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Angela Russell’s votes

112 recorded votes: 100 aye · 9 no · 3 abstain

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Meeting Agenda item Angela Russell’s vote Disposition Tally Badges
Jul 28, 2025
Honor West High School football team for winning back-to-back state titles R-25-7-102 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING THE WEST HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM FOR WINNING BACK-TO-BACK STATE TITLES BY WINNING THE TSSAA CLASS 5A FOOTBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS IN BOTH 2022 AND 2023 Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
Honor Gibbs High School Softball Team for winning state championship R-25-7-101 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING THE GIBBS HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE 2025 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
Approve agreement with Richard Mayberry for Law Clerk services R-25-7-901 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH RICHARD MAYBERRY FOR SERVING AS A LAW CLERK TO THE CHANCELLORS OF CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, FROM JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $115,500.00 Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
Approve personal property sales agreement for surplus vehicles and equipment R-25-7-804 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PERSONAL PROPERTY SALES AGREEMENT AMONG KNOX COUNTY, THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE, AND YOUNG-WILLIAMS ANIMAL CENTER OF EAST TENNESSEE FOR THE SALE OF SURPLUS VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO YOUNG-WILLIAMS Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
Approve extension of services contract with Young-Williams Animal Center R-25-7-803 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN EXTENSION OF 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 TO EXTEND THE CONTACT TO JUNE 30, 2026 AND INCREASE THE AMOUNT THE CITY AND COUNTY EACH COMPENSATE YOUNG-WILLIAMS TO $1,101,822.00 PER YEAR Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
Approve amendment to lawn care contract for Schaad Road medians R-25-7-802 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH LASTING IMPRESSIONS LAWN CARE FOR THE ADDITION TO THE CONTRACT OF THE NEW SCHAAD ROAD MEDIANS AT A COST OF $875.00 PER CUT DURING MOWING SEASON Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
Approve Change Order #2 for Trane Energy Services Project Phase 3B R-25-7-801 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CHANGE ORDER #2 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH TRANE U.S. INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $385,711.00 FOR ADDITIONAL WORK ON TRANE ENERGY SERVICES PROJECT PHASE 3B Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
Approve amendment to Parks and Youth Sports Facility Use Permit R-25-7-704 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMMUNITY PARKS AND KNOX COUNTY YOUTH SPORTS FACILITY USE PERMIT TO UPDATE THE SPORTS SEASON DATE TABLE ON PAGE 4 Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
Approve acquisitions for Halls Greenway Connector and sidewalks R-25-7-703 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE NECESSARY RIGHT-OF-WAY AND CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT ACQUISITION FOR FIVE (5) TRACTS OF LAND, A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE FOR EXCESS LAND USAGE, AND USE OF PORTIONS OF TWO (2) EXISTING KNOX COUNTY PARCELS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HALLS GREENWAY CONNECTOR AND ASSOCIATED SIDEWALKS AS SHOWN IN THE ATTACHED RIGHT-OF-WAY PLANS FOR THIS PROJECT. Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
Authorize acceptance of property donation for Knox County Park Land R-25-7-702 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION FOR KNOX COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 0 KODAK ROAD, PARCEL ID 098 12601, TO BE USED FOR KNOX COUNTY PARK LAND Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
Approve Amendment Eight to Indigent Care Program Agreement R-25-7-606 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT EIGHT TO THE KNOX COUNTY INDIGENT CARE PROGRAM AGREEMENT, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR REVISIONS TO THE REIMBURSEMENT FOR SERVICES SECTION OF THE AGREEMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026 Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
Approve contract for armed security guard services R-25-7-605 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH SHIELD & BUCKLER SECURITY, INC. FOR ARMED SECURITY GUARD SERVICES FOR THE KNOX COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
Approve grant contract for Dementia: CARE Services R-25-7-604 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $10,000.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF DEMENTIA: COMMUNITY, ASSISTANCE, RESOURCES AND EMPOWERMENT (CARE) SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JUNE 1, 2025 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
Approve cooperative agreement for Air Pollution Control Program R-25-7-603 — 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 $100,000.00 WITH A REQUIRED LOCAL CONTRIBUTION FOR KNOX COUNTY AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT’S ONGOING AIR POLLUTION CONTROL PROGRAM Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
Approve cooperative agreement for PM 2.5 Air Monitoring Program R-25-7-602 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $65,000.00 FROM THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY FOR KNOX COUNTY AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT’S PM 2.5 AIR MONITORING PROGRAM Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
