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Every recorded decision

Every published motion, unanimous or not — nothing curated out. A high unanimity rate is itself a finding.

Jul 24, 2023
Grant Planning Commission authority to delegate final plat approval R-23-7-906 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, GRANTING THE AUTHORITY TO THE KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION TO DELEGATE TO STAFF FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR SUBDIVISIONS UP TO 25 UNITS. Zoning & land use
Adopted 10-0-0-1
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
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
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2023
Approve energy savings agreement with Trane for facility upgrades R-23-7-804 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH TRANE U.S. INC., D/B/A TRANE FOR PHASE III B OF ENERGY SAVINGS CONSERVATION MEASURES AND FACILITY UPGRADES FOR THE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME, KNOX COUNTY LIBRARIES, KNOX COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION, KNOX COUNTY SHERRIF’S OFFICE AND THE PUBLIC BUILDING AUTHORITY. Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2023
Appropriate funds for one-time employee pay adjustment R-23-7-803 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, DESIGNATING/COMMITTING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $750,000.00 FROM FISCAL YEAR 2023 TO FISCAL YEAR 2024 FOR A ONE-TIME PAY ADJUSTMENT FOR EMPLOYEES IN THE AMOUNT OF $500.00. Budget & taxes
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
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
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
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
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2023
Approve amendment to TN Dept. Human Services contract for immunization audits R-23-7-602 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT TWO TO A CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES FOR THE PROVISION OF IMMUNIZATION RECORD AUDIT SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE CONTRACT BY $78,072.51 AND EXTENDS THE TERM TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2024. Contracts & purchasing
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
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2023
Approve HazMat grant for fire training R-23-7-501 — 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 $16,760.50 IN PASS-THROUGH FUNDING FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION HAZARDOUS MATERIALS EMERGENCY PLANNING GRANT FOR FIRE TRAINING TO BENEFIT PERSONNEL WITHIN KNOX COUNTY. (IN KIND MATCH PROVIDED THROUGH FIRE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL TIME). Public safety
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2023
Approve agreement with TN Dept. of Transportation for traffic signal maintenance R-23-7-402 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PROPOSAL AGREEMENT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO MAINTAIN A NEW TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL WITH THE US-11W PROJECT AT THE INTERSECTION OF SHIPETOWN ROAD AND ROBERTS ROAD: SR-1 Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2023
Approve amendment to CAC AmeriCorps Program contract R-23-7-401 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT NUMBER 22-412 BETWEEN KNOX COUNTY AND THE KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE (CAC) RELATIVE TO THE CAC AMERICORPS PROGRAM. Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2023
Approve grant contract with TN State Library & Archives for library services R-23-7-210 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $430,500.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE STATE LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES FOR GENERAL LIBRARY SERVICES AND LIBRARY MATERIALS. Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2023
Approve TTCDA Board appointments R-23-7-113 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE APPOINTMENTS OF SAGE KOHLER FOR A TERM EXPIRING APRIL 30, 2027, AND PATRICK BROWN FOR A TERM EXPIRING APRIL 30, 2028 ON THE TENNESSEE TECHNOLOGY CORRIDOR DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (TTCDA) BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS (MEMBERS ARE NOMINATED BY THE GOVERNOR UPON RECOMMENDATIONS RECEIVED FROM THE COUNTY MAYOR AND APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION) Personnel & appointments
Deferred —
Deferred
Jul 24, 2023
