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John Schoonmaker’s votes on Budget & taxes

90 recorded votes: 90 aye

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Aug 26, 2024
Designate, commit, and appropriate funds FY24 to FY25. R-24-8-801 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, DESIGNATING/COMMITTING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,996,497.97 FROM FISCAL YEAR 2024 TO FISCAL YEAR 2025 FOR VARIOUS FUNDS AND DEPARTMENTS Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2024
Approve FY2025 Fund Balance Designation (General Purpose Fund). R-24-6-212 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Fiscal Year 2025 Fund Balance Designation (General Purpose Fund) in the amount of $2,719,102.00. Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Appropriate $8,294,000.00 to non-profit organizations for FY 2024-2025. R-24-5-804 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROPRIATING THE AMOUNT OF $8,294,000.00 TO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE FOR THE YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2024 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2025 Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Adopt 5-year Capital Improvement Plan and appropriate first-year funds. R-24-5-803 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ADOPTING THE FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR FISCAL YEARS 2025-2029 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FIRST YEAR OF THE PLAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH SAID PLAN Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Establish Knox County Tax Rates for FY 2024-2025. R-24-5-802 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ESTABLISHING THE KNOX COUNTY TAX RATES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2024 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2025 Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Establish General County Budget and make appropriations for FY 2024-2025. R-24-5-801 — 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, 2024 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2025 Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Authorize issuance of General Obligation Bonds and related provisions. R-24-3-802 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the issuance of General Obligation Bonds of Knox County, Tennessee, in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $99,500,000.00 in one or more series; making provision for the issuance, sale and payment of said bonds, establishing the terms thereof and the disposition of proceeds therefrom; and providing for the levy of taxes for the payment of principal of, premium, if any, and interest on the bonds Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve issuance of General Obligation Bonds not to exceed $99,500,000.00. R-24-3-801 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, regarding the issuance of not to exceed Ninety-Nine Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($99,500,000.00) General Obligation Bonds of Knox County, Tennessee Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024
Request unclaimed balance of accounts remitted to State Treasurer. R-24-2-801 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REQUESTING THE UNCLAIMED BALANCE OF ACCOUNTS REMITTED TO THE STATE TREASURER UNDER THE UNCLAIMED PROPERTY ACT FOR THE REPORT YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2021. Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024
Accept donations and approve donation to The Love Kitchen. R-24-2-702 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING DONATIONS IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $3,190.25 AND FIVE (5) BARRELS OF NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS AND APPROVING THE DONATION OF THE SAME TO THE LOVE KITCHEN. Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024
Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations totaling $191,066.08. R-24-2-209 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS AND DONATIONS AS SHOWN ON THE ATTACHED LIST AND IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $191,066.08. Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 26, 2024
Approve grant contract for purchase of additional voting machines. R-24-1-904 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $375,306.00 WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DEPARTMENT OF STATE, DIVISION OF ELECTIONS FOR THE PURCHASE OF ADDITIONAL VOTING MACHINES (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
Approve TEMA funding for public assistance after August 7, 2023 storm disaster R-23-12-806 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDING FROM THE TENNESSEE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (TEMA) FOR THE PROVISION OF PUBLIC ASSISTANCE PURSUANT TO PRESIDENTIAL DISASTER DECLARATION NUMBER FEMA 4742-DR-TN NOT TO EXCEED AN AMOUNT OF $1,000,000.00 FOR THE AUGUST 7, 2023 STORM DISASTER THAT RESULTED IN DAMAGES FROM HIGH WINDS AND TORNADIC ACTIVITY. (A MATCHING REQUIREMENT OF 12.5 PERCENT WILL APPLY TO ALL ELIGIBLE COSTS APPROVED BY TEMA FOR THE PROVISION OF PUBLIC ASSISTANCE FOR THIS STORM) Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
Approve grant contract with TN Dept. of Health for dental care services R-23-12-602 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $4,000,000.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF DENTAL CARE SERVICES FOR UNINSURED ADULTS, NINETEEN THROUGH SIXTY-FOUR YEARS OF AGE, FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2023 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2024. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
