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Randy Smith’s votes

100 recorded votes: 99 aye · 1 no

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Jul 26, 2021
Dedicate easements on Coward Mill Road for Northwest Elementary School. R-21-7-803 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, dedicating the Rights-of-Way, Slope Easements, Drainage Easements and Temporary Construction Easements on Coward Mill Road related to the construction of the Northwest Elementary School. Schools
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Approve Real Estate Sales Contracts for delinquent tax surplus properties. R-21-7-802 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Specific Performance Real Estate Sales Contracts for delinquent tax surplus properties sold via online and live auctions. Budget & taxes
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Approve contract with TN Dept. of Mental Health for misdemeanor evaluations. R-21-7-801 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with the State of Tennessee, Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for the purpose of establishing rates for payment by Knox County to the State for court ordered evaluations and treatment for defendants charged only with misdemeanor crimes for the period beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022. Public safety
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Approve Amendment 2 to Viral Hepatitis Program Services Grant Contract. R-21-7-601 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment 2 to a Grant Contract with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of Viral Hepatitis Program Services, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the Grant Contract by $85,000.00 (no local match required). Intergovernmental & resolutions
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Approve agreement with Legal Aid for Emergency Rental Assistance funds. R-21-7-501 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Agreement with Legal Aid of East Tennessee to provide $200,000.00 in Treasury Emergency Rental Assistance funds for housing stability services (federally funded through Treasury ERA program funds). Intergovernmental & resolutions
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Approve Joint Funding Agreement with USGS for stream gaging stations. R-21-7-410 — 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 $83,000.00 with $49,800.00 provided by Knox County and $33,200.00 provided by the U.S. Geological Survey for the operation of stream gaging stations in Knox County for the period beginning August 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Approve proposal for sidewalk design services near Carter schools/park. R-21-7-409 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a proposal for professional survey and engineering design services with LDA Engineering in the amount of $137,000.00 for the design of new sidewalks connecting Carter Elementary School, Carter High School and Carter Park. Roads & infrastructure
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Approve acquisition of Coward Mill Road property for Cherahala Blvd extension. R-21-7-408 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the acquisition of the property located at 10607 Coward Mill Road for the purposes of extending Cherahala Boulevard and providing improved access for the new Northwest Elementary School. Roads & infrastructure
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Approve Fire and Life Safety Education Employees Agreement. R-21-7-407 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Fire and Life Safety Education Employees Agreement with Rural/Metro Corporation to continue funding fire and life safety education positions. Public safety
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Approve TDOT supplements for highway-rail grade crossing safety improvements. R-21-7-406 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving eight (8) supplements to Agreements with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) for safety improvements at certain highway-rail grade crossing locations. Roads & infrastructure
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Approve professional services agreement with Vaughn & Melton for intersection. R-21-7-405 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Agreement for Professional Services with Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers, Inc. in the amount of $105,880.00 for right-of-way acquisition services for intersection improvements at Clinton Highway and West Beaver Creek Drive. Roads & infrastructure
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Approve stormwater covenants with Springbrook Properties, LLC for Beeler Road. R-21-7-404 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with Springbrook Properties, LLC for property located at 6848 Beeler Road (CLT Parcel #020-21401) in Commission District 8. Roads & infrastructure
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Approve stormwater covenants with Mesana Investments, LLC for Sweet Almond Drive. R-21-7-403 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with Mesana Investments, LLC for property located at 0 Sweet Almond Drive, (CLT Parcel #130-07001) in Commission District 6. Roads & infrastructure
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Approve stormwater covenants with Champion Construction, LLC for Nora Mae Road. R-21-7-402 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with Champion Construction, LLC for property located at 2204 Nora Mae Road (CLT Parcel #129-04709) in Commission District 6. Roads & infrastructure
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Approve stormwater covenants with Worley Builders, Inc. for Lobetti Road. R-21-7-401 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with Worley Builders, Inc. for property located at 3250 Lobetti Road (a portion of CLT Parcel #091-20402) in Commission District 6. Roads & infrastructure
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Approve lease addendum for Sheriff's Office at Downtown Island Airport. R-21-7-303 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Addendum Number Four to the Lease and Operating Agreement with the Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority to lease and obtain certain premises, facilities, rights and privileges at the Knoxville Downtown Island Airport for the Knox County Sheriff’s Office, which addendum extends the term of the lease for a period of two (2) years to and including June 30, 2023. Public safety
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Approve OCDETF FY21 Overtime Agreement for Sheriff's Office. R-21-7-302 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) Fiscal Year 2021 Overtime Agreement for the reimbursement of up to $10,000.00 in overtime expenses incurred by the Knox County Sheriff’s Office. Public safety
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Approve contract with Starr Equipment for jail kitchen maintenance. R-21-7-301 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Starr Equipment Company dba Hobart Sales and Service for the provision of jail kitchen equipment maintenance and repair. Contracts & purchasing
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Approve grant contract with TN State Library and Archives. R-21-7-213 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in an amount not to exceed $706,500.00 with the Tennessee State Library and Archives for general library services and library materials (no local match required). Intergovernmental & resolutions
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Approve acceptance of new county roads in Lyons Crossing Subdivision. Consideration of Acceptance of New County Roads was before the Board of Commissioners: A. Oxford Drive, Lyons Crossing Subdivision, District W6. B. Mossy Rock Lane, Lyons Crossing Subdivision, District W6. C. Sunburst Lane, Lyons Crossing Subdivision, District W6.
