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Larsen Jay’s votes in 2023

100 recorded votes: 98 aye · 1 no · 1 abstain

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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
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye 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
Larsen Jay’s vote: No Substitute motion:Failed 4-5-1-1
Split Failed Decided with 1 absent — margin 1
Apr 24, 2023
Approve contract, repayment schedule, and promissory note for CAC advance R-23-4-801 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE CONTRACT, REPAYMENT SCHEDULE AND PROMISSORY NOTE ON THE 2008 ADVANCE MADE TO THE KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE (CAC) Contracts & purchasing
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Approve honorary naming rights for Storm Water Park Kayak Launch R-23-4-702 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN HONORARY NAMING RIGHTS APPLICATION TO RENAME THE ROY ARTHUR STORM WATER PARK KAYAK LAUNCH AT 7221 HARRELL ROAD Parks & community
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Accept resignation and appoint to Library Advisory Board R-23-4-112 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF STEVE WEINER (DISTRICT 5 SEAT) FROM THE KNOX COUNTY LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD AND APPOINTING MICHELLE HOLLENHEAD TO COMPLETE THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF STEVE WEINER ON SAID BOARD (TERM EXPIRES JULY 1, 2023) Personnel & appointments
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Appoint individual to Sheriff's Office Employees' Merit System Board R-23-4-111 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING AN INDIVIDUAL TO SERVE ON THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE EMPLOYEES’ MERIT SYSTEM BOARD OF DIRECTORS (TERM EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 30, 2026) Personnel & appointments
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Appoint individual to Sheriff's Office Employees' Merit System Board R-23-4-111 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING AN INDIVIDUAL TO SERVE ON THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE EMPLOYEES’ MERIT SYSTEM BOARD OF DIRECTORS (TERM EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 30, 2026) Personnel & appointments
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Approve 197 Notary Applications NOTARY APPLICATIONS: 197 Notary Applications received.
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Approve budget amendments totaling $4,429.20 BUDGET AMENDMENTS: Budget Amendments - Total amount of $4,429.20 was before the Board of Commissioners.
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Approve line item transfers totaling $632,454.24 LINE ITEM TRANSFERS: Line Item Transfers – Total amount of $632,454.24 was before the Board of Commissioners.
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Approve closure of Roseberry Creek Lane CONSIDERATION OF THE CLOSURE OF A PORTION OF ROSEBERRY CREEK LANE, COMMISSION DISTRICT 8 - (SECOND READING): Consideration of the closure of a portion of Roseberry Creek Lane, Commissioner District 8 was before the Board of Commissioners on second reading.
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Approve closure of right-of-way along South Gallaher View Road CONSIDERATION OF A CLOSURE OF A PORTION OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY ALONG SOUTH GALLAHER VIEW ROAD, COMMISSION DISTRICT 5 - (SECOND READING): Consideration of a closure of a portion of the right-of-way along South Gallaher View Road, Commission District 5 was before the Board of Commissioners on second reading.
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Accept new county roads DRIVES AND ROADS: Consideration of the acceptance of the following new county roads was before the Board of Commissioners: A. Amber Vista Lane, Ambercrest Subdivision, District 8. B. Liberty Park Road, Heritage at Bluegrass, District 4. C. Heritage Ridge Lane, Heritage at Bluegrass, District 4. D. Providence Point Lane, Heritage at Bluegrass, District 4. E. Finley Ridge Lane, Cain Vista, District 3. F. Oliver Hills Lane, Cain Vista, District 3. G. Scouts Meadow Lane, Cain Vista, District 3. H. Belle Pond Avenue, Everett Woods, District 6. I. Cedar Break Drive, Everett Woods, District 6.
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Approve minutes of previous meetings APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Consideration of approval of the minutes of the previous meeting held on March 20, 2023 (Public Hearing); and March 27, 2023 (Regular Session) was before the Board of Commissioners.
