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Larsen Jay’s votes on Parks & community

40 recorded votes: 39 aye · 1 no

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Apr 24, 2023
Accept donation for National Crime Victims' Rights Week reception R-23-4-904 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $250.00 FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE TO BE USED AS A SPONSORSHIP OF THE NATIONAL CRIME VICTIMS’ RIGHTS WEEK KICK-OFF AND RECOGNITION RECEPTION Parks & community
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Accept cash donations from Holiday Festival of Lights for School Mania R-23-3-705 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING DONATIONS IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $2,157.38 COLLECTED FROM VISITORS AT KNOX COUNTY’S HOLIDAY FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS AT CONCORD PARK AND APPROVING THE DONATION OF SAME TO SCHOOL MANIA Parks & community
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Accept food donations from Holiday Festival of Lights for the Love Kitchen R-23-3-704 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING DONATIONS IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF SEVEN (7) BARRELS OF FOOD COLLECTED FROM VISITORS AT KNOX COUNTY’S HOLIDAY FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS AT CONCORD PARK AND APPROVING THE DONATION OF SAME TO THE LOVE KITCHEN Parks & community
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Accept donation of memorial bench at Plumb Creek Park R-23-3-702 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF A MEMORIAL BENCH AT PLUMB CREEK PARK FROM THE WEST KNOX LIONS CLUB IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,600.00 Parks & community
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Accept donation of memorial bench at The Point at Concord Park R-23-3-701 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF A MEMORIAL BENCH AT THE POINT AT CONCORD PARK FROM THE WEST KNOX LIONS CLUB IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,600.00 Parks & community
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Authorize donation to Legacy Parks Foundation for Collier Preserve Park stormwater R-23-3-406 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING A DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,000.00 TO THE LEGACY PARKS FOUNDATION TO SERVE AS THE ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS CONTRIBUTION TO THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE/LEGACY PARKS PARTNERSHIP FOR STORMWATER IMPROVEMENTS AT THE COLLIER PRESERVE PARK (THIS AMOUNT WILL SUPPLEMENT A GRANT RECEIVED BY UTK AND ALLOW FOR THE COMPLETION OF A PROJECT TO USE NEW AND INNOVATIVE TECHNIQUES TO PREVENT EROSION AND ALLOW STORMWATER INFILTRATION) Parks & community
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Authorize acceptance of donation for Memorial Bench at Concord Park. R-23-2-701 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a donation of a Memorial Bench at the Point at Concord Park from Larry Mohler in the amount of $1,900.00: Parks & community
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Approve CDBG grant contract and agreement for daycare acquisition. R-23-2-501 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, 1) approving a grant contract with the State of Tennessee, Department of Economic and Community Development in the amount of $400,000.00 for the provision of improvements under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) – Child Care Creation Program and 2) approving an agreement with Little Vols Learning Center, LLC in the amount of $400,000.00 using the State of Tennessee CDBG Award for acquisition of an existing daycare that will serve children from low- to moderate-income households. (Grant contract requires a match to be paid by Little Vols Learning Center, LLC): Parks & community
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
Approve amended ground lease with Concord Yacht Club, Inc. R-23-1-903 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Ground Lease with Concord Yacht Club, Inc. for recreational activities for a term of ten (10) years beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2033 with the option to renew the lease for an additional period of ten (10) years with annual rent in the amount of $1,000.00 over the initial term of the lease with the following amendment: the term should be five (5) years beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2028 with $5,000.00 per year; there should be no default or automatic renewal; quarterly reports are to be provided to the Knox County Parks and Recreation Department; consider establishing a higher rental rate for non-county residents; and have open discussions with Risk Management and their insurer about the possibility of opening the space to public access Parks & community
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
Jan 23, 2023
Approve amended ground lease with Concord Yacht Club, Inc. R-23-1-903 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Ground Lease with Concord Yacht Club, Inc. for recreational activities for a term of ten (10) years beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2033 with the option to renew the lease for an additional period of ten (10) years with annual rent in the amount of $1,000.00 over the initial term of the lease with the following amendment: the term should be five (5) years beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2028 with $5,000.00 per year; there should be no default or automatic renewal; quarterly reports are to be provided to the Knox County Parks and Recreation Department; consider establishing a higher rental rate for non-county residents; and have open discussions with Risk Management and their insurer about the possibility of opening the space to public access Parks & community
Larsen Jay’s vote: No Substitute motion:Failed 2-9-0-0
Split Failed
Oct 24, 2022
Defer R-22-10-904 to January 2023 R-22-10-904 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Ground Lease with Concord Yacht Club, Inc. for recreational activities for a term of ten (10) years beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2033 with the option to renew the lease for an additional period of ten (10) years with annual rent in the amount of $1,000.00 over the initial term of the lease Parks & community