Approve grant contract for Viral Hepatitis Program Services R-25-7-601 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $93,720.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF VIRAL HEPATITIS PROGRAM SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
Approve construction contract for ATMS Phase II traffic signal improvements R-25-7-409 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH PROGRESSION ELECTRIC, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,979,885.39 FOR THE ATMS PHASE II TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS AT 15 INTERSECTIONS IN KNOX COUNTY Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
Approve right-of-way acquisition for East Copeland Drive realignment R-25-7-408 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE NECESSARY RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION ON ONE (1) TRACT OF LAND FOR THE REALIGNMENT OF EAST COPELAND DRIVE AT GREENWELL DRIVE Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
Approve engineering design contract for Powell High School Greenway Project R-25-7-407 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN ENGINEERING DESIGN CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $231,000.00 WITH CANNON & CANNON, INC. FOR THE POWELL HIGH SCHOOL GREENWAY PROJECT Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
Approve right-of-way acquisitions for Lobetti Road turnarounds R-25-7-406 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE NECESSARY RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITIONS ON TWO (2) TRACTS OF LAND FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF TWO (2) TURNAROUNDS ON LOBETTI ROAD Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
Approve engineering design contract for Johnson Road widening/realignment R-25-7-405 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN ENGINEERING DESIGN CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $95,000.00 WITH LDA ENGINEERING FOR THE JOHNSON ROAD WIDENING AND REALIGNMENT PROJECT Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
Approve right-of-way acquisitions for Bakertown Road widening R-25-7-404 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE NECESSARY RIGHT-OF-WAY, SLOPE, AND CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT ACQUISITIONS ON TWO (2) TRACTS OF LAND FOR THE WIDENING OF BAKERTOWN ROAD BETWEEN SCHAAD ROAD AND BALL ROAD Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
Approve contract for construction engineering inspection services R-25-7-403 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING INSPECTION CONTRACT WITH CDM SMITH, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $237,900.00 FOR CONSTRUCTION OVERSIGHT OF THE ATMS PHASE II TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
Approve amendment to litter outreach contract for Adopt-A-Stream Program R-25-7-401 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE LITTER OUTREACH, EDUCATION, AND COORDINATION SERVICES CONTRACT WITH KEEP KNOXVILLE BEAUTIFUL, INC. FOR THE ADDITION OF THE ADOPT-A-STREAM PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,293.00 PER YEAR Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
Approve contract for vehicle oil change services R-25-7-301 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH PINNACLE SALES CO. D/B/A JIFFY LUBE KNOXVILLE FOR THE PROVISION OF VEHICLE OIL CHANGE SERVICES Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
Approve grant contract for library services and materials R-25-7-220 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $430,500.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE STATE LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES FOR GENERAL LIBRARY SERVICES AND LIBRARY MATERIALS (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
Appoint Laura Johns to Air Pollution Control Board R-25-7-110 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING LAURA JOHNS (NOMINEE OF THE KNOXVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE INDUSTRIAL INTERESTS OF KNOX COUNTY) TO SERVE ON THE KNOX COUNTY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD (TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2029) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools R-25-7-219 — 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 $59,352.55 Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
Approve donation agreement with Big History Project, LLC R-25-7-218 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A DONATION AGREEMENT WITH BIG HISTORY PROJECT, LLC FOR THE TERM OF AUGUST 1, 2025 THROUGH JULY 31, 2026 FOR THE RECEIPT OF FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000.00 AND CURRICULAR RESOURCES AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING SUPPORT TO INCLUDE FIVE (5) VIRTUAL LEARNING EVENTS AND TWO (2) COHORT-SPECIFIC MEETINGS Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
Approve school dental program agreement and grant R-25-7-217 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DENTAL PROGRAM AGREEMENT WITH ELGIN CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026 AND AN ELGIN CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION GRANT UP TO $8,000.00 FOR STUDENT TRANSPORTATION COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROGRAM Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
Approve fund balance designation for capital plan, bond payoff and software R-25-7-216 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A FUND BALANCE DESIGNATION (GENERAL PURPOSE SCHOOL FUND) IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,535,114.00 FOR CAPITAL PLAN SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING A QSCB BOND PAYOFF, AND TIME AND ATTENDANCE SOFTWARE Budget & taxes Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
Approve contract for stage curtains and rigging services R-25-7-215 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH SCHOOL AND OFFICE SUPPLY FOR THE PROVISION OF STAGE CURTAINS AND RIGGING SERVICES UP TO $125,000.00 ANNUALLY FOR THE TERM OF NOVEMBER 1, 2025 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2026, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
