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Damon Rawls’s votes split votes

62 recorded votes: 53 aye · 9 no

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Jun 23, 2025
Ordinance on First Reading: "Fluoride Prohibition" in Knox County Code. O-25-6-101 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 38, TO ADD A NEW ARTICLE IX, ENTITLED "FLUORIDE PROHIBITION." (KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 38, ARTICLE IX, ESTABLISHING SEC. 28-301) (FIRST READING) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Damon Rawls’s vote: No Failed 3-7-0-1
Split Failed
Jun 23, 2025
Approve resolution re: Richard L. Bean Juvenile Service Center & Board appointments. R-25-6-903 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, 1) AUTHORIZING THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR TO HIRE A QUALIFIED TRANSITION ADVISOR/INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT TO BE PLACED AT THE RICHARD L. BEAN JUVENILE SERVICE CENTER TO SERVE THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2025; 2) REQUESTING CTAS TO COMPLETE A COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT OF THE RICHARD L. BEAN JUVENILE SERVICE CENTER; 3) REQUESTING THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN'S SERVICES OFFICE OF CHILD WELFARE SERVICES TO CONTINUE WEEKLY MONITORING VISITS TO THE RICHARD L. BEAN JUVENILE SERVICE CENTER; AND 4) APPOINTING FOUR (4) COMMISSIONERS TO THE JUVENILE SERVICE CENTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO SERVE UNTIL AUGUST 31, 2026. Public safety
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-3-0-1
Split
Jun 23, 2025
Approve resolution re: Richard L. Bean Juvenile Service Center & Board appointments. R-25-6-903 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, 1) AUTHORIZING THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR TO HIRE A QUALIFIED TRANSITION ADVISOR/INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT TO BE PLACED AT THE RICHARD L. BEAN JUVENILE SERVICE CENTER TO SERVE THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2025; 2) REQUESTING CTAS TO COMPLETE A COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT OF THE RICHARD L. BEAN JUVENILE SERVICE CENTER; 3) REQUESTING THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN'S SERVICES OFFICE OF CHILD WELFARE SERVICES TO CONTINUE WEEKLY MONITORING VISITS TO THE RICHARD L. BEAN JUVENILE SERVICE CENTER; AND 4) APPOINTING FOUR (4) COMMISSIONERS TO THE JUVENILE SERVICE CENTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO SERVE UNTIL AUGUST 31, 2026. Public safety
Damon Rawls’s vote: No Substitute motion to amend:Failed 4-5-1-1
Split Failed Decided with 1 absent — margin 1
Jun 23, 2025
Approve Emergency Ordinance O-25-6-102: Repeal and adopt new sections for Juvenile Detention Center. O-25-6-102 — CONSIDERATION OF AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO REPEAL CHAPTER 18, ARTICLE IV, DIVISION 2 (SECTIONS 18-141 THROUGH 18-143) OF THE KNOX COUNTY CODE RELATIVE TO THE JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER AND ADOPTING NEW SECTIONS 18-141 AND 18-142 TO PLACE THE OPERATION AND CONTROL OF THE JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER UNDER THE SHERIFF OF KNOX COUNTY AND TO CREATE A BOARD OF DIRECTORS. AMENDS ORDINANCE NUMBER O-91-8-107, ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 29, 1991. (FIRST READING) Public safety
Damon Rawls’s vote: No Adopted 9-1-0-1
Split
Jun 23, 2025
Approve 28 Defined Service Agreements funded by FY26 General/Hotel/Motel Tax Funds. R-25-6-506 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE FOLLOWING TWENTY-EIGHT (28) DEFINED SERVICE AGREEMENTS FUNDED IN THE FY 2026 BUDGET GENERAL FUND AND HOTEL/MOTEL TAX FUND: BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE TENNESSEE VALLEY IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000; CASA OF EAST TENNESSEE IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000; CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF EAST TENNESSEE IN THE AMOUNT OF $45,000; CENTRO HISPANO DE EAST TENNESSEE IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000; COMMUNITY COALITION AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,500; COMMUNITY MEDIATION CENTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000; EAST TN FREEDOM SCHOOLS IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000; EMERALD YOUTH FOUNDATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,000; FRIENDS