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Approve MOU between School Board and Police Dept for safe schools. R-21-7-212 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Agreement between the Knox County Board of Education and the Knoxville Police Department regarding roles and responsibilities for maintaining safe schools. Schools
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Approve contract with Certica Solutions for benchmark assessment program. R-21-7-211 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Certica Solutions, Inc. through a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement from the City of Kingsport for a customized benchmark assessment program for the term of July 1, 2021 through September 15, 2025 at a cost of $675,745.00. Schools
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Approve agreement for construction of new northwest sector elementary school. R-21-7-210 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an agreement with The Christman Company for the construction of a new northwest sector elementary school at a cost of $24,220,250.00 using Capital Plan funds. Schools
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Accept Battelle Education STEM Classroom Grant for Bearden Middle School. R-21-7-209 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a Battelle Education TSIN/STEMx STEM Classroom Grant sponsored by TVA and BVI in the amount of $5,000.00 for Bearden Middle School designated to the purchase of a VEX Robotics IQ Classroom Bundle as outlined in the grant proposal. Schools
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Approve MOU with Health Dept for school-based nursing services. R-21-7-208 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the Knox County Health Department in an amount up to $525,051.00 to provide school-based nursing services as part of the “In-School Health Program” for the period beginning July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022. Schools
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Approve MOU with Boys & Girls Clubs for 21st CCLC Grant funding. R-21-7-207 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memoranda of Understanding with Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley for receipt of up to $600,000.00 in funding from a 2021-2022 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant to be used for timecard processing, flagging students in the Aspen system, and salaries, taxes, and wages of part-time tutors at Carter, Dogwood, Lonsdale, Norwood, South Knoxville, West Haven and West Hills Elementary Schools. Schools
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Accept State Turnaround Action Grant for Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Academy. R-21-7-206 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of the State of Tennessee Department of Education Turnaround Action Grant in the amount of $115,267.50 for Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Academy designated to implementation of evidence-based strategies and interventions focused on proven levers of change to facilitate rapid school turnaround. Schools
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Approve MOU with TN Dept. of Education for Coordinated School Health. R-21-7-205 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the Tennessee Department of Education for the acceptance of funding in the amount of $185,000.00 with required matching funds in the amount of $15,000.00 for the Coordinated School Health Initiative for Fiscal Year 2021-2022. Schools
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Accept Comprehensive State Literacy Development Grant of $415,000. R-21-7-204 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a Comprehensive State Literacy Development Grant from the U.S. Department of Education in the total amount of $415,000.00 ($83,000.00 per year for five (5) years) designated to participation in the Tennessee Department of Education’s Literacy Implementation Network as part of the State’s Reading 360 initiative. Schools
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Accept State Remote Learning Technology Grant of $2,776,733.50. R-21-7-203 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of the State of Tennessee Department of Education Remote Learning Technology Grant in the amount of $2,776,733.50 designated to technology purchases dated between March 1, 2020 and September 15, 2020. Schools
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Approve license agreement for West High School's use of turf fields. R-21-7-202 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a License Agreement with the University of Tennessee, Knoxville RecSports Department for West High School’s use of two (2) of the artificial turf fields at Sutherland Field Complex for the term of July 2021 through June 2024 at a cost of $25.00 per hour per field. Schools
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Approve agreement for sale of property for Pleasant Ridge Road Widening. R-21-7-201 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Agreement of Sale with the City of Knoxville in the amount of $48,755.00 for the City’s purchase of approximately 0.185 acres of fee simple title and a temporary construction easement on property located at 8511 Pleasant Ridge Road and Right of Entry for the City’s Pleasant Ridge Road Widening project. Roads & infrastructure
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Approve 179 Notary Public Applications. 179 Notary Public Applications received.