Accept resignation and appoint to TTCDA Board R-23-7-112 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING RESIGNATION OF JANIS TERPENNY FROM THE TENNESSEE TECHNOLOGY CORRIDOR DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (TTCDA) BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AND APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF TIMOTHY WILSON TO COMPLETE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF MS. TERPENNY ON THE TTCDA , WHICH TERM EXPIRES APRIL 30, 2025 (MEMBERS ARE NOMINATED BY THE GOVERNOR UPON RECOMMENDATIONS RECEIVED FROM THE COUNTY MAYOR AND APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION) Personnel & appointments
Deferred —
Deferred
Jul 24, 2023
Appoint and reappoint members to the Air Pollution Control Board R-23-7-111 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING MICHAEL BARNHART (NOMINEE OF THE CHANCELLOR OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE OF A MEMBER OF THE FACULTY OR STAFF OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE), AND REAPPOINTING MIKE CONGER (NOMINEE OF THE KNOXVILLE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION OF AN OFFICIAL OR STAFF OF THE TPO), ROBERT R. SCOTT (NOMINEE OF THE TECHNICAL SOCIETY OF KNOXVILLE OF AN ENGINEER OR TECHNICALLY TRAINED PERSON OR SCIENTIST IN AN AREA RELATED TO AIR POLLUTION), DR. LINDA REEVES (NOMINEE OF THE CHANCELLOR OF THE TENNESSEE BOARD OF REGENTS OF a MEMBER OF THE FACULTY OR STAFF AT PELLISSIPPI STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE), AND CHRIS SHARP (NOMINEE OF THE COUNTY COMMISSION OF A PRIVATE CITIZEN FROM THE PUBLIC AT LARGE) TO THE KNOX COUNTY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD (TERMS EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2027). Personnel & appointments
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2023
Accept grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools R-23-7-209 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS AND DONATIONS FOR THE KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS AS SHOWN ON THE ATTACHED LIST AND IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $51,087.20. Schools
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2023
Approve elementary school dental program agreement and Elgin Foundation grant R-23-7-208 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DENTAL PROGRAM AGREEMENT WITH ELGIN CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2023 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2024 AND AN ELGIN CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION GRANT UP TO $6,000.00 FOR STUDENT TRANSPORTATION AND COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROGRAM. Schools
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2023
Accept TN Dept. of Education Carl D. Perkins CTE Grant R-23-7-207 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION CARL D. PERKINS CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $928,168.71. Schools
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2023
Accept FY2024 Preschool Development Grant from TN Dept. of Education R-23-7-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FISCAL YEAR 2024 PRESCHOOL DEVELOPMENT GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $400,000.00. Schools
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2023
Accept FY2024 Voluntary Pre-K Grant from TN Dept. of Education R-23-7-205 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FISCAL YEAR 2024 VOLUNTARY PRE-K (VPK) GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,231,076.40 WITH REQUIRED IN-KIND AND MATCHING FUNDS OF $1,152,000.00. Schools
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2023
Accept FY2024 Federal Title funds from TN Dept. of Education R-23-7-204 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDS FROM THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024 FEDERAL TITLE I-A, TITLE I-C, TITLE I-D, TITLE I-N, TITLE II-A, TITLE III, AND TITLE IV IN THE AMOUNT OF $18,902,121.50. Schools
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2023
Approve amended contract with Finalsite for school content management system R-23-7-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDED CONTRACT WITH ACTIVE INTERNET TECHNOLOGIES, LLC D/B/A FINALSITE FOR THE PROVISION OF A SCHOOL CONTENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AT AN INITIAL ANNUAL COST OF $202,880.00 FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2023 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2024, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED ON A YEARLY BASIS FOR AS LONG AS THE SYSTEM IS IN USE BY THE COUNTY. Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2023
