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Charles Busler’s votes

100 recorded votes: 94 aye · 3 no · 3 abstain

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Mar 28, 2022
Authorize Third Amendment to Development Agreement for Andrew Johnson Building. R-22-3-803 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing a Third Amendment to Development Agreement between Knox County and BNA Associates, LLC relating to the Andrew Johnson Building to extend the closing date. Contracts & purchasing
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Approve Temporary Construction Easement for KUB at 1613 Vermont Ave. R-22-3-802 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Temporary Construction Easement for the Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) on property located at 1613 Vermont Avenue for construction material storage for the maintenance of a water tank, which easement extends the period of time of the previously approved easement to October 1, 2022 for property access in order for KUB to compete the project. Roads & infrastructure
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Approve License Agreement Renewal with WOW! in Summer Place Complex. R-22-3-801 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a License Agreement Renewal with Knology of Knoxville, Inc. d/b/a WOW! Internet, Cable, and Phone in the Summer Place Complex. Contracts & purchasing
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Approve Grant Contract with TN DOT for Halls Greenway Project. R-22-3-701 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Grant Contract in the amount of $950,000.00 with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation for the Halls Greenway Project (requires a local match of $50,000.00). Parks & community
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Approve Amendment One to Grant Contract with TN Dept. of Health. R-22-3-601 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment One to a Grant Contract with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of Presumptive Eligibility Services, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the Grant Contract by $126,400.00 and extends the term by one (1) year to expire June 30, 2023 (no local match required). Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Accept $20.7M award for Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERA1). R-22-3-503 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of an award in the amount of $20,757,611.06 in reallocated funds from the U.S. Department of the Treasury under the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERA1) (no local match required). Budget & taxes
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye 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. Public safety
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye 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). Public safety
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Approve Preliminary Engineering Agreement with Colonial Pipeline for Canton Hollow Rd. R-22-3-407 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Preliminary Engineering Agreement with Colonial Pipeline Company for the Canton Hollow Road Improvement Project in the amount of $98,314.00. Roads & infrastructure
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Approve design services agreement with Gresham Smith for Bertelkamp Ln. R-22-3-406 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an agreement for professional design services with Gresham Smith in the amount of $34,054.60 for Bertelkamp Lane intersection improvements. Roads & infrastructure
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Approve Rail Crossing Construction Oversight Agreements with TDOT. R-22-3-405 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Rail Crossing Construction Oversight Agreements with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) at Foster Road, McCampbell Drive, Old Washington Pike, Mascot Pike, Jones Road and Lobetti Road (requires a 10% local match). Roads & infrastructure
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Approve Budget Supplement Agreement No. 2 with Cannon & Cannon for Coward Mill Rd. R-22-3-404 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Budget Supplement Agreement Number 2 in the amount of $78,000.00 with Cannon & Cannon, Inc. for additional design services for the Coward Mill Road Widening Project. Roads & infrastructure
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Approve construction contract with APAC-Atlantic for Hardin Valley Rd. R-22-3-403 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a construction contract with APAC-Atlantic, Inc. in the amount of $1,259,708.70 for the Hardin Valley Road Roundabout Project. Roads & infrastructure
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Approve Budget Supplement Agreement No. 2 with CDM Smith for Schaad Road. R-22-3-402 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Budget Supplement Agreement Number 2 in the amount of $121,000.00 with CDM Smith for additional design services for the Schaad Road Phase 4 Project. Roads & infrastructure
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Approve Utility Relocation Agreement for Coward Mill Road Widening Project. R-22-3-401 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Utility Relocation Agreement with Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) for the Coward Mill Road Widening Project in the amount of $240,000.00. Roads & infrastructure
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Approve Lease Agreement with Mack R. Walker for Mascot Branch Library. R-22-3-208 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Lease Agreement with Mack R. Walker for the Mascot Branch Library for a period of ten (10) years beginning May 1, 2022 and ending April 30, 2032 with a monthly rental payment of $400.00. Contracts & purchasing
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Reappoint Lara Fleming to the Community Health Council. R-22-3-110 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, reappointing Lara Fleming to the Community Health Council (term expires March 31, 2025). Personnel & appointments