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Approve minutes of the previous meeting (June 28, 2021). Consideration of approval of the minutes of the previous meeting held on June 28, 2021 was before the Board of Commissioners.
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Honor Farragut High School girls softball team for state championship win. R-21-7-104 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Farragut High School girls softball team for winning the Tennessee State Championship. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Honor Bearden High School's Dance Team. R-21-7-103 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Bearden High School’s Dance Team. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Honor Catholic High School's girls Tennis Team. R-21-7-102 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Catholic High School’s girls Tennis Team. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Honor Webb High School's boys Soccer Team. R-21-7-101 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Webb High School’s boys Soccer Team. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Defer multiple resolutions, ordinances, and zoning requests. Motion to amend the agenda to defer the following items to the August 2021 Board of Commissioners meeting: Resolution R-21-7-805 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a lease agreement with the Lamar Companies for the renewal of a billboard located on county property at 4630 Asheville Highway in the amount of $250.00 each month for a term of ten (10) years; Resolution R-21-7-902 - 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; Ordinance O-21-7-102 - Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 42, Article II, Division 2 entitled “Employees’ Merit System” to add a new appropriately numbered section to provide for the Administrative Office of the Merit System to be an office of the Legislative Branch of Knox County and for the Executive Director of the Administrative Office of the Merit System to report to the County Auditor (amending Ordinance O-90-9-111, adopted September 10, 1990 and establishing a new section, previously reserved)(first reading); and the following zoning requests: Zoning Request 6-A-21-RZ - Request of Stephanie Walther for rezoning from I Industrial to A Agricultural, property located at 0 Amherst Road, Parcel ID 92 05802, Commission District 3; Zoning Request 3-B-21-SP - Request of David N. Caldwell for Northwest County Sector Plan Amendment from A Agricultural/HP Hillside Protection to LDR Low Density Residential/HP Hillside Protection, property located at 0 North Campbell Station Road, Parcel ID 117 02101, Commission District 6; and Zoning Request 3-F-21-RZ – Request of David N. Caldwell for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 4 dwelling units per acre, property located at 0 North Campbell Station Road, Parcel ID 117 02101, Commission District 6. Also included in the motion was to defer the following item to the September 2021 Board of Commissioners meeting: Zoning Request 5-F-21-RZ - Request of Homestead Land Holdings, Inc. for rezoning from A Agricultural and CA General Business to PR Planned Residential up to 3 dwelling units per acre, property located at 12119 Hardin Valley Road, Parcel ID 116 06701, Commission District 6.
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Amend agenda to withdraw the 2019 Employee Handbook updates. Motion to amend the agenda to withdraw the following item: Item #11 – Spread of Record - Spread of Record the 2019 Employee Handbook updates.
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2021
Amend agenda to add resolution honoring Farragut High girls softball team. Motion to amend the agenda to add the following item: Resolution R-21-7-104 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Farragut High School girls softball team for winning the Tennessee State Championship.