OF LITERACY IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,000; HELEN ROSS MCNABB CENTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000; HELPING MAMAS, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000; HILLCREST HEALTHCARE COMMUNITIES, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,500; INTERFAITH HEALTH CENTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000; KEEP KNOXVILLE BEAUTIFUL IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,000; KIM HEALTH CENTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,000; KNOXVILLE FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000; MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF EAST TENNESSEE IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000; OLIVE TREE EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,250; REBOOT RECOVERY IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000; ARTS AND CULTURE ALLIANCE OF GREATER KNOXVILLE IN THE AMOUNT OF $425,000; ASIAN CULTURE CENTER OF TN IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000; BECK CULTURAL EXCHANGE CENTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $75,000; LEGACY PARKS FOUNDATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $125,000; THE MUSE KNOXVILLE IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000; ZOO KNOXVILLE IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,175,000; EAST TN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000; FARRAGUT WEST KNOX CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000; AND GREATER KNOXVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,270,500. Contracts & purchasing
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-1-2-1
Split
Jun 23, 2025
Approve 10 agreements in Opioid Settlement funds for remediation strategies. R-25-6-501 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING TEN (10) AGREEMENTS IN OPIOID SETTLEMENT PROGRAM FUNDS FOR VARIOUS REMEDIATION STRATEGIES ADDRESSING OPIOID SUBSTANCE MISUSE WITH THE RESTORATION HOUSE OF EAST TN IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,000; METRO DRUG COALITION IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,000; KNOXVILLE LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION (AMACHI) IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,000; YWCA KNOXVILLE AND THE TENNESSEE VALLEY IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000; VOLUNTEER MINISTRY CENTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,000; WESLEY HOUSE COMMUNITY CENTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000; HELEN ROSS MCNABB CENTER (EMPATH) IN THE AMOUNT OF $500,000; HELEN ROSS MCNABB CENTER (CENTERPOINTE) IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,000,000; KNOXVILLE LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION (KNOXWORX) IN THE AMOUNT OF $500,000; AND SUMMIT MEDICAL GROUP IN THE AMOUNT OF $425,000.00. (FUNDED WITH OPIOID ABATEMENT AND SUBDIVISION SETTLEMENT FUNDS). Contracts & purchasing
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-1-0-1
Split
Jun 23, 2025
Appoint Lane Dukart to Knox County Library Advisory Board. R-25-6-113 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING LANE DUKART (DISTRICT 4 SEAT) TO THE KNOX COUNTY LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD. (TERM EXPIRES JULY 1, 2028) Personnel & appointments
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-1-0-1
Split
Jun 23, 2025
Confirm reappointments of Counts and Jordan to Visit Knoxville Board. R-25-6-110 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, CONFIRMING THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR'S REAPPOINTMENTS OF MARGARET COUNTS AND PAUL JORDAN TO THE VISIT KNOXVILLE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. (TERMS EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2028) Personnel & appointments
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-1-1
Split
Jun 23, 2025
Approve professional services agreement with Martha Pack d.b.a. Adapt & Stay, LLC (heard later). R-25-6-508 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PROGRAM-BASED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MARTHA PACK D.B.A. ADAPT & STAY, LLC FOR AGING IN PLACE AND OCCUPATIONAL SERVICES TO ELDERLY INDIVIDUALS RECEIVING SERVICES IN THE KNOX COUNTY HOME REHABILITATION (KCHR) PROGRAM. (FEDERALLY FUNDED BY U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT'S (HUD) OLDER ADULT HOME MODIFICATION PROGRAM).