Approve agreement with United Way for eviction prevention services R-23-12-501 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH UNITED WAY OF GREATER KNOXVILLE IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000.00 FOR EVICTION PREVENTION AND HOUSING STABILITY SERVICES. (FUNDED THROUGH TENNESSEE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (THDA) PASS-THROUGH U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE (ERA2) FUNDING) Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023
Approve disposition method for delinquent tax properties. R-23-9-801 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE METHOD OF DISPOSITION (PUBLIC AUCTION OR NEGOTIATED SALE) FOR DELINQUENT TAX PROPERTIES OWNED BY KNOX COUNTY; APPROVING THE SALE OF PROPERTIES FOR LESS THAN TAXES OWED PURSUANT TO TENN. CODE ANN. §67-5-2507 AND §67-5-2508; AND FIXING THE OFFERING PRICE OF THE PROPERTIES. Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 28, 2023
Designate/commit and appropriate funds from FY23 to FY24 R-23-8-803 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, DESIGNATING/COMMITTING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,707,932.10 FROM FISCAL YEAR 2023 TO FISCAL YEAR 2024 FOR VARIOUS FUNDS AND DEPARTMENTS. Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2023
Appropriate funds for one-time employee pay adjustment R-23-7-803 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, DESIGNATING/COMMITTING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $750,000.00 FROM FISCAL YEAR 2023 TO FISCAL YEAR 2024 FOR A ONE-TIME PAY ADJUSTMENT FOR EMPLOYEES IN THE AMOUNT OF $500.00. Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Approve agreement of sale for delinquent tax surplus property. R-23-6-802 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Agreement of Sale in the amount of $1,000.00 with Thomas A. Williams for delinquent tax surplus real property located at 5408 Magazine Road (Parcel ID 123OB019) Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 5, 2023
Appropriate $7,437,750.00 to non-profit organizations for FY 2023-2024 R-23-6-104-SS — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appropriating the amount of $7,437,750.00 to non-profit organizations of Knox County, Tennessee for the year beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024 Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 5, 2023
Establish Knox County Tax Rates for FY 2023-2024 R-23-6-102-SS — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, establishing the Knox County Tax Rates for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024 Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 5, 2023
Establish General County Budget and make appropriations for FY 2023-2024 R-23-6-101-SS — 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, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024 Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve change in income limit for senior property tax freeze. R-23-5-905 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE CHANGE IN THE INCOME LIMIT FOR THE SENIOR PROPERTY TAX FREEZE PROGRAM FROM $42,440.00 TO $60,000.00, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 271 OF THE PUBLIC ACTS OF 2023 AMENDING TENNESSEE CODE ANNOTATED § 67-5-705 Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Authorize issuance of not to exceed $70M General Obligation Bonds. R-23-5-802 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $70,000,000, IN ONE OR MORE SERIES; MAKING PROVISION FOR THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND PAYMENT OF SAID BONDS, ESTABLISHING THE TERMS THEREOF AND THE DISPOSITION OF PROCEEDS THEREFROM; AND PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY OF TAXES FOR THE PAYMENT OF PRINCIPAL OF, PREMIUM, IF ANY, AND INTEREST ON THE BONDS Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve issuance of not to exceed $80M General Obligation Bonds. R-23-5-801 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REGARDING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED EIGHTY MILLION DOLLARS ($80,000,000) GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Authorize acceptance of ERA2 funds from U.S. Dept. of Treasury. R-23-5-501 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF AN AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $537,949.17 IN REALLOCATED FUNDS FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY UNDER THE EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE 2 PROGRAM (ERA2) (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Accept federal funds and approve 2023 Annual Action Plan R-23-4-502 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, 1) AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF FEDERAL FUNDS IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $1,102,177.00 FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM AND $477,177.00 FOR THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS (HOME) PROGRAM FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2023 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2024; AND 2) APPROVING KNOX COUNTY’S 2023 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN TO IDENTIFY ACTIVITIES KNOX COUNTY WILL UNDERTAKE DURING THE PROGRAM YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2023 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2024 USING FEDERAL FUNDS GRANTED TO KNOX COUNTY BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) TO ADDRESS PRIORITY NEEDS IN HOUSING AND COMMUNITY SERVICES IN FURTHERANCE OF THE CDBG AND HOME PROGRAMS Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Approve agreement with ClearGov, Inc. for budget software R-23-3-801 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH CLEARGOV, INC. FOR A DIGITAL BUDGET BOOK AND CAPITAL BUDGETING SOFTWARE Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