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2021
Defer rezoning from BP/TO to OB/TO (5-D-21-RZ). 5-D-21-RZ — Request of Shaheen Dewji for rezoning from BP (Business and Technology) / TO (Technology Overlay) to OB (Office, Medical, and Related Services) / TO (Technology Overlay) 5-D-21-RZ was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 10800 Carmichael Road / Parcel ID 103 122, Commission District 6. Zoning & land use
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Deferred 10-0-0-1
Deferred
Jun 28, 2021
Defer rezoning request from A to OB (4-L-21-RZ). 4-L-21-RZ — Request of Wilma Cardin / Robert Vaughn for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to OB (Office, Medical, and Related Services) 4-L-21-RZ was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 8535 Asheville Highway / Parcel ID 62 21101, Commission District 8. Zoning & land use
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Motion to defer:Deferred 10-0-0-1
Deferred
Jun 28, 2021
Approve rezoning from A to RA. 5-L-21-RZ — Request of Kevin Mellon, Tom Dalton Construction for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RA (Low Density Residential) 5-L-21-RZ was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 5503 Luttrell Road / Parcel ID 39 255, Commission District 2. Zoning & land use
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2021
Approve rezoning from A to PR (up to 2 du/acre). 5-I-21-RZ — Request of Urban Engineering, Inc. for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 2 dwelling units per acre 5-I-21-RZ was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 Long Farm Way / Parcel ID 130 A A 00212, Commission District 6. Zoning & land use
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2021
Approve Northwest County Sector Plan Amendment from AG/HP to RR/HP. 5-B-21-SP — Request of Urban Engineering, Inc. for Northwest County Sector Plan Amendment from AG (Agricultural) / HP (Hillside Protection) to RR (Rural Residential) / HP (Hillside Protection) 5-B-21-SP was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 Long Farm Way / Parcel ID 130 A A 00212, Commission District 6. Zoning & land use
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2021
Approve rezoning from A to RA. 5-H-21-RZ — Request of David and Brenda Morris for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RA (Low Density Residential) 5-H-21-RZ was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 141 Verton Drive / Parcel ID 57 34, Commission District 7. Zoning & land use
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2021
Approve rezoning from A (portion only) to CA. 5-C-21-RZ — Request of Clark Crossing, LLC for rezoning from A (Agricultural) portion only to CA (General Business) 5-C-21-RZ was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 7628 Chapman Highway / Parcel ID 137 225 (portion of), Commission District 9. Zoning & land use
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2021
Approve South County Sector Plan Amendment from LDR to GC. 5-A-21-SP — Request of Clark Crossing, LLC for South County Sector Plan Amendment from LDR (Low Density Residential) - portion only to GC (General Commercial). Property located at 7628 Chapman Highway / Parcel ID 137 225 (portion of), Commission District 9. Zoning & land use
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2021
Deny East County Sector Plan Text Amendment (OB in MU-SD, ECO-3). 5-D-21-SP — Request of Knoxville-Knox County Planning for East County Sector Plan Text Amendment to allow consideration of OB (Office, Medical and Related Services) in the MU-SD, ECO-3 (Carter Town Center) District. Properties located on Asheville Highway from Cedar Ridge Road to South Carter School Road, Strawberry Plains Pike from McCubbins Road and Ellis Lane to North Carter School Road and Pleasant Hill Road at Andrew Johnson Highway southeast to Strawberry Plains Pike, Commission District 8. Zoning & land use
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Motion to deny:Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2021
Appoint/Reappoint to Board of Trustees of Juvenile Service Center. R-21-6-113 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing/reappointing ____________________ to the Board of Trustees of the Richard L. Bean Juvenile Service Center. (Term expires June 30, 2024). Personnel & appointments
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2021
Approve grant contract for Knox Recovery and Veterans Treatment Courts. R-21-6-911 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in the amount of $255,000.00 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 for the period beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022 (No local match required). Public safety
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2021
Approve contract with Pugh and Company, PC for FY21 independent audit. R-21-6-904 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Contract with Pugh and Company, PC for the Fiscal Year 2021 independent audit of the accounts of Knox County in the amount of $349,185.00. Contracts & purchasing
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2021
Approve $50,000 appropriation to United Way for violence interruption. R-21-6-902 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an appropriation in the amount of $50,000.00 from the General Fund to the United Way of Greater Knoxville's Direct Neighborhood Fund to support violence interruption activities in the East Knoxville community. Budget & taxes
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2021
Approve $150,000 appropriation for reopening of Change Center. R-21-6-901 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an appropriation in the amount of $150,000.00 from the General Fund for the reopening of the Change Center. Budget & taxes
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2021
Approve temporary construction easement for KUB on Vermont Ave. R-21-6-802 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a temporary construction easement for the Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) on property located at 1613 Vermont Avenue for construction material storage for water tank maintenance with compensation to Knox County in the amount of $2,500.00. Roads & infrastructure