Approve K-12 benchmark assessment contract with Infrastructure, Inc. R-23-7-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF K-12 STANDARDS-ALIGNED BENCHMARK ASSESSMENT AT AN ANNUAL COST OF $965,250.00 FOR THE TERM OF AUGUST 1, 2023 THROUGH JULY 31, 2024, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS. Contracts & purchasing
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
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2023
Amend agenda to add items and defer other items AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
Motion to amend:Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2023
Amend agenda to add items and defer other items AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
Motion to amend:Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Amend Zoning Code regarding CA/CB zones and drive-through facilities (Second Reading) O-23-2-103 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Appendix A – Zoning, Article 5, Section 5.31 pertaining to the CA (General Business) zone and Section 5.32 pertaining to the CB (Business and Manufacturing) zone to allow for consideration of certain permitted uses and uses permitted on review; Article 4 by adding a new Subsection 4.108 creating standards for drive-through facilities; and Article 5, Sections 5.37.03.C, 5.38.03.E, and 5.91.03, pertaining to drive-through facilities currently permitted as a use on review in the CR (Rural Commercial), CN (Neighborhood Commercial), and TC (Town Center) zones, respectively, by adding a reference to proposed subsection 4.108 pertaining to standards for drive-through facilities (amending Ordinance O-90-9-130, adopted September 10, 1990) Zoning & land use
Motion to defer:Deferred 6-4-0-1
Split Deferred
Mar 27, 2023
Defer rezoning request for Benjamin C. Mullins 12-E-22-RZ — Consideration of the request of Benjamin C. Mullins for rezoning from CB Business and Manufacturing to T Transition Zoning & land use
Motion to defer:Deferred 10-0-0-1
Deferred
Mar 27, 2023
Approve rezoning request for Leo Cooper RZ-23-3-104 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Leo Cooper for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Zoning & land use
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Deny rezoning request for Abit USA, Inc. to EC Employment Center 2-D-23-RZ — Consideration of the request of Abit USA, Inc. for rezoning from A Agricultural to EC Employment Center Zoning & land use
Motion to deny:Failed 10-0-0-1
Failed
Mar 27, 2023
Deny East County Sector Plan Amendment for Abit USA, Inc. 2-B-23-SP — Consideration of the request of Abit USA, Inc. for an East County Sector Plan Amendment from GC General Commercial and HP Hillside Protection to BP Business Park Type 1 and HP Hillside Protection Zoning & land use
Motion to deny:Failed 10-0-0-1
Failed
Mar 27, 2023
Approve rezoning request for Graham Corporation to CA General Business RZ-23-3-103 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Graham Corporation for rezoning from PC Planned Commercial, C-H-2 Highway Commercial, PR Planned Residential, RB General Residential and CA General Business to CA General Business. Zoning & land use
Adopted 9-1-0-1
Split
Mar 27, 2023
Approve Northwest City Sector Plan Amendment for Graham Corporation RZ-23-3-102 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Graham Corporation for a Northwest City Sector Plan Amendment from MDR/O Medium Density Residential/Office, CC Community Commercial and LDR Low Density Residential to CC Community Commercial. Zoning & land use
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Approve rezoning request for Robert T. Whitehead RZ-23-3-101 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Robert T. Whitehead for rezoning from PR Planned Residential and A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Zoning & land use
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Add Article V to Knox County Code regarding subdivision road improvements (First Reading) O-23-3-104 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 54, “ROADS AND BRIDGES”, BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE V TO PROVIDE FOR COUNTY ENFORCEMENT OF PLANNING COMMISSION CONDITIONS REGARDING ROAD IMPROVEMENTS IMPOSED ON SUBDIVISION APPROVALS (KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 54, ESTABLISHING ARTICLE V, PREVIOUSLY RESERVED) Roads & infrastructure
Motion to defer:Deferred —
Deferred
Mar 27, 2023
