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Richie Beeler’s votes on Parks & community

86 recorded votes: 74 aye · 1 no · 11 absent

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Meeting Agenda item Richie Beeler’s vote Disposition Tally Badges
Aug 26, 2024
Honor the Gibbs Lady Eagles softball team for winning their 11th State Championship. R-24-8-104 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING THE GIBBS LADY EAGLES SOFTBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THEIR 11TH STATE CHAMPIONSHIP Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Honor the Carter Lady Hornets softball team for their state runner-up finish. R-24-8-103 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING THE CARTER LADY HORNETS SOFTBALL TEAM FOR THEIR HISTORIC RUN TO THE SPRING FLING AND STATE RUNNER-UP FINISH IN CLASS 3A Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Approve bylaws to create a Youth Sports Advisory Board. R-24-8-703 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING BYLAWS TO CREATE A YOUTH SPORTS ADVISORY BOARD TO PROMOTE POSITIVE PARTICIPATION AND SPORTSMANSHIP DURING YOUTH RECREATIONAL ATHLETICS THROUGH 100% POSITIVE AND CONSTRUCTIVE DEVELOPMENT BY ADULT INVOLVEMENT AND YOUTH PARTICIPATION Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Authorize acceptance of donation for picnic pavilion at Carter Sports Park. R-24-8-702 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION FOR KNOX COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION FROM MY SON SHINES FUND VIA THE LEGACY PARKS FOUNDATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,736.76 FOR A PICNIC PAVILION AT CARTER SPORTS PARK Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 26, 2024
Approve contract with Great Southern Recreation for New Harvest Park splash pad remodel. R-24-8-701 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH GREAT SOUTHERN RECREATION FOR THE REMODEL OF THE SPLASH PAD AT NEW HARVEST PARK IN THE AMOUNT OF $449,453.00 Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2024
Authorize acceptance of donations of two parcels for Knox County park land. R-24-7-705 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS FOR KNOX COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION OF TWO PARCELS, 124AC-001 AND 124AC-003, TO BE USED FOR KNOX COUNTY PARK LAND Parks & community Item history →
Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2024
Honor Mike and Pam Duncan and family for Duncan Boat Dock's 80th Anniversary. R-24-7-102 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING MIKE AND PAM DUNCAN, AND THE DUNCAN FAMILY, IN CELEBRATION OF DUNCAN BOAT DOCK’S 80TH ANNIVERSARY AND RECOGNITION OF THEIR IMPACT ON THE ROCKY HILL AND RIVERBEND NEIGHBORHOODS Parks & community Item history →
Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2024
Authorize acceptance of donation of millstone for Spring Place Park. R-24-7-704 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION FOR KNOX COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION OF THE BUFFET MILL MILLSTONE FOR PLACEMENT AT SPRING PLACE PARK WHERE “SISTER” MILLSTONE RESIDES Parks & community Item history →
Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2024
Approve amendment to contract with Grassworks for mowing at Knox County Parks. R-24-7-703 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT 23-086 WITH GRASSWORKS LANDSCAPING, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF MOWING SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR THE ADDITION OF SERVICES AT KNOX COUNTY PARKS Parks & community Item history →
Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2024
Authorize acceptance of donations for Knox County Parks and Recreation. R-24-7-702 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS FOR KNOX COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION AS SHOWN ON THE ATTACHED LIST AND IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $3,481.00 Parks & community Item history →
Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 22, 2024
Approve Design Contract with Lose Design for Hardin Valley Community Center. R-24-7-701 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A DESIGN CONTRACT WITH LOSE DESIGN FOR THE HARDIN VALLEY COMMUNITY CENTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $259,500.00 Parks & community Item history →
Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2024
Authorize acceptance of donations for Knox County Parks and Recreation. R-24-6-702 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of donations for Knox County Parks and Recreation of two parcels, 124AC-001 and 124AC-003, to be used for Knox County park land. Parks & community Item history →
Aye Deferred 10-0-0-1
Deferred
Jun 24, 2024
Recognize July as Parks and Recreation Month. R-24-6-101 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, recognizing July as Parks and Recreation Month in Knox County. Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2024