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2021
Approve Interlocal Agreement with Texas Region 8 ESC for TIPS program. R-21-6-801 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving and accepting the terms of an Interlocal Agreement with Texas Region 8 Education Service Center to allow Knox County to purchase from the Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Cooperative Purchasing Program. Contracts & purchasing
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2021
Approve contract with Appalachian Mountain Bike Club for trail maintenance. R-21-6-701 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Appalachian Mountain Bike Club for the provision of trail maintenance at a cost of $1,940.30 per mile. Contracts & purchasing
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2021
Approve amendment to Public Health Emergency Preparedness grant. R-21-6-606 — 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 public health emergency preparedness and crisis response, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the Grant Contract by $10,000,000.00 and extends the term to June 30, 2022 (No local match required). Contracts & purchasing
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2021
Approve grant contract for Grant in Aid Funds with TN Dept. of Health. R-21-6-605 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in the amount not to exceed $156,900.00 with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of Grant in Aid Funds for the period beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022 (No local match required). Contracts & purchasing
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2021
Accept EPA grant for Air Pollution Control Program. R-21-6-604 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of federal grant funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in the amount of $165,389.00 for the Knox County Department of Air Quality Management's ongoing Air Pollution Control Program. Contracts & purchasing
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2021
Approve Amendment Four to Indigent Care Program Agreement. R-21-6-603 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment Four 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 2022. Contracts & purchasing
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2021
Approve amendment to Tobacco Prevention Program Services contract. R-21-6-602 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment Four to a Contract with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of Tobacco Prevention Program Services, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the Contract by $75,000.00 and extends the term of the Contract by one (1) year to expire June 30, 2022 (No Local Match Required). Contracts & purchasing
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2021
Approve amendment to Arbovirus Testing Contract with TN Dept. of Health. R-21-6-601 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment One to a Contract with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of Arbovirus Testing of Mosquito Samples, which amendment extends the term by one (1) year to February 28, 2022 and increases Knox County's maximum liability under the Contract by $3,500.00. Contracts & purchasing
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2021
Approve Treasury ERA funds agreement with SEEED, Inc. for community engagement. R-21-6-509 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Agreement with SEEED, Inc. to provide $50,000.00 in Treasury Emergency Rental Assistance funds for community engagement services (Federally funded through Treasury ERA program funds). Budget & taxes
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2021
Approve CDBG funds agreements with five providers for various activities. R-21-6-508 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving five (5) Agreements totaling the amount of $176,000.00 in 2021 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program funds with the following public service providers for various activities and programs: CAC Homeless Caseworker Services ($120,000); Knoxville Area Urban League ($15,000); Public Defender ($15,000); UT HMIS ($10,000); and Volunteer Ministry Center ($16,000). (Federally funded through HUD CDBG program funds). Budget & taxes
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2021
Approve CDBG funds agreement with Homesource East TN for senior apts. R-21-6-507 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Agreement with Homesource East Tennessee to provide $91,240.00 in 2021 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program funds for a Community Room Expansion for Willow Place and Riverbirch Village senior apartments (Federally funded through HUD CDBG program funds). Budget & taxes
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2021
Approve CDBG funds agreement with McNabb Center for domestic violence shelter. R-21-6-506 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Agreement with McNabb Center to provide $525,000.00 in 2021 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program funds for the acquisition of property and construction of a domestic violence emergency shelter (Federally funded through HUD CDBG program funds). Budget & taxes
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2021
Approve CDBG funds agreement with Neighborhood Housing, Inc. for Operation Backyard. R-21-6-505 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Agreement with Neighborhood Housing, Inc. to provide $50,000.00 in 2021 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program funds for the Operation Backyard Program to provide minor home repairs for low-income homeowners in Knox County (Federally funded through HUD CDBG program funds). Budget & taxes
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2021
