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Rhonda Lee’s votes on Intergovernmental & resolutions · in 2023

54 recorded votes: 51 aye · 3 no

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Dec 18, 2023
Support legislation regarding ratings agencies operating in Tennessee R-23-12-910 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, SUPPORTING LEGISLATION REGARDING THE PRACTICES OF RATINGS AGENCIES OPERATING IN TENNESSEE. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Urge TDOT to streamline excess land sale process. R-23-11-901 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, URGING THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TDOT) AND THE TDOT EXCESS LAND OFFICE TO STREAMLINE AND ACCELERATE THE EXCESS LAND SALE PROCESS. - R-23-11-901: Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approve grant contract with TN Dept. of Health for screening program. R-23-11-601 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $233,700.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF TENNESSEE BREAST AND CERVICAL SCREENING PROGRAM SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2024 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2025. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approve agreements for street outreach and early childcare education. R-23-11-504 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AGREEMENTS WITH KNOXVILLE/KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE (CAC) FOR STREET OUTREACH ($80,326.55) AND THE RESTORATION HOUSE ($50,000.00) FOR EARLY CHILDCARE EDUCATION. (FUNDED THROUGH U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approve agreements for eviction prevention and housing stability services. R-23-11-503 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AGREEMENTS WITH CENTRO HISPANO DE EAST TENNESSEE ($150,000.00), CONNECT MINISTRIES ($150,000.00), AND KNOXVILLE LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION ($150,000.00) FOR EVICTION PREVENTION AND HOUSING STABILITY SERVICES. (FUNDED THROUGH TENNESSEE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (THDA) PASS-THROUGH U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE (ERA2) FUNDING) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approve PY22 Annual Action Plan amendment, reallocating funds to PY23 rehab. R-23-11-502 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO KNOX COUNTY'S PY22 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN CANCELING THE PY22 INFRASTRUCTURE OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT AND REALLOCATING THOSE SAME FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $313,990.00 TO THE PY23 HOME REHABILITATION PROJECT. (FUNDED THROUGH U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDING) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Approve amendment to Consolidated Plan, reallocating funds with agreements. R-23-11-501 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO KNOX COUNTY’S 2020-2024 CONSOLIDATED PLAN BY 1) CANCELING THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED MCNABB CENTERPOINTE EXPANSION PROJECT; AND 2) APPROVING AGREEMENTS FOR THE REALLOCATION OF THOSE SAME FUNDS, SUBJECT TO HUD APPROVAL OF THE SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT, WITH: ANGELIC MINISTRIES ($53,619.00) FOR THE SUPPORTIVE AND SOBER HOUSING PROGRAM; CONNECT MINISTRIES ($70,000.00) FOR THE GOOD NEIGHBORS PROGRAM; INTERFAITH HEALTH CLINIC ($75,000.00) FOR HEALTHCARE FOR UNDER/UNINSURED INDIVIDUALS; KNOXVILLE LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION ($114,416.40) FOR HOUSING STABILITY PROGRAMS; METRO DRUG COALITION ($50,000.00) FOR THE RECOVERY HOUSING FUND; AND VOLUNTEER MINISTRY CENTER ($160,000.00) FOR STREET OUTREACH. (FUNDED THROUGH U. S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CARES ACT (CDBG-CV) FUNDING) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023
Resolution on protecting the innocence of children. R-23-9-904 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, EXPRESSING THE COMMISSION’S COMMITMENT TO PROTECTING THE INNOCENCE OF CHILDREN. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: No Substitute motion to table:Deferred 9-1-0-1
Split Deferred
Sep 25, 2023
Honor the Hardin Valley Academy AeroHAWKS. R-23-9-103 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING THE HARDIN VALLEY ACADEMY AEROHAWKS. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023
Honor Julie Thompson upon her retirement. R-23-9-102 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING JULIE THOMPSON UPON HER RETIREMENT AS A LONG-TIME, EXEMPLARY SCHOOL LEADER WHO HAS POSITIVELY INFLUENCED SO MANY YOUNG LIVES IN OUR COMMUNITY. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023
Memorialize Thomas “Tank” Strickland. R-23-9-101 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, MEMORIALIZING THOMAS “TANK” STRICKLAND. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 28, 2023
Request TN General Assembly delegation to advocate for expanded mental health care R-23-8-909 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, RESPECTFULLY REQUESTING THE MEMBERS OF THE KNOX COUNTY DELEGATION TO THE TENNESSEE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ADVOCATE FOR EXPANDED MENTAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES IN KNOX COUNTY. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 28, 2023
Approve interlocal agreement establishing Office of Housing Stability R-23-8-502 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE ESTABLISHING THE JOINT KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY OFFICE OF HOUSING STABILITY. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 28, 2023
Approve four CDBG agreements for various activities and programs R-23-8-501 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING FOUR (4) AGREEMENTS IN 2023 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM FUNDS WITH THE FOLLOWING SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR VARIOUS ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS: CAC HOME REPAIR PROGRAM ($300,000.00), NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING INC. HOME REPAIR PROGRAM ($100,000.00), KNOX COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER’S COMMUNITY LAW OFFICE ($20,000.00), AND THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE – HMIS ($15,000.00). (FEDERALLY FUNDED THROUGH HUD CDBG PROGRAM FUNDS) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2023
Honor Laura Bailey R-23-7-102 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING LAURA BAILEY FOR HER EXTENSIVE VOLUNTEERISM, SUPPORT, LOVE, AND WORK FOR THE POWELL COMMUNITY. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2023
Honor Autry O.V. “Pete” DeBusk R-23-7-101 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING AUTRY O.V. “PETE” DEBUSK FOR ALL HIS EFFORTS TO PROMOTE VOLUNTEERISM, JOBS, EDUCATION, AND GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2023