Add Article VII to Knox County Code regarding tire storage/disposal (First Reading) O-23-3-103 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 26, “ENVIRONMENT”, BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE VII REGARDING THE STORAGE AND DISPOSAL OF TIRES (KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 26, ESTABLISHING ARTICLE VII) Public safety
Motion to defer:Deferred —
Deferred
Mar 27, 2023
Amend Knox County Animal Care and Keeping Code (First Reading) O-23-3-102 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 6, “ANIMALS”, ARTICLE II, DIVISION 1, SECTION 6-31, “DEFINITIONS”, AND SECTION 6-44, “ANIMAL CARE AND MANNER OF KEEPING”, TO UPDATE THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CARE AND KEEPING OF ANIMALS (AMENDING ORDINANCE O-96-5-101, ADOPTED JUNE 24, 1996; ORDINANCE O-07-12-102, ADOPTED JANUARY 28, 2008; ORDINANCE O-15-4-101, ADOPTED MAY 26, 2015; AND ORDINANCE O-19-3-102, ADOPTED APRIL 22, 2019) Personnel & appointments
Motion to defer:Deferred —
Deferred
Mar 27, 2023
Amend Knox County Procurement Code regarding tax sale property (First Reading) O-23-3-101 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY PROCUREMENT CODE WITH REGARD TO REAL PROPERTY PURCHASED BY KNOX COUNTY AT A DELINQUENT TAX SALE PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF T.C.A § 67-5-2507 Contracts & purchasing
Motion to defer:Deferred —
Deferred
Mar 27, 2023
Approve MOU with SH Couch Mill, LLC for road improvements R-23-3-410 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH SH COUCH MILL, LLC FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENTS TO COUCH MILL ROAD, SAM LEE ROAD, AND STEELE ROAD, INCLUDING A NEW ROUNDABOUT, SIDEWALKS, AND ROAD WIDENING Roads & infrastructure
Motion to defer:Deferred —
Deferred
Mar 27, 2023
Accept resignation and appoint to Library Advisory Board R-23-3-111 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF STEVE WEINER (DISTRICT 5 SEAT) FROM THE KNOX COUNTY LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD AND APPOINTING AN INDIVIDUAL TO COMPLETE THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF STEVE WEINER ON SAID BOARD (TERM EXPIRES JULY 1, 2023) Personnel & appointments
Motion to defer:Deferred —
Deferred
Mar 27, 2023
Approve appointments to EMS Medical Services Cost Review Board R-23-3-110 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE KNOX COUNTY EMS MEDICAL SERVICES COST REVIEW BOARD: BRAD PHILLIPS (AN ACTIVE PROFESSIONAL MEMBER OF THE EMS INDUSTRY) FOR A TERM EXPIRING MARCH 31, 2007, RICK VALENTINE (AN ACTIVE PROFESSIONAL MEMBER OF THE EMS INDUSTRY) FOR A TERM EXPIRING MARCH 31, 2025, DR. RANDAL DABBS (AN INDIVIDUAL WITH PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE IN HEALTH CARE FINANCE) FOR A TERM EXPIRING MARCH 31, 2027, COURTNEY DURRETT (MEMBER OF COUNTY COMMISSION) FOR A TERM CONCURRENT WITH TERM OF OFFICE, AND DOTTIE LYVERS (CITIZEN REPRESENTATIVE) FOR A TERM EXPIRING MARCH 31, 2025 Personnel & appointments
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Approve Ardurra agreement for Bluegrass Flood Mitigation Project design R-23-3-401 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH ARDURRA FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF THE BLUEGRASS FLOOD MITIGATION PROJECT IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $930,000.00
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Spread of record: Election to Knox County Employee Insurance Committee SPREAD OF RECORD THE ELECTION OF SHARON CRAMER TO REPRESENT THE KNOX COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE ON THE KNOX COUNTY EMPLOYEE INSURANCE BENEFITS COMMITTEE TO COMPLETE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF PEGGY KANE EXPIRING DECEMBER 31, 2023
Adopted —
Mar 27, 2023
Spread of record: Appointment to West Knox Utility District Board SPREAD OF RECORD THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR’S ORDER APPOINTING CHARLES MARTH TO THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE WEST KNOX UTILITY DISTRICT
Adopted —
Mar 27, 2023
Spread of record: Reappointment to Knox Chapman Utility District Board SPREAD OF RECORD THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR’S ORDER REAPPOINTING GREGORY LOGUE TO THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE KNOX CHAPMAN UTILITY DISTRICT
Adopted —
Mar 27, 2023
Approve 204 Notary Applications NOTARY APPLICATIONS: 204 Notary Applications received.
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Approve Budget Amendments totaling $15,932,673.40 BUDGET AMENDMENTS: Budget Amendments – Total amount of $15,932,673.40 was before the Board of Commissioners.