Approve MOU/Agreement with CAC for CDBG funds for housing rehab. R-21-6-504 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding and Agreement with the Knoxville/Knox County Community Action Committee (CAC) to provide $267,292.00 in 2021 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program funds for administrative program costs and housing rehabilitation construction services for single-family owner-occupied, low-income homeowners. (Federally funded through HUD CDBG program funds). Budget & taxes
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2021
Approve grant contract for EMA equipment with TEMA/DOE. R-21-6-503 — 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). Contracts & purchasing
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2021
Accept amended CDBG funds and approve amended budget for CAC Housing Rehab project. R-21-6-502 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, 1) authorizing the acceptance of federal funds in the amended amount of $1,190,755.00 for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for the period beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022 (previously approved amount was $1,173,463) and 2) approving an amended budget of $267,292.00 for the “CAC Housing Rehab” project previously approved as $250,000.00 in the Knox County 2021 Annual Action Plan. Budget & taxes
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2021
Accept Treasury Emergency Rental Assistance 2 award. R-21-6-501 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a U.S. Department of the Treasury Emergency Rental Assistance 2 award in the amount of $4,479,416.24 and approving the terms for the receipt of said funds (No local match required). Budget & taxes
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2021
Approve construction contract for traffic signal upgrades. R-21-6-415 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a construction contract with Stansell Electric Company, Inc. in the amount of $1,482,927.00 for traffic signal upgrades along Cedar Bluff Road and Maynardville Highway (100% of which is covered by the TDOT ATMS Grant). Roads & infrastructure
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2021
Approve Amendment II to CAC AmeriCorps Program Contract. R-21-6-414 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment II to Contract No. 19-446 between Knox County and the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee (CAC) relative to the CAC AmeriCorps program. Contracts & purchasing
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2021
Approve Integrated Supply Agreement with NAPA Auto Parts. R-21-6-413 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Integrated Supply Agreement with Genuine Parts Company, d/b/a NAPA Auto Parts to supply auto, truck and bus parts and provide integrated business solutions services to Knox County through the Sourcewell cooperative contract purchasing program. Contracts & purchasing
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2021
Approve contract for ATMS - Phase I inspection services. R-21-6-412 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with CDM Smith in the amount of $249,150.00 for Construction Engineering Inspection Services for the Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) - Phase I. Roads & infrastructure
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2021
Approve contract for hot mix hauling and placement services. R-21-6-411 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with APAC-Atlantic, Inc. for the provision of hot mix hauling and placement services for Fiscal Year 2022. Contracts & purchasing
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2021
Approve Utility Relocation Agreement for Canton Hollow Widening Project. R-21-6-410 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Utility Relocation Agreement with the Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) for the Canton Hollow Widening Project in the amount of $800,000.00 ($400,000 paid initially to Knox County and $400,000 paid upon completion of the project). Roads & infrastructure
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2021
Approve Stormwater Facilities Maintenance Covenants with Ball Homes, LLC. R-21-6-409 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with Ball Homes, LLC for property located at 12140 Hardin Valley Road (a portion of CLT Parcel # 129-037) in Commission District 6. Contracts & purchasing
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2021
Approve Stormwater Facilities Maintenance Covenants with Turner Homes, LLC. R-21-6-408 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with Turner Homes, LLC for properties located at 0 Moon Lake Lane (a portion of CLT Parcel # 029PK019), 0 Thomas Lane (a portion of CLT Parcel # 029-05405), 7419 Thomas Lane (CLT Parcel # 029-05407), and 7421 Thomas Lane (CLT Parcel # 029-05406) in Commission District 7. Contracts & purchasing
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2021
Approve Stormwater Facilities Maintenance Covenants with Rainier Services, LLC. R-21-6-407 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with Rainier Services, LLC for property located at 4807 E. Emory Road (CLT Parcel # 029-04402) in Commission District 7. Contracts & purchasing
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2021
Approve Stormwater Facilities Maintenance Covenants with Hardin Valley Farm Development, Inc. R-21-6-406 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with Hardin Valley Farm Development, Inc. for property located at 11181 Sam Lee Road (a portion of CLT Parcel # 103-072) in Commission District 6. Contracts & purchasing
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2021
Approve Stormwater Facilities Maintenance Covenants with Marathon Realty Corp. R-21-6-405 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with Marathon Realty Corp. for property located at 6710 Malone Creek Drive (CLT Parcel # 079JE015) in Commission District 6. Contracts & purchasing
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2021
