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John Schoonmaker’s votes on Intergovernmental & resolutions

100 recorded votes: 96 aye · 3 no · 1 abstain

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Aug 26, 2024
Approve ordinance amending Knox County Code Title VI of Civil Rights Act (First Reading). O-24-8-101 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE X, DIVISION 1, SECTION 2-763, "TITLE VI OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964", TO COMPLY WITH NEW GUIDANCE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY. ORD. NO. O-16-8-101, ADOPTED 9-26-16, ORD. NO. O-19-3-101, ADOPTED 4-22-19, AND ORD. NO. O-22-10-101, ADOPTED 11-21-22) (FIRST READING) Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Withdraw Knox County's participation in the Arena Use Committee. R-24-8-906 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WITHDRAW KNOX COUNTY'S PARTICIPATION IN THE ARENA USE COMMITTEE Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Approve Intergovernmental Financial Assistance Agreement with Industrial Development Board. R-24-8-805 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY AND THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF THE COUNTY OF KNOX Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Honor Keith Foster for leadership in economic development in marginalized communities. R-24-8-102 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING KEITH FOSTER, CEO OF ABUNDANT CAPITAL GROUP, FOR HIS LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY IMPACT ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Approve substantial amendment to PY 2020 Action Plan for The Restoration House and Sacred Ground Hospice. R-24-8-501 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO PROGRAM YEAR (PY) 2020 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN WITHIN KNOX COUNTY’S HUD APPROVED 2020-2024 CONSOLIDATED PLAN BY APPROVING AGREEMENTS FOR THE ALLOCATION OF FUNDS, SUBJECT TO HUD APPROVAL OF THE SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT, WITH: 1) THE RESTORATION HOUSE OF EAST TENNESSEE ($30,000.00) FOR THE ON BELAY YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM; AND 2) AMENDMENT ONE TO SACRED GROUND HOSPICE HOUSE ($49,758.00) FOR END-OF-LIFE HOSPICE CARE TO UNDER/UNINSURED INDIVIDUALS. (FEDERALLY FUNDED THROUGH U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CARES ACT (CDBG-CV) FUNDING). (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2024
Approve Amendment One to Grant Contract for Recovery and Veterans Treatment Courts. R-24-7-905 — 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 OPERATION OF THE KNOX RECOVERY COURT AND KNOX COUNTY VETERANS TREATMENT COURT, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR AN INCREASE TO THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,750.00 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2024
Honor UT Baseball Team for winning 2024 College World Series. R-24-7-101 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE BASEBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE 2024 COLLEGE WORLD SERIES Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2024
Approve Grant Contract with TN Emergency Management Agency for disaster assistance. R-24-7-801 — 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-4742-DR-TN FOR SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS AND TORNADO ON THE DATE OF AUGUST 7, 2023 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $588,576.57 WITH A LOCAL MATCH OF $82,397.01 Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2024
Approve Amendment Seven to Indigent Care Program Agreement for FY2025. R-24-7-601 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT SEVEN 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 2025 Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2024
Approve MOu/Agreement with CAC for ESG Program administration. R-24-7-502 — 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 (CAC) TO PROVIDE $125,000.00 IN U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) FEDERAL AWARD PASSED THROUGH FROM THE TENNESSEE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (THDA) FISCAL YEAR 24 EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT (ESG) FOR THE ADMINISTRATION AND CONDUCT OF THE EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT (ESG) PROGRAM Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2024
Approve Grant Contract for ESG Program services for homeless. R-24-7-501 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, TENNESSEE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR $134,375.00 IN PASS-THROUGH FUNDING PROVIDED THROUGH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES TO THE HOMELESS AND THOSE AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS UNDER THE FISCAL YEAR 24 EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT (ESG) PROGRAM AND APPROVING THE ESG WRITTEN STANDARDS Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Honor recipients of the Regional Star of Life Award. R-24-5-101 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING THE RECIPIENTS OF THE REGIONAL STAR OF LIFE AWARD Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Approve grant contract with TN Dept. of Mental Health for Mental Health Court. R-24-5-902 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $236,000.00 FOR THE CONTINUED SERVICE OF THE KNOX COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH COURT PROGRAM FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2024 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2025 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Approve amendment to disease management grant contract with TN Dept. of Health. R-24-5-608 — 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 DISEASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES THROUGH ELC ENHANCING DETECTION EXPANSION, WHICH AMENDMENT REALLOCATES FUNDS AND EXTENDS THE TERM THROUGH JULY 31, 2026 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Approve grant contract with TN Dept. of Health for Presumptive Eligibility services. R-24-5-607 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING GRANT CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $379,200.