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Damon Rawls’s votes on Contracts & purchasing · in 2024

26 recorded votes: 26 aye

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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 16, 2024
Approve stop loss insurance agreement with HCC Life Insurance Company R-24-12-903 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $396,674.00 WITH HCC LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY FOR STOP LOSS INSURANCE FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2025 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2025. Contracts & purchasing
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 16, 2024
Approve renewal amendment for DebtBook debt management system R-24-12-802 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A RENEWAL AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT NO. 20-674 WITH FIFTH ASSET, INC. D/B/A DEBTBOOK FOR A DEBT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR THE CONTRACT TO BE RENEWED FOR THE TERM OF JANUARY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2028. Contracts & purchasing
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 16, 2024
Approve contracts for fencing services R-24-12-205 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH EAST TENNESSEE FENCE COMPANY, STANLEY FENCING AND LANDSCAPING, INC., AND TS WELLS, INC. DBA TIM'S FENCING FOR THE PROVISION OF FENCING SERVICES UP TO $2,000,000.00 ANNUALLY FOR THE TERM OF JANUARY 1, 2025 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2025, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS. Contracts & purchasing
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 18, 2024
Approve change order for Trane Energy Services Project Phase 3B R-24-11-801 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Change Order to the agreement with Trane U.S. Inc. in the amount of $276,484.00 for additional work on Trane Energy Services Project Phase 3B Contracts & purchasing
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 18, 2024
Approve Elation Systems, Inc. Master Subscription Service Agreement R-24-11-502 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a project-based Master Subscription Service Agreement with Elation Systems, Inc. for software that will facilitate Davis Bacon compliance on federally funded construction projects administered by Knox County Grants and Community Development Contracts & purchasing
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 18, 2024
Approve contracts for tree trimming and removal services R-24-11-402 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving contracts with BDG Trees, LLC and Utility Arborist of Tennessee, LLC for the provision of tree trimming and removal services Contracts & purchasing
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 18, 2024
Approve contracts with Gibson Consulting and WestEd for external evaluator services R-24-11-204 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving contracts with Gibson Consulting Group, Inc. and WestEd for the provision of General External Evaluator Services for future grant-funded projects for a term of December 1, 2024 through November 30, 2025, which may be extended for six (6) additional years Contracts & purchasing
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 18, 2024
Approve LinkedIn Subscription Agreement for recruitment efforts R-24-11-202 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Subscription Agreement with LinkedIn related to targeted recruitment efforts at a cost of $11,347.50 Contracts & purchasing
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 28, 2024
Approve Knox County Grants and Community Development Manual. R-24-10-502 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Knox County Grants and Community Development Policy and Procedure Manual. Contracts & purchasing
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 28, 2024
Approve consulting services agreement for government relations. R-24-10-801 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Consulting Services Agreement with Stones River Group, LLC in the amount not to exceed $75,000.00 ($6,250.00 per month) plus out-of-pocket expenses to provide government relations services with the State of Tennessee for the term ending October 31, 2025. Contracts & purchasing
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 28, 2024
Approve amendment to grant contract for SPARK Program services. R-24-10-604 — 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 Supporting, Preventing Adolescents Resources Knowledge (SPARK) Program services, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the Grant Contract by $740,000.00 for a total amount of $800,000.00 and extends the term to end on June 30, 2029. (No Local Match Required). Contracts & purchasing
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 28, 2024
Approve grant contract for Grant In Aid Funds. R-24-10-603 — Consideration of a Resolution of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in the amount not to exceed $353,800.00 with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of Grant In Aid Funds for the period beginning September 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025. (No Local Match Required). Contracts & purchasing
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 28, 2024
Approve contract for air quality laboratory services. R-24-10-602 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Pace Analytical Services, LLC for the provision of Air Quality Laboratory Services for the Knox County Air Quality Management Department. Contracts & purchasing
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 28, 2024
Approve contracts for vehicle body shop and repair services. R-24-10-302 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving contracts with Jim McMichael Signs and Truck Parts, LGH Company dba Courtesy Body Works, and Malibu Collison Repair Center, LLC for the provision of Vehicle Body Shop and Repair Services. Contracts & purchasing
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 28, 2024
Approve Library Services and Technology Act Grant Contract. R-24-10-210 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Library Services and Technology Act Grant Contract in the amount of $10,005.00 with the Tennessee State Library and Archives. (Requires a one-to-one local match). Contracts & purchasing
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 28, 2024
Approve contract for hazardous waste connection services. R-24-10-203 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Kary Environmental Services Inc. for the provision of Hazardous Waste Connection Services up to $50,000.00 annually for the term of November 1, 2024 through October 31, 2025, which may be extended for four (4) additional years. Contracts & purchasing
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 28, 2024
Approve contract for fire alarm inspection and repair services. R-24-10-202 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Gallaher and Associates, Inc. for the provision of Fire Alarm Inspection and Repair Services up to $180,000.00 annually for the term of October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2027, which may be extended for seven (7) additional years. Contracts & purchasing
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 23, 2024
Approve Lease Agreement with Industrial Development Board for Fairview Technology Center R-24-9-803 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF THE COUNTY OF KNOX FOR THE FAIRVIEW TECHNOLOGY CENTER FOR A TERM ENDING ON NOVEMBER 26, 2033, WHICH SPACE IS USED AS A BUSINESS INCUBATOR Contracts & purchasing
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 23, 2024
Approve contract with Ernst & Young for Mental Health Resources Needs Assessment R-24-9-604 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH ERNST & YOUNG, LLP FOR THE PROVISION OF COMPLETING A NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCAN OF MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES Contracts & purchasing
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 23, 2024
Approve contract with Richard Mayberry for Law Clerk services R-24-9-903 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH RICHARD MAYBERRY FOR SERVING AS A LAW CLERK TO THE CHANCELLORS OF CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE FROM JULY 1, 2024 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $115,00.00 Contracts & purchasing
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 23, 2024
Approve renewal of Services Agreement with Symetra Life Insurance Co R-24-9-901 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A RENEWAL OF THE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SYMETRA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY TO PROVIDE GROUP LIFE INSURANCE FOR KNOX COUNTY GOVERNMENT AND KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS EMPLOYEES Contracts & purchasing
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 23, 2024
Approve contract with Waste Management for facility waste collection services R-24-9-408 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC. OF TENNESSEE FOR THE PROVISION OF FACILITY WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES TO BE UTILIZED BY KNOX COUNTY AGENCIES, KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS, AND FACILITIES MANAGED BY THE PUBLIC BUILDING AUTHORITY Contracts & purchasing
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 23, 2024
Approve contracts with PRI of East Tennessee and AsphaltRx for repair services R-24-9-407 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH PRI OF EAST TENNESSEE, INC. AND ASPHALTRX, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF ASPHALT AND CONCRETE REPAIR SERVICES Contracts & purchasing
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 23, 2024
Approve contract with Certified Generator Service for maintenance/repair R-24-9-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH CERTIFIED GENERATOR SERVICE FOR THE PROVISION OF GENERATOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES NOT TO EXCEED AN ANNUAL COST OF $25,000.00 FOR THE TERM OF OCTOBER 1, 2024 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2025, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS Contracts & purchasing
Damon Rawls’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous

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