Approve Stormwater Facilities Maintenance Covenants with Holston Investments, LLC. R-21-6-404 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with Holston Investments, LLC for properties located at 7632 Strawberry Plains Pike (CLT Parcel # 073-048), 7636 Strawberry Plains Pike (CLT Parcel # 073-04801), 0 Strawberry Plains Pike (CLT Parcel # 073-04802), 7640 Strawberry Plains Pike (CLT Parcel # 073-04803), and 0 Wooddale Church Road (a portion of CLT Parcel # 073-052) in Commission District 8. Contracts & purchasing
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2021
Approve Stormwater Facilities Maintenance Covenants with Development Corporation of Knox County. R-21-6-403 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with The Development Corporation of Knox County for property located at 2995 Production Lane (CLT Parcel # 090-10201) in Commission District 6. Contracts & purchasing
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2021
Approve Stormwater Facilities Maintenance Covenants with Hardin Valley Holdings, LLC. R-21-6-402 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with Hardin Valley Holdings, LLC for property located at 2326 Cherahala Blvd. (CLT Parcel # 103EA017) in Commission District 6. Contracts & purchasing
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2021
Approve Stormwater Facilities Maintenance Covenants with RL & A Real Estate II LLC. R-21-6-401 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with RL & A Real Estate II LLC for property located at 267 S. Peters Road (CLT Parcel # 132FC003) in Commission District 3. Contracts & purchasing
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2021
Approve Grant Contract for Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding. R-21-6-303 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in the amount of $100,000.00 with the State of Tennessee, Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs for the provision of administering Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding (CESF) for video arraignment equipment. (No local match required). Contracts & purchasing
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2021
Approve Grant Contract for mental health transportation. R-21-6-302 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Grant Contract in the amount of $287,100.00 with the State of Tennessee, Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs for the provision of mental health transportation. (No local match required). Contracts & purchasing
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2021
Approve amendment to Community Correction Supervision Services contract. R-21-6-301 — 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 Correction for the provision of Community Correction Supervision Services, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the contract by $743,425.00 with a required local match of $16,200.00 and extends the term by one (1) year to expire June 30, 2022. Contracts & purchasing
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2021
Accept resignation, appoint Mayor Jacobs, HD Patel, reappoint Linda Billman to Visit Knoxville Board. R-21-6-112 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting the resignation of Bryan Hair on the Visit Knoxville Board of Directors; confirming the Knox County Mayor’s appointment of himself, Glenn Jacobs, to the Visit Knoxville Board of Director’s to complete the unfulfilled term of Bryan Hair expiring June 30, 2022; and confirming the Knox County Mayor’s appointment of HD Patel and reappointment of Linda Billman to the Visit Knoxville Board of Directors (Terms expire June 30, 2024). Personnel & appointments
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2021
Appoint Beth Childress and Andrew Flores to Library Advisory Board. R-21-6-111 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing Beth Childress (District 6 seat) and Andrew Flores (District 9 seat) to the Knox County Library Advisory Board. (Terms expires July 1, 2024). Personnel & appointments
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2021
Reappoint Judicial Magistrates Ray H. Jenkins and Robert A. Cole. R-21-6-110 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, reappointing Ray H. Jenkins, and Robert A. Cole as Judicial Magistrates for Knox County (Terms expire June 30, 2025). Personnel & appointments
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2021
Acceptance of New County Roads. Consideration of Acceptance of New County Roads
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2021
Suspend reading of General Government Consent Calendar. Suspend the rules and not read the General Government Consent Calendar as stated in Section P, Consent Calendar, in the Commission Rules.
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Motion to suspend the rules:Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2021
Accept grant funds for Knox County Schools. R-21-6-209 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of grant funds for the Knox County Schools as shown on the attached list and in the total amount of $35,714.00. Schools
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2021
Accept Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Grant. R-21-6-208 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Grant award from the State of Tennessee Department of Education for Fiscal Year 2022 in the amount of $939,278.15. Schools
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2021
Accept Voluntary Pre-K Grant from TN Dept. of Education. R-21-6-207 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of the State of Tennessee Department of Education Voluntary Pre-K Grant for the 2021-2022 school year in the amount of $2,087,532.20 with required in-kind matching funds in the amount of $686,000.00. Schools
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 28, 2021
Accept Learning Camps Grant from TN Dept. of Education. R-21-6-206 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of the State of Tennessee Department of Education Learning Camps Grant in the amount of $7,057,734.56. Schools
Randy Smith’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous

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