Adopt Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy and Resilience (C-PACER) Program R-23-7-904 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO ADOPT A COMMERCIAL PROPERTY ASSESSED CLEAN ENERGY AND RESILIENCE (C-PACER) PROGRAM WITHIN KNOX COUNTY TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE KNOX COUNTY TRUSTEE. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2023
Approve amendment to Indigent Care Program Agreement R-23-7-604 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT SIX TO THE KNOX COUNTY INDIGENT CARE PROGRAM AGREEMENT, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR REVISIONS TO THE REIMBURSEMENT FOR SERVICES SECTION OF THE AGREEMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2023
Approve TB Control and Prevention grant with TN Dept. of Health R-23-7-603 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $639,800.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF TUBERCULOSIS CONTROL AND PREVENTION SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2023 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2024. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED). Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2023
Accept EPA funding for PM 2.5 Air Monitoring Program R-23-7-601 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF ADDITIONAL FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $130,000.00 FROM THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY FOR KNOX COUNTY AIR CONTROL MANAGEMENT’S PM 2.5 AIR MONITORING PROGRAM. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Support Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians' petition to restore name Kuwohi. R-23-6-901 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, in support of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians as the tribe petitions the federal government to restore the name Kuwohi in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-2-0-1
Split
Jun 26, 2023
Honor Laura Bailey for volunteerism in Powell community. R-23-6-103 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Laura Bailey for her extensive volunteerism, support, love and work for the Powell community Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Deferred 10-0-0-1
Deferred
Jun 26, 2023
Honor Vrondelia “Ronni” Chandler for contributions to college/career access. R-23-6-102 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Vrondelia “Ronni” Chandler for her contributions to improving college and career access for over twenty years Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Honor East Tennessee Veterans Honor Guard. R-23-6-101 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring the members of the East Tennessee Veterans Honor Guard for their recent State Cemetery Evaluation Score of 98 - the highest in the State of Tennessee Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Intent to adopt C-PACER program; set public hearing. R-23-6-902 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, regarding the intent to adopt a Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy and Resilience (C-PACER) Program within Knox County to be administered by the Knox County Trustee and providing for a Public Hearing to be held on July 24, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. in the Main Assembly Room of the City-County Building Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Approve grant agreement with TN Dept. of Health for HIV Prevention. R-23-6-601 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Letter of Agreement for a Direct Appropriation Grant in the amount of $17,200.00 with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of HIV Prevention (no local match required) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Approve contract with Keep Knoxville Beautiful for litter outreach. R-23-6-409 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Keep Knoxville Beautiful, Inc. to provide litter outreach, education, and coordination services, which services are required and funded by the Tennessee Department of Transportation Litter Grant Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve contract with TN Dept. of Human Services for child support. R-23-5-910 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES FOR THE PROVISION OF IV-D CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT MAGISTRATE SERVICES FOR THE KNOX COUNTY JUVENILE COURT IN THE AMOUNT OF $338,346.31 WITH A LOCAL MATCH REQUIREMENT OF $174,299.61 FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2023 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2024 Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Express support for the Protecting Community Television Act. R-23-5-902 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, EXPRESSING SUPPORT OF THE PROTECTING COMMUNITY TELEVISION ACT (S. 340/H.R. 907) OF THE 118TH U.S. CONGRESS TO CLARIFY THAT FRANCHISE FEES ARE ONLY MONETARY Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve contract with TN Dept. of Health for lab testing (NPDES). R-23-5-605 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF LABORATORY TESTING TO COMPLY WITH THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY’S NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) PERMITTING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2023 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026 Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve amendment to grant contract with TN Dept. of Health (Immunization). R-23-5-604 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT ONE TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF IMMUNIZATION SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE CONTRACT BY $335,200.00 FOR A TOTAL MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF $4,022,343.00 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve grant contract with TN Dept. of Health for Ryan White Part B. R-23-5-603 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $689,600.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF RYAN WHITE PART B SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING APRIL 1, 2023 AND ENDING MARCH 31, 2024 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve additional EPA funding for Air Pollution Control Program. R-23-5-602 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF ADDITIONAL FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $420,000.00 FROM THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY FOR KNOX COUNTY AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT’S AIR POLLUTION CONTROL PROGRAM Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve additional EPA funding for Air Pollution Control Program. R-23-5-601 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF ADDITIONAL FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $200,000.00 FROM THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY FOR KNOX COUNTY AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT’S AIR POLLUTION CONTROL PROGRAM Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve grant contract with TNECD for CDBG housing assistance. R-23-5-503 