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-1-0-1
Split
Jun 23, 2025
Approve 3 CDBG agreements: Knoxville-Knox Co CA C, Neighborhd Housing, UT (HMIS) (heard later). R-25-6-507 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THREE (3) AGREEMENTS IN 2025 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM FUNDS WITH THE FOLLOWING SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR VARIOUS ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS: KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE (HOMEWARD BOUND PROGRAM) IN THE AMOUNT OF $132,000, NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING INC. (OPERATION BACKYARD) IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000, AND THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE (HMIS) IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000. (FEDERALLY FUNDED THROUGH HUD CDBG PROGRAM FUNDS) (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED)
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-1-0-1
Split
Jun 23, 2025
Approve subscription agreement with Home for Life Design for KCHR Program case mgmt (heard later). R-25-6-505 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PROGRAM-BASED SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT WITH HOME FOR LIFE DESIGN FOR THE CASE MANAGEMENT OF SERVICES RENDERED TO AGING IN PLACE APPLICANTS IN THE KNOX COUNTY HOME REHABILITATION (KCHR) PROGRAM. (FEDERALLY FUNDED BY U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT'S (HUD) OLDER ADULT HOME MODIFICATION PROGRAM)
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-1-0-1
Split
Jun 23, 2025
Approve master agreement with Trans Union LLC for KCHR Program loan approvals (heard later). R-25-6-504 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PROGRAM-BASED MASTER AGREEMENT FOR CONSUMER REPORTING AND ANCILLARY SERVICES WITH TRANS UNION, LLC FOR LOW-MODERATE INCOME HOMEOWNER REHABILITATION LOAN APPLICATION APPROVALS IN THE KNOX COUNTY HOME REHABILITATION (KCHR) PROGRAM. (FEDERALLY FUNDED BY U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT'S (HUD) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM)
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-1-0-1
Split
Jun 23, 2025
Approve 10 KCHR Program contracts for contractor services (heard later). R-25-6-503 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING TEN (10) CONTRACTS WITH A-1 CERTIFIED SERVICE, INC.; BALLINGER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY; FIRST PLACE FINISH, INC.; KWS, INC.; MILLER'S ELECTRIC, LLC; STANLEY HOMES, LLC; SOUTHEAST RESTORATION GROUP OF GEORGIA, INC.; DPN BUILDERS; KRUG & SONS, INC.; AND CONRAD CONTRACTING FOR CONTRACTOR SERVICES IN THE KNOX COUNTY HOME REHABILITATION (KCHR) PROGRAM. (FEDERALLY FUNDED BY U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) AND U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY).
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-2-0-1
Split
Jun 23, 2025
Approve professional services agreement with Martha Pack d.b.a. Adapt & Stay, LLC. R-25-6-508 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PROGRAM-BASED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MARTHA PACK D.B.A. ADAPT & STAY, LLC FOR AGING IN PLACE AND OCCUPATIONAL SERVICES TO ELDERLY INDIVIDUALS RECEIVING SERVICES IN THE KNOX COUNTY HOME REHABILITATION (KCHR) PROGRAM. (FEDERALLY FUNDED BY U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT'S (HUD) OLDER ADULT HOME MODIFICATION PROGRAM). Contracts & purchasing
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-1-0-1
Split
Jun 23, 2025
Approve 3 CDBG agreements: Knoxville-Knox Co CA C, Neighborhd Housing, UT (HMIS). R-25-6-507 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THREE (3) AGREEMENTS IN 2025 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM FUNDS WITH THE FOLLOWING SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR VARIOUS ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS: KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE (HOMEWARD BOUND PROGRAM) IN THE AMOUNT OF $132,000, NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING INC. (OPERATION BACKYARD) IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000, AND THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE (HMIS) IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000. (FEDERALLY FUNDED THROUGH HUD CDBG PROGRAM FUNDS) (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Contracts & purchasing
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-1-0-1
Split
Jun 23, 2025
Approve subscription agreement with Home for Life Design for KCHR Program case management. R-25-6-505 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PROGRAM-BASED SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT WITH HOME FOR LIFE DESIGN FOR THE CASE MANAGEMENT OF SERVICES RENDERED TO AGING IN PLACE APPLICANTS IN THE KNOX COUNTY HOME REHABILITATION (KCHR) PROGRAM. (FEDERALLY FUNDED BY U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT'S (HUD) OLDER ADULT HOME MODIFICATION PROGRAM) Contracts & purchasing
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-1-0-1
Split
Jun 23, 2025
Approve master agreement with Trans Union LLC for KCHR Program loan application approvals. R-25-6-504 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PROGRAM-BASED MASTER AGREEMENT FOR CONSUMER REPORTING AND ANCILLARY SERVICES WITH TRANS UNION, LLC FOR LOW-MODERATE INCOME HOMEOWNER REHABILITATION LOAN APPLICATION APPROVALS IN THE KNOX COUNTY HOME REHABILITATION (KCHR) PROGRAM. (FEDERALLY FUNDED BY U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT'S (HUD) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM) Contracts & purchasing