Approve receipt of Section 179D tax rebate from Trane R-23-1-218 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving receipt of Section 179D tax rebate in the amount of $138,118.80 from Trane U.S. Inc./Trane Technologies PLC Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 19, 2022
Appropriate $39,500 from General Fund for workforce training R-22-12-901 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an appropriation in the amount of $39,500.00 from the General Fund to the Industrial Development Board of the County of Knox in support of workforce training efforts in Knox County Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Authorize Industrial Development Board to accept payments in lieu of taxes. R-22-9-906 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF THE COUNTY OF KNOX TO ACCEPT FROM BLUEPRINT GROUP, LLC, AND AXLE LOGISTICS, LLC PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF AD VALOREM TAXES WITH RESPECT TO PROPERTY LOCATED AT 849 NORTH CENTRAL STREET AND 0 BERNARD STREET, KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE 37917 - R-22-9-906: Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Approve MOU with CAC for CDBG funds for housing rehab. R-22-9-501 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AND AGREEMENT WITH THE KNOXVILLE/KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE (CAC) TO PROVIDE $350,000.00 IN 2022 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM FUNDS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAM COSTS AND HOUSING REHABILITATION CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR SINGLE-FAMILY OWNER-OCCUPIED, LOW-INCOME HOMEOWNERS (FEDERALLY FUNDED THROUGH HUD CDBG PROGRAM FUNDS) – R-22-9-501: Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Accept $10,000.00 grant from National Endowment for Arts for Children's Festival. R-22-9-215 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000.00 FROM THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS IN SUPPORT OF THE 2023 CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL OF READING (REQUIRES A 1:1 MATCH) – R-22-9-215: Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Accept $86,549.36 from Barbara Thompson Slater's estate for public library. R-22-9-214 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF $86,549.36 FROM THE ESTATE OF BARBARA THOMPSON SLATER FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CEDAR BLUFF BRANCH AND THE SIGHTS AND SOUNDS DEPARTMENT OF THE KNOX COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY – R-22-9-214: Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Approve grant agreement with Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, Inc. R-22-9-210 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH ROCKEFELLER PHILANTHROPY ADVISORS, INC. FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,000.00 FOR THE TERM OF AUGUST 1, 2022 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2023 – R-22-9-210: Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Accept new certified tax rate and establish official tax rate FY23. R-22-8-904 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting the new certified tax rate based on the reappraisal and establishing an official tax rate for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023. Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Designate, commit, and appropriate funds FY2022 to FY2023. R-22-8-803 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, designating/committing and appropriating funds in the amount of $7,628,071.85 from Fiscal Year 2022 to Fiscal Year 2023 for various funds and departments. Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Levy a Mineral Severance Tax for Knox County. R-22-6-902 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, to levy a Mineral Severance Tax for Knox County Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-1-0-1
Split
May 23, 2022
Approve appropriation from General Fund to Industrial Development Board. R-22-5-802 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $75,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF THE COUNTY OF KNOX IN SUPPORT OF WORKFORCE TRAINING EFFORTS IN KNOX COUNTY – R-22-5-802: Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools. R-22-5-214 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS AND DONATIONS FOR THE KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS AS SHOWN ON THE ATTACHED LIST AND IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $93,800.00 - R-22-5-214: Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Authorize acceptance of TN Dept of Education Best for All District Grant. R-22-5-212 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION BEST FOR ALL DISTRICT GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $410,000.00 - R-22-5-212: Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Authorize acceptance of federal funding for FY2023. R-22-5-211 