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Rhonda Lee’s votes on Intergovernmental & resolutions · in 2024

58 recorded votes: 56 aye · 1 no · 1 abstain

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Dec 16, 2024
Recognize Nikki Giovanni for literary contributions and Knoxville roots R-24-12-103 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, RECOGNIZING NIKKI GIOVANNI FOR HER CONTRIBUTIONS TO LITERATURE AND HER ROOTS IN KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 16, 2024
Request allocation of Real Estate Transfer Tax to counties R-24-12-905 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REQUESTING THE 114TH SESSION OF THE TENNESSEE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO ALLOCATE ONE HALF OF THE REAL ESTATE TRANSFER TAX TO THE COUNTY WHERE THE TAX WAS COLLECTED ON A RECURRING BASIS. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 18, 2024
Approve Amendment One to Safe Baby Court Grant Contract R-24-11-905 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment One to a Grant Contract with the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for the Knox County Juvenile Court to continue to provide an evidence-based Safe Baby Court in Knox County, which Grant Contract extends the term to end June 30, 2025 and increases the maximum liability of the State under the Grant Contract by $100,000.00 for a total amount of $600,000.00 (no local match required) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 18, 2024
Observe Operation Green Light for Veterans R-24-11-904 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, to observe Operation Green Light for Veterans in Knox County Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 18, 2024
Express commitment to protecting the innocence of children R-24-11-903 — 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: Aye Failed 3-8-0-0
Split Failed
Nov 18, 2024
Approve Written Standards for Rapid Re-Housing Program R-24-11-504 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Written Standards that govern the rapid re-housing program serving homeless individuals in Knox County that is funded with pass-through Tennessee Housing Development Authority (THDA) Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: No Adopted 8-2-1-0
Split
Nov 18, 2024
Approve Written Standards for Rapid Re-Housing Program R-24-11-504 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Written Standards that govern the rapid re-housing program serving homeless individuals in Knox County that is funded with pass-through Tennessee Housing Development Authority (THDA) Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Failed 2-9-0-0
Split Failed
Nov 18, 2024
Approve EECBG award for energy efficient home modifications R-24-11-503 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) award in the amount of $279,650.00 from the U.S. Department of Energy to fund energy efficient home modifications for low-income households in Knox County through the Knox County Home Rehabilitation Program (no local match required) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 9-1-1-0
Split
Nov 18, 2024
Approve Amendment One to CDBG Contract for Homeward Bound Program R-24-11-501 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment Number One to Contract Number 24-580 with the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide additional Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program funds in the amount of $6,181.20 for a total of $131,507.75 for the administration of the Homeward Bound Program serving homeless individuals in Knox County (federally funded through HUD CDBG Program Funds) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Abstain Adopted 8-1-2-0
Split
Nov 18, 2024
Approve Amendment Two to PHEP Program Services Grant Contract R-24-11-601 — 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 Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) program services, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the Grant Contract by $96,306.00 for a total amount of $3,105,625.00 (no local match required) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 18, 2024
Approve LOA for electronic monitoring indigency fund grant R-24-11-302 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Letter of Agreement - Direct Appropriation Grant in the amount of $50,143.72 with the State of Tennessee, Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs for the provision of the electronic monitoring indigency fund (no local match required) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 18, 2024
Approve Letter of Agreement for mental health transportation grant R-24-11-301 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Letter of Agreement – Direct Appropriation Grant in the amount of $548,028.75 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) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 28, 2024
Memorialize Christi Darleen Moore Kirk for service. R-24-10-102 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, memorializing Christi Darleen Moore Kirk for her service to the Knoxville community. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 28, 2024
Approve amendment to contract for environmental health programs. R-24-10-601 — Consideration of a Resolution of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment One to a Contract with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of administering environmental health programs, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the Contract by $75,000.00 for a total amount of $200,000.00. (No local match required). Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 28, 2024
Approve MOU with City of Knoxville for JAG grant administration. R-24-10-303 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Knoxville for the administration of the 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) award and authorizing the acceptance of grant funding in an amount up to $37,782.00 as Knox County's portion of the grant award. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 23, 2024
Amend Knox County Code, Chapter 2, Article X, Division 1, Section 2-763 O-24-8-101 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE X, DIVISION 1, SECTION 2-763, “TITLE VI OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964”, TO COMPLY WITH NEW GUIDANCE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (AMENDING ORDINANCE O-16-8-101, ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 26, 2016, ORDINANCE O-19-3-101, ADOPTED APRIL 22, 2019, AND ORDINANCE O-22-10-101, ADOPTED NOVEMBER 21, 2022) - O-24-8-101 - (SECOND READING) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Substitute motion:Adopted 10-0-1-0