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Substitute motion to defer:Deferred 11-0-0-0
Deferred
Sep 26, 2022
Approve contract with S&ME, Inc. for Plumb Creek Park stream bank stabilization. R-22-9-402 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH S&ME, INC. FOR DESIGN, PERMIT, PROJECT MANUAL PREPARATION, AND BID PERIOD SUPPORT FOR STREAM BANK STABILIZATION AND ENHANCEMENT IN PORTIONS OF PLUMB CREEK PARK IN THE AMOUNT OF $43,845.50 (FUNDS PROVIDED BY THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT AND PREVIOUSLY ALLOCATED TO THIS PROJECT) - R-22-9-402: Parks & community
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve sponsorship of 2022 Smoky Mountain Air Show. R-22-8-905 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Knox County’s sponsorship of the 2022 Smoky Mountain Air Show in the amount of $29,000.00 with funding available in the General Fund under the Non-Departmental account. Parks & community
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Approve contract for splash pad at Carl Cowan Park. R-22-6-701 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Fuel Tank Maintenance Company, LLC dba FTM Contracting for the provision of a splash pad at Carl Cowan Park in the amount not to exceed $534,350.00 Parks & community
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Accept donation from Carolyn Swayne Carver estate for Strang Senior Center. R-22-5-902 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE AMOUNT OF $70,128.22 FROM THE ESTATE OF CAROLYN SWAYNE CARVER FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE KNOX COUNTY STRANG SENIOR CENTER – R-22-5-902: Parks & community
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Authorize acceptance of donation for memorial bench at Admiral Farragut Park. R-22-5-701 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF A MEMORIAL BENCH AT THE ADMIRAL FARRAGUT PARK FROM SIMON BRADBURY IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,600.00 – R-22-5-701: Parks & community
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Approve naming a Bluebird Trail at I.C. King Park for Peg Beute. R-22-4-702 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Honorary Naming Rights Application to name a Bluebird Trail at I.C. King Park in memory of Peg Beute Parks & community
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Approve lease agreement for Bower Field with Thunder Mountain Properties, LLC. R-22-4-701 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Lease Agreement between Thunder Mountain Properties, LLC (owners of Bower Field) and Knox County to allow Knox County Parks and Recreation to continue to use Bower Field for athletic and recreational programs, youth sports activities, and related concessions and, in exchange for the use of Bower Field, Knox County will pay an amount equal to the yearly Knox County property taxes on the undeveloped property adjacent to Bower Field and owned by Thunder Mountain Properties LLC, and certain insurance premiums regarding Bower Field (totaling approximately $5,700.00 in 2021) for a term of ten (10) years with two (2) ten (10) year renewal options Parks & community
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Approve Grant Contract with TN DOT for Halls Greenway Project. R-22-3-701 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Grant Contract in the amount of $950,000.00 with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation for the Halls Greenway Project (requires a local match of $50,000.00). Parks & community
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2022
Accept and donate donations from Holiday Festival of Lights R-22-1-702 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING DONATIONS IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $5,886.25 AND ELEVEN AND A QUARTER (11.25) BARRELS OF FOOD COLLECTED FROM VISITORS AT KNOX COUNTY’S HOLIDAY FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS AT CONCORD PARK AND APPROVING THE DONATION OF SAME TO THE LOVE KITCHEN Parks & community
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2022
Approve policy and agreement for recreational facility and park naming rights R-22-1-701 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE KNOX COUNTY RECREATIONAL FACILITY AND PARKS NAMING RIGHTS POLICY AND A KNOX COUNTY NAMING RIGHTS GIFT AGREEMENT TO ALLOW DONORS TO MAKE MONETARY DONATIONS TO THE LEGACY PARKS FOUNDATION FOR THE USE AND BENEFIT OF KNOX COUNTY FOR RECREATIONAL FACILITIES, PARK ENHANCEMENTS AND/OR DEVELOPMENT AND TO ACQUIRE NAMING RIGHTS TO THOSE FACILITIES OR PARKS, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE KNOX COUNTY COMMISSION Parks & community
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Authorize acceptance of donated web domain names for Water Trail. R-21-12-904 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a donation of two (2) web domain names for the Knox County Water Trail from Commissioner Larsen Jay to Knox County Parks & community
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Authorize acceptance of donation for Memorial Bench at Admiral Farragut Park. R-21-12-702 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a donation of a Memorial Bench at Admiral Farragut Park from Richard Sparks in the amount of $1,600.00 Parks & community
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Authorize acceptance of donation for Memorial Bench at Concord Park. R-21-12-701 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a donation of a Memorial Bench at the Point at Concord Park from Chuck and Virginia Pritchett in the amount of $1,600.00 Parks & community
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2021
Honor Boys & Girls Club Board of Directors R-21-11-101 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring the Board of Directors of the Boys & Girls Club for being named the High Performance Board Team of the Year for the Southeast Region. Parks & community
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2021
Approve Quitclaim Deed for Collier Preserve property acceptance R-21-11-908 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Quitclaim Deed for the acceptance of property located in the Powell Community at 316 West Emory Road (Parcel Number 056-12406) and known as Collier Preserve from the Legacy Parks Foundation to be used as a park. Parks & community
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2021