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF TITLE I-A, TITLE I-C, TITLE I-N AND D, TITLE II-A, TITLE III AND TITLE IV FEDERAL FUNDING FROM THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $19,576,555.99 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023 - R-22-5-211: Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Approve 4-year reappraisal cycle, 2026 plan, and MOU. R-22-4-903 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, 1) approving a continuous four (4) year reappraisal cycle for Knox County; 2) approving the 2026 Reappraisal Plan for Knox County; and 3) approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury Division of Property Assessments for the purpose of clarifying the areas of responsibility for all parties involved in the reappraisal of Knox County Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Approve amendment to Summit Hill Redevelopment Plan for TIF. R-22-4-802 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an amendment to the Summit Hill Redevelopment Plan providing for Tax Increment Financing Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Accept ERA1 reallocated funds. R-22-4-503 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of an award in the amount of $15,570,984.00 in reallocated funds from the U.S. Department of the Treasury under the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERA1) (No local match required) Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Accept CDBG and HOME federal funds; approve 2022 Annual Action Plan. R-22-4-502 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, 1) authorizing the acceptance of federal funds in the estimated amount of $1,190,755.00 for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and $429,713.00 for the Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) program for the period beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023 and 2) approving Knox County's 2022 Annual Action Plan to identify activities Knox County will undertake during the program year beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023 using federal funds granted to Knox County by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to address priority needs in housing and community services in furtherance of the CDBG and HOME Programs Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Approve MOU/Agreement with The Mend House for SLFRF funds. R-22-4-501 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding and Agreement with The Mend House to provide $150,000.00 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) Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Accept $20.7M award for Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERA1). R-22-3-503 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of an award in the amount of $20,757,611.06 in reallocated funds from the U.S. Department of the Treasury under the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERA1) (no local match required). Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Oct 25, 2021
Approve amendment to Consolidated Plan and related agreements R-21-10-502 — 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 AND 2) APPROVING AGREEMENTS, SUBJECT TO HUD APPROVAL OF THE SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT, WITH KNOXVILLE ACADEMY OF MEDICINE FOUNDATION FOR HEALTH SERVICES ($26,914), MCNABB CENTER FOR THE EXPANSION OF A FACILITY TO TREAT SUBSTANCE MISUSE DISORDERS ($400,000), AND SENIOR CITIZEN HOME ASSISTANCE SERVICE, INC. FOR SENIOR SERVICES ($38,000): Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 27, 2021
Approve grant contract with TN Dept. of Mental Health for COAP Overdose Fatality Review Team. R-21-9-604 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $79,550.00 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 FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2021 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 27, 2021
Approve 2-year grant contract with TN Dept. of Health for home visiting program. R-21-9-603 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A TWO-YEAR GRANT CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,510,426.20 ($755,213.10 PER YEAR) WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF EVIDENCE-BASED HOME VISITING PROGRAM SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING (OCTOBER 1, 2021 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 27, 2021
Approve 3-year grant contract with TN Dept. of Health for WIC Program services. R-21-9-601 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A THREE-YEAR GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,764,400.00 ($2,254,800.00 PER YEAR) WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF WOMEN, INFANT AND CHILDREN (WIC) PROGRAM SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2021 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 27, 2021
Approve grant contract with TN Housing Development Agency for rental assistance. R-21-9-502 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PASS-THROUGH FUNDING IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $16,779,069.02 TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND HOUSING STABILITY SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE RENTER HOUSEHOLDS WITHIN KNOX COUNTY (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 27, 2021