Authorize acceptance of donations for Knox County Parks and Recreation. R-24-6-701 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of donations for Knox County Parks and Recreation as shown on the attached list and in the total amount of $2,756.00. Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve honorary naming rights for Farragut Baseball Facility fields. R-24-4-702 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Honorary Naming Rights Application to name the fields at Farragut Baseball Facility after Baseball Hall of Famer Todd Helton. Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Authorize acceptance of donations for Parks and Recreation (Legacy Parks). R-24-4-701 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of donations for Knox County Parks and Recreation as shown on the attached list and in the total amount of $4,250.00 in support of Legacy Parks. Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve contract with Bliss Products and Services for shade structures. R-24-3-703 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Bliss Products and Services, Inc., for the provision of shade structures for Knox County Parks and Recreation Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve second amendment to contract with Grassworks Landscaping for mowing. R-24-3-702 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Second Amendment to Contract No. 23-086 with Grassworks Landscaping, LLC for the provision of mowing services, which amendment provides for the addition of services at Knox County Sports Park and Tommy Schumpert Park Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve contract with Great Southern Recreation for splash pad. R-24-3-701 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Great Southern Recreation for a splash pad at French Memorial Park in the amount of $625,000.00 Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 26, 2024
Authorize utility easement with KUB for Carter Park utilities. R-24-2-701 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING A UTILITY EASEMENT WITH KNOXVILLE UTILITIES BOARD (KUB) FOR UTILITIES AT CARTER PARK, INCLUDING POWER AND LIGHTING. Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 26, 2024
Approve agreement with McNabb Center for construction of recovery housing. R-24-1-504 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH MCNABB CENTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $497,000.00 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF RECOVERY HOUSING FOR INDIVIDUALS RECOVERING FROM SUBSTANCE MISUSE (FUNDED THROUGH TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (TDEC) PASS-THROUGH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT-RECOVERY HOUSING PROGRAM (CDBG-RHP) FUNDING) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 26, 2024
Approve agreement with InterFaith Health Center for healthcare for under/uninsured individuals. R-24-1-503 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH INTERFAITH HEALTH CENTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $75,000.00 FOR HEALTHCARE FOR UNDER/UNINSURED INDIVIDUALS (FUNDED THROUGH U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CARES ACT (CDBG-CV) FUNDING) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 26, 2024
Approve Amendment #2 to Contract #21-303 with Homesource East TN for senior community room expansion. R-24-1-502 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT NUMBER 2 TO CONTRACT NUMBER 21-303 TO PROVIDE FOR AN EXTENSION TO THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT WITH HOMESOURCE EAST TENNESSEE FOR THE EXPANSION OF A SENIOR COMMUNITY ROOM (FEDERALLY FUNDED THROUGH HUD CDBG PROGRAM FUNDS) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 26, 2024
Approve agreement with Knoxville Area Urban League for eviction prevention services. R-24-1-501 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH KNOXVILLE AREA URBAN LEAGUE IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,000.00 FOR EVICTION PREVENTION AND HOUSING STABILITY SERVICES (FUNDED THROUGH TENNESSEE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (THDA) PASS-THROUGH U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE (ERA2) FUNDING Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
Approve adoption of Knox County Parks and Recreation Fee Schedule R-23-12-703 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF THE KNOX COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION FEE SCHEDULE, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2024. Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
Approve adoption of the Systemwide Parks and Recreation Master Plan R-23-12-702 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF THE SYSTEMWIDE PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN. Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023
