Skip to content
CivicSeat Knox County, Tennessee
Coverage How we know Sign in Join

Knox County · Board of Commissioners

Charles Busler’s votes on Intergovernmental & resolutions

100 recorded votes: 97 aye · 2 no · 1 abstain

← Charles Busler’s page All of Charles Busler’s votes →

Aug 22, 2022
Approve MOU donating trailer to TN Federation of Fire Chaplains. R-22-8-906 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the Tennessee Federation of Fire Chaplains (TFFC) to provide for Knox County’s donation of a trailer to the TFFC for the purpose of transporting wheelchairs and other durable medical equipment during emergency situations. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve First Amendment to Interlocal Project Agreement (Multi-Use Stadium). R-22-8-902 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the execution of the First Amendment to Interlocal Project Agreement (Multi-Use Stadium Project) with the City of Knoxville, Tennessee, and the Sports Authority of the County of Knox and the City of Knoxville, Tennessee. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve interlocal agreement with KUB for student internet access program. R-22-8-802 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) and Knox County related to the County providing funding for KUB's Student Internet Access Program. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve intergovernmental cooperation agreement with Blount County entities. R-22-8-801 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving, amending and restating the Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement among Knox County, Blount County, the City of Maryville, the City of Alcoa, and The Industrial Development Board of Blount County and the Cities of Alcoa and Maryville. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve cooperative agreement for PM 2.5 Air Monitoring Program funding. R-22-8-604 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Cooperative Agreement for the acceptance of funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in the amount of $66,720.00 for Knox County Air Quality Management's PM 2.5 Air Monitoring Program. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve amendment to COAP Overdose Fatality Review Team grant. R-22-8-603 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment One to a Grant Contract with the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for the provision of Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Site-Based Program (COAP) Overdose Fatality Review Team program, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the grant contract by $63,028.00 and extends the term to September 30, 2023. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Accept additional EPA funding for Air Pollution Control Program. R-22-8-602 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of additional funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in the amount of $51,279.00 for Knox County Air Quality Management's ongoing Air Pollution Control Program. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve grant contract with TN Dept. of Health for Grant In Aid funds. R-22-8-601 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in the amount not to exceed $156,900.00 with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of Grant In Aid Funds for the period beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023 (No local match required). Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Authorize application for CDBG-CV Child Care Creation Program funds. R-22-8-507 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing submission of an application to the State of Tennessee for FY 2022 Community Development Block Grant-CV Child Care Creation Program funds in an amount not to exceed $400,000.00. (No Local Match Required) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve 20 agreements and 1 amendment using SLFRF for COVID-19 impacts. R-22-8-506 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving twenty (20) Agreements in Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) with the following service providers for various activities that mitigate the negative health and economic impacts of COVID-19: Boys & Girls Club ($325,000); Bridge Refugee Services ($100,000); Canvas Can Do Miracles ($50,000); Centro Hispano ($100,000); Cokesbury United Methodist Church ($250,000); C.O.N.N.E.C.T. Ministries ($100,000); East TN Community Design Center ($15,000); East TN Economic Development Agency ($100,000) ; E.M. Jellinek Center ($100,000); Freedom Village of Hope ($50,000); Free Medical Clinic ($100,000); Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee ($550,000); McNabb Center ($200,000); Second Harvest Food Bank ($100,000); Shangri-La Therapeutic Academy of Riding ($75,000); Susannah’s House ($50,000); United Way ($150,000); Young Williams ($170,000); YWCA ($50,000); and an Agreement amendment with Zoo Knoxville ($4,000,000). (Federally funded through Treasury SLFRF Program) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve 5 agreements using 2022 CDBG funds for various services. R-22-8-505 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving five (5) Agreements, subject to HUD approval of the Annual Action Plan, in 2022 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program funds with the following service providers for various activities and programs: CAC Homeless Caseworker Services ($120,000), Knoxville Area Urban League ($10,000), Neighborhood Housing Inc. ($60,000), Public Defender ($15,000), and Volunteer Ministry Center ($17,280). (Federally funded through HUD CDBG program funds) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve amendment to 2021 Annual Action Plan for community room expansion. R-22-8-503 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, 1) approving a Substantial Amendment to Knox County’s previously approved 2021 Annual Action Plan and 2) approving the agreement Amendment, subject to HUD approval of the Substantial Amendment, with HomeSource East Tennessee for the expansion of the community room ($140,000). (Federally funded through HUD CDBG program funds) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve substantial amendment to FY20-24 Consolidated Plan for COVID-19 programs. R-22-8-502 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, 1) approving a Substantial Amendment to Knox