Approve agreement with Centro Hispano for rental assistance funds. R-21-9-501 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH CENTRO HISPANO DE EAST TENNESSEE TO PROVIDE $98,000.00 IN TREASURY EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE FUNDS FOR HOUSING STABILITY SERVICES (FEDERALLY FUNDED THROUGH TREASURY ERA PROGRAM FUNDS) Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 27, 2021
Approve fund balance designation for Knox County Schools. R-21-9-210 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A FUND BALANCE DESIGNATION FOR THE KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,090,000.00 Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 27, 2021
Approve budget supplement for Northwest Sector Elementary School design contract. R-21-9-209 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A BUDGET SUPPLEMENT LETTER AND INCREASE OF $261,000.00 TO THE DESIGN CONTRACT FOR THE NEW NORTHWEST SECTOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROJECT Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 27, 2021
Approve budget supplement for Adrian Burnett Elementary School design contract. R-21-9-208 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A BUDGET SUPPLEMENT LETTER AND INCREASE OF $163,213.00 TO THE DESIGN CONTRACT FOR THE NEW ADRIAN BURNETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROJECT Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2021
Designate/appropriate funds from FY21 to FY22. R-21-8-802 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, DESIGNATING/COMMITTING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,835,564.43 FROM FISCAL YEAR 2021 TO FISCAL YEAR 2022 FOR VARIOUS FUNDS AND DEPARTMENTS: Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Approve Real Estate Sales Contracts for delinquent tax surplus properties. R-21-7-802 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Specific Performance Real Estate Sales Contracts for delinquent tax surplus properties sold via online and live auctions. Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2021
Approve $50,000 appropriation to United Way for violence interruption. R-21-6-902 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an appropriation in the amount of $50,000.00 from the General Fund to the United Way of Greater Knoxville's Direct Neighborhood Fund to support violence interruption activities in the East Knoxville community. Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2021
Approve $150,000 appropriation for reopening of Change Center. R-21-6-901 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an appropriation in the amount of $150,000.00 from the General Fund for the reopening of the Change Center. Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2021
Approve Treasury ERA funds agreement with SEEED, Inc. for community engagement. R-21-6-509 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Agreement with SEEED, Inc. to provide $50,000.00 in Treasury Emergency Rental Assistance funds for community engagement services (Federally funded through Treasury ERA program funds). Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2021
Approve CDBG funds agreements with five providers for various activities. R-21-6-508 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving five (5) Agreements totaling the amount of $176,000.00 in 2021 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program funds with the following public service providers for various activities and programs: CAC Homeless Caseworker Services ($120,000); Knoxville Area Urban League ($15,000); Public Defender ($15,000); UT HMIS ($10,000); and Volunteer Ministry Center ($16,000). (Federally funded through HUD CDBG program funds). Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2021
Approve CDBG funds agreement with Homesource East TN for senior apts. R-21-6-507 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Agreement with Homesource East Tennessee to provide $91,240.00 in 2021 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program funds for a Community Room Expansion for Willow Place and Riverbirch Village senior apartments (Federally funded through HUD CDBG program funds). Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2021
Approve CDBG funds agreement with McNabb Center for domestic violence shelter. R-21-6-506 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Agreement with McNabb Center to provide $525,000.00 in 2021 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program funds for the acquisition of property and construction of a domestic violence emergency shelter (Federally funded through HUD CDBG program funds). Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2021
Approve CDBG funds agreement with Neighborhood Housing, Inc. for Operation Backyard. R-21-6-505 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Agreement with Neighborhood Housing, Inc. to provide $50,000.00 in 2021 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program funds for the Operation Backyard Program to provide minor home repairs for low-income homeowners in Knox County (Federally funded through HUD CDBG program funds). Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2021
Approve MOU/Agreement with CAC for CDBG funds for housing rehab. R-21-6-504 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding and Agreement with the Knoxville/Knox County Community Action Committee (CAC) to provide $267,292.00 in 2021 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program funds for administrative program costs and housing rehabilitation construction services for single-family owner-occupied, low-income homeowners. (Federally funded through HUD CDBG program funds). Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2021