Approve construction contract with HGS, LLC for Plumb Creek Park Stream Enhancement R-23-12-404 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH HGS, LLC FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE PLUMB CREEK PARK STREAM ENHANCEMENT AS DESCRIBED IN BID #3481 IN THE AMOUNT OF $313,294.17 WITH $94,166.00 PROVIDED BY AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT FUNDING. Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Authorize acceptance of donation of memorial tree at Fountain City Library. R-23-11-902 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF A MEMORIAL TREE AT FOUNTAIN CITY LIBRARY FROM THE DUNN FAMILY. Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023
Authorize acceptance of TVA grant for tree planting in county parks. R-23-11-405 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY GRANT THROUGH THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE INSTITUTE OF AGRICULTURE IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,835.50 FOR THE PLANTING OF TREES AT GIBBS RURITAN PARK AND OTHER COUNTY PARKS. Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023
Approve grant for Carter Senior Center exercise equipment and furniture R-23-10-909 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, TENNESSEE COMMISSION ON AGING AND DISABILITY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $8,000.00 FOR EXERCISE EQUIPMENT AND FURNITURE FOR THE CARTER SENIOR CENTER (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023
Approve grant for Corryton Senior Center R-23-10-908 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, TENNESSEE COMMISSION ON AGING AND DISABILITY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $8,000.00 FOR EXERCISE EQUIPMENT, A VEGETABLE GARDEN, BOOKS, AND A MEMORIAL TREE FOR THE CORRYTON SENIOR CENTER (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023
Approve grant for Halls Senior Center exercise equipment R-23-10-907 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, TENNESSEE COMMISSION ON AGING AND DISABILITY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $8,000.00 FOR EXERCISE EQUIPMENT FOR THE HALLS SENIOR CENTER (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023
Approve grant for Karns Senior Center exercise equipment/supplies R-23-10-906 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, TENNESSEE COMMISSION ON AGING AND DISABILITY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $8,000.00 FOR EXERCISE EQUIPMENT/ SUPPLIES FOR THE KARNS SENIOR CENTER (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023
Acknowledge and approve gift of landscaping services from Charles Blalock & Sons R-23-10-904 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACKNOWLEDGING AND APPROVING RECEIPT OF A GIFT OF SERVICES FROM CHARLES BLALOCK & SONS, INC. FOR LANDSCAPING SERVICES PERFORMED AT BOWER FIELD WITH A TOTAL VALUE OF $8,000.00 Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023
Approve MOU for maintenance of softball/baseball fields at Carter Park R-23-10-202 — 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 THE MAINTENANCE AND UPKEEP OF SOFTBALL AND BASEBALL FIELDS AT CARTER PARK Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 28, 2023
Authorize acceptance of NEA grant for Children's Festival of Reading R-23-8-214 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000.00 FROM THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS IN SUPPORT OF THE 2024 CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL OF READING. (REQUIRES A 1:1 MATCH) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2023
Approve lease agreement for Corryton Community and Senior Center R-23-7-905 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH COMMUNITY & SENIOR CENTER OF CORRYTON FOR SPACE LOCATED AT 9331 DAVIS DRIVE FOR THE CORRYTON COMMUNITY AND SENIOR CENTER. Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2023
Approve license agreement with Visit Knoxville for parking spaces R-23-7-801 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH KNOXVILLE CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU, INC. D/B/A VISIT KNOXVILLE FOR THREE (3) PARKING SPACES IN FRITTS PARKING LOT. Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2023
Approve 'Programs in the Parks' initiative R-23-7-701 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A NEW PROGRAM TITLED “PROGRAMS IN THE PARKS” FOR THE USE OF PARKS AND GREENWAYS BY A VARIETY OF COMMERCIAL AND NON-PROFIT ENTITIES, INCLUDING HEALTH/FITNESS PROVIDERS, DOG TRAINERS, YOGA INSTRUCTORS, AND OTHER OUTDOOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICE PROVIDERS. Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2023
Approve shared parking and driveway easement with Adam Huff at Powell High School R-23-7-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SHARED PARKING AND DRIVEWAY EASEMENT WITH ADAM HUFF ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT POWELL HIGH SCHOOL. Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Recognize July as Parks & Recreation Month. R-23-6-104 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, recognizing July as Parks & Recreation Month in Knox County Parks & community Item history →
Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 26, 2023
Accept donation for a memorial bench at Beverly Park. R-23-6-701 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a donation of a memorial bench at Beverly Park from DJ and Wendy Corcoran in the amount of $1,900.00 Parks & community Item history →
Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve donation from First Horizon Bank for Crime Victims' Rights Week. R-23-5-904 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $500.00 FROM FIRST HORIZON BANK TO BE USED AS A SPONSORSHIP OF THE NATIONAL CRIME VICTIMS’ RIGHTS WEEK KICK-OFF AND RECOGNITION RECEPTION Parks & community Item history →
Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve golf operations management agreement with TN Golf Foundation. R-23-5-701 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE BEVERLY PARK/CONCORD PARK GOLF OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE TENNESSEE GOLF FOUNDATION FOR THE PROVISION OF GOLF OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT SERVICES Parks & community Item history →
Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 22, 2023
Approve contract with Dog Inspectors, LLC for library pest detection. R-23-5-214 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH DOG INSPECTORS, LLC TO PROVIDE CANINE PEST DETECTION SERVICES FOR KNOX COUNTY LIBRARIES Parks & community Item history →
Absent Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Approve honorary naming rights for Storm Water Park Kayak Launch R-23-4-702 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN HONORARY NAMING RIGHTS APPLICATION TO RENAME THE ROY ARTHUR STORM WATER PARK KAYAK LAUNCH AT 7221 HARRELL ROAD Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2023
Accept donation for National Crime Victims' Rights Week reception R-23-4-904 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $250.00 FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE TO BE USED AS A SPONSORSHIP OF THE NATIONAL CRIME VICTIMS’ RIGHTS WEEK KICK-OFF AND RECOGNITION RECEPTION Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Accept cash donations from Holiday Festival of Lights for School Mania R-23-3-705 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING DONATIONS IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $2,157.38 COLLECTED FROM VISITORS AT KNOX COUNTY’S HOLIDAY FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS AT CONCORD PARK AND APPROVING THE DONATION OF SAME TO SCHOOL MANIA Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Accept food donations from Holiday Festival of Lights for the Love Kitchen R-23-3-704 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING DONATIONS IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF SEVEN (7) BARRELS OF FOOD COLLECTED FROM VISITORS AT KNOX COUNTY’S HOLIDAY FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS AT CONCORD PARK AND APPROVING THE DONATION OF SAME TO THE LOVE KITCHEN Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Accept donation of memorial bench at Plumb Creek Park R-23-3-702 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF A MEMORIAL BENCH AT PLUMB CREEK PARK FROM THE WEST KNOX LIONS CLUB IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,600.00 Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Accept donation of memorial bench at The Point at Concord Park R-23-3-701 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF A MEMORIAL BENCH AT THE POINT AT CONCORD PARK FROM THE WEST KNOX LIONS CLUB IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,600.00 Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Authorize donation to Legacy Parks Foundation for Collier Preserve Park stormwater R-23-3-406 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING A DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,000.00 TO THE LEGACY PARKS FOUNDATION TO SERVE AS THE ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS CONTRIBUTION TO THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE/LEGACY PARKS PARTNERSHIP FOR STORMWATER IMPROVEMENTS AT THE COLLIER PRESERVE PARK (THIS AMOUNT WILL SUPPLEMENT A GRANT RECEIVED BY UTK AND ALLOW FOR THE COMPLETION OF A PROJECT TO USE NEW AND INNOVATIVE TECHNIQUES TO PREVENT EROSION AND ALLOW STORMWATER INFILTRATION) Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Authorize acceptance of donation for Memorial Bench at Concord Park. R-23-2-701 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a donation of a Memorial Bench at the Point at Concord Park from Larry Mohler in the amount of $1,900.00: Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 21, 2023
Approve CDBG grant contract and agreement for daycare acquisition. R-23-2-501 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, 1) approving a grant contract with the State of Tennessee, Department of Economic and Community Development in the amount of $400,000.00 for the provision of improvements under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) – Child Care Creation Program and 2) approving an agreement with Little Vols Learning Center, LLC in the amount of $400,000.00 using the State of Tennessee CDBG Award for acquisition of an existing daycare that will serve children from low- to moderate-income households. (Grant contract requires a match to be paid by Little Vols Learning Center, LLC): Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2023