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Approve contract with ParentSquare for mass notification system. R-22-3-207 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with ParentSquare, Inc. for the provision of a mass notification system up to $206,500.00 annually plus a $9,500.00 one-time onboarding fee for the term of April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023, which may be extended for up to five (5) years. Contracts & purchasing
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Accept grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools. R-22-3-206 — 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 $66,731.00. Schools
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Approve Fund Balance Designation for General Purpose School Fund. R-22-3-205 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Fund Balance Designation (General Purpose School Fund) in the amount of $440,000.00. Schools
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Approve agreement with Henley Roofing for Carter High School roof replacement. R-22-3-204 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an agreement with Henley Roofing Company in the amount of $1,309,800.00 for the Carter High School roof replacement project. Schools
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Approve MOU with Knox Education Foundation for Student Success Grants. R-22-3-203 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox Education Foundation for Fiscal Year 2022 Student Success Grants up to $225,000.00 to include grants for each school, a $10,000.00 award to the Knox County Schools Teacher Supply Depot, and a $5,000.00 award to the Knox County Schools Clothing Center. Schools
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Approve production contract for L & N STEM Academy's "Guys & Dolls". R-22-3-202 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a production contract with Music Theatre International for a dramatic performing rights license for L & N STEM Academy’s production of “Guys & Dolls” at an estimated cost of $1,025.00. Schools
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Approve Utility Easements for three elementary schools and Gibbs High School. R-22-3-201 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Utility Easements with Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) at the new Adrian Burnett Elementary School, the new Lonsdale Elementary School, and Gibbs High School. Schools
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Withdraw Ordinance on annual salary increases for sworn officers. O-22-3-101 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 42, Article II, “Sheriff”, Division 1, “Generally”, to add a new section 42-31 entitled “Annual Salary Increases for Sworn Officers” to require a minimum two and one-half (2.5) percent annual salary increase for sworn officers regularly employed by the Sheriff’s Office who have attained the rank of Captain or below (amending Knox County Code, Chapter 42, Article II, Division 1, adding Section 42-31, previously reserved) on first reading.
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Defer Resolution honoring A'sani Knox for Youth of the Year award. R-22-3-101 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring A’sani Knox for being named the 2022 Youth of the Year for the Boys and Girls Club of the Tennessee Valley.
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Add discussion item on zoning regulation consolidation and streamlining. Discussion item regarding the consolidation and streamlining of government regulations on the zoning process.
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2022
Rezoning request for Stephanie Walther 6-A-21-RZ — CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST OF STEPHANIE WALTHER FOR REZONING FROM I INDUSTRIAL TO A AGRICULTURAL Zoning & land use
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2022
Rezoning request by Ball Homes, LLC 12-K-21-RZ — CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST OF BALL HOMES, LLC FOR REZONING FROM A AGRICULTURAL TO PR PLANNED RESIDENTIAL UP TO 4 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE Zoning & land use
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-4-0-0
Split
Jan 24, 2022
Northwest County Sector Plan Amendment by Ball Homes, LLC 12-B-21-SP — CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST OF BALL HOMES, LLC FOR NORTHWEST COUNTY SECTOR PLAN AMENDMENT FROM A AGRICULTURAL AND HP HILLSIDE PROTECTION TO RR RURAL RESIDENTIAL AND HP HILLSIDE PROTECTION Zoning & land use
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2022
Approve street name change for Venice Road RZ-22-1-101 — CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST OF ROY TRENTON PRIMM TO CHANGE STREET NAME OF VENICE ROAD TO SUMMER BIRD DRIVE BETWEEN LAUREL HILL ROAD AND SANDERS ROAD Zoning & land use
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2022
Suspend rules to consider street name change without applicant present AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA – (CONTINUED)
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Motion to suspend the rules:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2022
Rezoning request for Mary Gooden RZ-22-1-104 — CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST OF MARY GOODEN FOR REZONING FROM A AGRICULTURAL TO RA LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL Zoning & land use
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2022
Rezoning request by Safe Harbor Residential 12-I-21-RZ — CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST OF SAFE HARBOR RESIDENTIAL FOR REZONING FROM A AGRICULTURAL TO PR PANNED RESIDENTIAL UP TO 3 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE Zoning & land use
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-4-0-0
Split
Jan 24, 2022
Rezoning request for Bruce Duncan RZ-22-1-102 — CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST OF BRUCE DUNCAN FOR REZONING FROM RB GENERAL RESIDENTIAL TO T TRANSITION Zoning & land use