County's previously approved FY 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan and 2020 Annual Action Plan to include additional programs to prevent, prepare for and respond to coronavirus; 2) approving agreement amendments, subject to HUD approval of the Substantial Amendment, with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee (CAC) ($230,000) and McNabb Center ($650,000); and 3) approving agreement with Sacred Ground Hospice House ($60,000). (Federally funded through HUD CDBG-CV program funds) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Amend R-21-4-901 regarding delegation of authority to Industrial Development Board. R-22-6-901 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending that certain Resolution No. R-21-4-901 delegating to the Industrial Development Board of the County of Knox the authority to negotiate, accept and/or waive payments in lieu of taxes, and finding that such payments or the waiver thereof are deemed to be in furtherance of the public purposes of the board as defined in Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-53-305 and approving an amendment to Development Agreement Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-1-0-1
Split
Jun 27, 2022
Approve Amendment Three to children's services custody prevention grant. R-22-6-908 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment Three to a Grant Contract with the Tennessee Department of Children's Services for the provision of custody prevention services, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the Grant Contract by $183,392.00 and extends the term by one (1) year to expire June 30, 2023. (No local match required) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Approve Tripartite Lease Agreement for urgent care/mental health facility. R-22-6-801 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Tripartite Lease Agreement among Knox County, the City of Knoxville, and the Helen Ross McNabb Center to lease property located at 1515 Saint Mary Street for the purpose of offering the community an urgent care and mental health services facility Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Approve grant contract for Viral Hepatitis Program Services. R-22-6-606 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in the amount not to exceed $85,000.00 with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of Viral Hepatitis Program Services for the period beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023. (No local match required) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Approve Amendment 1 to Contract for retail food store inspections. R-22-6-605 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment 1 to a Contract with the Tennessee Department of Agriculture for the provision of assisting in conducting retail food store inspections under the Tennessee Retail Food Safety Act, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the contract by $159,302.00 and extends the term of the Contract to June 30, 2023. (No local Match Required) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Authorize acceptance of EPA funding for Air Pollution Control Program. R-22-6-604 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of additional funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in the amount of $136,550.00 for Knox County Air Quality Management's ongoing Air Pollution Control Program Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Authorize acceptance of EPA funding for Air Quality Management PM 2.5 program. R-22-6-603 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of additional funding in the amount up to $32,500.00 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for Knox County Air Quality Management's PM 2.5 Air Monitoring Program Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Approve grant contract for substance misuse epidemic response. R-22-6-602 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in the amount not to exceed $360,800.00 with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of High-Impact Area substance misuse epidemic response for the period beginning September 1, 2022 and ending August 31, 2023. (No local match required) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Approve 5-year grant contract for public health emergency preparedness. R-22-6-601 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a five-year grant contract in the amount not to exceed $2,929,990.00 ($585,998.00 per year) with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of public health emergency preparedness services for the period beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2027. (No local match required) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Honor Murphy Farm as a Tennessee Century Farm. R-22-5-105 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING MURPHY FARM FOR BEING DESIGNATED A TENNESSEE CENTURY FARM - R-22-5-105: Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Honor Yarnell Family Farm as a Tennessee Century Farm. R-22-5-104 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING THE YARNELL FAMILY FARM FOR BEING DESIGNATED A TENNESSEE CENTURY FARM – R-22-5-104: Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Approve Amendment 3 to grant contract for public health emergency preparedness. R-22-5-608 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT THREE TO A FIVE-YEAR GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE GRANT CONTRACT BY $31,257.00 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) – R-22-5-608: Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Approve grant contract with TN Dept of Health for breast and cervical screening. R-22-5-607 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $212,000.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF TENNESSEE BREAST AND CERVICAL SCREENING PROGRAM SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING AUGUST 1, 2022 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2023 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) - R-22-5-607: Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Approve grant contract with TN Dept of Health for TB control and prevention. R-22-5-606 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $611,430.