Approve amended ground lease with Concord Yacht Club, Inc. R-23-1-903 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Ground Lease with Concord Yacht Club, Inc. for recreational activities for a term of ten (10) years beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2033 with the option to renew the lease for an additional period of ten (10) years with annual rent in the amount of $1,000.00 over the initial term of the lease with the following amendment: the term should be five (5) years beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2028 with $5,000.00 per year; there should be no default or automatic renewal; quarterly reports are to be provided to the Knox County Parks and Recreation Department; consider establishing a higher rental rate for non-county residents; and have open discussions with Risk Management and their insurer about the possibility of opening the space to public access Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
Jan 23, 2023
Approve amended ground lease with Concord Yacht Club, Inc. R-23-1-903 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Ground Lease with Concord Yacht Club, Inc. for recreational activities for a term of ten (10) years beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2033 with the option to renew the lease for an additional period of ten (10) years with annual rent in the amount of $1,000.00 over the initial term of the lease with the following amendment: the term should be five (5) years beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2028 with $5,000.00 per year; there should be no default or automatic renewal; quarterly reports are to be provided to the Knox County Parks and Recreation Department; consider establishing a higher rental rate for non-county residents; and have open discussions with Risk Management and their insurer about the possibility of opening the space to public access Parks & community Item history →
No Failed 2-9-0-0
Split Failed
Oct 24, 2022
Defer R-22-10-904 to January 2023 R-22-10-904 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Ground Lease with Concord Yacht Club, Inc. for recreational activities for a term of ten (10) years beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2033 with the option to renew the lease for an additional period of ten (10) years with annual rent in the amount of $1,000.00 over the initial term of the lease Parks & community Item history →
Aye Deferred 11-0-0-0
Deferred
Sep 26, 2022
Approve contract with S&ME, Inc. for Plumb Creek Park stream bank stabilization. R-22-9-402 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH S&ME, INC. FOR DESIGN, PERMIT, PROJECT MANUAL PREPARATION, AND BID PERIOD SUPPORT FOR STREAM BANK STABILIZATION AND ENHANCEMENT IN PORTIONS OF PLUMB CREEK PARK IN THE AMOUNT OF $43,845.50 (FUNDS PROVIDED BY THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT AND PREVIOUSLY ALLOCATED TO THIS PROJECT) - R-22-9-402: Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve sponsorship of 2022 Smoky Mountain Air Show. R-22-8-905 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Knox County’s sponsorship of the 2022 Smoky Mountain Air Show in the amount of $29,000.00 with funding available in the General Fund under the Non-Departmental account. Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Approve contract for splash pad at Carl Cowan Park. R-22-6-701 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Fuel Tank Maintenance Company, LLC dba FTM Contracting for the provision of a splash pad at Carl Cowan Park in the amount not to exceed $534,350.00 Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Accept donation from Carolyn Swayne Carver estate for Strang Senior Center. R-22-5-902 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE AMOUNT OF $70,128.22 FROM THE ESTATE OF CAROLYN SWAYNE CARVER FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE KNOX COUNTY STRANG SENIOR CENTER – R-22-5-902: Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Authorize acceptance of donation for memorial bench at Admiral Farragut Park. R-22-5-701 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF A MEMORIAL BENCH AT THE ADMIRAL FARRAGUT PARK FROM SIMON BRADBURY IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,600.00 – R-22-5-701: Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Approve naming a Bluebird Trail at I.C. King Park for Peg Beute. R-22-4-702 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Honorary Naming Rights Application to name a Bluebird Trail at I.C. King Park in memory of Peg Beute Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2022
