.00 Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2025
Approve Sourcewell contracts with Galls, LLC for ballistic vests and uniforms R-25-3-302 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE SOURCEWELL CONTRACTS WITH GALLS, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF BALLISTIC VESTS AND UNIFORMS Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2025
Accept resignation of Daniel Desmond and appoint Rock Saraceni to Golf Board R-25-3-111 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF DANIEL KEVIN DESMOND FROM THE KNOX COUNTY GOLF BOARD AND APPROVING THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR’S RECOMMENDATION OF ROCK SARACENI TO COMPLETE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF MR. DESMOND ON THE GOLF BOARD, WHICH TERM EXPIRES ON DECEMBER 31, 2026 Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2025
Reappoint Tim Hill and Joan Cronan to Sports Authority of Knox County R-25-3-110 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REAPPOINTING TIM HILL AND JOAN CRONAN AS DIRECTOR OF THE SPORTS AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF KNOX AND THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2025
Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools R-25-3-210 — 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 $80,196.00 Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2025
Approve grant agreement with NEEF for South-Doyle Middle School funds R-25-3-209 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION (NEEF) FOR RECEIPT OF GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,500.00 FOR SOUTH-DOYLE MIDDLE SCHOOL Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2025
Approve contract with Accenture LLP for Middle School Experience Consulting Project R-25-3-208 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH ACCENTURE LLP FOR A MIDDLE SCHOOL EXPERIENCE CONSULTING PROJECT AT A COST OF $230,000.00 Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2025
Approve MOU with Knox County Board of Education for former Rule High School property transfer R-25-3-207 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE AND THE KNOX COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION FOR THE TRANSFER OF THE FORMER RULE HIGH SCHOOL PROPERTY FROM KNOX COUNTY AND THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND OPERATION OF A NEW SCHOOL Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2025
Approve fund balance designation for science textbooks R-25-3-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A FUND BALANCE DESIGNATION (GENERAL PURPOSE SCHOOL FUND) IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,970,000.00 FOR SCIENCE TEXTBOOKS Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2025
Approve Microsoft Campus Education agreement for IT services R-25-3-205 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MICROSOFT CAMPUS EDUCATION VOLUME SUBSCRIPTION LICENSING AGREEMENT FOR THE PROVISION OF INFORMATIONAL TECHNOLOGY SERVICES FOR A THREE (3) YEAR TERM AT AN APPROXIMATE ANNUAL COST OF $650,000.00 Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2025
Approve agreement with Bureau of Education & Research for ELL staff training seminar R-25-3-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH BUREAU OF EDUCATION & RESEARCH FOR THE PROVISION OF A TRAINING SEMINAR FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNER (ELL) STAFF MEMBERS AT A COST OF $5,597.00 Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2025
Approve agreement with UNC-Chapel Hill for KCS teacher training in TEACCH Autism Program R-25-3-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL FOR KCS TEACHER AND SUPPORT TEAM TRAINING IN THE TEACCH AUTISM PROGRAM AT A COST OF $19,300.00 Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2025
Approve agreement with Envato Elements for digital asset licensing up to $5,000 annually R-25-3-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH ENVATO ELEMENTS PTY LTD. FOR AN UNLIMITED SUBSCRIPTION TO LICENSING DIGITAL ASSETS AT AN ANNUAL COST UP TO $5,000.00 Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2025
Amendments to the agenda AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2025
Amendments to the agenda AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2025
Amendments to the agenda AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 24, 2025
Approve Ordinance O-25-3-101 (First Reading) amending zoning for child care services O-25-3-101 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, APPENDIX A – ZONING, ARTICLES 2.20, 4.91, 5.11, 5.12, 5.13, 5.22, 5.31, 5.32, 5.33, 5.34, 5.36, 5.37, 5.38, 5.40, 5.41, 5.42, 5.50 AND 5.51 TO ALIGN ZONING REGULATIONS WITH DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES (DHS) LICENSURE RULES FOR CHILD CARE AGENCIES AND TO STREAMLINE THE PROVISION OF CHILD CARE SERVICES (AMENDING ORDINANCE O-90-9-130, ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 10, 1990) – O-25-3-101 - (FIRST READING): Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 24, 2025
Approve rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential for Adrian Perju RZ-25-3-107 — Consideration of the request of Adrian Perju for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 Sharp Road, Parcel ID 056FE030. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 2-J-25-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 24, 2025
Approve rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential (12 units/acre) for Benjamin C. Mullins RZ-25-3-106 — Consideration of the request of Benjamin C. Mullins for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 12 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 2520 West Beaver Creek Drive, Parcel ID 067 057. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 2-I-25-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 24, 2025
Approve rezoning from CA General Business to RB General Residential for Amy Sherrill RZ-25-3-105 — Consideration of the request of Amy Sherrill for rezoning from CA General Business to RB General Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 7420 Ledgerwood Road, Parcel ID 028ME026. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 2-D-25-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 24, 2025
Approve rezoning from PR (5 units/acre) to PR (10 units/acre) for Randy Guignard RZ-25-3-104 — Consideration of the request of Randy Guignard for rezoning from PR Planned Residential up to 5 dwelling units per acre to PR Planned Residential up to 10 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 Rifle Range Drive, Parcel ID 048 070. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 2-C-25-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 24, 2025
Approve rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential (3 units/acre) for Mesana Investments RZ-25-3-103 — Consideration of the request of Mesana Investments, LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 5 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 2748 and 2720 Cunningham Road and 6930 Shady Lane, Parcel ID 048 027 (part of), 028 (part of), and 02802. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 1-I-25-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →
No Adopted 6-5-0-0
Split
Mar 24, 2025
Approve rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential (2 units/acre) for Mesana Investments RZ-25-3-102 — Consideration of the request of Mesana Investments, LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 6 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 205 North Wooddale Road, Parcel ID 062 047. (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 12-D-24-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 6-4-1-0
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