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Approve Line Item Transfers totaling $716,663.39 LINE ITEM TRANSFERS: Line Item Transfers – Total amount of $716,663.39 was before the Board of Commissioners.
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Consideration of closure of portion of South Gallaher View Road (First Reading) CONSIDERATION OF THE CLOSURE OF A PORTION OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY ALONG SOUTH GALLAHER VIEW ROAD – (FIRST READING)
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Consideration of closure of a portion of Roseberry Creek Lane (First Reading) CONSIDERATION OF THE CLOSURE OF A PORTION OF ROSEBERRY CREEK LANE - (FIRST READING)
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Consideration of closure of Parsonage Lane (First Reading) CONSIDERATION OF THE CLOSURE OF PARSONAGE LANE OFF WEST DICK FORD LANE - (FIRST READING)
Motion to deny:Failed 11-0-0-0
Failed
Mar 27, 2023
Acceptance of new county roads CONSIDERATION OF THE ACCEPTANCE OF NEW COUNTY ROADS
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Approve minutes of previous meeting (Feb 21, 2023) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Consideration of approval of the minutes of the previous meeting held on February 21, 2023 (Regular Session) was before the Board of Commissioners.
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Rural Metro monthly report presentation by Jeff Bagwell PRESENTATION OF RURAL METRO MONTHLY REPORT BY JEFF BAGWELL
Adopted —
Mar 27, 2023
Project update presentation by Advance Knox Consultants PRESENTATION TO PROVIDE A PROJECT UPDATE BY ADVANCE KNOX CONSULTANTS
Adopted —
Mar 27, 2023
Proclamation of April 2023 as Fair Housing Month PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION BY THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR PROCLAIMING APRIL 2023 AS FAIR HOUSING MONTH IN KNOX COUNTY
Adopted —
Mar 27, 2023
Honor Halls High School Wrestling Program for state titles R-23-3-103 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING THE HALLS HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING PROGRAM FOR WINNING ITS FIRST TSSAA DIVISION 1 CLASS A STATE TITLE FOR BOTH THE DUAL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP AND THE TRADITIONAL TOURNAMENT STATE CHAMPIONSHIP Schools
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Honor Joe and Dale Longmire on retirement R-23-3-102 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING JOE AND DALE LONGMIRE UPON THEIR RETIREMENT AS OWNERS OF THE IGA GROCERY STORE IN THE CORRYTON COMMUNITY
Motion to defer:Deferred —
Deferred
Mar 27, 2023
Honor Class of 2023 Junior Commission Civics Education Program graduates R-23-3-101 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING THE MEMBERS OF THE CLASS OF 2023 JUNIOR COMMISSION CIVICS EDUCATION PROGRAM UPON THEIR PROGRAM COMPLETION Schools
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Authorize Knox County to join Opioid Abatement Agreement and approve settlements R-23-3-903 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING KNOX COUNTY TO JOIN THE STATE OF TENNESSEE AND OTHER LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AS PARTICIPANTS IN THE AMENDED TENNESSEE STATE-SUBDIVISION OPIOID ABATEMENT AGREEMENT AND APPROVING THE RELATED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Approve first amendment to KUB dark fiber lease agreement R-23-3-902 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO DARK FIBER OPTIC LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE KNOXVILLE UTILITIES BOARD (KUB) TO PROVIDE DARK FIBER TO THE KNOX COUNTY ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS LOCATION AT 205 WEST BAXTER AVENUE, KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE 37917 Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Approve grant contract with TN Dept of Children's Services for custody prevention R-23-3-901 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN’S SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $183,392.00 TO PROVIDE CUSTODY PREVENTION SERVICES TO THE YOUTH AND FAMILIES OF THE KNOX COUNTY JUVENILE COURT THROUGH THE INNERCHANGE PROGRAM FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2023 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2024 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Schools
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Approve agreement with ClearGov, Inc. for budget software R-23-3-801 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH CLEARGOV, INC. FOR A DIGITAL BUDGET BOOK AND CAPITAL BUDGETING SOFTWARE Budget & taxes
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Approve amendments to Three Ridges Golf Board bylaws, including name change R-23-3-706 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING VARIOUS AMENDMENTS TO THE BYLAWS OF THE THREE RIDGES GOLF BOARD, INCLUDING CHANGING THE NAME OF THE BOARD TO THE KNOX COUNTY GOLF BOARD Personnel & appointments