Approve contracts for student transportation services R-25-7-214 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH CITY SHUTTLE LLC, COLLABORATIVE STUDENT TRANSPORTATION LLC, FIRST STUDENT, MCCONKEY TRANSPORTATION, INC, RPM TRANSIT, INC. AND SCU BUS LINES, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF STUDENT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR THE TERM OF AUGUST 1, 2025 THROUGH JULY 31, 2026, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
Approve contracts for construction testing services R-25-7-213 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH ECS SOUTHEAST, LLC AND UES PROFESSIONAL SOLUTIONS 19, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF CONSTRUCTION TESTING SERVICES 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
Jul 28, 2025
Approve construction contract with Merit Construction for Sterchi Elementary R-25-7-212 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH MERIT CONSTRUCTION, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,587,000.00 FOR ADDITIONS AND RENOVATIONS TO STERCHI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
Approve Turnitin, LLC agreement for plagiarism checks R-25-7-210 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MASTER REGISTRATION AGREEMENT, DATA PROCESSING AGREEMENT, AND SERVICE TERMS WITH TURNITIN, LLC FOR WEST HIGH SCHOOL’S LICENSE TO A SUITE OF PROPRIETARY SOLUTIONS TO RUN PLAGIARISM CHECKS DURING THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR AT A COST OF $6,327.86 Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
Approve terms of service/license agreement for student instruction products R-25-7-209 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PRODUCT TERMS OF SERVICE AND END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH LIMINEX, INC. DBA GOGUARDIAN AND PEAR DECK LEARNING FOR WEST HIGH SCHOOL’S LICENSE TO STUDENT INSTRUCTION PRODUCTS DURING THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR AT A COST OF $9,264.00 Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
Approve program agreement with Array Education, Inc. for professional development R-25-7-208 — 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 A TWO-DAY IN-PERSON PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP FOR MAYNARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT A COST OF $32,500.00 Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
Approve agreement with Best Choice Roofing for facility roof replacement R-25-7-207 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH BEST CHOICE ROOFING FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE ROOF ON THE BASEBALL/SOFTBALL HITTING FACILITY AT HARDIN VALLEY ACADEMY AT A COST OF $9,504.25 Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
Approve agreements with Biltmore for Gibbs Middle School field trip R-25-7-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AGREEMENTS WITH BILTMORE FOR GIBBS MIDDE SCHOOL’S 6TH GRADE FIELD TRIP TO BILTMORE ESTATE ON OCTOBER 16, 2025 AT A COST OF $8,645.19 Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
Approve MOU with Ford Next Generation Learning for high school pathways R-25-7-205 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH FORD NEXT GENERATION LEARNING FOR PHASE 5, YEAR 2 OF THE FORD NEXT GENERATION LEARNING ROADMAP TO ASSIST HIGH SCHOOLS WITH DEVELOPING PATHWAYS TO INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS AND DEGREE CREDENTIALS AT A COST OF $66,420.00 Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
Approve cloud solutions contract with Carahsoft Technology Corporation R-25-7-204 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE USE OF STATE OF TENNESSEE NASPO CLOUD SOLUTIONS CONTRACT 67955 WITH CARAHSOFT TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION FOR PURCHASE OF USER LICENSES FOR SALESFORCE EDUCATION CLOUD UNLIMITED EDUCATION, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR TRAINING, AND SUPPORT FOR PARTNER MANAGEMENT FOR THE 865 ACADEMIES AT A COST OF $62,803.55 Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
Approve ACT test terms and conditions with ACT Education Corporation R-25-7-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING ACT TEST TERMS AND CONDITIONS WITH ACT EDUCATION CORPORATION FOR ADMINISTRATION OF THE PREACT FOR 8TH, 9TH, AND 10TH GRADE STUDENTS DURING THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR AT A COST OF $17.50 PER STUDENT Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
Approve professional services agreement with Teach for America for tutoring program R-25-7-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN EDUCATION OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TEACH FOR AMERICA FOR THE IGNITE TUTORING PROGRAM AT BONNY KATE, DOGWOOD, MOORELAND HEIGHTS, MOUNT OLIVE, NEW HOPEWELL, AND SOUTH KNOX ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR AT A COST OF $12,000.00 Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
Approve subscription agreement renewal for bus transportation safety training R-25-7-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT RENEWAL WITH VERTICAL ALLIANCE GROUP, INC. FOR COMPANY-LICENSED ACCESS TO THE INFINIT-I WORKFORCE SYSTEM BUS TRANSPORTATION SAFETY ONLINE TRAINING MODULE FOR THE TERM OF JULY 29, 2025 THROUGH JULY 28, 2026 AT A COST OF $8,962.50 Schools Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025