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY OF DEVELOPMENT (TNECD) FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PASS-THROUGH FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $750,000.00 TO PROVIDE HOUSING ASSISTANCE FOR INDIVIDUALS RECOVERING FROM SUBSTANCE USE (GRANTEE MATCH TO BE PROVIDED BY THE MCNABB CENTER) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve amendment to contract with TN Dept. of Human Services (IV-D). R-23-5-301 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT THREE TO A CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES FOR TITLE IV-D CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE CONTRACT BY $254,492.21, INCREASES THE LOCAL MATCH REQUIREMENT BY $131,102.04, AND EXTENDS THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT BY ONE (1) YEAR TO EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2024 Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve amendment to grant contract with TN State Library and Archives. R-23-5-213 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT ONE TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE STATE LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES FOR GENERAL LIBRARY SERVICES AND LIBRARY MATERIALS, WHICH AMENDMENT EXTENDS THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT BY ONE (1) MONTH AND INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE CONTRACT BY $211,735.00 FOR A NEW TOTAL GRANT AMOUNT OF $642,235.00 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Urge state legislature to support stronger order of protection law R-23-4-907 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, URGING THE STATE LEGISLATURE TO SUPPORT GOVERNOR BILL LEE IN HIS EXECUTIVE ORDER AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE STATE LEGISLATURE REGARDING A STRONGER ORDER OF PROTECTION LAW Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: No Failed 3-7-0-1
Split Failed
Apr 24, 2023
Urge state legislature to support stronger order of protection law R-23-4-907 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, URGING THE STATE LEGISLATURE TO SUPPORT GOVERNOR BILL LEE IN HIS EXECUTIVE ORDER AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE STATE LEGISLATURE REGARDING A STRONGER ORDER OF PROTECTION LAW Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: No Substitute motion:Failed 4-5-1-1
Split Failed Decided with 1 absent — margin 1
Apr 24, 2023
Encourage adoption of school safety recommendations R-23-4-905 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ENCOURAGING GOVERNOR BILL LEE TO ADOPT AND FUND IN THE STATE BUDGET THE FOLLOWING FOUR (4) RECOMMENDATIONS OF LT. GOVERNOR RANDY MCNALLY CONCERNING SCHOOL SAFETY IN TENNESSEE: SECURING WINDOWS AND GLASS IN SCHOOL BUILDINGS, MAGNETIC LOCKS ON DOORS, CENTRALIZED AND MODERNIZED CAMERA SYSTEMS, AND ARMED GUARDS Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’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
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Authorize Knox County to join Opioid Abatement Agreement and approve settlements R-23-3-903 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING KNOX COUNTY TO JOIN THE STATE OF TENNESSEE AND OTHER LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AS PARTICIPANTS IN THE AMENDED TENNESSEE STATE-SUBDIVISION OPIOID ABATEMENT AGREEMENT AND APPROVING THE RELATED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’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
Rhonda Lee’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
Rhonda Lee’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
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Honor Samantha Monday for drug treatment and mental health work. R-23-2-102 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Samantha Monday for the outstanding work she does for drug treatment and mental health in Knox County: Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Recognize and honor Black History Month. R-23-2-101 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, recognizing and honoring Black History Month: Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Approve Amendment Two to Grant Contract for Prenatal Presumptive Eligibility. R-23-2-601 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment Two to a Grant Contract with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of Prenatal Presumptive Eligibility Services, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the Grant Contract by $126,400.00 and extends the term by one (1) year to expire June 30, 2024. (No local Match Required): Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
Recognize January as Right to Life Month in Knox County R-23-1-103 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, recognizing January as Right to Life Month in Knox County Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 8-0-3-0
Jan 23, 2023
Honor Benny Smith and WUTK 90.3 FM for 40 years broadcasting R-23-1-101 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Benny Smith and the WUTK 90.3 FM team for 40 years of on-air broadcasting Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
Approve termination of interest rate swap agreements R-23-1-803 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the termination of certain interest rate swap agreements of the Public Building Authority of Sevier County, Tennessee and the Public Building Authority of Blount County, Tennessee, relating to loan agreements between such boards and the County pursuant to which loans were made to the County Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
Approve TN Dept of Health grant for Breast and Cervical Screening Program R-23-1-603 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in an amount not to exceed $215,600.00 with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of Tennessee Breast and Cervical Screening Program services for the period beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024 (no local match required) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
Accept EPA grant for Knox County Air Quality Management program R-23-1-602 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of additional grant funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in the amount of $100,000.00 for Knox County Air Quality Management’s ongoing Air Pollution Control Program Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
Approve grant contract with Alzheimer's Association for Healthy Brain Initiative R-23-1-601 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Contractual Agreement with the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Association, Inc. d/b/a Alzheimer’s Association for a grant in the amount of $48,000.00 to provide contractual and strategic services related to the Healthy Brain Initiative for the period beginning November 30, 2022 and ending September 29, 2023 (no local match required) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous

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