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Accept cash donations from Holiday Festival of Lights for School Mania R-23-3-705 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING DONATIONS IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $2,157.38 COLLECTED FROM VISITORS AT KNOX COUNTY’S HOLIDAY FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS AT CONCORD PARK AND APPROVING THE DONATION OF SAME TO SCHOOL MANIA Parks & community
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
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Approve agreement with Musco Sports Lighting for ball park streaming R-23-3-703 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH MUSCO SPORTS LIGHTING, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF STREAMING SERVICES AT KNOX COUNTY BALL PARKS Contracts & purchasing
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
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
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
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
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Approve contract with IEM for Continuity of Operations Plan services R-23-3-502 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH INNOVATIVE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, INC. (IEM) FOR THE PROVISION OF CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS PLAN CONSULTANT SERVICES AT A TOTAL PROJECT COST OF $387,403.80, WHICH PROJECT IS JOINTLY FUNDED BY KNOX COUNTY AND THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE, WITH PROJECT COSTS ALLOCATED BY DEPARTMENT AND INVOICED ON A TIME AND MATERIALS BASIS Contracts & purchasing
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
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Approve TDOT Agreement for Watt Rd and I-40 interchange improvements R-23-3-409 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A LOCAL AGENCY PROJECT AGREEMENT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TDOT) FOR INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENTS AT WATT ROAD AND I-40 (EXIT 369) Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Approve TDOT Agreement for Watt Rd and Everett Rd improvements R-23-3-408 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A LOCAL AGENCY PROJECT AGREEMENT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TDOT) FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO WATT ROAD AND EVERETT ROAD FROM I-40 TO HICKORY CREEK ROAD Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Approve agreement with Thompson Engineering for Bluegrass Road sidewalk R-23-3-407 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THOMPSON ENGINEERING FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF THE BLUEGRASS ROAD SIDEWALK EXTENSION IN THE AMOUNT OF $188,800.00 Roads & infrastructure
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
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Approve TDOT State Aid contract for Thorngrove Pike resurfacing R-23-3-405 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A STATE AID CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TDOT) FOR THE RESURFACING OF THORNGROVE PIKE FROM GOVERNOR JOHN SEVIER HIGHWAY (STATE ROUTE 168) TO SEVIER COUNTY LINE FOR AN ESTIMATED PROJECT COST OF $1,520,313.25 WITH $1,489,906.99 (98%) BEING PROVIDED BY TDOT AND $30,406.27 (2%) BEING PROVIDED BY KNOX COUNTY Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Approve right-of-way acquisitions for Huday Bridge Replacement Project R-23-3-404 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE NECESSARY RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITIONS ON FIVE (5) TRACTS FOR THE HUDAY BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Approve Supplement 1 to CDM Smith agreement for culvert repairs design R-23-3-403 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING SUPPLEMENT 1 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH CDM SMITH FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF THE KNOX COUNTY CULVERT REPAIRS PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $37,270.00 Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Approve agreement with Cannon & Cannon, Inc. for Marietta Church Roundabout design R-23-3-402 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH CANNON & CANNON, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF THE MARIETTA CHURCH ROUNDABOUT IN THE AMOUNT OF $145,500.00 Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Approve agreement with Ardurra for Bluegrass Flood Mitigation Project design R-23-3-401 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH ARDURRA FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF THE BLUEGRASS FLOOD MITIGATION PROJECT IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $930,000.00 Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools R-23-3-214 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS AND DONATIONS FOR THE KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS AS SHOWN ON THE ATTACHED LIST AND IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $20,270.92 Schools