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-1-0-1
Split
Jun 23, 2025
Approve 10 KCHR Program contracts for contractor services. R-25-6-503 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING TEN (10) CONTRACTS WITH A-1 CERTIFIED SERVICE, INC.; BALLINGER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY; FIRST PLACE FINISH, INC.; KWS, INC.; MILLER'S ELECTRIC, LLC; STANLEY HOMES, LLC; SOUTHEAST RESTORATION GROUP OF GEORGIA, INC.; DPN BUILDERS; KRUG & SONS, INC.; AND CONRAD CONTRACTING FOR CONTRACTOR SERVICES IN THE KNOX COUNTY HOME REHABILITATION (KCHR) PROGRAM. (FEDERALLY FUNDED BY U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) AND U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY). Contracts & purchasing
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-2-0-1
Split
Jun 16, 2025
Substitute motion to rezone from A to PR (3.75 du/acre) for Mesana Investments LLC. Consideration of the request of Mesana Investments LLC for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential), up to 4 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 8022 Hill Road / Parcel ID 028 132. (Planning Commission’s File Number: 4-O-25-RZ) (7th Commission District)
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-3-0-0
Split
Jun 16, 2025
Rezone from A to PR (10 du/acre) for Taylor D. Forrester at Ebenezer Road. Consideration of the request of Taylor D. Forrester for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential), up to 10 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 1439, 1445, 1447 Ebenezer Road / Parcel ID 144 096, 097, 095 (part of). (Planning Commission’s File Number: 5-Q-25-RZ) (4th Commission District)
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-1-1-0
Split
May 19, 2025
Appropriate $8,809,000.00 to non-profit organizations for FY2025-2026. R-25-5-804 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROPRIATING THE AMOUNT OF $8,809,000.00 TO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, FOR THE YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026 Budget & taxes
Damon Rawls’s vote: No Substitute motion:Failed 1-10-0-0
Split Failed
May 19, 2025
Establish General County Budget and make appropriations for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. R-25-5-801 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ESTABLISHING A GENERAL COUNTY BUDGET AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE SEVERAL FUNDS FOR DEPARTMENTS, INSTITUTIONS, OFFICES AND AGENCIES OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026 Budget & taxes
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-1-1-0
Split
May 19, 2025
Establish General County Budget and make appropriations for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. R-25-5-801 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ESTABLISHING A GENERAL COUNTY BUDGET AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE SEVERAL FUNDS FOR DEPARTMENTS, INSTITUTIONS, OFFICES AND AGENCIES OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026 Budget & taxes
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Motion to end debate:Adopted 9-2-0-0
Split
May 19, 2025
Establish General County Budget and make appropriations for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. R-25-5-801 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ESTABLISHING A GENERAL COUNTY BUDGET AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE SEVERAL FUNDS FOR DEPARTMENTS, INSTITUTIONS, OFFICES AND AGENCIES OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026 Budget & taxes
Damon Rawls’s vote: No Substitute motion to defer:Failed 2-9-0-0
Split Failed
May 19, 2025
Approve grant contract with TN Dept. of Health for Ryan White Part B Services. R-25-5-601 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $689,600.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF RYAN WHITE PART B SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING APRIL 1, 2025 AND ENDING MARCH 31, 2026 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED)
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
May 19, 2025
Approve grant contract with TN Dept. of Health for Ryan White Part B Services. R-25-5-601 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $689,600.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF RYAN WHITE PART B SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING APRIL 1, 2025 AND ENDING MARCH 31, 2026 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Public safety
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
Apr 28, 2025
Amend code to add procedures for legislative grant review O-25-4-101 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE VIII, "FINANCES", TO ADD A NEW DIVISION 5 ENTITLED "LEGISLATIVE REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS FOR STATE OR FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE" TO ESTABLISH NEW PROCEDURES TO REVIEW GRANTS. (KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE VIII, ESTABLISHING DIVISION 5 AND SEC. 2-565, PREVIOUSLY RESERVED)(FIRST READING) Budget & taxes
Damon Rawls’s vote: No Substitute motion to defer:Adopted 7-4-0-0
Split
Apr 28, 2025