Approve lease agreement for Bower Field with Thunder Mountain Properties, LLC. R-22-4-701 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Lease Agreement between Thunder Mountain Properties, LLC (owners of Bower Field) and Knox County to allow Knox County Parks and Recreation to continue to use Bower Field for athletic and recreational programs, youth sports activities, and related concessions and, in exchange for the use of Bower Field, Knox County will pay an amount equal to the yearly Knox County property taxes on the undeveloped property adjacent to Bower Field and owned by Thunder Mountain Properties LLC, and certain insurance premiums regarding Bower Field (totaling approximately $5,700.00 in 2021) for a term of ten (10) years with two (2) ten (10) year renewal options Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Approve Grant Contract with TN DOT for Halls Greenway Project. R-22-3-701 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Grant Contract in the amount of $950,000.00 with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation for the Halls Greenway Project (requires a local match of $50,000.00). Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2022
Accept and donate donations from Holiday Festival of Lights R-22-1-702 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING DONATIONS IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $5,886.25 AND ELEVEN AND A QUARTER (11.25) BARRELS OF FOOD COLLECTED FROM VISITORS AT KNOX COUNTY’S HOLIDAY FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS AT CONCORD PARK AND APPROVING THE DONATION OF SAME TO THE LOVE KITCHEN Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2022
Approve policy and agreement for recreational facility and park naming rights R-22-1-701 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE KNOX COUNTY RECREATIONAL FACILITY AND PARKS NAMING RIGHTS POLICY AND A KNOX COUNTY NAMING RIGHTS GIFT AGREEMENT TO ALLOW DONORS TO MAKE MONETARY DONATIONS TO THE LEGACY PARKS FOUNDATION FOR THE USE AND BENEFIT OF KNOX COUNTY FOR RECREATIONAL FACILITIES, PARK ENHANCEMENTS AND/OR DEVELOPMENT AND TO ACQUIRE NAMING RIGHTS TO THOSE FACILITIES OR PARKS, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE KNOX COUNTY COMMISSION Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Authorize acceptance of donated web domain names for Water Trail. R-21-12-904 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a donation of two (2) web domain names for the Knox County Water Trail from Commissioner Larsen Jay to Knox County Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Authorize acceptance of donation for Memorial Bench at Admiral Farragut Park. R-21-12-702 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a donation of a Memorial Bench at Admiral Farragut Park from Richard Sparks in the amount of $1,600.00 Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Authorize acceptance of donation for Memorial Bench at Concord Park. R-21-12-701 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a donation of a Memorial Bench at the Point at Concord Park from Chuck and Virginia Pritchett in the amount of $1,600.00 Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2021
Honor Boys & Girls Club Board of Directors R-21-11-101 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring the Board of Directors of the Boys & Girls Club for being named the High Performance Board Team of the Year for the Southeast Region. Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 15, 2021
Approve Quitclaim Deed for Collier Preserve property acceptance R-21-11-908 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Quitclaim Deed for the acceptance of property located in the Powell Community at 316 West Emory Road (Parcel Number 056-12406) and known as Collier Preserve from the Legacy Parks Foundation to be used as a park. Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2021
Prohibit tobacco/vapor products in county parks/playgrounds/greenways. O-21-7-103 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 27, ARTICLE I ENTITLED "PARKS" TO DELETE CERTAIN DEFINITIONS IN SECTION 27-1, DELETE SUBSECTION 27-9(B) IN ITS ENTIRETY, AND ADD A NEW SECTION 27-16 ENTITLED "USE OF TOBACCO AND VAPOR PRODUCTS PROHIBITED" TO EXPAND THE SMOKING PROHIBITION ON THE GROUNDS OF COUNTY-OWNED PLAYGROUNDS TO INCLUDE THE USE OF TOBACCO AND VAPOR PRODUCTS ON THE GROUNDS OF A COUNTY-OWNED OR CONTROLLED PUBLIC PARK, PUBLIC PLAYGROUND, PUBLIC GREENWAY, OR ANY PUBLIC PROPERTY THAT IS ACCESSIBLE TO USE BY YOUTH. (ORD. NO. O-10-4-102, ADOPTED 5-24-10, ORD. NO. O-20-11-101, ADOPTED 12-21-20, AND ESTABLISHING SECTION 27-16): SECOND READING: Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 7-2-2-0
Split
Jul 26, 2021