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Approve MOU for Knox Education Foundation FY23 grants R-23-3-213 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR THE KNOX EDUCATION FOUNDATION FISCAL YEAR 2023 PRIORITY BASED GRANTS IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $200,000.00 Schools
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Authorize acceptance of School Bus Seat Restraint Grant R-23-3-212 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SCHOOL BUS SEAT RESTRAINT GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,000.00 Schools
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Authorize acceptance of Title III Immigrant Grant R-23-3-211 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TITLE III IMMIGRANT GRANT IN THE MOUNT OF $28,887.57 Schools
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Authorize acceptance of Turnaround Action Grant (TAG) 3.0 R-23-3-210 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TURNAROUND ACTION GRANT (TAG) 3.0 IN THE AMOUNT OF $671,205.00 Schools
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Authorize acceptance of NSLP Supply Chain Assistance Grant R-23-3-209 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM (NSLP) SUPPLY CHAIN ASSISTANCE GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,597,669.01 Schools
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Approve contracts for post-secondary preparedness programming R-23-3-208 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH ALIGNMENT NASHVILLE, AVID CENTER, NS4ED, LLC, SOUTHERN REGIONAL EDUCATION BOARD (SREB), AND UWORLD, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF POST-SECONDARY PREPAREDNESS PROGRAMMING FOR THE TERM OF APRIL 1, 2023 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2024, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS Schools
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Approve contract with Evergreen Solutions, LLC for compensation study R-23-3-207 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH EVERGREEN SOLUTIONS, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF COMPENSATION STUDY CONSULTANT SERVICES AT A TOTAL PROJECT COST OF $65,000.00 Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Approve contract with F.M. George Safe & Lock for keys and locks R-23-3-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH F.M. GEORGE SAFE & LOCK COMPANY FOR THE PROVISION OF KEYS, LOCKS, AND LOCKING SYSTEMS UP TO $750,000.00 PER YEAR FOR THE TERM OF APRIL 1, 2023 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2024, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Approve contract with Tennessee Automatic Sprinkler, Inc. for fire sprinkler services R-23-3-205 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH TENNESSEE AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF FIRE SPRINKLER SERVICES UP TO $750,000.00 PER YEAR FOR THE TERM OF APRIL 1, 2023 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2024, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Approve agreement with Henley Roofing for Austin-East Magnet High School roof R-23-3-204 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH HENLEY ROOFING COMPANY FOR A ROOF REPLACEMENT AT AUSTIN-EAST MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL AT A COST OF $1,732,000.00 Schools
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Approve agreement with Music for All, Inc. for West High School Band R-23-3-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH MUSIC FOR ALL, INC. FOR THE WEST HIGH SCHOOL BAND’S PARTICIPATION IN THE BANDS OF AMERICA CHAMPIONSHIPS ON OCTOBER 21, 2023 AT A COST OF $875.00 Schools
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Approve agreement with The Foundry on the Fairsite for Halls High School Academic Banquet R-23-3-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE FOUNDRY ON THE FAIRSITE FOR VENUE AND RELATED SERVICES FOR THE HALLS HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIC BANQUET AT A COST OF $9,480.75 Schools
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Approve agreement with KUB for irrigation at Bearden Middle School R-23-3-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF UTILITY FACILITIES WITH KNOXVILLE UTILITIES BOARD (KUB) FOR INSTALLATION OF IRRIGATION ON BEARDEN MIDDLE SCHOOL’S ATHLETIC FIELD AT A COST OF $4,623.00 Schools
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2023
Amend agenda to move 1 item from consent to non-consent AMENDMENT TO THE AGENDA – (CONTINUED): 6. Commissioner Beeler moved to amend the agenda to remove the following item from the General Government Consent Calendar and hear during the General Government Resolutions (non-consent): Item #15 - Resolution R-23-3-401 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an agreement with Ardurra for professional engineering consultant services for the design of the Bluegrass Flood Mitigation Project in the estimated amount of $930,000.00. Commissioner Ward seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.
Motion to amend:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous

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