Amendments to the agenda AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025 Approve construction contract for Bluegrass Lake pump station R-25-7-402 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH _______ IN THE AMOUNT OF $________ FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A PUMP STATION AND ASSOCIATED WORK TO PROACTIVELY MANAGE THE ELEVATION OF BLUEGRASS LAKE TO PREVENT FUTURE FLOODING EVENTS Roads & infrastructure Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jul 28, 2025 Approve bylaws for Parks and Recreation Advisory Board R-25-7-701 — 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 → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion) Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous Consent
Jul 28, 2025
Amendments to the agenda AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 21, 2025
Approve Priyanka Patel rezoning from OB Office to CA General Business RZ-25-7-107 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Priyanka Patel for rezoning from OB Office, Medical and Related Services to CA General Business as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Property located at 8535 Asheville Highway, Parcel ID 062 21101 (partial). (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 6-I-25-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 21, 2025
Approve Graham Corp. rezoning to revise curb cut condition RZ-25-7-106 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Graham Corporation to revise the curb cut condition as noted in the staff report because the property boundary has changed since the condition took effect as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Property located at 504 and 520 West Emory Road, Parcel ID 056 12301, 12201. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 6-F-25-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 21, 2025
Approve Daniel Bruce Crowe rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential RZ-25-7-105 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Daniel Bruce Crowe for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Property located at 1515 and 1517 Cunningham Road, Parcel ID 047EA02301, 024. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 6-A-25-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 21, 2025
Approve 1222 Development, LLC rezoning from I Industrial to OB and PR RZ-25-7-104 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of 1222 Development, LLC for rezoning from I Industrial to OB Office, Medical and Related Services in the CMU Corridor Mixed-Use place type and PR Planned Residential with up to 9 dwelling units per acre in the SR Suburban Residential place type subject to 3 conditions as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Property located at 8007 Ball Camp Pike, Parcel ID 091 206. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 6-H-25-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 21, 2025
Approve Ty Calvin Herrell rezoning from Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential RZ-25-7-103 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Ty Calvin Herrell for rezoning from Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential subject to 1 condition as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Property located at 0 Cate Road, Parcel ID 066 08704. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 6-G-25-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 21, 2025
Approve John Julies rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential RZ-25-7-102 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of John Julies for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Property located at 1307 Mourfield Road, Parcel ID 144 04006. (5th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 6-B-25-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 21, 2025
Approve Sam Hargrove rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential RZ-25-7-101 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Sam Hargrove for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Property located at 1412 Chert Pit Road, Parcel ID 105 114. (3rd Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 6-J-25-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 21, 2025
Approve minutes from June 16, 2025 meeting Consideration of approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on June 16, 2025
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 21, 2025
Defer zoning rezoning requests for Nils Hay (Item 8) and Brad Pruitt (Item 10) Amendments to the agenda to defer the following items to the August 2025 meeting: Item #8 - Request of Nils Hay for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential, property located at 4925 East Emory Road, Parcel ID 029 030, (7th Commission District); and Item #10 - Request of Brad Pruitt for rezoning from A Agricultural to PC Planned Commercial, property located at 0 Asheville Highway, Parcel ID 072 002 (part of). (8th Commission District).
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 23, 2025
Ordinance on First Reading: "Fluoride Prohibition" in Knox County Code. O-25-6-101 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 38, TO ADD A NEW ARTICLE IX, ENTITLED "FLUORIDE PROHIBITION." (KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 38, ARTICLE IX, ESTABLISHING SEC. 28-301) (FIRST READING) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Failed 3-7-0-1
Split Failed
Jun 23, 2025
Ordinance on First Reading: "Fluoride Prohibition" in Knox County Code. O-25-6-101 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 38, TO ADD A NEW ARTICLE IX, ENTITLED "FLUORIDE PROHIBITION." (KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 38, ARTICLE IX, ESTABLISHING SEC. 28-301) (FIRST READING) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 23, 2025
Authorize $12.50 charge by court clerks for purposes in T.C.A. § 40-3-106. R-25-6-904 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO AUTHORIZE A TWELVE DOLLAR AND FIFTY CENT ($12.50) CHARGE BY THE CLERK OF EVERY COURT IN KNOX COUNTY HAVING JURISDICTION OF STATE MISDEMEANORS AND FELONIES FOR THE PURPOSES AUTHORIZED AND SET OUT IN T.C.A. § 40-3-106. Budget & taxes Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-1-1