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Honor Joe and Dale Longmire on retirement R-23-4-101 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING JOE AND DALE LONGMIRE UPON THEIR RETIREMENT AS OWNERS OF THE MIDWAY IGA GROCERY STORE IN THE CORRYTON COMMUNITY Personnel & appointments
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Request zoning ordinance amendment for swimming pool definition R-23-4-906 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REQUESTING THE KNOXVILLE-KNOX PLANNING COMMISSION TO RECOMMEND AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 2.20 OF THE KNOX COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE REGARDING THE DEFINITION OF SWIMMING POOL Zoning & land use
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
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
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
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
Apr 24, 2023
Approve contract for Quest Juvenile Court Case Management System R-23-4-903 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH GOTTLIEB & WERTZ, INC. FOR THE QUEST JUVENILE COURT CASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR CONVERSION OF DATA FROM THE EXISTING JUVENILE COURT CASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, CUSTOMIZATION, AND ONGOING HOSTING/MAINTENANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $233,333.00 FOR THE FIRST YEAR OF THE CONTRACT Contracts & purchasing
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Accept grant for stipends and workshops for juvenile court interns R-23-4-902 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,000.00 FROM THE KNOXVILLE BAR FOUNDATION TO PROVIDE STIPENDS AND EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS FOR SOCIAL WORK GRADUATE STUDENTS WHO ARE DOING INTERNSHIPS AT THE KNOX COUNTY JUVENILE COURT WITH THE ASIST PROGRAM Contracts & purchasing
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Approve contract for mowing services with Grassworks Landscaping, LLC R-23-4-701 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH GRASSWORKS LANDSCAPING, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF MOWING SERVICES Contracts & purchasing
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Accept funds for HIV prevention and surveillance services R-23-4-603 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDS FROM THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN THE AMOUNT OF $89,626.00 FOR THE PROVISION OF HIV PREVENTION AND SURVEILLANCE SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 2023 THROUGH MAY 31, 2023, CONTINGENT UPON THE EXECUTION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT Public safety
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Approve grant-funded lease for Mobile Medical Unit R-23-4-602 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT-FUNDED LEASE AGREEMENT WITH DE LAGE LANDEN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF A LEASE FOR A DUAL EXAM MOBILE MEDICAL UNIT AS OUTLINED IN PROPOSAL NUMBER 3319 AND THE LEASE AGREEMENT FOR A PERIOD OF 60 MONTHS WITH A MONTHLY PAYMENT OF $5,934.00 Contracts & purchasing
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Approve contract for Arbovirus Testing of Mosquito Samples R-23-4-601 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF ARBOVIRUS TESTING OF MOSQUITO SAMPLES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2023 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2024 WITH THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE COUNTY UNDER THE CONTRACT TO NOT EXCEED $3,500.00 Public safety
Larsen Jay’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
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Approve TEMA grant contract for EMA equipment R-23-4-501 — 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 $16,000.00 TO PROVIDE EQUIPMENT FOR THE KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY FOR OFF-SITE EMERGENCY PLANNING AND RESPONSE (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Public safety
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Approve Murphy Road Turn Lanes Project construction contract R-23-4-407 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $406,456.60 WITH PRI OF EAST TENNESSEE INC. FOR THE MURPHY ROAD TURN LANES PROJECT Roads & infrastructure
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Approve TDOT supplements for rail crossing improvements R-23-4-406 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING SEVEN (7) SUPPLEMENTS TO AGREEMENTS WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TDOT) FOR RAIL CROSSING IMPROVEMENTS AT FOSTER ROAD, JONES ROAD, MCCAMPBELL ROAD, OLD WASHINGTON PIKE, MASCOT ROAD, DAN MCBEE ROAD, AND GALLAHER VIEW ROAD Roads & infrastructure
Larsen Jay’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
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Approve construction contract for Knox County Railroad Safety Improvements R-23-4-404 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $575,361.90 WITH PRI OF EAST TENNESSEE, INC. FOR KNOX COUNTY RAILROAD SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS Roads & infrastructure