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF TUBERCULOSIS CONTROL AND PREVENTION SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2022 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2023 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) - R-22-5-606: Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Approve revised Amendment One to grant contract for presumptive eligibility services. R-22-5-603 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A REVISED AMENDMENT ONE TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF PRESUMPTIVE ELIGIBILITY SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE GRANT CONTRACT BY $118,400.00 AND EXTENDS THE TERM BY ONE (1) YEAR TO EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2023 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) - R-22-5-603: Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Approve Amendment Six to grant contract with TN Dept of Health for tobacco prevention. R-22-5-602 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT SIX TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF TOBACCO PREVENTION PROGRAM SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE CONTRACT BY $115,000.00 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) - R-22-5-602: Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Approve Amendment 2 to Contract 21-301 with SEEED, Inc. for ERA funds. R-22-5-506 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT NUMBER TWO TO CONTRACT NUMBER 21-301 WITH SEEED, INC. TO PROVIDE TREASURY EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE FUNDS FOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE AWARD AMOUNT FROM $100,000.00 TO $175,000.00 (FEDERALLY FUNDED THROUGH TREASURY ERA PROGRAM FUNDS) - R-22-5-506: Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Approve Amendment 3 to Contract 21-124 with CAC for ERA funds. R-22-5-505 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT NUMBER THREE TO CONTRACT NUMBER 21-124 WITH KNOXVILLE/KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE (CAC) TO PROVIDE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FUNDS FOR THE ADMINISTRATION AND CONDUCT OF THE EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE AWARD AMOUNT BY $960,000.00 TO PROVIDE REIMBURSEMENT OF DIRECT ASSISTANCE COSTS – R-22-5-505: Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Approve MOU with CAC for COVID-19 economic and health impact mitigation. R-22-5-504 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AND AGREEMENT WITH KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE TO PROVIDE $567,850.00 IN CORONAVIRUS STATE AND LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS (SLFRF) FOR ACTIVITIES THAT MITIGATE THE NEGATIVE ECONOMIC AND HEALTH IMPACTS OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC (FEDERALLY FUNDED THROUGH TREASURY SLFRF PROGRAM) – R-22-5-504: Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Approve MOU with CAC for COVID-19 health impact mitigation. R-22-5-503 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AND AGREEMENT WITH KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE TO PROVIDE $82,150.00 IN CORONAVIRUS STATE AND LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS (SLFRF) FOR ACTIVITIES THAT MITIGATE THE NEGATIVE HEALTH IMPACTS OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC (FEDERALLY FUNDED THROUGH TREASURY SLFRF PROGRAM) - R-22-5-503: Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Approve revised MOU with CAC for housing rehabilitation services. R-22-5-502 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A REVISED MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AND AGREEMENT WITH THE KNOXVILLE/KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE (CAC) FOR HOUSING REHABILITATION CONSTRUCTION SERVICES TO PROVIDE FOR AN EXTENSION TO THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT AND A REVISION OF PERFORMANCE METRICS (FEDERALLY FUNDED THROUGH HUD CDBG PROGRAM FUNDS) - R-22-5-502: Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Approve MOU with Renew Clinic for COVID-19 health impact mitigation. R-22-5-501 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AND AGREEMENT WITH RENEW CLINIC TO PROVIDE $100,000.00 IN CORONAVIRUS STATE AND LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS (SLFRF) FOR ACTIVITIES THAT MITIGATE THE NEGATIVE HEALTH IMPACTS OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC (FEDERALLY FUNDED THROUGH TREASURY SLFRF PROGRAM) - R-22-5-501: Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Recognize "Veteran and Military Suicide Awareness Day". R-22-4-104 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, recognizing the third Saturday in September as Veteran and Military Suicide Awareness Day in Knox County Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Recognize "Tennessee Senior Citizen Day of Service". R-22-4-103 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, recognizing the first Saturday in May as “Tennessee Senior Citizen Day of Service” and encouraging all senior citizens in Knox County to volunteer in the community on this day Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Memorialize Billy Tindell. R-22-4-102 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, memorializing Billy Tindell Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Honor A'sani Knox as 2022 Youth of the Year. R-22-4-101 — 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 Clubs of the Tennessee Valley Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Accept $500 donation from First Horizon for Crime Victims' Rights Week. R-22-4-904 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a donation in the amount of $500.00 from First Horizon to be used as a sponsorship of the National Crime Victims' Rights Week Kick-Off and Recognition Reception Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Accept EPA funding for Air Quality Management PM 2.5 program. R-22-4-604 — Consideration of a Resolution of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of additional funding in the amount up to $97,500.00 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for Knox County Air Quality Management's PM 2.5 Air Monitoring Program Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Approve grant contract for Family Planning Services with TN Dept. of Health. R-22-4-602 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in the amount of $4,117,000.00 ($823,400.00 per year) with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of Family Planning Services for the period beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2027. (No local match required) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Approve grant contract for HIV/AIDS services with TN Dept. of Health. R-22-4-601 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in the amount of $708,900.00 with the Tennessee Department of Health for HIV/AIDS Core Medical and Support Services for the period beginning April 1, 2022 and ending March 31, 2023. (No local match required) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Authorize TDOT Litter Grant Program application. R-22-4-401 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing submission of an application for the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) Litter Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2023 and, if said application is approved, authorizing Knox County to enter into a grant contract for the acceptance of the grant award in an amount up to $171,400.00. (No local match required) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Approve Amendment Four to Grant Contract with TN DHS for Juvenile Court. R-22-3-902 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment Four 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 grant by $324,588.00, increases the local match by $167,212.00, and extends the term by one (1) year to expire June 30, 2023. Intergovernmental & resolutions
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
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 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
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 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
Nov 15, 2021
Authorize joining TN Opioid Abatement Agreement and approving settlements R-21-11-910 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing Knox County to join the State of Tennessee and other local governments as participants in the Tennessee State-Subdivision Opioid Abatement Agreement and approving the related settlement agreements. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2021
Approve Interlocal Project Agreement for Multi-Use Stadium Project R-21-11-901 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the execution of an Interlocal Project Agreement (Multi-Use Stadium Project) with the City of Knoxville, Tennessee and the Sports Authority of the County of Knox and the City of Knoxville, Tennessee. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2021
Approve MOU with City of Knoxville for JAG award funding R-21-11-303 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Knoxville for the administration of the 2021 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) award and authorizing the acceptance of the grant funding in an amount up to $46,595.00 as Knox County’s portion of the grant award. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 25, 2021
Recognize October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month R-21-10-103 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, RECOGNIZING OCTOBER AS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH IN KNOX COUNTY: Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 25, 2021
Approve interlocal agreement for Acute Care and Behavioral Health Facility R-21-10-902 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF AN INTERLOCAL PROJECT AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF PLANS FOR AN ACUTE CARE AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH FACILITY TO BE LOCATED AT 1515 SAINT MARY STREET, KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE: Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 25, 2021
Amend Gilead Sciences agreement for Hepatitis C/HIV testing R-21-10-601 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE MASTER FOCUS AGREEMENT WITH GILEAD SCIENCES, INC. FOR HEPATITIS C AND HIV TESTING SERVICES TO PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDING IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $220,544.00 AND TO EXTEND THE END DATE TO JUNE 30, 2022 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED): Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 25, 2021
Approve revised agreement with McNabb Center for domestic violence shelter R-21-10-501 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A REVISED AGREEMENT WITH MCNABB CENTER FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY AND CONSTRUCTION OF A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE EMERGENCY SHELTER TO PROVIDE FOR AN EXTENSION TO THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT AND A REVISION OF PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS: Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 27, 2021
Recognize October as Dysautonomia Awareness Month. R-21-9-101 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, RECOGNIZING OCTOBER AS DYSAUTONOMIA AWARENESS MONTH IN KNOX COUNTY Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2021
Recognize August as National Immunization Awareness Month. R-21-8-101 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, RECOGNIZING AUGUST AS NATIONAL IMMUNIZATION AWARENESS MONTH: Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2021
Approve Easement Agreements with City of Knoxville for TVA East Tower. R-21-8-801 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE FOR UTILITY FEATURES, INCLUDING A GENERATOR AND A GARBAGE COMPACTOR, LOCATED IN THE STRONG STREET ALLEY FOR THE TVA EAST TOWER AND AN AIR RIGHTS EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE FOR A PEDESTRIAN STRUCTURE ACROSS THE STRONG STREET ALLEY FOR ENHANCED ACCESS TO THE TVA EAST TOWER: Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2021
Approve grant contract for substance misuse epidemic response. R-21-8-604 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $360,800.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO PROVIDE HIGH IMPACT AREA SUBSTANCE MISUSE EPIDEMIC RESPONSE SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 AND ENDING AUGUST 31, 2022 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED): Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2021