Jun 23, 2025
Approve resolution re: Richard L. Bean Juvenile Service Center & Board appointments. R-25-6-903 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, 1) AUTHORIZING THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR TO HIRE A QUALIFIED TRANSITION ADVISOR/INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT TO BE PLACED AT THE RICHARD L. BEAN JUVENILE SERVICE CENTER TO SERVE THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2025; 2) REQUESTING CTAS TO COMPLETE A COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT OF THE RICHARD L. BEAN JUVENILE SERVICE CENTER; 3) REQUESTING THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN'S SERVICES OFFICE OF CHILD WELFARE SERVICES TO CONTINUE WEEKLY MONITORING VISITS TO THE RICHARD L. BEAN JUVENILE SERVICE CENTER; AND 4) APPOINTING FOUR (4) COMMISSIONERS TO THE JUVENILE SERVICE CENTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO SERVE UNTIL AUGUST 31, 2026. Public safety Item history →
No Adopted 7-3-0-1
Split
Jun 23, 2025
Approve resolution re: Richard L. Bean Juvenile Service Center & Board appointments. R-25-6-903 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, 1) AUTHORIZING THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR TO HIRE A QUALIFIED TRANSITION ADVISOR/INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT TO BE PLACED AT THE RICHARD L. BEAN JUVENILE SERVICE CENTER TO SERVE THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2025; 2) REQUESTING CTAS TO COMPLETE A COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT OF THE RICHARD L. BEAN JUVENILE SERVICE CENTER; 3) REQUESTING THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN'S SERVICES OFFICE OF CHILD WELFARE SERVICES TO CONTINUE WEEKLY MONITORING VISITS TO THE RICHARD L. BEAN JUVENILE SERVICE CENTER; AND 4) APPOINTING FOUR (4) COMMISSIONERS TO THE JUVENILE SERVICE CENTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO SERVE UNTIL AUGUST 31, 2026. Public safety Item history →
Aye Failed 4-5-1-1
Split Failed Decided with 1 absent — margin 1
Jun 23, 2025
Approve Emergency Ordinance O-25-6-102: Repeal and adopt new sections for Juvenile Detention Center. O-25-6-102 — CONSIDERATION OF AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO REPEAL CHAPTER 18, ARTICLE IV, DIVISION 2 (SECTIONS 18-141 THROUGH 18-143) OF THE KNOX COUNTY CODE RELATIVE TO THE JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER AND ADOPTING NEW SECTIONS 18-141 AND 18-142 TO PLACE THE OPERATION AND CONTROL OF THE JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER UNDER THE SHERIFF OF KNOX COUNTY AND TO CREATE A BOARD OF DIRECTORS. AMENDS ORDINANCE NUMBER O-91-8-107, ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 29, 1991. (FIRST READING) Public safety Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-1-0-1
Split
Jun 23, 2025
Approve Private Chapter No. 6 (SB 1434) to repeal acts relative to TTCDA. R-25-6-902 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING PRIVATE CHAPTER NO. 6, WHICH IS SENATE BILL NO. 1434 OF THE 114TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY, TO REPEAL CHAPTER 148 OF THE PRIVATE ACTS OF 1983, AS AMENDED BY CHAPTER 229 OF THE PRIVATE ACTS OF 1984 AND CHAPTER 9 OF THE PRIVATE ACTS OF 2011, AND ANY OTHER ACTS AMENDATORY THERETO, RELATIVE TO THE TENNESSEE TECHNOLOGY CORRIDOR DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (TTCDA). Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 23, 2025
Urge TN General Assembly to enact legislation for electing utility board members. R-25-6-901 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, URGING THE TENNESSEE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND GOVERNOR TO ENACT LEGISLATION ALLOWING ELIGIBLE VOTERS IN UTILITY DISTRICTS TO ELECT UTILITY BOARD MEMBERS. Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Aye Withdrawn 10-0-0-1
Withdrawn
Jun 23, 2025
Approve right-of-way and easement acquisitions for Halls Greenway Connector. R-25-6-701 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE NECESSARY RIGHT-OF-WAY AND CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT ACQUISITIONS FOR FIVE (5) TRACTS OF LAND, A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE FOR EXCESS LAND USAGE, AND USE OF PORTIONS OF TWO EXISTING KNOX COUNTY PARCELS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HALLS GREENWAY CONNECTOR AND ASSOCIATED SIDEWALKS AS SHOWN IN THE ATTACHED RIGHT-OF-WAY PLANS FOR THIS PROJECT. Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Withdrawn 10-0-0-1
Withdrawn
Jun 23, 2025
Approve 28 Defined Service Agreements funded by FY26 General/Hotel/Motel Tax Funds. R-25-6-506 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE FOLLOWING TWENTY-EIGHT (28) DEFINED SERVICE AGREEMENTS FUNDED IN THE FY 2026 BUDGET GENERAL FUND AND HOTEL/MOTEL TAX FUND: BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE TENNESSEE VALLEY IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000; CASA OF EAST TENNESSEE IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000; CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF EAST TENNESSEE IN THE AMOUNT OF $45,000; CENTRO HISPANO DE EAST TENNESSEE IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000; COMMUNITY COALITION AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,500; COMMUNITY MEDIATION CENTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000; EAST TN FREEDOM SCHOOLS IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000; EMERALD YOUTH FOUNDATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,000; FRIENDS OF LITERACY IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,000; HELEN ROSS MCNABB CENTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000; HELPING MAMAS, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000; HILLCREST HEALTHCARE COMMUNITIES, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,500; INTERFAITH HEALTH CENTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000; KEEP KNOXVILLE BEAUTIFUL IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,000; KIM HEALTH CENTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,000; KNOXVILLE FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000; MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF EAST TENNESSEE IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000; OLIVE TREE EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,250; REBOOT RECOVERY IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000; ARTS AND CULTURE ALLIANCE OF GREATER KNOXVILLE IN THE AMOUNT OF $425,000; ASIAN CULTURE CENTER OF TN IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000; BECK CULTURAL EXCHANGE CENTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $75,000; LEGACY PARKS FOUNDATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $125,000; THE MUSE KNOXVILLE IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000; ZOO KNOXVILLE IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,175,000; EAST TN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000; FARRAGUT WEST KNOX CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000; AND GREATER KNOXVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,270,500. Contracts & purchasing Item history →
No Adopted 7-1-2-1
Split
Jun 23, 2025
Approve 10 agreements in Opioid Settlement funds for remediation strategies. R-25-6-501 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING TEN (10) AGREEMENTS IN OPIOID SETTLEMENT PROGRAM FUNDS FOR VARIOUS REMEDIATION STRATEGIES ADDRESSING OPIOID SUBSTANCE MISUSE WITH THE RESTORATION HOUSE OF EAST TN IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,000; METRO DRUG COALITION IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,000; KNOXVILLE LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION (AMACHI) IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,000; YWCA KNOXVILLE AND THE TENNESSEE VALLEY IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000; VOLUNTEER MINISTRY CENTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,000; WESLEY HOUSE COMMUNITY CENTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000; HELEN ROSS MCNABB CENTER (EMPATH) IN THE AMOUNT OF $500,000; HELEN ROSS MCNABB CENTER (CENTERPOINTE) IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,000,000; KNOXVILLE LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION (KNOXWORX) IN THE AMOUNT OF $500,000; AND SUMMIT MEDICAL GROUP IN THE AMOUNT OF $425,000.00. (FUNDED WITH OPIOID ABATEMENT AND SUBDIVISION SETTLEMENT FUNDS). Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-1-0-1
Split
Jun 23, 2025
Appoint Sharon Smith to Knox County Library Advisory Board. R-25-6-114 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING SHARON SMITH (DISTRICT 7 SEAT) TO THE KNOX COUNTY LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD. (TERM EXPIRES JULY 1, 2028) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 23, 2025
Appoint Lane Dukart to Knox County Library Advisory Board. R-25-6-113 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING LANE DUKART (DISTRICT 4 SEAT) TO THE KNOX COUNTY LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD. (TERM EXPIRES JULY 1, 2028) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-1-0-1
Split
Jun 23, 2025
Appoint Angie Goethert to Knox County Library Advisory Board. R-25-6-112 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING ANGIE GOETHERT (DISTRICT 3 SEAT) TO THE KNOX COUNTY LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD. (TERM EXPIRES JULY 1, 2028) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 23, 2025
Appoint Snowden and McGinley to Knox County Air Pollution Control Board. R-25-6-111 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING JIM SNOWDEN (NOMINEE OF THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR OF AN OFFICIAL OR EMPLOYEE OF KNOX COUNTY) AND DAVID MCGINLEY (NOMINEE OF THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE MAYOR OF AN OFFICIAL OR EMPLOYEE OF THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE) TO SERVE ON THE KNOX COUNTY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD. (TERMS EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2029) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 23, 2025
Confirm reappointments of Counts and Jordan to Visit Knoxville Board. R-25-6-110 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, CONFIRMING THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR'S REAPPOINTMENTS OF MARGARET COUNTS AND PAUL JORDAN TO THE VISIT KNOXVILLE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. (TERMS EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2028) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Abstain Adopted 8-1-1-1
Split
Jun 23, 2025
Approve 213 Notary Public Applications. Notary Public Applications
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 23, 2025
Approve Line Item Transfers totaling $907,523.49. Line Item Transfers - Total amount of $907,523.49.
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 23, 2025
Approve closure of unnamed right-of-way (original Hoyle Beals Drive alignment). Consideration of the closure of an unnamed Right-of-Way that was the original alignment of Hoyle Beals Drive, situated between Middlebrook Pike and the relocated Hoyle Beals Drive, Commission District 6.
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 23, 2025
Accept new county roads: Avian Forest Ln, Janet Mae Dr, Joy Denise Ln. Consideration of the acceptance of the following new county roads: A. Avian Forest Lane located in Avian Forest Units 1 & 2, District 7. B. Janet Mae Drive located in Avian Forest Unit 1, District 7. C. Joy Denise Lane located in Avian Forest Units 1 & 2, District 7.
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 23, 2025
Approve minutes of previous meeting. Consideration of the approval of minutes of previous meeting.