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF PRESUMPTIVE ELIGIBILITY SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2024 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2027 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Approve amendment to PHEP grant contract with TN Dept. of Health. R-24-5-606 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT ONE TO A FIVE-YEAR GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS (PHEP) PROGRAM SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE GRANT CONTRACT BY $79,329.00 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $3,009,319.00 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Approve grant contract with TN Dept. of Health for Tuberculosis control. R-24-5-605 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $490,300.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF TUBERCULOSIS CONTROL AND PREVENTION SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2024 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2025 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Approve grant contract with TN Dept. of Health for CHANT program services. R-24-5-604 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,239,250.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF COMMUNITY HEALTH ACCESS AND NAVIGATION IN TENNESSEE (CHANT) PROGRAM SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2024 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2025 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Approve grant contract with TN Dept. of Health for Viral Hepatitis Program. R-24-5-602 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $85,200.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF VIRAL HEPATITIS PROGRAM SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2023 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2024 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Authorize acceptance of additional EPA funding for Air Quality Management. R-24-5-601 — 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 $125,000.00 WITH A REQUIRED LOCAL CONTRIBUTION FOR KNOX COUNTY AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT’S AIR POLLUTION CONTROL PROGRAM Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Approve grant contract with TEMA/DOE for Emergency Management Agency equipment. R-24-5-501 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (TEMA) FOR DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE) PASS-THROUGH FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $21,000.00 TO PROVIDE EQUIPMENT FOR THE KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY FOR OFF-SITE EMERGENCY PLANNING AND RESPONSE (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Approve grant contract with TN Dept. of Agriculture for Turkey Creek watershed. R-24-5-405 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE IN THE AMOUNT OF $205,500.00 WITH A LOCAL IN-KIND TIME AND MATERIALS MATCH REQUIREMENT OF $137,000.00 FOR THE PROVISION OF 319 NON POINT SOURCE PROGRAM FUNDS FOR WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS IN THE TURKEY CREEK WATERSHED Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Approve joint funding agreement with USGS for stream gauging stations. R-24-5-404 — 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 $76,800.00 WITH $46,600.00 PROVIDED BY KNOX COUNTY AND $30,200.00 PROVIDED BY THE U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY FOR THE OPERATION OF STREAM GAUGING STATIONS IN KNOX COUNTY FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2024 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2025 Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Approve MOU between Homeland Security Investigations and Sheriff's Office. R-24-5-301 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN HOMELAND SECURITY INVESTIGATIONS AND THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF JOINT OPERATIONS EXPENSES UP TO $15,000.00 PER OFFICER PER YEAR FROM THE TREASURY FORFEITURE FUNDS Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Approve grant contract with TN Emergency Management Agency for public assistance. R-24-5-213 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY FOR A PUBLIC ASSISTANCE GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,534,030.74 Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Delegate authority to Industrial Development Board for Project Emerald. R-24-4-902 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, delegating to the Industrial Development Board of the County of Knox the authority to negotiate, accept and/or waive payments in lieu of taxes in connection with Project Emerald, 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. Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve grant contract for Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Program Services. R-24-4-602 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in the amount not to exceed $60,000.00 with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of Tennessee Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Program Services for the period beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve grant contract for Rape Prevention Education Services. R-24-4-601 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in the amount not to exceed $57,570.00 with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of Rape Prevention Education Services for the period beginning February 1, 2024 and ending January 31, 2025. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve acceptance of CDBG and HOME federal funds and 2024 Action Plan. R-24-4-502 — 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, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025 and 2) approving Knox County's 2024 Annual Action Plan to identify activities Knox County will undertake during the program year beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025 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. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Intergovernmental MOU for Central High School campus extension at Tommy Schumpert Park. R-24-4-201 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Intergovernmental Memorandum of Understanding between Knox County d/b/a Knox County Parks and Recreation and Knox County Board of Education d/b/a Knox County Schools regarding a Central High School campus extension at Tommy Schumpert Park Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve amendment to grant contract for juvenile court IV-D magistrate services. R-24-3-902 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment Two 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 contract by $399,712.00, increases the local match requirement by $205,912.23, and extends the term of the contract by one (1) year to expire June 30, 2025 Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve amendment to contract with TN Dept. of Human Services for child support. R-24-3-305 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment Four to a contract with the Tennessee Department of Human Services for Title IV-D Child Support Enforcement Services, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the state under the contract by $269,775.24, increases the local match requirement by $138,975.12, and extends the term of the contract by one (1) year to expire June 30, 2025 Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024
Approve amendment to VOCA grant contract for DA's Office Victim Coordinator. R-24-2-907 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT ONE TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAMS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING A VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT (VOCA) VICTIM COORDINATOR POSITION FOR THE KNOX COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE CONTRACT BY $65,000.00 AND EXTENDS THE TERM TO JUNE 30, 2025. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024
Approve professional services agreement with Friends of Knox County Recovery Court. R-24-2-904 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH FRIENDS OF KNOX COUNTY RECOVERY COURT, INC. TO PROVIDE TRANSITIONAL HOUSE SERVICES TO PARTICIPANTS IN THE KNOX RECOVERY COURT AND KNOX COUNTY VETERANS TREATMENT COURT FOR FY 24. Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024
Approve amendment to grant contract for custody prevention services for Juvenile Court. R-24-2-903 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT ONE TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN'S SERVICES TO PROVIDE CUSTODY PREVENTION SERVICES TO THE YOUTH AND FAMILIES OF THE KNOX COUNTY JUVENILE COURT, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE CONTRACT BY $183,392.00 AND EXTENDS THE TERM TO JUNE 30, 2025. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024
Approve amendment to grant contract for IV-D Child Support Enforcement Magistrate services. R-24-2-902 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT ONE TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES FOR THE PROVISION OF IV-D CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT MAGISTRATE SERVICES FOR THE KNOX COUNTY JUVENILE COURT, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE CONTRACT BY $7,867.91 FOR A TOTAL OF $346,214.22 WITH AN ADDITIONAL LOCAL MATCH OF $4,053.17 FOR A TOTAL OF $178,352.78. Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 26, 2024
Ordinance second reading: designate Knox County as a Broadband Ready Community. O-23-12-103 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 14, “COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT”, BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE III TO DESIGNATE KNOX COUNTY AS A BROADBAND READY COMMUNITY PURSUANT TO TENNESSEE CODE ANNOTATED § 4-3-709 (KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 14, ESTABLISHING ARTICLE III, PREVIOUSLY RESERVED) - O-23-12-103 - (SECOND READING): Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
Support legislation regarding ratings agencies operating in Tennessee R-23-12-910 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, SUPPORTING LEGISLATION REGARDING THE PRACTICES OF RATINGS AGENCIES OPERATING IN TENNESSEE. Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Urge TDOT to streamline excess land sale process. R-23-11-901 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, URGING THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TDOT) AND THE TDOT EXCESS LAND OFFICE TO STREAMLINE AND ACCELERATE THE EXCESS LAND SALE PROCESS. - R-23-11-901: Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approve grant contract with TN Dept. of Health for screening program. R-23-11-601 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $233,700.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF TENNESSEE BREAST AND CERVICAL SCREENING PROGRAM SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2024 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2025. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approve agreements for street outreach and early childcare education. R-23-11-504 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AGREEMENTS WITH KNOXVILLE/KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE (CAC) FOR STREET OUTREACH ($80,326.55) AND THE RESTORATION HOUSE ($50,000.00) FOR EARLY CHILDCARE EDUCATION. (FUNDED THROUGH U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS) Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approve agreements for eviction prevention and housing stability services. R-23-11-503 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AGREEMENTS WITH CENTRO HISPANO DE EAST TENNESSEE ($150,000.00), CONNECT MINISTRIES ($150,000.00), AND KNOXVILLE LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION ($150,000.00) FOR EVICTION PREVENTION AND HOUSING STABILITY SERVICES. (FUNDED THROUGH TENNESSEE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (THDA) PASS-THROUGH U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE (ERA2) FUNDING) Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approve PY22 Annual Action Plan amendment, reallocating funds to PY23 rehab. R-23-11-502 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO KNOX COUNTY'S PY22 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN CANCELING THE PY22 INFRASTRUCTURE OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT AND REALLOCATING THOSE SAME FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $313,990.00 TO THE PY23 HOME REHABILITATION PROJECT. (FUNDED THROUGH U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDING) Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approve amendment to Consolidated Plan, reallocating funds with agreements. R-23-11-501 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO KNOX COUNTY’S 2020-2024 CONSOLIDATED PLAN BY 1) CANCELING THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED MCNABB CENTERPOINTE EXPANSION PROJECT; AND 2) APPROVING AGREEMENTS FOR THE REALLOCATION OF THOSE SAME FUNDS, SUBJECT TO HUD APPROVAL OF THE SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT, WITH: ANGELIC MINISTRIES ($53,619.00) FOR THE SUPPORTIVE AND SOBER HOUSING PROGRAM; CONNECT MINISTRIES ($70,000.00) FOR THE GOOD NEIGHBORS PROGRAM; INTERFAITH HEALTH CLINIC ($75,000.00) FOR HEALTHCARE FOR UNDER/UNINSURED INDIVIDUALS; KNOXVILLE LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION ($114,416.40) FOR HOUSING STABILITY PROGRAMS; METRO DRUG COALITION ($50,000.00) FOR THE RECOVERY HOUSING FUND; AND VOLUNTEER MINISTRY CENTER ($160,000.00) FOR STREET OUTREACH. (FUNDED THROUGH U. S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CARES ACT (CDBG-CV) FUNDING) Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023
Resolution on protecting the innocence of children. R-23-9-904 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, EXPRESSING THE COMMISSION’S COMMITMENT TO PROTECTING THE INNOCENCE OF CHILDREN. Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Substitute motion to table:Deferred 9-1-0-1
Split Deferred
Sep 25, 2023
Honor the Hardin Valley Academy AeroHAWKS. R-23-9-103 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING THE HARDIN VALLEY ACADEMY AEROHAWKS. Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023
Honor Julie Thompson upon her retirement. R-23-9-102 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING JULIE THOMPSON UPON HER RETIREMENT AS A LONG-TIME, EXEMPLARY SCHOOL LEADER WHO HAS POSITIVELY INFLUENCED SO MANY YOUNG LIVES IN OUR COMMUNITY. Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023
Memorialize Thomas “Tank” Strickland. R-23-9-101 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, MEMORIALIZING THOMAS “TANK” STRICKLAND. Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 28, 2023
Request TN General Assembly delegation to advocate for expanded mental health care R-23-8-909 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, RESPECTFULLY REQUESTING THE MEMBERS OF THE KNOX COUNTY DELEGATION TO THE TENNESSEE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ADVOCATE FOR EXPANDED MENTAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES IN KNOX COUNTY. Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 28, 2023
Approve interlocal agreement establishing Office of Housing Stability R-23-8-502 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE ESTABLISHING THE JOINT KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY OFFICE OF HOUSING STABILITY. Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 28, 2023
Approve four CDBG agreements for various activities and programs R-23-8-501 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING FOUR (4) AGREEMENTS IN 2023 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM FUNDS WITH THE FOLLOWING SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR VARIOUS ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS: CAC HOME REPAIR PROGRAM ($300,000.00), NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING INC. HOME REPAIR PROGRAM ($100,000.00), KNOX COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER’S COMMUNITY LAW OFFICE ($20,000.00), AND THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE – HMIS ($15,000.00). (FEDERALLY FUNDED THROUGH HUD CDBG PROGRAM FUNDS) Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2023
Honor Laura Bailey R-23-7-102 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING LAURA BAILEY FOR HER EXTENSIVE VOLUNTEERISM, SUPPORT, LOVE, AND WORK FOR THE POWELL COMMUNITY. Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2023
Honor Autry O.V. “Pete” DeBusk R-23-7-101 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING AUTRY O.V. “PETE” DEBUSK FOR ALL HIS EFFORTS TO PROMOTE VOLUNTEERISM, JOBS, EDUCATION, AND GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY. Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2023
Adopt Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy and Resilience (C-PACER) Program R-23-7-904 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO ADOPT A COMMERCIAL PROPERTY ASSESSED CLEAN ENERGY AND RESILIENCE (C-PACER) PROGRAM WITHIN KNOX COUNTY TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE KNOX COUNTY TRUSTEE. Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2023
Approve amendment to Indigent Care Program Agreement R-23-7-604 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT SIX 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 2024. Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2023