Approve Amendment One to grant contract for tobacco prevention. R-21-8-601 — 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 TOBACCO USE PREVENTION AND CONTROL SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE GRANT CONTRACT BY $29,400.00 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED): Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Approve Amendment 2 to Viral Hepatitis Program Services Grant Contract. R-21-7-601 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment 2 to a Grant Contract with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of Viral Hepatitis Program Services, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the Grant Contract by $85,000.00 (no local match required). Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Approve agreement with Legal Aid for Emergency Rental Assistance funds. R-21-7-501 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Agreement with Legal Aid of East Tennessee to provide $200,000.00 in Treasury Emergency Rental Assistance funds for housing stability services (federally funded through Treasury ERA program funds). Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Approve Joint Funding Agreement with USGS for stream gaging stations. R-21-7-410 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Joint Funding Agreement with the U.S. Geological Survey in the amount of $83,000.00 with $49,800.00 provided by Knox County and $33,200.00 provided by the U.S. Geological Survey for the operation of stream gaging stations in Knox County for the period beginning August 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Approve grant contract with TN State Library and Archives. R-21-7-213 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in an amount not to exceed $706,500.00 with the Tennessee State Library and Archives for general library services and library materials (no local match required). Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Honor Farragut High School girls softball team for state championship win. R-21-7-104 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Farragut High School girls softball team for winning the Tennessee State Championship. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Honor Bearden High School's Dance Team. R-21-7-103 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Bearden High School’s Dance Team. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Honor Catholic High School's girls Tennis Team. R-21-7-102 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Catholic High School’s girls Tennis Team. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Honor Webb High School's boys Soccer Team. R-21-7-101 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Webb High School’s boys Soccer Team. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2021
Resolution honoring Gibbs High School Baseball team for winning state championship. R-21-6-102 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring the Gibbs High School Baseball team for winning the 2021 Class AA State Championship. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2021
Resolution honoring Austin-East High School Soccer team for winning state championship. R-21-6-101 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring the Austin-East High School Soccer team for winning the State Championship. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 26, 2021
Approve Amendment 3 to TN Dept. of Human Services IV-D Magistrate Services Contract R-21-4-906 — 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, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE GRANT BY $306,475.38, INCREASES THE LOCAL MATCH BY $157,881.26, AND EXTENDS THE TERM BY ONE (1) YEAR TO EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2022: Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 26, 2021
Approve Amendment Two to TN Dept. of Children's Services contract R-21-4-905 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT TWO TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN'S SERVICES TO PROVIDE CUSTODY PREVENTION SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE GRANT CONTRACT BY $183,392.00 AND EXTENDS THE TERM BY ONE (1) YEAR TO EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2022 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED): Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 26, 2021
Resolution supporting state legislative action for Litter/Environmental Court R-21-4-903 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, EXPRESSING SUPPORT OF STATE LEGISLATIVE ACTION TO ENABLE THE COMMISSION TO DESIGNATE DIVISION V OF THE GENERAL SESSIONS COURT OF KNOX COUNTY AS THE LITTER/ENVIRONMENTAL COURT AND TO ESTABLISH ENFORCEMENT POWERS FOR THAT COURT: Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 26, 2021
Approve Amendment 1 to TN Dept. of Health TB Control Contract R-21-4-603 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT 1 TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF TUBERCULOSIS (TB) CONTROL AND PREVENTION SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE CONTRACT BY $578,600.00 AND EXTENDS THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT BY ONE (1) YEAR TO EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2022 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED): Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 26, 2021
Approve Amendment 2 to TN Dept. of Health Public Health Emergency Preparedness Contract R-21-4-602 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT 2 TO A FIVE-YEAR GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE CONTRACT BY $8,000.00 FOR A NEW TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $2,931,592.00 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED): Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 26, 2021
Approve Amendment 2 to TN Dept. of Health HIV/AIDS Services Contract R-21-4-601 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT 2 TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF HIV/AIDS CORE MEDICAL SERVICES AND SUPPORT SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE CONTRACT BY $708,900.00 AND EXTENDS THE CONTRACT BY ONE (1) YEAR TO EXPIRE MARCH 31, 2022 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED): Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 26, 2021