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2022
Amend agenda to defer items AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA – (CONTINUED)
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Motion to suspend the rules:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2022
Notary Public Applications NOTARY APPLICATIONS
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2022
Consider closure of unbuilt portion of Chirping Bird Lane (1st reading) CONSIDERATION OF THE CLOSURE OF THE UNBUILT PORTION OF CHIRPING BIRD LANE EAST OF CREEKSIDE MANOR LANE IN CREEKSIDE MANOR SUBDIVISION – (FIRST READING)
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2022
Acceptance of New County Roads ACCEPTANCE OF NEW COUNTY ROADS
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2022
Approve minutes of previous meetings APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2022
Honor community partnerships involved in Powell Trench Collapse R-22-1-101 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING THE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS INVOLVED IN THE POWELL TRENCH COLLAPSE Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2022
Approve contract between KGIS and Quantum Spatial for LiDAR data R-22-1-902 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE KNOXVILLE/KNOX COUNTY/KNOXVILLE UTILITIES BOARD GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM (KGIS) AND QUANTUM SPATIAL, INC. DBA NV5 GEOSPATIAL FOR A LIDAR DATA ACQUISITION PROJECT Contracts & purchasing
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2022
Approve contract with Pugh & Company, PC for auditing services R-22-1-901 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH PUGH & COMPANY, PC FOR PROFESSIONAL AUDITING SERVICES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2022 INDEPENDENT AUDIT IN THE AMOUNT OF $501,200.00 Contracts & purchasing
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2022
Approve use of State Wide Contract for Fleet Credit Card Services R-22-1-803 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN APPLICATION AND GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR THE USE OF TENNESSEE STATE WIDE CONTRACT #70144 FOR FLEET CREDIT CARD SERVICES WITH FLEETCOR TECHNOLOGIES OPERATING COMPANY, LLC DBA FLEETCOR FOR THE PURCHASE OF GASOLINE AND DIESEL FUEL AS NEEDED BY DEPARTMENTS AND OFFICES OF KNOX COUNTY GOVERNMENT AND KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS Contracts & purchasing
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2022
Approve utility easements with KUB R-22-1-802 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING TWO (2) UTILITY EASEMENTS WITH THE KNOXVILLE UTILITIES BOARD (KUB) FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1517 HICKEY ROAD (PARCEL ID 104 196) IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,700.00 AND 1609 HICKEY ROAD (PARCEL ID 104 196.02) IN THE AMOUNT OF $600.00 Zoning & land use
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2022
Approve participating addendum with Voiance Language Services for interpreting/translation R-22-1-801 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PARTICIPATING ADDENDUM WITH VOIANCE LANGUAGE SERVICES, LLC TO ALLOW KNOX COUNTY TO UTILIZE A MASTER AGREEMENT TO PROCURE ON-DEMAND REMOTE INTERPRETING AND DOCUMENT TRANSLATION SERVICES THROUGH THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE PROCUREMENT OFFICIALS (NASPO) Contracts & purchasing
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2022
Accept and donate donations from Holiday Festival of Lights R-22-1-702 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING DONATIONS IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $5,886.25 AND ELEVEN AND A QUARTER (11.25) BARRELS OF FOOD COLLECTED FROM VISITORS AT KNOX COUNTY’S HOLIDAY FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS AT CONCORD PARK AND APPROVING THE DONATION OF SAME TO THE LOVE KITCHEN Parks & community
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2022
Approve policy and agreement for recreational facility and park naming rights R-22-1-701 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE KNOX COUNTY RECREATIONAL FACILITY AND PARKS NAMING RIGHTS POLICY AND A KNOX COUNTY NAMING RIGHTS GIFT AGREEMENT TO ALLOW DONORS TO MAKE MONETARY DONATIONS TO THE LEGACY PARKS FOUNDATION FOR THE USE AND BENEFIT OF KNOX COUNTY FOR RECREATIONAL FACILITIES, PARK ENHANCEMENTS AND/OR DEVELOPMENT AND TO ACQUIRE NAMING RIGHTS TO THOSE FACILITIES OR PARKS, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE KNOX COUNTY COMMISSION Parks & community
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2022
Approve amendment to TDH grant contract for CHANT services R-22-1-605 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT ONE TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF COMMUNITY HEALTH ACCESS AND NAVIGATION IN TENNESSEE (CHANT) PROGRAM SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE GRANT CONTRACT BY $966,200.00 AND EXTENDS THE TERM TO JUNE 30, 2023 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2022
Approve amendment to TDH grant contract for public health emergency preparedness R-22-1-604 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT 3 TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND CRISIS RESPONSE, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE GRANT CONTRACT BY $7,055,000.00 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2022
Approve grant contract with TDH for adolescent pregnancy prevention services R-22-1-603 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF TENNESSEE ADOLESCENT PREGNANCY PREVENTION SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2022 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2023 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2022
Approve amendment to TDH grant contract for tobacco prevention R-22-1-602 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT FIVE TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF TOBACCO PREVENTION PROGRAM SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE CONTRACT BY $10,000.00 AND EXTENDS THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT BY ONE (1) YEAR TO EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2023 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2022