Approve TB Control and Prevention grant with TN Dept. of Health R-23-7-603 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $639,800.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF TUBERCULOSIS CONTROL AND PREVENTION SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2023 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2024. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED). Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2023
Accept EPA funding for PM 2.5 Air Monitoring Program R-23-7-601 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF ADDITIONAL FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $130,000.00 FROM THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY FOR KNOX COUNTY AIR CONTROL MANAGEMENT’S PM 2.5 AIR MONITORING PROGRAM. Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Support Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians' petition to restore name Kuwohi. R-23-6-901 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, in support of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians as the tribe petitions the federal government to restore the name Kuwohi in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: No Adopted 8-2-0-1
Split
Jun 26, 2023
Honor Laura Bailey for volunteerism in Powell community. R-23-6-103 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Laura Bailey for her extensive volunteerism, support, love and work for the Powell community Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Deferred 10-0-0-1
Deferred
Jun 26, 2023
Honor Vrondelia “Ronni” Chandler for contributions to college/career access. R-23-6-102 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Vrondelia “Ronni” Chandler for her contributions to improving college and career access for over twenty years Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Honor East Tennessee Veterans Honor Guard. R-23-6-101 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring the members of the East Tennessee Veterans Honor Guard for their recent State Cemetery Evaluation Score of 98 - the highest in the State of Tennessee Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Intent to adopt C-PACER program; set public hearing. R-23-6-902 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, regarding the intent to adopt a Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy and Resilience (C-PACER) Program within Knox County to be administered by the Knox County Trustee and providing for a Public Hearing to be held on July 24, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. in the Main Assembly Room of the City-County Building Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Approve grant agreement with TN Dept. of Health for HIV Prevention. R-23-6-601 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Letter of Agreement for a Direct Appropriation Grant in the amount of $17,200.00 with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of HIV Prevention (no local match required) Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Approve contract with Keep Knoxville Beautiful for litter outreach. R-23-6-409 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Keep Knoxville Beautiful, Inc. to provide litter outreach, education, and coordination services, which services are required and funded by the Tennessee Department of Transportation Litter Grant Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve contract with TN Dept. of Human Services for child support. R-23-5-910 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES FOR THE PROVISION OF IV-D CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT MAGISTRATE SERVICES FOR THE KNOX COUNTY JUVENILE COURT IN THE AMOUNT OF $338,346.31 WITH A LOCAL MATCH REQUIREMENT OF $174,299.61 FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2023 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2024 Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Express support for the Protecting Community Television Act. R-23-5-902 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, EXPRESSING SUPPORT OF THE PROTECTING COMMUNITY TELEVISION ACT (S. 340/H.R. 907) OF THE 118TH U.S. CONGRESS TO CLARIFY THAT FRANCHISE FEES ARE ONLY MONETARY Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve contract with TN Dept. of Health for lab testing (NPDES). R-23-5-605 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF LABORATORY TESTING TO COMPLY WITH THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY’S NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) PERMITTING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2023 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026 Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve amendment to grant contract with TN Dept. of Health (Immunization). R-23-5-604 — 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 IMMUNIZATION SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE CONTRACT BY $335,200.00 FOR A TOTAL MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF $4,022,343.00 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve grant contract with TN Dept. of Health for Ryan White Part B. R-23-5-603 — 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, 2023 AND ENDING MARCH 31, 2024 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve additional EPA funding for Air Pollution Control Program. R-23-5-602 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF ADDITIONAL FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $420,000.00 FROM THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY FOR KNOX COUNTY AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT’S AIR POLLUTION CONTROL PROGRAM Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve additional EPA funding for Air Pollution Control Program. R-23-5-601 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF ADDITIONAL FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $200,000.00 FROM THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY FOR KNOX COUNTY AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT’S AIR POLLUTION CONTROL PROGRAM Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve grant contract with TNECD for CDBG housing assistance. R-23-5-503 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY OF DEVELOPMENT (TNECD) FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PASS-THROUGH FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $750,000.00 TO PROVIDE HOUSING ASSISTANCE FOR INDIVIDUALS RECOVERING FROM SUBSTANCE USE (GRANTEE MATCH TO BE PROVIDED BY THE MCNABB CENTER) Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve amendment to contract with TN Dept. of Human Services (IV-D). R-23-5-301 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT THREE TO A CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES FOR TITLE IV-D CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE CONTRACT BY $254,492.21, INCREASES THE LOCAL MATCH REQUIREMENT BY $131,102.04, AND EXTENDS THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT BY ONE (1) YEAR TO EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2024 Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve amendment to grant contract with TN State Library and Archives. R-23-5-213 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT ONE TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE STATE LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES FOR GENERAL LIBRARY SERVICES AND LIBRARY MATERIALS, WHICH AMENDMENT EXTENDS THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT BY ONE (1) MONTH AND INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE CONTRACT BY $211,735.00 FOR A NEW TOTAL GRANT AMOUNT OF $642,235.00 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Urge state legislature to support stronger order of protection law R-23-4-907 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, URGING THE STATE LEGISLATURE TO SUPPORT GOVERNOR BILL LEE IN HIS EXECUTIVE ORDER AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE STATE LEGISLATURE REGARDING A STRONGER ORDER OF PROTECTION LAW Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: No Failed 3-7-0-1
Split Failed
Apr 24, 2023
Urge state legislature to support stronger order of protection law R-23-4-907 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, URGING THE STATE LEGISLATURE TO SUPPORT GOVERNOR BILL LEE IN HIS EXECUTIVE ORDER AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE STATE LEGISLATURE REGARDING A STRONGER ORDER OF PROTECTION LAW Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Abstain Substitute motion:Failed 4-5-1-1
Split Failed Decided with 1 absent — margin 1
Apr 24, 2023
Encourage adoption of school safety recommendations R-23-4-905 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ENCOURAGING GOVERNOR BILL LEE TO ADOPT AND FUND IN THE STATE BUDGET THE FOLLOWING FOUR (4) RECOMMENDATIONS OF LT. GOVERNOR RANDY MCNALLY CONCERNING SCHOOL SAFETY IN TENNESSEE: SECURING WINDOWS AND GLASS IN SCHOOL BUILDINGS, MAGNETIC LOCKS ON DOORS, CENTRALIZED AND MODERNIZED CAMERA SYSTEMS, AND ARMED GUARDS Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Authorize TDOT Litter Grant Program application and award acceptance R-23-4-405 — 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 2024 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
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Authorize Knox County to join Opioid Abatement Agreement and approve settlements R-23-3-903 — 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 AMENDED TENNESSEE STATE-SUBDIVISION OPIOID ABATEMENT AGREEMENT AND APPROVING THE RELATED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Approve amendment to COAP grant contract with TN Dept of Mental Health R-23-3-602 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT TWO 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, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE GRANT CONTRACT BY $4,976.00 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $147,554.00 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Approve CHANT Program grant contract with TN Dept of Health R-23-3-601 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,060,950.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF COMMUNITY HEALTH ACCESS AND NAVIGATION IN TENNESSEE (CHANT) PROGRAM SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2023 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2024 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Accept Federal HOME-ARP funds and approve FY2021 HOME-ARP Plan R-23-3-501 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, 1) AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF FEDERAL FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,555,950.00 FOR THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS AMERICAN RESCUE PROGRAM (HOME-ARP) FOR THE PERIOD ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2030; AND 2) APPROVING KNOX COUNTY’S FY2021 HOME-ARP PLAN TO IDENTIFY ACTIVITIES THAT REDUCE HOMELESSNESS AND INCREASE HOUSING STABILITY USING FEDERAL FUNDS GRANTED TO KNOX COUNTY BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Honor Samantha Monday for drug treatment and mental health work. R-23-2-102 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Samantha Monday for the outstanding work she does for drug treatment and mental health in Knox County: Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Recognize and honor Black History Month. R-23-2-101 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, recognizing and honoring Black History Month: Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Approve Amendment Two to Grant Contract for Prenatal Presumptive Eligibility. R-23-2-601 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment Two to a Grant Contract with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of Prenatal 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, 2024. (No local Match Required): Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