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Approve right-of-way acquisitions for Campbell Station and Fretz Road turn lane R-23-4-401 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE NECESSARY RIGHT-OF-WAY, PERMANENT DRAINAGE, SLOPE, AND CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT ACQUISITIONS FOR SEVEN (7) TRACTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A TURN LANE AT CAMPBELL STATION ROAD AND FRETZ ROAD Roads & infrastructure
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Approve inmate commissary item contracts R-23-4-302 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH KEEFE GROUP LLC DBA KEEFE SUPPLY COMPANY, KIMBLES FOOD BY DESIGN, PERFORMANCE FOOD GROUP, INC. DBA VISTAR, AND UNION SUPPLY GROUP, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF INMATE COMMISSARY ITEMS Contracts & purchasing
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Approve Violent Crime Intervention Fund grant contract R-23-4-301 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A VIOLENT CRIME INTERVENTION FUND GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAMS IN THE AMOUNT OF $835,032.00 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Public safety
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Reappoint directors to the Sports Authority R-23-4-110 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REAPPOINTING JEFFREY HAGOOD AND ROSALYN PHINISEE TILLMAN AS DIRECTORS OF THE SPORTS AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF KNOX AND THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE (TERMS EXPIRE APRIL 30, 2029) Personnel & appointments
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Accept grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools R-23-4-207 — 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 IN THE AMOUNT OF $138,145.47 Schools
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Accept Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership grant R-23-4-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A PATRICK LEAHY BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP GRANT FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,134.00 Public safety
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Approve fund balance designation for Mill Creek Elementary School project R-23-4-205 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A FUND BALANCE DESIGNATION (GENERAL PURPOSE SCHOOL FUND) IN THE AMOUNT OF $815,000.00 FOR THE MILL CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROJECT Schools
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Approve contract increase for Mill Creek Elementary School construction R-23-4-204 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN INCREASE TO THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH THE CHRISTMAN COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $112,062.69 FOR COSTS RELATED TO THE REVISED SCOPE OF WORK AT MILL CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Schools
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Approve agreement for roof replacements at Pleasant Ridge and Ritta Elementary R-23-4-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH HENLEY ROOFING COMPANY FOR ROOF REPLACEMENTS AT PLEASANT RIDGE AND RITTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AT A COST OF $1,521,500.00 Schools
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Approve contracts for after school care program services R-23-4-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH KIDTIME, INC., KID’S PLACE, INC., KID’S PLACE AT SEQUOYAH, INC., SHADES OF DEVELOPMENT, INC., AND YMCA OF EAST TENNESSEE FOR THE PROVISION OF AFTER SCHOOL CARE PROGRAM SERVICES FOR THE TERM OF AUGUST 1, 2023 THROUGH JULY 31, 2024, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS Schools
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Approve Rocky Hill Elementary School outdoor classroom improvements R-23-4-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING ROCKY HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL’S REQUEST TO REMOVE EXISTING TREES, EXCAVATE, POUR A CONCRETE SLAB, INSTALL PAVERS, AND PLANT NEW TREES AT THE SCHOOL’S OUTDOOR CLASSROOM AT A COST OF $143,895.47 Schools
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Amend agenda to add items, defer one, and withdraw three AMENDMENT TO THE AGENDA
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Amend agenda to add items, defer one, and withdraw three AMENDMENT TO THE AGENDA
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Amend agenda to add items, defer one, and withdraw three AMENDMENT TO THE AGENDA
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Amend Zoning Code regarding CA/CB zones and drive-through facilities (Second Reading) O-23-2-103 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Appendix A – Zoning, Article 5, Section 5.31 pertaining to the CA (General Business) zone and Section 5.32 pertaining to the CB (Business and Manufacturing) zone to allow for consideration of certain permitted uses and uses permitted on review; Article 4 by adding a new Subsection 4.108 creating standards for drive-through facilities; and Article 5, Sections 5.37.03.C, 5.38.03.E, and 5.91.03, pertaining to drive-through facilities currently permitted as a use on review in the CR (Rural Commercial), CN (Neighborhood Commercial), and TC (Town Center) zones, respectively, by adding a reference to proposed subsection 4.108 pertaining to standards for drive-through facilities (amending Ordinance O-90-9-130, adopted September 10, 1990) Zoning & land use