Approve Consolidated & Annual Action Plans, accept HUD funds R-25-4-502 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, 1) approving the 2025-2029 Knox County Consolidated Plan establishing community development priorities; 2) approving the 2025 Knox County Annual Action Plan identifying activities Knox County will undertake for program year July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026; and 3) authorizing the acceptance of anticipated U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) federal funds in an amount up to $1,200,000.00 in CDBG Program funds and up to $410,000.00 in HOME Program funds Intergovernmental & resolutions
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-2-0-0
Split
Mar 24, 2025
Approve rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential (3 units/acre) for Mesana Investments RZ-25-3-103 — Consideration of the request of Mesana Investments, LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 5 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 2748 and 2720 Cunningham Road and 6930 Shady Lane, Parcel ID 048 027 (part of), 028 (part of), and 02802. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 1-I-25-RZ) Zoning & land use
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-5-0-0
Split
Mar 24, 2025
Approve rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential (2 units/acre) for Mesana Investments RZ-25-3-102 — Consideration of the request of Mesana Investments, LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 6 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 205 North Wooddale Road, Parcel ID 062 047. (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 12-D-24-RZ) Zoning & land use
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-4-1-0
Split
Mar 24, 2025
Approve rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential (2 units/acre) for Mesana Investments RZ-25-3-102 — Consideration of the request of Mesana Investments, LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 6 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 205 North Wooddale Road, Parcel ID 062 047. (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 12-D-24-RZ) Zoning & land use
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Failed 5-5-1-0
Split Failed
Mar 24, 2025
Approve rezoning from A Agricultural to CN Neighborhood Commercial for Terry Romans R-25-3-101 — Consideration of the request of Terry Romans for rezoning from A Agricultural to CN Neighborhood Commercial was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 1907 East Governor John Sevier Highway, Parcel ID 111 03606. (9th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 1-M-25-RZ) Zoning & land use
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-2-1-0
Split
Feb 24, 2025
Approve rezoning request of Thomas Burdette for 7217 Bell Road RZ-25-2-103 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Thomas Burdette for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RA (Low Density Residential) as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Zoning & land use
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-5-0-0
Split
Feb 24, 2025
Approve HUD award for aging in place home modifications for seniors. R-25-2-501 — CONSIDERATION OF A U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,000,000.00 TO FUND AGING IN PLACE HOME MODIFICATIONS FOR LOW-INCOME KNOX COUNTY SENIOR RESIDENTS. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) – Intergovernmental & resolutions
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
Jan 27, 2025
Approve contract with Ernst & Young LLP for consulting services R-25-1-502 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Ernst & Young LLP for the provision of consulting services for a housing inventory, market assessment, and disaster resiliency analysis funded through the Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant (no local match required) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-3-0-0
Split
Jan 27, 2025
Approve Policies and Procedures for Infrastructure Development Districts R-25-1-902 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving certain Policies and Procedures relating to the Consideration of Petitions for the Creation of Infrastructure Development Districts Zoning & land use
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Substitute motion:Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
Jan 22, 2025
Establish 2814 Tipton Station Road Residential Infrastructure Development District R-25-1-101-PH — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, establishing the 2814 Tipton Station Road Residential Infrastructure Development District was before the Board of Commissioners. Zoning & land use
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
Jan 22, 2025
Deny rezoning for William Dale Rhoton at 611 W Governor John Sevier Hwy. 4-O-24-RZ — Consideration of the request of William Dale Rhoton for rezoning from A Agricultural to RB General Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 611 West Governor John Sevier Highway, Parcel ID 137 144 01. (9th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-O-24-RZ) Zoning & land use
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Substitute motion to deny:Adopted 6-5-0-0
Split
Jan 22, 2025
Defer rezoning for Mesana Investments LLC at 205 N Wooddale Rd to Feb 2025. 12-D-24-RZ — Consideration of the request of Mesana Investments LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 6 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 205 North Wooddale Road, Parcel ID 062 047. (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 12-D-24-RZ) Zoning & land use