Approve grant contract with TDH for dental services R-22-1-601 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,250,000.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF DENTAL SERVICES (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2022
Approve MOU with Knoxville Habitat for Humanity for SLFR funds R-22-1-502 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AND AGREEMENT WITH KNOXVILLE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY TO PROVIDE $1,000,000.00 IN CORONAVIRUS STATE AND LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY (SLFR) FUNDS FOR ACTIVITIES THAT SERVE COMMUNITIES DISPROPORTIONATELY IMPACTED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC (FEDERALLY FUNDED THROUGH TREASURY SLFR FUNDS) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2022
Approve contracts for venue and catering services for training events R-22-1-501 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH BARON’S INC. DBA ROTHCHILD CATERING, BRIDGEWATER MANAGEMENT CORPORATION DBA BRIDGEWATER PLACE, JUBILEE BANQUET FACILITY, AND SPACES IN THE CITY FOR THE PROVISION OF VENUE AND CATERING SERVICES FOR TRAINING EVENTS Contracts & purchasing
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2022
Approve TDOT agreement for traffic signal at Rutledge Pike and Mine Road R-22-1-407 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A LOCAL AGENCY PROJECT AGREEMENT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TDOT) FOR A TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND ASSOCIATED WARNING DEVICES FOR THE INTERSECTION OF RUTLEDGE PIKE (STATE ROUTE 1) AND MINE ROAD (KNOX COUNTY IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $150,000.00 FOR THE PROJECT) Roads & infrastructure
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2022
Approve construction contract with Southern Constructors for sidewalks R-22-1-406 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $685,535.00 WITH SOUTHERN CONSTRUCTORS, INC. FOR THE NORTH CEDAR BLUFF ROAD SIDEWALKS PROJECTS Roads & infrastructure
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2022
Approve supplemental funding agreement with Volkert, Inc. for Brickyard Road Roundabout R-22-1-405 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $38,000.00 WITH VOLKERT, INC. FOR ADDITIONAL DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE BRICKYARD ROAD ROUNDABOUT PROJECT AT THE INTERSECTION OF WEST BEAVER CREEK DRIVE AT BRICKYARD ROAD Roads & infrastructure
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2022
Approve stormwater covenants with Primos Land Company, LLC R-22-1-404 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING COVENANTS FOR PERMANENT MAINTENANCE OF STORMWATER FACILITIES AND BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES WITH PRIMOS LAND COMPANY, LLC FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 8520 WEST EMORY ROAD (CLT PARCEL #077-098) AND 0 BEAVER RIDGE ROAD (CLT PARCEL #077-14801) IN COMMISSION DISTRICT 6 Zoning & land use
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2022
Approve stormwater covenants with Primos Land Company, LLC R-22-1-403 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING COVENANTS FOR PERMANENT MAINTENANCE OF STORMWATER FACILITIES AND BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES WITH PRIMOS LAND COMPANY, LLC FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5913 WEST EMORY ROAD (CLT PARCEL #078-038) IN COMMISSION DISTRICT 6 Zoning & land use
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2022
Approve stormwater covenants with Autumn Care, LLC R-22-1-402 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING COVENANTS FOR PERMANENT MAINTENANCE OF STORMWATER FACILITIES AND BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES WITH AUTUMN CARE, LLC FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3222 BYINGTON BEAVER RIDGE ROAD (CLT PARCEL #090EB016) IN COMMISSION DISTRICT 6 Zoning & land use
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2022
Approve stormwater covenants with William David Wilkinson R-22-1-401 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING COVENANTS FOR PERMANENT MAINTENANCE OF STORMWATER FACILITIES AND BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES WITH WILLIAM DAVID WILKINSON FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8116 NUBBIN RIDGE DRIVE (CLT PARCEL #133-073) IN COMMISSION DISTRICT 4 Zoning & land use
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
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) Public safety
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2022
Appoint commissioners to Agricultural Extension Committee R-22-1-110 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING COMMISSIONER DASHA LUNDY AND REAPPOINTING COMMISSIONER LARSEN JAY, RICHARD NEAL AND MELANIE HARRIS TO THE AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION COMMITTEE (TERMS EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2023) Personnel & appointments
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2022
Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools R-22-1-205 — 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 $65,590.11 Schools
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2022
Approve retainer agreement with Millsaps Gowan Government Relations for CLASS R-22-1-204 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A RETAINER AGREEMENT WITH MILLSAPS GOWAN GOVERNMENT RELATIONS FOR THE PROVISION OF GOVERNMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES TO THE COALITION OF LARGE SCHOOL SYSTEMS (CLASS) FOR THE TERM OF JANUARY 1, 2022 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2022 AT A COST OF $37,500.00 Contracts & purchasing
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2022
Approve agreement with Dollar & Ewers Architecture for Lincoln Park Center renovations R-22-1-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH DOLLAR & EWERS ARCHITECTURE, INC. FOR THE DESIGN OF RENOVATIONS TO LINCOLN PARK CENTER AT A COST OF $400,000.00 Contracts & purchasing