Authorize TDOT Litter Grant Program application and award acceptance R-21-4-407 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TDOT) LITTER GRANT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 AND, IF SAID APPLICATION IS APPROVED, AUTHORIZING KNOX COUNTY TO ENTER INTO A GRANT CONTRACT FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE GRANT AWARD IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $168,700.00 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED): Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Amend County Code regarding Board of Health advisory role (Second Reading). O-20-12-101 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 38, ARTICLE II, DIVISION 1, SECTION 38-33 ENTITLED “COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH” TO PROVIDE FOR THE BOARD OF HEALTH TO SERVE AS AN ADVISORY BOARD TO THE KNOX COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT (AMENDS ORDINANCE O-96-3-102, ADOPTED APRIL 22, 1996) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-3-0-0
Split
Mar 29, 2021
Approve grant contract for FEMA disaster public assistance. R-21-3-805 — 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 PUBLIC ASSISTANCE PURSUANT TO PRESIDENTIAL DISASTER DECLARATION NUMBER FEMA-4427-DR-TN FOR SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES DURING THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 9, 2019 TO MARCH 30, 2019 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $123,236.60 WITH A LOCAL MATCH OF $16,653.57 Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Approve acceptance of real property donation for air quality station. R-21-3-804 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A QUITCLAIM DEED AND AFFIDAVIT OF HEIRSHIP FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1904 TENNESSEE AVENUE (PARCEL ID 094AC011) FROM THE PARTON FAMILY FOR AN AIR QUALITY MONITORING STATION Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Approve agreement with City of Knoxville for hazardous waste disposal. R-21-3-405 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE FOR THE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE AT THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE SOLID WASTE FACILITY Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Approve MOU with Knoxville Leadership Foundation for offender rehab. R-21-3-301 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE KNOXVILLE LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION (KLF) TO SUPPORT THE REHABILITATION OF ADULT OFFENDERS BY PROVIDING OFFICE SPACE, REFERRALS, AND ACCESS TO INMATES CURRENTLY INCARCERATED AT THE ROGER D. WILSON DETENTION FACILITY WITH KLF PROVIDING THE AMOUNT OF $68,340.00 PER YEAR FOR THE NEXT THREE (3) YEARS (NOT TO EXCEED $205,000) FOR FACILITY UTILIZATION AND ACCESS TO INMATE CLIENTELE Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Memorialize Knox County Clerk Chief of Staff Michael Paseur. R-21-3-102 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, MEMORIALIZING KNOX COUNTY CLERK CHIEF OF STAFF MICHAEL PASEUR Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Recognize March as Women's History Month in Knox County. R-21-3-101 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, RECOGNIZING MARCH AS WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH IN KNOX COUNTY Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Request legislative bill for mixed-use stadium tax revenue allocation R-21-2-903 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REQUESTING THAT THE MEMBERS OF THE TENNESSEE GENERAL ASSEMBLY REPRESENTING KNOX COUNTY INTRODUCE AND SEEK PASSAGE OF A LEGISLATIVE BILL REGARDING STATE AND LOCAL TAX REVENUE ALLOCATION FOR A MIXED-USE STADIUM IN KNOX COUNTY: Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve federally funded project agreement for social determinants of health R-21-2-602 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR FEDERALLY FUNDED PROJECTS WITH THE ASSOCIATION OF STATE AND TERRITORIAL HEALTH OFFICIALS TO RECEIVE COMPENSATION IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000.00 FOR THE PROVISION OF ADDRESSING SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED): Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve grant contract with TN Dept. of Health for pregnancy prevention services R-21-2-601 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF TENNESSEE ADOLESCENT PREGNANCY PREVENTION SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2021 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2022 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED): Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2021
Ordinance amending County Board of Health role O-20-12-101 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 38, Article II, Division 1, Section 38-33 entitled “County Board of Health” to provide for the Board of Health to serve as an advisory board to the Knox County Health Department (amends Ordinance O-96-3-102, adopted April 22, 1996) was before the Board of Commissioners on second reading. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: No Substitute motion to defer:Adopted 6-5-0-0
Split
Jan 25, 2021
Ordinance amending County Board of Health role O-20-12-101 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 38, Article II, Division 1, Section 38-33 entitled “County Board of Health” to provide for the Board of Health to serve as an advisory board to the Knox County Health Department (amends Ordinance O-96-3-102, adopted April 22, 1996) was before the Board of Commissioners on second reading. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: No Substitute motion to defer:Failed 3-8-0-0
Split Failed
Jan 25, 2021
Approve amendment to grant contract for election commissions COVID-19 response R-21-1-902 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Amendment to a Grant Contract with the State of Tennessee, Department of State, Division of Elections for the provision of assistance for County Election Commissions to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the contract by $145,255.23 (no local match required) was before the Board of Commissioners. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2021
Approve grant for HIV/STD/Viral Hepatitis prevention and surveillance R-21-1-601 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in an amount not to exceed $355,900.00 with the Tennessee Department of Health to provide HIV/STD/Viral Hepatitis Prevention and Surveillance services for the period beginning January 1, 2021 and ending December 31, 2021 (no local match required) was before the Board of Commissioners. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Charles Busler’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous

Download all 118 as CSV (published minutes)