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Deferred 6-4-0-1
Split Deferred
Mar 27, 2023
Defer rezoning request for Benjamin C. Mullins 12-E-22-RZ — Consideration of the request of Benjamin C. Mullins for rezoning from CB Business and Manufacturing to T Transition Zoning & land use
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Deferred 10-0-0-1
Deferred
Mar 27, 2023
Approve rezoning request for Leo Cooper RZ-23-3-104 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Leo Cooper for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Zoning & land use
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Deny rezoning request for Abit USA, Inc. to EC Employment Center 2-D-23-RZ — Consideration of the request of Abit USA, Inc. for rezoning from A Agricultural to EC Employment Center Zoning & land use
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Motion to deny:Failed 10-0-0-1
Failed
Mar 27, 2023
Deny East County Sector Plan Amendment for Abit USA, Inc. 2-B-23-SP — Consideration of the request of Abit USA, Inc. for an East County Sector Plan Amendment from GC General Commercial and HP Hillside Protection to BP Business Park Type 1 and HP Hillside Protection Zoning & land use
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Motion to deny:Failed 10-0-0-1
Failed
Mar 27, 2023
Approve rezoning request for Graham Corporation to CA General Business RZ-23-3-103 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Graham Corporation for rezoning from PC Planned Commercial, C-H-2 Highway Commercial, PR Planned Residential, RB General Residential and CA General Business to CA General Business. Zoning & land use
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-1-0-1
Split
Mar 27, 2023
Approve Northwest City Sector Plan Amendment for Graham Corporation RZ-23-3-102 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Graham Corporation for a Northwest City Sector Plan Amendment from MDR/O Medium Density Residential/Office, CC Community Commercial and LDR Low Density Residential to CC Community Commercial. Zoning & land use
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Approve rezoning request for Robert T. Whitehead RZ-23-3-101 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Robert T. Whitehead for rezoning from PR Planned Residential and A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Zoning & land use
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Approve appointments to EMS Medical Services Cost Review Board R-23-3-110 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE KNOX COUNTY EMS MEDICAL SERVICES COST REVIEW BOARD: BRAD PHILLIPS (AN ACTIVE PROFESSIONAL MEMBER OF THE EMS INDUSTRY) FOR A TERM EXPIRING MARCH 31, 2007, RICK VALENTINE (AN ACTIVE PROFESSIONAL MEMBER OF THE EMS INDUSTRY) FOR A TERM EXPIRING MARCH 31, 2025, DR. RANDAL DABBS (AN INDIVIDUAL WITH PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE IN HEALTH CARE FINANCE) FOR A TERM EXPIRING MARCH 31, 2027, COURTNEY DURRETT (MEMBER OF COUNTY COMMISSION) FOR A TERM CONCURRENT WITH TERM OF OFFICE, AND DOTTIE LYVERS (CITIZEN REPRESENTATIVE) FOR A TERM EXPIRING MARCH 31, 2025 Personnel & appointments
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Approve Ardurra agreement for Bluegrass Flood Mitigation Project design R-23-3-401 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH ARDURRA FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF THE BLUEGRASS FLOOD MITIGATION PROJECT IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $930,000.00
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Approve 204 Notary Applications NOTARY APPLICATIONS: 204 Notary Applications received.
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Approve Budget Amendments totaling $15,932,673.40 BUDGET AMENDMENTS: Budget Amendments – Total amount of $15,932,673.40 was before the Board of Commissioners.
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Approve Line Item Transfers totaling $716,663.39 LINE ITEM TRANSFERS: Line Item Transfers – Total amount of $716,663.39 was before the Board of Commissioners.
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Consideration of closure of portion of South Gallaher View Road (First Reading) CONSIDERATION OF THE CLOSURE OF A PORTION OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY ALONG SOUTH GALLAHER VIEW ROAD – (FIRST READING)
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Consideration of closure of a portion of Roseberry Creek Lane (First Reading) CONSIDERATION OF THE CLOSURE OF A PORTION OF ROSEBERRY CREEK LANE - (FIRST READING)
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Consideration of closure of Parsonage Lane (First Reading) CONSIDERATION OF THE CLOSURE OF PARSONAGE LANE OFF WEST DICK FORD LANE - (FIRST READING)
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Motion to deny:Failed 11-0-0-0
Failed
Mar 27, 2023
Acceptance of new county roads CONSIDERATION OF THE ACCEPTANCE OF NEW COUNTY ROADS
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Approve minutes of previous meeting (Feb 21, 2023) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Consideration of approval of the minutes of the previous meeting held on February 21, 2023 (Regular Session) was before the Board of Commissioners.