Sep 23, 2024
Approve Amendment One to TN Dept of Health grant for Public Health Workforce R-24-9-602 — 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 RECRUITING, RETAINING AND TRAINING THE PUBLIC HEALTH WORKFORCE, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE CONTRACT BY $26,200.00 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $1,228,600.00 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 23, 2024
Accept funds from Parents as Teachers National Center for Health Dept program R-24-9-605 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDS FROM THE PARENTS AS TEACHERS NATIONAL CENTER, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,000.00 FOR THE KNOX COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT, PARENTS AS TEACHERS PROGRAM AND PBS BOOST EVENT Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 23, 2024
Approve Amendment One to TN Dept of Health grant for STI Program Services R-24-9-603 — 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 STI PROGRAM SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE CONTRACT BY $100,241.00 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $418,582.00 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 23, 2024
Accept EPA funds for Knox County Air Quality Management's monitoring program R-24-9-601 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $80,000.00 FROM THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY UNDER THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT FOR KNOX COUNTY AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT’S MULTIPOLLUTANT MONITORING PROGRAM Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 23, 2024
Approve MOU with I-40/75 Business Park LLC for ARC Grant local match R-24-9-410 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH I-40/75 BUSINESS PARK, LLC FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE ARC GRANT LOCAL MATCH IN THE AMOUNT OF $795,892.00 Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Approve ordinance amending Knox County Code Title VI of Civil Rights Act (First Reading). O-24-8-101 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE X, DIVISION 1, SECTION 2-763, "TITLE VI OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964", TO COMPLY WITH NEW GUIDANCE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY. ORD. NO. O-16-8-101, ADOPTED 9-26-16, ORD. NO. O-19-3-101, ADOPTED 4-22-19, AND ORD. NO. O-22-10-101, ADOPTED 11-21-22) (FIRST READING) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Withdraw Knox County's participation in the Arena Use Committee. R-24-8-906 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WITHDRAW KNOX COUNTY'S PARTICIPATION IN THE ARENA USE COMMITTEE Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Approve Intergovernmental Financial Assistance Agreement with Industrial Development Board. R-24-8-805 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY AND THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF THE COUNTY OF KNOX Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Honor Keith Foster for leadership in economic development in marginalized communities. R-24-8-102 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING KEITH FOSTER, CEO OF ABUNDANT CAPITAL GROUP, FOR HIS LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY IMPACT ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Approve substantial amendment to PY 2020 Action Plan for The Restoration House and Sacred Ground Hospice. R-24-8-501 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO PROGRAM YEAR (PY) 2020 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN WITHIN KNOX COUNTY’S HUD APPROVED 2020-2024 CONSOLIDATED PLAN BY APPROVING AGREEMENTS FOR THE ALLOCATION OF FUNDS, SUBJECT TO HUD APPROVAL OF THE SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT, WITH: 1) THE RESTORATION HOUSE OF EAST TENNESSEE ($30,000.00) FOR THE ON BELAY YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM; AND 2) AMENDMENT ONE TO SACRED GROUND HOSPICE HOUSE ($49,758.00) FOR END-OF-LIFE HOSPICE CARE TO UNDER/UNINSURED INDIVIDUALS. (FEDERALLY FUNDED THROUGH U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CARES ACT (CDBG-CV) FUNDING). (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2024
Approve Amendment One to Grant Contract for Recovery and Veterans Treatment Courts. R-24-7-905 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT ONE TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES FOR THE OPERATION OF THE KNOX RECOVERY COURT AND KNOX COUNTY VETERANS TREATMENT COURT, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR AN INCREASE TO THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,750.00 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2024
Honor UT Baseball Team for winning 2024 College World Series. R-24-7-101 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE BASEBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE 2024 COLLEGE WORLD SERIES Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2024
Approve Grant Contract with TN Emergency Management Agency for disaster assistance. R-24-7-801 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY FOR THE PROVISION OF PUBLIC ASSISTANCE PURSUANT TO PRESIDENTIAL DISASTER DECLARATION NUMBER FEMA-4742-DR-TN FOR SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS AND TORNADO ON THE DATE OF AUGUST 7, 2023 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $588,576.57 WITH A LOCAL MATCH OF $82,397.01 Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2024
Approve Amendment Seven to Indigent Care Program Agreement for FY2025. R-24-7-601 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT SEVEN TO THE KNOX COUNTY INDIGENT CARE PROGRAM AGREEMENT, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR REVISIONS TO THE REIMBURSEMENT FOR SERVICES SECTION OF THE AGREEMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025 Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2024
Approve MOu/Agreement with CAC for ESG Program administration. R-24-7-502 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AND AGREEMENT WITH KNOXVILLE/KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE (CAC) TO PROVIDE $125,000.00 IN U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) FEDERAL AWARD PASSED THROUGH FROM THE TENNESSEE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (THDA) FISCAL YEAR 24 EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT (ESG) FOR THE ADMINISTRATION AND CONDUCT OF THE EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT (ESG) PROGRAM Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2024