Accept amended CDBG funds and approve amended budget for CAC Housing Rehab project. R-21-6-502 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, 1) authorizing the acceptance of federal funds in the amended amount of $1,190,755.00 for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for the period beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022 (previously approved amount was $1,173,463) and 2) approving an amended budget of $267,292.00 for the “CAC Housing Rehab” project previously approved as $250,000.00 in the Knox County 2021 Annual Action Plan. Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2021
Accept Treasury Emergency Rental Assistance 2 award. R-21-6-501 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a U.S. Department of the Treasury Emergency Rental Assistance 2 award in the amount of $4,479,416.24 and approving the terms for the receipt of said funds (No local match required). Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 24, 2021
Appropriate $6,471,750 to non-profit organizations for FY2021-2022 R-21-5-104-SS — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROPRIATING THE AMOUNT OF $6,471,750.00 TO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE FOR THE YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2021 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2022 - R-21-5-104-SS: Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 24, 2021
Establish Knox County tax rates for FY2021-2022 R-21-5-102-SS — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ESTABLISHING THE KNOX COUNTY TAX RATES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2021 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2022 - R-21-5-102-SS: Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 24, 2021
Adopt FY2021-2022 Knox County budget and make appropriations R-21-5-101-SS — 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, 2021 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2022 - R-21-5-101-SS: Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 26, 2021
Accept ARP funds and delegate evaluation to Finance Dept. R-21-4-904 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY $91.2 MILLION IN LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS THROUGH THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT OF 2021 (ARP) AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE KNOX COUNTY FINANCE DEPARTMENT SHALL EVALUATE ELIGIBILITY OF ALLOWABLE EXPENDITURES AND PROJECT OPPORTUNITIES FOR USE OF THE LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS AND PRESENT TO THE COMMISSION NO LESS THAN 30 DAYS IN ADVANCE OF A REGULARLY SCHEDULED COMMISSION MEETING: Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 26, 2021
Approve CARES Act CDBG-CV-3 funding and related agreements R-21-4-503 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, 1) AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF FEDERAL FUNDS IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $1,058,642.00 IN HUD CARES ACT CDBG-CV-3 SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING; 2) APPROVING SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENTS TO KNOX COUNTY'S PREVIOUSLY APPROVED FY 2020-2024 CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND 2020 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN TO INCLUDE PROGRAMS TO PREVENT, PREPARE FOR AND RESPOND TO CORONAVIRUS; AND 3) APPROVING AGREEMENTS, SUBJECT TO HUD APPROVAL OF THE SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENTS, WITH INTERFAITH HEALTH CLINIC FOR HEALTH SERVICES ($100,000), HELEN ROSS MCNABB CENTER FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COUNSELING ($200,000), AND COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE FOR A HOUSING ASSISTANCE SPECIALIST ($120,000): Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 26, 2021
Approve substantial amendment to 2019 Annual Action Plan for CDBG funds R-21-4-502 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO KNOX COUNTY'S 2019 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN TO REALLOCATE $100,000.00 IN HUD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS FROM FLORENCE CRITTENTON’S HOUSING REHAB FOR YOUTH RESIDENTIAL CARE PROJECT TO HELEN ROSS MCNABB’S ACQUISITION/REHAB OF A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER PROJECT WITH SUCH REALLOCATED FUNDS INCLUDED IN KNOX COUNTY'S 2021 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN: Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 26, 2021
Accept federal funds for CDBG and HOME programs, approve 2021 Annual Action Plan R-21-4-501 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, 1) AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF FEDERAL FUNDS IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $1,173,463.00 FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM AND $429,713.00 FOR THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS (HOME) PROGRAM FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2021 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2022; AND 2) APPROVING KNOX COUNTY'S 2021 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN TO IDENTIFY ACTIVITIES KNOX COUNTY WILL UNDERTAKE DURING THE PROGRAM YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2021 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2022 USING FEDERAL FUNDS GRANTED TO KNOX COUNTY BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) TO ADDRESS PRIORITY