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2022
Approve agreement with Zonar Systems, Inc. for GPS services R-22-1-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH ZONAR SYSTEMS, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF GPS SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $200,000.00 ANNUALLY FOR A TERM OF UP TO FIVE (5) YEARS Contracts & purchasing
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2022
Approve contract with MSA Business Technology for printer monitoring software R-22-1-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH MSA BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY FOR THE PROVISION OF PRINTER MONITORING SOFTWARE AND SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $22,500.00 ANNUALLY FOR THE TERM OF JANUARY 1, 2022 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2023 WITH THE OPTION TO EXTEND ANNUALLY FOR AN ADDITIONAL THREE (3) YEARS Contracts & purchasing
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2022
Amend agenda to add and defer items AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Approve South County Sector Plan Amendment due to error in 2021 plan. 11-D-21-SP — Request of Knoxville-Knox County Planning for South County Sector Plan Amendment from LDR (Low Density Residential) and HP (Hillside Protection) to MDR (Medium Density Residential) and HP (Hillside Protection) 11-D-21-SP was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 9109 Chapman Highway / Parcel ID 150 020. Commission District 9. Zoning & land use
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Approve rezoning request for Steve Larimer from A to PR (3 units/acre). 11-H-21-RZ — Request of Steve Larimer for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 3 dwelling units per acre 11-H-21-RZ was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 Hardin Valley Road / Parcel ID 129 12607. Commission District 6. Zoning & land use
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Substitute motion:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Approve Sector Plan Amendment for Steve Larimer from AG/HP to RR/HP. 11-C-21-SP — Request of Steve Larimer for Northwest County Sector Plan Amendment from AG (Agricultural) and HP (Hillside Protection) to LDR (Low Density Residential) and HP (Hillside Protection) 11-C-21-SP was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 Hardin Valley Road / Parcel ID 129 12607. Commission District 6. Zoning & land use
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Approve rezoning request for Furrow Auction Company from I to A. 11-D-21-RZ — Request of Furrow Auction Company for rezoning from I (Industrial) to A (Agricultural) 11-D-21-RZ was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 7907 North Ruggles Ferry Pike and 0 North Wooddale Road / Parcel ID 61 060 and 051. Commission District 8. Zoning & land use
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Approve rezoning request for Susan M. Watson from RA to A. 11-B-21-RZ — Request of Susan M. Watson for rezoning from RA (Low Density Residential) to A (Agricultural) 11-B-21-RZ was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 7035 Elna Marie Drive / Parcel ID 61 K B 002, Commission District 8. Zoning & land use
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Approve MOU with Zoo Knoxville using SLFR Funds for COVID-19 impact mitigation. R-21-12-502 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Memorandum of Understanding and Agreement with Zoo Knoxville to provide $3,500,000.00 in Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery (SLFR) Funds for activities that aid in mitigating the negative economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Federally funded through Treasury SLFR Funds) Contracts & purchasing
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Approve 172 notary applications. Consideration of Notary Applications
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Approve Budget Amendments totaling $5,279.93. Budget Amendments – Total amount $5,279.93
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Approve Line-Item Transfers totaling $414,309.43. Line-Item Transfers – Total amount $414,309.43
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Acceptance of new County Roads. Consideration of the acceptance of new County Roads
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Approve minutes of the previous meeting. Approval of minutes of the previous meeting on November 15, 2021
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Honor Judge Geoffrey P. Emery for contributions to justice. R-21-12-101 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Judge Geoffrey P. Emery for his contribution to justice and the people of Knox County Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Approve check guarantee services contract with TeleCheck Services, LLC. R-21-12-906 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Contract with TeleCheck Services, LLC, a Fiserv Company, for the provision of check guarantee services Contracts & purchasing
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Authorize acceptance of donated web domain names for Water Trail. R-21-12-904 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a donation of two (2) web domain names for the Knox County Water Trail from Commissioner Larsen Jay to Knox County Parks & community
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Approve Pilot Program for Tuition Assistance for Executive Branch Team Members. R-21-12-903 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Pilot Program for Tuition Assistance to be offered to Knox County Team Members under the Executive Branch Personnel & appointments
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Approve Stop Loss Insurance agreement with HCC Life Insurance Company. R-21-12-902 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an agreement in the estimated amount of $448,779.00 with HCC Life Insurance Company for Stop Loss Insurance for the period beginning January 1, 2022 and ending December 31, 2022 Contracts & purchasing