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Substitute motion to defer:Adopted 6-5-0-0
Split
Dec 16, 2024
Approve MOUs/Interagency Agreement to obligate SLFRF funds R-24-12-901 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THREE (3) MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING WITH KNOX COUNTY DEPARTMENTS AND ONE (1) INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT WITH THE PUBLIC BUILDING AUTHORITY (PBA) TO OBLIGATE STATE AND LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS (SLFRF) FOR INTERNAL KNOX COUNTY PROJECTS AS REQUIRED TO MEET THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY’S DEADLINE TO OBLIGATE ALL FUNDS PROVIDED UNDER THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT BY DECEMBER 31, 2024. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Budget & taxes
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
Dec 16, 2024
Approve HUD HOME funds agreement for Scenic View at Hardin Valley R-24-12-502 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH DGA HARDIN VALLEY LP IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000,000.00 IN U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM FUNDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF FOUR (4) FLOATING UNITS OF AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING TO BE KNOWN AS SCENIC VIEW AT HARDIN VALLEY. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Contracts & purchasing
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-3-0-0
Split
Dec 16, 2024
Approve grant for Broadband Readiness Community program R-24-12-501 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF A U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY SLFRF-ARP FEDERAL AWARD, PASSED-THROUGH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (TNECD), IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000.00 FOR THE ADMINISTRATION AND CONDUCT OF THE BROADBAND READINESS COMMUNITY - ADOPTION READY PROGRAM. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Contracts & purchasing
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
Dec 9, 2024
Rezone 2528-2536 W Beaver Creek Drive from A to PR (24 du/acre) with conditions. 9-I-24-RZ — REQUEST OF BENJAMIN C. MULLINS FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO PR (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL) UP TO 24 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2528 AND 2536 W BEAVER CREEK DRIVE / PARCEL ID 067 061, 062. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 9-I-24-RZ) (7TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use
Damon Rawls’s vote: No Substitute motion:Failed 2-8-0-1
Split Failed
Nov 18, 2024
Express commitment to protecting the innocence of children R-24-11-903 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, expressing the Commission’s commitment to Protecting the Innocence of Children Intergovernmental & resolutions
Damon Rawls’s vote: No Failed 3-8-0-0
Split Failed
Nov 18, 2024
Approve Written Standards for Rapid Re-Housing Program R-24-11-504 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Written Standards that govern the rapid re-housing program serving homeless individuals in Knox County that is funded with pass-through Tennessee Housing Development Authority (THDA) Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds Intergovernmental & resolutions
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-2-1-0
Split
Nov 18, 2024
Approve Written Standards for Rapid Re-Housing Program R-24-11-504 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Written Standards that govern the rapid re-housing program serving homeless individuals in Knox County that is funded with pass-through Tennessee Housing Development Authority (THDA) Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds Intergovernmental & resolutions
Damon Rawls’s vote: No Failed 2-9-0-0
Split Failed
Nov 18, 2024
Approve EECBG award for energy efficient home modifications R-24-11-503 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) award in the amount of $279,650.00 from the U.S. Department of Energy to fund energy efficient home modifications for low-income households in Knox County through the Knox County Home Rehabilitation Program (no local match required) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-1-1-0
Split
Nov 18, 2024
Approve Amendment One to CDBG Contract for Homeward Bound Program R-24-11-501 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment Number One to Contract Number 24-580 with the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide additional Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program funds in the amount of $6,181.20 for a total of $131,507.75 for the administration of the Homeward Bound Program serving homeless individuals in Knox County (federally funded through HUD CDBG Program Funds) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-1-2-0
Split
Nov 12, 2024
Substitute motion to approve rezoning for Ryan S. Lynch, E Beaver Creek Dr 10-M-24-RZ — Consideration of the request of Ryan S. Lynch for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0, 1302, 1304 East Beaver Creek Drive, Parcel ID 047 23401, 234, 23403. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-M-24-RZ)