Approve Grant Contract for ESG Program services for homeless. R-24-7-501 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, TENNESSEE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR $134,375.00 IN PASS-THROUGH FUNDING PROVIDED THROUGH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES TO THE HOMELESS AND THOSE AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS UNDER THE FISCAL YEAR 24 EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT (ESG) PROGRAM AND APPROVING THE ESG WRITTEN STANDARDS Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Honor recipients of the Regional Star of Life Award. R-24-5-101 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING THE RECIPIENTS OF THE REGIONAL STAR OF LIFE AWARD Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Approve grant contract with TN Dept. of Mental Health for Mental Health Court. R-24-5-902 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $236,000.00 FOR THE CONTINUED SERVICE OF THE KNOX COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH COURT PROGRAM FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2024 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2025 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Approve amendment to disease management grant contract with TN Dept. of Health. R-24-5-608 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT ONE TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF DISEASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES THROUGH ELC ENHANCING DETECTION EXPANSION, WHICH AMENDMENT REALLOCATES FUNDS AND EXTENDS THE TERM THROUGH JULY 31, 2026 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Approve grant contract with TN Dept. of Health for Presumptive Eligibility services. R-24-5-607 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING GRANT CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $379,200.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF PRESUMPTIVE ELIGIBILITY SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2024 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2027 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Approve amendment to PHEP grant contract with TN Dept. of Health. R-24-5-606 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT ONE TO A FIVE-YEAR GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS (PHEP) PROGRAM SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE GRANT CONTRACT BY $79,329.00 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $3,009,319.00 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Approve grant contract with TN Dept. of Health for Tuberculosis control. R-24-5-605 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $490,300.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF TUBERCULOSIS CONTROL AND PREVENTION SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2024 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2025 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Approve grant contract with TN Dept. of Health for CHANT program services. R-24-5-604 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,239,250.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF COMMUNITY HEALTH ACCESS AND NAVIGATION IN TENNESSEE (CHANT) PROGRAM SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2024 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2025 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Approve grant contract with TN Dept. of Health for Viral Hepatitis Program. R-24-5-602 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $85,200.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF VIRAL HEPATITIS PROGRAM SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2023 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2024 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Authorize acceptance of additional EPA funding for Air Quality Management. R-24-5-601 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF ADDITIONAL FUNDING FROM THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY IN THE AMOUNT OF $125,000.00 WITH A REQUIRED LOCAL CONTRIBUTION FOR KNOX COUNTY AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT’S AIR POLLUTION CONTROL PROGRAM Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Approve grant contract with TEMA/DOE for Emergency Management Agency equipment. R-24-5-501 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (TEMA) FOR DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DOE) PASS-THROUGH FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $21,000.00 TO PROVIDE EQUIPMENT FOR THE KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY FOR OFF-SITE EMERGENCY PLANNING AND RESPONSE (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Approve grant contract with TN Dept. of Agriculture for Turkey Creek watershed. R-24-5-405 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE IN THE AMOUNT OF $205,500.00 WITH A LOCAL IN-KIND TIME AND MATERIALS MATCH REQUIREMENT OF $137,000.00 FOR THE PROVISION OF 319 NON POINT SOURCE PROGRAM FUNDS FOR WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS IN THE TURKEY CREEK WATERSHED Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Approve joint funding agreement with USGS for stream gauging stations. R-24-5-404 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A JOINT FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY IN THE AMOUNT OF $76,800.00 WITH $46,600.00 PROVIDED BY KNOX COUNTY AND $30,200.00 PROVIDED BY THE U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY FOR THE OPERATION OF STREAM GAUGING STATIONS IN KNOX COUNTY FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2024 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2025 Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Approve MOU between Homeland Security Investigations and Sheriff's Office. R-24-5-301 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN HOMELAND SECURITY INVESTIGATIONS AND THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF JOINT OPERATIONS EXPENSES UP TO $15,000.00 PER OFFICER PER YEAR FROM THE TREASURY FORFEITURE FUNDS Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Approve grant contract with TN Emergency Management Agency for public assistance. R-24-5-213 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY FOR A PUBLIC ASSISTANCE GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,534,030.74 Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Delegate authority to Industrial Development Board for Project Emerald. R-24-4-902 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, delegating to the Industrial Development Board of the County of Knox the authority to negotiate, accept and/or waive payments in lieu of taxes in connection with Project Emerald, and finding that such payments or the waiver thereof are deemed to be in furtherance of the public purposes of the Board as defined in Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-53-305. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve grant contract for Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Program Services. R-24-4-602 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in the amount not to exceed $60,000.00 with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of Tennessee Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Program Services for the period beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve grant contract for Rape Prevention Education Services. R-24-4-601 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in the amount not to exceed $57,570.00 with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of Rape Prevention Education Services for the period beginning February 1, 2024 and ending January 31, 2025. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve acceptance of CDBG and HOME federal funds and 2024 Action Plan. R-24-4-502 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, 1) authorizing the acceptance of federal funds in the estimated amount of $1,102,177.00 for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and $477,177.00 for the Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program for the period beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025 and 2) approving Knox County's 2024 Annual Action Plan to identify activities Knox County will undertake during the program year beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025 using federal funds granted to Knox County by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to address priority needs in housing and community services in furtherance of the CDBG and HOME Programs. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Intergovernmental MOU for Central High School campus extension at Tommy Schumpert Park. R-24-4-201 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Intergovernmental Memorandum of Understanding between Knox County d/b/a Knox County Parks and Recreation and Knox County Board of Education d/b/a Knox County Schools regarding a Central High School campus extension at Tommy Schumpert Park Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve amendment to grant contract for juvenile court IV-D magistrate services. R-24-3-902 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment Two to a Grant Contract with the Tennessee Department of Human Services related to IV-D Magistrate Services for the Knox County Juvenile Court, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the contract by $399,712.00, increases the local match requirement by $205,912.23, and extends the term of the contract by one (1) year to expire June 30, 2025 Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve amendment to contract with TN Dept. of Human Services for child support. R-24-3-305 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment Four to a contract with the Tennessee Department of Human Services for Title IV-D Child Support Enforcement Services, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the state under the contract by $269,775.24, increases the local match requirement by $138,975.12, and extends the term of the contract by one (1) year to expire June 30, 2025 Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024
Approve amendment to VOCA grant contract for DA's Office Victim Coordinator. R-24-2-907 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT ONE TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAMS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING A VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT (VOCA) VICTIM COORDINATOR POSITION FOR THE KNOX COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE CONTRACT BY $65,000.00 AND EXTENDS THE TERM TO JUNE 30, 2025. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024
Approve professional services agreement with Friends of Knox County Recovery Court. R-24-2-904 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH FRIENDS OF KNOX COUNTY RECOVERY COURT, INC. TO PROVIDE TRANSITIONAL HOUSE SERVICES TO PARTICIPANTS IN THE KNOX RECOVERY COURT AND KNOX COUNTY VETERANS TREATMENT COURT FOR FY 24. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024
Approve amendment to grant contract for custody prevention services for Juvenile Court. R-24-2-903 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT ONE TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN'S SERVICES TO PROVIDE CUSTODY PREVENTION SERVICES TO THE YOUTH AND FAMILIES OF THE KNOX COUNTY JUVENILE COURT, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE CONTRACT BY $183,392.00 AND EXTENDS THE TERM TO JUNE 30, 2025. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024
Approve amendment to grant contract for IV-D Child Support Enforcement Magistrate services. R-24-2-902 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT ONE TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES FOR THE PROVISION OF IV-D CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT MAGISTRATE SERVICES FOR THE KNOX COUNTY JUVENILE COURT, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE CONTRACT BY $7,867.91 FOR A TOTAL OF $346,214.22 WITH AN ADDITIONAL LOCAL MATCH OF $4,053.17 FOR A TOTAL OF $178,352.78. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 26, 2024
Ordinance second reading: designate Knox County as a Broadband Ready Community. O-23-12-103 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 14, “COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT”, BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE III TO DESIGNATE KNOX COUNTY AS A BROADBAND READY COMMUNITY PURSUANT TO TENNESSEE CODE ANNOTATED § 4-3-709 (KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 14, ESTABLISHING ARTICLE III, PREVIOUSLY RESERVED) - O-23-12-103 - (SECOND READING): Intergovernmental & resolutions
Rhonda Lee’s vote: Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous

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