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Approve update to Executive Branch organizational chart. R-21-12-901 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an update to the organizational chart of the Executive Branch of Knox County Government to include the designation of Stephanie Candler as Senior Director of Human Resources and Jenny Holden as Senior Director of Community Development Personnel & appointments
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Repeal Resolution R-98-10-104 regarding non-partisan school board elections. R-21-12-806 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee to repeal Resolution R-98-10-104 which provided for non-partisan primary and general elections for members of the Knox County School Board Schools
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Approve amendment to Debt Management System contract with Fifth Asset, Inc. R-21-12-805 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Amendment to Contract No. 20-674 with Fifth Asset, Inc., d/b/a DebtBook for the provision of a debt management system, which amendment provides for the term of the Agreement to be January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024 and amends the pricing to add a component to monitor the County's lease agreements Contracts & purchasing
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Approve Master Equity Lease Agreement for vehicle leasing. R-21-12-804 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Master Equity Lease Agreement with Enterprise FM Trust for the option to lease vehicles for Knox County Government through the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Program Contracts & purchasing
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Approve financial advisory service contracts with Cumberland Securities and PFM. R-21-12-803 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving contracts with Cumberland Securities Company, Inc., and PFM Financial Advisors LLC for the provision of financial advisory services Contracts & purchasing
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Approve Sublease Agreement with Associated Builders and Contractors. R-21-12-802 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Sublease Agreement with Associated Builders and Contractors - Greater Tennessee for property located at 1803 N. Central Street for a Construction Trades Academy for a base term of five (5) years with the option to renew for one (1) additional five (5) year term with an annual rental amount of $6,000.00 to be monthly in the amount of $500.00 commencing on the first day of year 2 of the base term Contracts & purchasing
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Approve Lease Agreement with John H. Daniel Co. for Construction Trades Academy. R-21-12-801 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Lease Agreement with John H. Daniel Company for property located at 1803 N. Central Street for a Construction Trades Academy for a base term of five (5) years and the option to renew the Lease for one (1) additional five (5) year term with an annual rental amount of $145,800.00 to be paid monthly in equal installments of $12,150.00 for lease years one (1) and two (2) with a 3% annual increase each year thereafter Contracts & purchasing
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Authorize acceptance of donation for Memorial Bench at Admiral Farragut Park. R-21-12-702 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a donation of a Memorial Bench at Admiral Farragut Park from Richard Sparks in the amount of $1,600.00 Parks & community
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Authorize acceptance of donation for Memorial Bench at Concord Park. R-21-12-701 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a donation of a Memorial Bench at the Point at Concord Park from Chuck and Virginia Pritchett in the amount of $1,600.00 Parks & community
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Approve grant contract with Health Dept. for Family Planning Services. R-21-12-603 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in the amount not to exceed $150,000.00 with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of Family Planning Services (No Local Match Required) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Approve Amendment One to Health Dept. grant for health promotion services. R-21-12-602 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment One to a Grant Contract with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of health promotion services, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the Grant Contract by $203,700.00 and extends the term to June 30, 2024 Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Approve Amendment Four to Health Dept. grant for immunization services. R-21-12-601 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment Four to a Grant Contract with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of immunization services, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the Contract by $3,261,883.00 to add COVID-19 POD Funding and extends the term of the Contract to June 30, 2022 (No Local Match Required) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Approve SaaS agreement with Benevate Inc. for program administration. R-21-12-504 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Software as a Service (SaaS) Services Agreement with Benevate Inc. for the provision of software services to be utilized for the administration of local, state, and federally funded programs Contracts & purchasing
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Approve ARP funded projects per 2021 Knox County Recovery Plan. R-21-12-503 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the expenditures and projects funded through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) as outlined in the 2021 Knox County Recovery Plan for State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Contracts & purchasing
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous

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