NEEDS IN HOUSING AND THE COMMUNITY IN FURTHERANCE OF THE CDBG AND HOME PROGRAMS: Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Approve $150,000 appropriation for workforce training. R-21-3-902 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF THE COUNTY OF KNOX IN SUPPORT OF WORKFORCE TRAINING EFFORTS IN KNOX COUNTY Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve SaaS agreement with Unqork Inc. for rental assistance software R-21-2-502 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH UNQORK INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE SOFTWARE SERVICES FOR THE TERM OF MARCH 1, 2021 THROUGH MARCH 1, 2022 WHICH MAY BE RENEWED FOR TWO (2) ADDITIONAL ONE-YEAR TERMS NOT TO EXCEED AN ANNUAL COST OF $325,000.00: Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve disposition method and sale of delinquent tax properties R-21-2-802 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE METHOD OF DISPOSITION (PUBLIC AUCTION OR NEGOTIATED SALE) FOR DELINQUENT TAX PROPERTIES OWNED BY KNOX COUNTY; APPROVING THE SALE OF THE PROPERTIES FOR LESS THAN TAXES OWED PURSUANT TO TENN. CODE ANN. § 67-5-2507 AND 2508; AND FIXING THE OFFERING PRICE OF THE PROPERTIES: Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Request unclaimed balance remitted to the State Treasurer R-21-2-801 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REQUESTING THE UNCLAIMED BALANCE OF ACCOUNTS REMITTED TO THE STATE TREASURER UNDER THE UNCLAIMED PROPERTY ACT FOR THE REPORT YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2018: Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve acceptance of Emergency Rental Assistance award R-21-2-501 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,152,916.70 AND APPROVING THE TERMS FOR THE RECEIPT OF SAID FUNDS (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED): Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 16, 2020
Accept CARES Act funding up to $6,979,335.00 R-20-11-801 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of U.S. Treasury Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding provided through the State of Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury in an amount up to $6,979,335.00 for the period from March 1, 2020 to December 30, 2020 (no local match required) Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 28, 2020
Approve amendment to Knox County Indigent Care Program Agreement. R-20-9-605 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment Three to the Knox County Indigent Care Program Agreement, which amendment provides for revisions to the Reimbursement for Services section of the agreement for Fiscal Year 2021 Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 28, 2020
Approve acceptance of funds from various sources in FY19-20 budget. R-20-9-806 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving and authorizing the acceptance of funds from various sources in the FY 2019-2020 Knox County Budget for the furtherance of certain programs as described on the attached list Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 28, 2020
Issue General Obligation Refunding Bonds not to exceed $24,000,000. R-20-9-804 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, regarding the issuance of not to exceed Twenty-Four Million Dollars ($24,000,000) General Obligation Refunding Bonds of Knox County, Tennessee Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 28, 2020
Issue General Obligation Refunding Bonds (Pension) not to exceed $34,000,000. R-20-9-803 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, regarding the issuance of not to exceed Thirty-Four Million Dollars ($34,000,000) General Obligation Refunding Bonds (Pension) of Knox County, Tennessee Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 28, 2020
Issue General Obligation Bonds of Knox County, TN not to exceed $63,000,000. R-20-9-802 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, regarding the issuance of not to exceed Sixty-Three Million Dollars ($63,000,000) General Obligation Bonds of Knox County, Tennessee Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 28, 2020
Authorize issuance of General Obligation Bonds up to $57,000,000. R-20-9-801 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the issuance of General Obligation Bonds of Knox County, Tennessee in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $57,000,000, in one or more series; making provision for the issuance, sale and payment of said bonds, establishing the terms thereof and the disposition of proceeds therefrom; and providing for the Levy of Taxes for the payment of principal of, premium, if any, and interest on the Bonds Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 28, 2020
Designate/commit/appropriate funds for various departments (FY20-FY21). R-20-9-805B — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, designating/committing and appropriating funds in the amount of $1,600,000.00 from fiscal year 2020 to fiscal year 2021 for various funds and departments. Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-1-1
Sep 28, 2020
Designate/commit/appropriate funds for various departments (FY20-FY21). R-20-9-805A — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, designating/committing and appropriating funds in the amount of $5,458,492.08 from fiscal year 2020 to fiscal year 2021 for various funds and departments. Budget & taxes
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous

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