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Substitute motion:Adopted 6-5-0-0
Split
Oct 28, 2024
Approve contract for creation of Unified Development Ordinance. R-24-10-403 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Inspire Placemaking Collective, Inc. in the amount of $437,080.00 for the creation of a Unified Development Ordinance. Zoning & land use
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
Oct 21, 2024
Initiate rezoning application (PR to A and RA) 24-10-5-RZ — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, to initiate an application for rezoning from PR (Planned Residential) to A (Agricultural) and RA (Low Density Residential) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 8744 Chapman Highway / Parcel ID 138 104 (Part of). 24-10-5-RZ Zoning & land use
Damon Rawls’s vote: No Failed 3-7-0-1
Split Failed
Oct 21, 2024
Initiate rezoning application (CA to A) 24-10-4-RZ — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, to initiate an application for rezoning from CA (General Business) to A (Agricultural) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 8744 Chapman Highway / Parcel ID 138 104 (Part of). Zoning & land use
Damon Rawls’s vote: No Failed 3-7-0-1
Split Failed
Oct 21, 2024
Initiate Plan Amendment 24-10-3-RZ — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, to initiate a Plan Amendment from CMU (Corridor Mixed-Use), HP (Hillside Protection) / CA (General Business) to TN (Traditional Neighborhood), POS (Parks and Open Space), TCMU (Town Center Mixed-Use), HP (Hillside Protection) / A (Agricultural) at 8744 Chapman Highway was before the Board of Commissioners. Parcel ID 138 104 (Part of). Zoning & land use
Damon Rawls’s vote: No Failed 3-7-0-1
Split Failed
Oct 21, 2024
Initiate rezoning application (PR to A) 24-10-2-RZ — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, to initiate an application for rezoning from Planned Residential to Agricultural was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 8802 Sevierville Pike/Parcel ID 138 270 (Part of). Zoning & land use
Damon Rawls’s vote: No Failed 3-8-0-0
Split Failed
Oct 21, 2024
Initiate rezoning application (PR to A) 24-10-1-RZ — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, to initiate an application for rezoning from Planned Residential to Agricultural was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 2814 Tipton Station Road/Parcel ID 148 049 (Part of). Zoning & land use
Damon Rawls’s vote: No Failed 3-8-0-0
Split Failed
Oct 21, 2024
Approve Mesana Investments rezoning (PR 3 to PR 5) with conditions RZ-24-10-107 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Mesana Investments, LLC for rezoning from PR (Planned Residential) up to 3 dwelling units per acre to PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre subject to conditions: 1) there is to be a Class B vegetation buffer along Tipton Station Road; and 2) there will be no access to Tipton Station Road. Zoning & land use
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 6-5-0-0
Split
Oct 21, 2024
Defer William Dale Rhoton rezoning to November 2024 Substitute motion to defer this item to the November 2024 meeting.
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Substitute motion to defer:Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
Oct 21, 2024
Approve Logan Higgins rezoning (PR up to 2 to PR up to 8) RZ-24-10-109 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Logan Higgins for rezoning from PR(k) (Planned Residential) up to 2 dwelling units per acre to PR (Planned Residential) up to 8 dwelling units per acre as per Planning Commission’s recommendation (subject to the four (4) conditions included) Zoning & land use
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Substitute motion:Adopted 8-3-0-0
Split
Oct 21, 2024
Approve Logan Higgins rezoning (PR up to 2 to PR up to 8) RZ-24-10-109 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Logan Higgins for rezoning from PR(k) (Planned Residential) up to 2 dwelling units per acre to PR (Planned Residential) up to 8 dwelling units per acre as per Planning Commission’s recommendation (subject to the four (4) conditions included) Zoning & land use
Damon Rawls’s vote: No Motion to amend:Failed 5-6-0-0
Split Failed
Oct 21, 2024
Approve Logan Higgins Comprehensive Plan amendment (RC to SR) RZ-24-10-108 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Logan Higgins for a Comprehensive Plan amendment from RC (Rural Commercial) to SR (Suburban Residential) as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Zoning & land use
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Substitute motion:Adopted 6-5-0-0
Split
Sep 23, 2024
Appoint John Valliant to Sheriff's Office Employees' Merit System Board R-24-9-115 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REAPPOINTING JOHN VALLIANT TO THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE EMPLOYEES’ MERIT SYSTEM BOARD OF DIRECTORS (TERM EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 30, 2027) Personnel & appointments
Damon Rawls’s vote: No Substitute motion:Adopted 6-5-0-0
Split
Sep 16, 2024
Initiate rezoning of certain parcels within the Ninth District Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, to initiate rezoning of certain parcels within the Ninth District of Knox County, Tennessee
Damon Rawls’s vote: No Motion to amend:Failed 4-7-0-0
Split Failed

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