Recognize January as Right to Life Month in Knox County R-23-1-103 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, recognizing January as Right to Life Month in Knox County Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-3-0
Jan 23, 2023
Honor Benny Smith and WUTK 90.3 FM for 40 years broadcasting R-23-1-101 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Benny Smith and the WUTK 90.3 FM team for 40 years of on-air broadcasting Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
Approve termination of interest rate swap agreements R-23-1-803 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the termination of certain interest rate swap agreements of the Public Building Authority of Sevier County, Tennessee and the Public Building Authority of Blount County, Tennessee, relating to loan agreements between such boards and the County pursuant to which loans were made to the County Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
Approve TN Dept of Health grant for Breast and Cervical Screening Program R-23-1-603 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in an amount not to exceed $215,600.00 with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of Tennessee Breast and Cervical Screening Program services for the period beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024 (no local match required) Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
Accept EPA grant for Knox County Air Quality Management program R-23-1-602 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of additional grant funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in the amount of $100,000.00 for Knox County Air Quality Management’s ongoing Air Pollution Control Program Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
Approve grant contract with Alzheimer's Association for Healthy Brain Initiative R-23-1-601 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Contractual Agreement with the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Association, Inc. d/b/a Alzheimer’s Association for a grant in the amount of $48,000.00 to provide contractual and strategic services related to the Healthy Brain Initiative for the period beginning November 30, 2022 and ending September 29, 2023 (no local match required) Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 19, 2022
Support Governor's position on medical freedom, urge action on vaccine mandate R-22-12-904 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, supporting the position of the Governor of Tennessee to protect the medical freedom of those serving in the Tennessee Army and Air National Guard and Tennessee State Guard and urging the U.S. Congress to take appropriate action to remove and prohibit the Biden Administration's COVID-19 vaccine mandate on members of the U.S. Armed Forces Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-2-0
Dec 19, 2022
Honor Randy Smith for TN PRIMA Risk Manager of the Year award R-22-12-103 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Randy Smith for being named the Tennessee PRIMA Risk Manager of the Year Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 19, 2022
Honor Bishop Billy McCool for 65 years of pastoring R-22-12-102 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Bishop Billy McCool for 65 years of pastoring the First Apostolic Church of Knoxville Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 19, 2022
Honor Knox County Finance Dept for GFOA "Triple Crown" R-22-12-101 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring the Knox County Finance Department for earning the "Triple Crown" of finance reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 19, 2022
Approve NACCHO contract for breastfeeding support services R-22-12-603 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Contractor Agreement with the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) for the receipt of an amount not to exceed $40,000.00 for the provision of providing breastfeeding support services for the period beginning November 1, 2022 and ending July 31, 2023 Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 19, 2022
Approve TN Dept of Health Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Grant R-22-12-602 — 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 Program Services for the period beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024. (No local match required) Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 19, 2022
Approve Amendment One to TN Dept of Health Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Grant R-22-12-601 — 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 Tennessee Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Program Services, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the Grant Contract by $10,000.00 and amends the scope of services. (No local Match Required) Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 19, 2022
Approve litter enforcement grant from Keep Tennessee Beautiful R-22-12-401 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant agreement for the acceptance of a litter enforcement reimbursement grant award from Keep Tennessee Beautiful in the amount not to exceed $5,000.00. (No local match required) Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 19, 2022
Approve LSTA Grant Contract with TN State Library and Archives R-22-12-215 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Library Services and Technology Act Grant Contract in the amount of $17,839.00 with the Tennessee State Library and Archives. (Requires a one-to-one local match) Intergovernmental & resolutions
John Schoonmaker’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous

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