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 23, 2025
Recognize July as Parks and Recreation Month in Knox County. R-25-6-101 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, RECOGNIZING JULY AS PARKS AND RECREATION MONTH IN KNOX COUNTY. Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 23, 2025
Approve professional services agreement with Martha Pack d.b.a. Adapt & Stay, LLC (heard later). R-25-6-508 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PROGRAM-BASED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MARTHA PACK D.B.A. ADAPT & STAY, LLC FOR AGING IN PLACE AND OCCUPATIONAL SERVICES TO ELDERLY INDIVIDUALS RECEIVING SERVICES IN THE KNOX COUNTY HOME REHABILITATION (KCHR) PROGRAM. (FEDERALLY FUNDED BY U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT'S (HUD) OLDER ADULT HOME MODIFICATION PROGRAM). Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-1-0-1
Split
Jun 23, 2025
Approve 3 CDBG agreements: Knoxville-Knox Co CA C, Neighborhd Housing, UT (HMIS) (heard later). R-25-6-507 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THREE (3) AGREEMENTS IN 2025 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM FUNDS WITH THE FOLLOWING SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR VARIOUS ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS: KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE (HOMEWARD BOUND PROGRAM) IN THE AMOUNT OF $132,000, NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING INC. (OPERATION BACKYARD) IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000, AND THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE (HMIS) IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000. (FEDERALLY FUNDED THROUGH HUD CDBG PROGRAM FUNDS) (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-1-0-1
Split
Jun 23, 2025
Approve subscription agreement with Home for Life Design for KCHR Program case mgmt (heard later). R-25-6-505 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PROGRAM-BASED SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT WITH HOME FOR LIFE DESIGN FOR THE CASE MANAGEMENT OF SERVICES RENDERED TO AGING IN PLACE APPLICANTS IN THE KNOX COUNTY HOME REHABILITATION (KCHR) PROGRAM. (FEDERALLY FUNDED BY U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT'S (HUD) OLDER ADULT HOME MODIFICATION PROGRAM) Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-1-0-1
Split
Jun 23, 2025
Approve master agreement with Trans Union LLC for KCHR Program loan approvals (heard later). R-25-6-504 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PROGRAM-BASED MASTER AGREEMENT FOR CONSUMER REPORTING AND ANCILLARY SERVICES WITH TRANS UNION, LLC FOR LOW-MODERATE INCOME HOMEOWNER REHABILITATION LOAN APPLICATION APPROVALS IN THE KNOX COUNTY HOME REHABILITATION (KCHR) PROGRAM. (FEDERALLY FUNDED BY U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT'S (HUD) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM) Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-1-0-1
Split
Jun 23, 2025
Approve 10 KCHR Program contracts for contractor services (heard later). R-25-6-503 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING TEN (10) CONTRACTS WITH A-1 CERTIFIED SERVICE, INC.; BALLINGER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY; FIRST PLACE FINISH, INC.; KWS, INC.; MILLER'S ELECTRIC, LLC; STANLEY HOMES, LLC; SOUTHEAST RESTORATION GROUP OF GEORGIA, INC.; DPN BUILDERS; KRUG & SONS, INC.; AND CONRAD CONTRACTING FOR CONTRACTOR SERVICES IN THE KNOX COUNTY HOME REHABILITATION (KCHR) PROGRAM. (FEDERALLY FUNDED BY U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) AND U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY). Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-2-0-1
Split
Jun 23, 2025
Approve contract with Analyze Pathology, Inc. for pathology laboratory services. R-25-6-906 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH ANALYZE PATHOLOGY, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF PATHOLOGY LABORATORY SERVICES. Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 23, 2025
Approve grant contract for Safe Baby Court in Knox County Juvenile Court. R-25-6-905 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $585,000.00 ($195,000.00 PER YEAR FOR FY26, FY27 AND FY28) WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES FOR THE KNOX COUNTY JUVENILE COURT TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE AN EVIDENCE-BASED SAFE BABY COURT IN KNOX COUNTY FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2028. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Public safety Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 23, 2025
Approve Amendment 2 to VOCA Victim Coordinator grant contract. R-25-6-801 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT TWO TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAMS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING A VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT (VOCA) VICTIM COORDINATOR POSITION FOR THE KNOX COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE CONTRACT BY $65,000.00 AND EXTENDS THE TERM TO JUNE 30, 2026. (REQUIRES A MATCH OF $13,000.00 TO BE PROVIDED BY THE STATE OF TENNESSEE) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 23, 2025
Approve contract with Tip Top Tree Care for tree removal services on Beaver Creek. R-25-6-702 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH TIP TOP TREE CARE, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF TREE REMOVAL SERVICES NEEDED ON BEAVER CREEK. Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 23, 2025
Approve grant contract with TN Dept. of Health for Grant in Aid funds. R-25-6-603 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $196,900.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF GRANT IN AID FUNDS FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING ON JULY 1, 2025 AND ENDING ON JUNE 30, 2026. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 23, 2025