Prohibit tobacco/vapor products in county parks/playgrounds/greenways. O-21-7-103 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 27, ARTICLE I ENTITLED "PARKS" TO DELETE CERTAIN DEFINITIONS IN SECTION 27-1, DELETE SUBSECTION 27-9(B) IN ITS ENTIRETY, AND ADD A NEW SECTION 27-16 ENTITLED "USE OF TOBACCO AND VAPOR PRODUCTS PROHIBITED" TO EXPAND THE SMOKING PROHIBITION ON THE GROUNDS OF COUNTY-OWNED PLAYGROUNDS TO INCLUDE THE USE OF TOBACCO AND VAPOR PRODUCTS ON THE GROUNDS OF A COUNTY-OWNED OR CONTROLLED PUBLIC PARK, PUBLIC PLAYGROUND, PUBLIC GREENWAY, OR ANY PUBLIC PROPERTY THAT IS ACCESSIBLE TO USE BY YOUTH. (ORD. NO. O-10-4-102, ADOPTED 5-24-10, ORD. NO. O-20-11-101, ADOPTED 12-21-20, AND ESTABLISHING SECTION 27-16): SECOND READING: Parks & community
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 7-2-2-0
Split
Jul 26, 2021
Amend Parks Ordinance to prohibit tobacco/vapor products (first reading). O-21-7-103 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 27, Article I entitled “Parks” to delete certain definitions in Section 27-1, delete Subsection 27-9(b) in its entirety, and add a new Section 27-16 entitled “Use of Tobacco and Vapor Products Prohibited” to expand the smoking prohibition on the grounds of county-owned playgrounds to include the use of tobacco and vapor products on the grounds of a county-owned or controlled public park, public playground, public greenway, or any public property that is accessible to use by youth (amending Ordinance O-10-4-102, adopted May 24, 2010; Ordinance O-20-11-101, adopted December 21, 2020; and establishing Section 27-16). Parks & community
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Authorize placement of marker in memory of Virgil “Hack” Hackworth. R-21-3-901 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE PLACEMENT OF A MARKER ON KNOX COUNTY PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY NEAR THE BARBERSHOP BUILDING LOCATED AT 11417 HARDIN VALLEY ROAD IN MEMORY OF VIRGIL “HACK” HACKWORTH Parks & community
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Accept donation for memorial bench at Concord Park. R-21-3-701 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF A MEMORIAL BENCH AT THE POINT AT CONCORD PARK FROM PETER AND LAURA CAMPBELL IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,600.00 Parks & community
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Approve contracts for playground equipment with Bliss, Great Southern, Playworld. R-21-3-210 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH BLISS PRODUCTS AND SERVICES, INC., GREAT SOUTHERN RECREATION AND PLAYWORLD PREFERRED, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AS NEEDED FOR THE TERM OF MARCH 1, 2021 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2022 WITH THE OPTION TO EXTEND FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS, ONE (1) YEAR AT A TIME, FOR POSSIBLE TOTAL OF FIVE (5) YEARS Parks & community
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve revised Boyd Foundation Dog Park Grant Agreement R-21-2-703 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE REVISED BOYD FOUNDATION DOG PARK GRANT AGREEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $250,000.00 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF FIVE (5) NEW DOG PARKS: Parks & community
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve grant agreement with DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation for East Knox Park R-21-2-702 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT AWARD AGREEMENT WITH THE DICK'S SPORTING GOODS FOUNDATION FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000.00 TO BE USED TO SUPPORT THE MAINTENANCE AND RENOVATION OF EAST KNOX PARK: Parks & community
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Accept donation of materials and repairs for Gibbs Ruritan Park R-21-2-701 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE DONATION OF MATERIALS AND REPAIRS AT GIBBS RURITAN PARK FROM PROGRESSION ELECTRIC COMPANY, LLC, AND IRBY WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $28,750.00: Parks & community
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2021
Approve golf operations management agreement for Beverly Park/Concord Park R-21-1-704 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Beverly Park/Concord Park Golf Operations Management Agreement with the Tennessee Golf Foundation for the provision of Golf Operations Management Services was before the Board of Commissioners. Parks & community
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2021
Accept memorial bench donation for Clayton Park R-21-1-703 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a memorial bench at Clayton Park from Barbara Jett in the amount of $1,600.00 was before the Board of Commissioners. Parks & community
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2021
Approve Boyd Foundation grant for five dog parks R-21-1-702 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Boyd Foundation Dog Park Grant Agreement in the amount of $250,000.00 for the construction of five (5) new dog parks was before the Board of Commissioners. Parks & community
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2021
Accept and donate Holiday Festival of Lights proceeds R-21-1-701 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting donations in the total amount of $7,428.49 and sixteen (16) barrels of food collected from visitors at Knox County’s Holiday Festival of Lights at Concord Park and approving the donation of same to the Love Kitchen was before the Board of Commissioners. Parks & community
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 16, 2020
Accept donation for memorial bench at Clayton Park R-20-11-701 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a donation of a memorial bench at Clayton Park from Lawrence and Ginger Bradley in the amount of $1,600.00 Parks & community
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 28, 2020
Rename Harrell Road Stormwater Park to Roy Arthur Stormwater Park. R-20-9-902 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, renaming the Harrell Road Stormwater Park the Roy Arthur Stormwater Park in honor of Roy Arthur’s exceptional efforts and commitment to the project Parks & community
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous

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