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Honor Halls High School Wrestling Program for state titles R-23-3-103 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING THE HALLS HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING PROGRAM FOR WINNING ITS FIRST TSSAA DIVISION 1 CLASS A STATE TITLE FOR BOTH THE DUAL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP AND THE TRADITIONAL TOURNAMENT STATE CHAMPIONSHIP Schools
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Honor Class of 2023 Junior Commission Civics Education Program graduates R-23-3-101 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING THE MEMBERS OF THE CLASS OF 2023 JUNIOR COMMISSION CIVICS EDUCATION PROGRAM UPON THEIR PROGRAM COMPLETION Schools
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
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
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Approve first amendment to KUB dark fiber lease agreement R-23-3-902 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO DARK FIBER OPTIC LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE KNOXVILLE UTILITIES BOARD (KUB) TO PROVIDE DARK FIBER TO THE KNOX COUNTY ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS LOCATION AT 205 WEST BAXTER AVENUE, KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE 37917 Contracts & purchasing
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Approve grant contract with TN Dept of Children's Services for custody prevention R-23-3-901 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN’S SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $183,392.00 TO PROVIDE CUSTODY PREVENTION SERVICES TO THE YOUTH AND FAMILIES OF THE KNOX COUNTY JUVENILE COURT THROUGH THE INNERCHANGE PROGRAM FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2023 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2024 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Schools
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
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
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Approve amendments to Three Ridges Golf Board bylaws, including name change R-23-3-706 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING VARIOUS AMENDMENTS TO THE BYLAWS OF THE THREE RIDGES GOLF BOARD, INCLUDING CHANGING THE NAME OF THE BOARD TO THE KNOX COUNTY GOLF BOARD Personnel & appointments
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
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
Approve agreement with Musco Sports Lighting for ball park streaming R-23-3-703 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH MUSCO SPORTS LIGHTING, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF STREAMING SERVICES AT KNOX COUNTY BALL PARKS Contracts & purchasing
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
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
Larsen Jay’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
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Approve contract with IEM for Continuity of Operations Plan services R-23-3-502 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH INNOVATIVE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, INC. (IEM) FOR THE PROVISION OF CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS PLAN CONSULTANT SERVICES AT A TOTAL PROJECT COST OF $387,403.80, WHICH PROJECT IS JOINTLY FUNDED BY KNOX COUNTY AND THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE, WITH PROJECT COSTS ALLOCATED BY DEPARTMENT AND INVOICED ON A TIME AND MATERIALS BASIS Contracts & purchasing
Larsen Jay’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
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Approve TDOT Agreement for Watt Rd and I-40 interchange improvements R-23-3-409 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A LOCAL AGENCY PROJECT AGREEMENT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TDOT) FOR INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENTS AT WATT ROAD AND I-40 (EXIT 369) Roads & infrastructure
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Approve TDOT Agreement for Watt Rd and Everett Rd improvements R-23-3-408 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A LOCAL AGENCY PROJECT AGREEMENT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TDOT) FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO WATT ROAD AND EVERETT ROAD FROM I-40 TO HICKORY CREEK ROAD Roads & infrastructure
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Approve agreement with Thompson Engineering for Bluegrass Road sidewalk R-23-3-407 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THOMPSON ENGINEERING FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF THE BLUEGRASS ROAD SIDEWALK EXTENSION IN THE AMOUNT OF $188,800.00 Roads & infrastructure
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
Mar 27, 2023
Approve TDOT State Aid contract for Thorngrove Pike resurfacing R-23-3-405 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A STATE AID CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TDOT) FOR THE RESURFACING OF THORNGROVE PIKE FROM GOVERNOR JOHN SEVIER HIGHWAY (STATE ROUTE 168) TO SEVIER COUNTY LINE FOR AN ESTIMATED PROJECT COST OF $1,520,313.25 WITH $1,489,906.99 (98%) BEING PROVIDED BY TDOT AND $30,406.27 (2%) BEING PROVIDED BY KNOX COUNTY Roads & infrastructure
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Approve right-of-way acquisitions for Huday Bridge Replacement Project R-23-3-404 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE NECESSARY RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITIONS ON FIVE (5) TRACTS FOR THE HUDAY BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT Roads & infrastructure