Amend Parks Ordinance to prohibit tobacco/vapor products (first reading). O-21-7-103 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 27, Article I entitled “Parks” to delete certain definitions in Section 27-1, delete Subsection 27-9(b) in its entirety, and add a new Section 27-16 entitled “Use of Tobacco and Vapor Products Prohibited” to expand the smoking prohibition on the grounds of county-owned playgrounds to include the use of tobacco and vapor products on the grounds of a county-owned or controlled public park, public playground, public greenway, or any public property that is accessible to use by youth (amending Ordinance O-10-4-102, adopted May 24, 2010; Ordinance O-20-11-101, adopted December 21, 2020; and establishing Section 27-16). Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Authorize placement of marker in memory of Virgil “Hack” Hackworth. R-21-3-901 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE PLACEMENT OF A MARKER ON KNOX COUNTY PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY NEAR THE BARBERSHOP BUILDING LOCATED AT 11417 HARDIN VALLEY ROAD IN MEMORY OF VIRGIL “HACK” HACKWORTH Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Accept donation for memorial bench at Concord Park. R-21-3-701 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF A MEMORIAL BENCH AT THE POINT AT CONCORD PARK FROM PETER AND LAURA CAMPBELL IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,600.00 Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 29, 2021
Approve contracts for playground equipment with Bliss, Great Southern, Playworld. R-21-3-210 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH BLISS PRODUCTS AND SERVICES, INC., GREAT SOUTHERN RECREATION AND PLAYWORLD PREFERRED, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AS NEEDED FOR THE TERM OF MARCH 1, 2021 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2022 WITH THE OPTION TO EXTEND FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS, ONE (1) YEAR AT A TIME, FOR POSSIBLE TOTAL OF FIVE (5) YEARS Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve revised Boyd Foundation Dog Park Grant Agreement R-21-2-703 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE REVISED BOYD FOUNDATION DOG PARK GRANT AGREEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $250,000.00 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF FIVE (5) NEW DOG PARKS: Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Approve grant agreement with DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation for East Knox Park R-21-2-702 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT AWARD AGREEMENT WITH THE DICK'S SPORTING GOODS FOUNDATION FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000.00 TO BE USED TO SUPPORT THE MAINTENANCE AND RENOVATION OF EAST KNOX PARK: Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021
Accept donation of materials and repairs for Gibbs Ruritan Park R-21-2-701 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE DONATION OF MATERIALS AND REPAIRS AT GIBBS RURITAN PARK FROM PROGRESSION ELECTRIC COMPANY, LLC, AND IRBY WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $28,750.00: Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2021
Approve golf operations management agreement for Beverly Park/Concord Park R-21-1-704 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Beverly Park/Concord Park Golf Operations Management Agreement with the Tennessee Golf Foundation for the provision of Golf Operations Management Services was before the Board of Commissioners. Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2021
Accept memorial bench donation for Clayton Park R-21-1-703 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a memorial bench at Clayton Park from Barbara Jett in the amount of $1,600.00 was before the Board of Commissioners. Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2021
Approve Boyd Foundation grant for five dog parks R-21-1-702 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Boyd Foundation Dog Park Grant Agreement in the amount of $250,000.00 for the construction of five (5) new dog parks was before the Board of Commissioners. Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 25, 2021
Accept and donate Holiday Festival of Lights proceeds R-21-1-701 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting donations in the total amount of $7,428.49 and sixteen (16) barrels of food collected from visitors at Knox County’s Holiday Festival of Lights at Concord Park and approving the donation of same to the Love Kitchen was before the Board of Commissioners. Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Nov 16, 2020
Accept donation for memorial bench at Clayton Park R-20-11-701 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a donation of a memorial bench at Clayton Park from Lawrence and Ginger Bradley in the amount of $1,600.00 Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 28, 2020
Rename Harrell Road Stormwater Park to Roy Arthur Stormwater Park. R-20-9-902 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, renaming the Harrell Road Stormwater Park the Roy Arthur Stormwater Park in honor of Roy Arthur’s exceptional efforts and commitment to the project Parks & community Item history →
Aye Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous

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