Approve grant contract with TN Dept. of Health for TB control and prevention. R-25-6-602 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $806,200.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF TUBERCULOSIS CONTROL AND PREVENTION SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025 AND ENDING ON JUNE 30, 2026. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 23, 2025
Approve grant contract with TN Dept. of Health for Electronic Lab Interface. R-25-6-601 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $80,000.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF ELECTRONIC LAB ORDER AND LAB RESULT INTERFACE FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025 AND ENDING ON JUNE 30, 2026. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 23, 2025
Approve professional services agreement with Martha Pack d.b.a. Adapt & Stay, LLC. R-25-6-508 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PROGRAM-BASED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MARTHA PACK D.B.A. ADAPT & STAY, LLC FOR AGING IN PLACE AND OCCUPATIONAL SERVICES TO ELDERLY INDIVIDUALS RECEIVING SERVICES IN THE KNOX COUNTY HOME REHABILITATION (KCHR) PROGRAM. (FEDERALLY FUNDED BY U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT'S (HUD) OLDER ADULT HOME MODIFICATION PROGRAM). Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-1-0-1
Split
Jun 23, 2025
Approve 3 CDBG agreements: Knoxville-Knox Co CA C, Neighborhd Housing, UT (HMIS). R-25-6-507 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THREE (3) AGREEMENTS IN 2025 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM FUNDS WITH THE FOLLOWING SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR VARIOUS ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS: KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE (HOMEWARD BOUND PROGRAM) IN THE AMOUNT OF $132,000, NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING INC. (OPERATION BACKYARD) IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000, AND THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE (HMIS) IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000. (FEDERALLY FUNDED THROUGH HUD CDBG PROGRAM FUNDS) (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-1-0-1
Split
Jun 23, 2025
Approve subscription agreement with Home for Life Design for KCHR Program case management. R-25-6-505 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PROGRAM-BASED SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT WITH HOME FOR LIFE DESIGN FOR THE CASE MANAGEMENT OF SERVICES RENDERED TO AGING IN PLACE APPLICANTS IN THE KNOX COUNTY HOME REHABILITATION (KCHR) PROGRAM. (FEDERALLY FUNDED BY U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT'S (HUD) OLDER ADULT HOME MODIFICATION PROGRAM) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-1-0-1
Split
Jun 23, 2025
Approve master agreement with Trans Union LLC for KCHR Program loan application approvals. R-25-6-504 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PROGRAM-BASED MASTER AGREEMENT FOR CONSUMER REPORTING AND ANCILLARY SERVICES WITH TRANS UNION, LLC FOR LOW-MODERATE INCOME HOMEOWNER REHABILITATION LOAN APPLICATION APPROVALS IN THE KNOX COUNTY HOME REHABILITATION (KCHR) PROGRAM. (FEDERALLY FUNDED BY U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT'S (HUD) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-1-0-1
Split
Jun 23, 2025
Approve 10 KCHR Program contracts for contractor services. R-25-6-503 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING TEN (10) CONTRACTS WITH A-1 CERTIFIED SERVICE, INC.; BALLINGER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY; FIRST PLACE FINISH, INC.; KWS, INC.; MILLER'S ELECTRIC, LLC; STANLEY HOMES, LLC; SOUTHEAST RESTORATION GROUP OF GEORGIA, INC.; DPN BUILDERS; KRUG & SONS, INC.; AND CONRAD CONTRACTING FOR CONTRACTOR SERVICES IN THE KNOX COUNTY HOME REHABILITATION (KCHR) PROGRAM. (FEDERALLY FUNDED BY U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) AND U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY). Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Aye Adopted 8-2-0-1
Split
Jun 23, 2025
Approve MOUs for fire and rescue emergency resources. R-25-6-502 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THREE (3) MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING TO PROMOTE FIRE AND RESCUE EMERGENCY RESOURCES WITH KARNS FIRE DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $285,177.40; SEymour VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $113,585.80, AND KNOX COUNTY RESCUE IN THE AMOUNT OF $206,236.80. Public safety Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 23, 2025
Accept land donation from Knox County Schools for Gibbs Pedestrian Bridge. R-25-6-413 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE DONATION FROM THE KNOX COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION D/B/A KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS OF CERTAIN LAND FOR ITS RESERVATION FOR THE SOLE PURPOSES OF THE CONSTRUCTION, USE, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE GIBBS PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE AND RELATED IMPROVEMENTS AND, FURTHER, RESERVING SAID DONATED LAND AND ADDITIONAL LAND OWNED BY KNOX COUNTY FOR SAID PURPOSES. Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 23, 2025
Approve Change Order 1 with CSX Transportation for Coward Mill widening project. R-25-6-412 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 WITH CSX TRANSPORTATION, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $104,538.00 FOR ADDITIONAL FLAGGING SERVICES NEEDED FOR BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION AS PART OF THE COWARD MILL WIDENING PROJECT. Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 23, 2025
Approve utility relocation agreement with NEKUD for Gibbs Pedestrian Bridge Project. R-25-6-411 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A UTILITY RELOCATION AGREEMENT WITH THE NORTHEAST KNOX UTILITY DISTRICT (NEKUD) FOR WATER LINE RELOCATIONS FOR THE GIBBS PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE PROJECT. Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous

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