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Approve Supplement 1 to CDM Smith agreement for culvert repairs design R-23-3-403 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING SUPPLEMENT 1 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH CDM SMITH FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF THE KNOX COUNTY CULVERT REPAIRS PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $37,270.00 Roads & infrastructure
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Approve agreement with Cannon & Cannon, Inc. for Marietta Church Roundabout design R-23-3-402 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH CANNON & CANNON, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF THE MARIETTA CHURCH ROUNDABOUT IN THE AMOUNT OF $145,500.00 Roads & infrastructure
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Approve agreement with Ardurra for Bluegrass Flood Mitigation Project design R-23-3-401 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH ARDURRA FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF THE BLUEGRASS FLOOD MITIGATION PROJECT IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $930,000.00 Roads & infrastructure
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools R-23-3-214 — 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 $20,270.92 Schools
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Approve MOU for Knox Education Foundation FY23 grants R-23-3-213 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR THE KNOX EDUCATION FOUNDATION FISCAL YEAR 2023 PRIORITY BASED GRANTS IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $200,000.00 Schools
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Authorize acceptance of School Bus Seat Restraint Grant R-23-3-212 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SCHOOL BUS SEAT RESTRAINT GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,000.00 Schools
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Authorize acceptance of Title III Immigrant Grant R-23-3-211 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TITLE III IMMIGRANT GRANT IN THE MOUNT OF $28,887.57 Schools
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Authorize acceptance of Turnaround Action Grant (TAG) 3.0 R-23-3-210 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TURNAROUND ACTION GRANT (TAG) 3.0 IN THE AMOUNT OF $671,205.00 Schools
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Authorize acceptance of NSLP Supply Chain Assistance Grant R-23-3-209 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM (NSLP) SUPPLY CHAIN ASSISTANCE GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,597,669.01 Schools
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Approve contracts for post-secondary preparedness programming R-23-3-208 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH ALIGNMENT NASHVILLE, AVID CENTER, NS4ED, LLC, SOUTHERN REGIONAL EDUCATION BOARD (SREB), AND UWORLD, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF POST-SECONDARY PREPAREDNESS PROGRAMMING FOR THE TERM OF APRIL 1, 2023 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2024, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS Schools
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Approve contract with Evergreen Solutions, LLC for compensation study R-23-3-207 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH EVERGREEN SOLUTIONS, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF COMPENSATION STUDY CONSULTANT SERVICES AT A TOTAL PROJECT COST OF $65,000.00 Contracts & purchasing
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Approve contract with F.M. George Safe & Lock for keys and locks R-23-3-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH F.M. GEORGE SAFE & LOCK COMPANY FOR THE PROVISION OF KEYS, LOCKS, AND LOCKING SYSTEMS UP TO $750,000.00 PER YEAR FOR THE TERM OF APRIL 1, 2023 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2024, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS Contracts & purchasing
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Approve contract with Tennessee Automatic Sprinkler, Inc. for fire sprinkler services R-23-3-205 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH TENNESSEE AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF FIRE SPRINKLER SERVICES UP TO $750,000.00 PER YEAR FOR THE TERM OF APRIL 1, 2023 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2024, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS Contracts & purchasing
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Approve agreement with Henley Roofing for Austin-East Magnet High School roof R-23-3-204 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH HENLEY ROOFING COMPANY FOR A ROOF REPLACEMENT AT AUSTIN-EAST MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL AT A COST OF $1,732,000.00 Schools
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Approve agreement with Music for All, Inc. for West High School Band R-23-3-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH MUSIC FOR ALL, INC. FOR THE WEST HIGH SCHOOL BAND’S PARTICIPATION IN THE BANDS OF AMERICA CHAMPIONSHIPS ON OCTOBER 21, 2023 AT A COST OF $875.00 Schools
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Approve agreement with The Foundry on the Fairsite for Halls High School Academic Banquet R-23-3-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE FOUNDRY ON THE FAIRSITE FOR VENUE AND RELATED SERVICES FOR THE HALLS HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIC BANQUET AT A COST OF $9,480.75 Schools
Larsen Jay’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous

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