Knox County, TN Board of Commissioners — Votes — Unanimous, year 2023

Meeting	Agenda item	Disposition	Tally	Badges
Nov 20, 2023	Approve contracts for Community Schools/Pre-K After School Programs. R-23-11-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF THE TENNESSEE VALLEY, SHADES OF DEVELOPMENT, AND YMCA OF EAST TENNESSEE FOR THE PROVISION OF COMMUNITY SCHOOLS AND/OR PRE-K AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM SERVICES AT NO COST TO KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS FOR A TERM OF ONE (1) YEAR, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS. Schools Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023	Approve contracts for Numeracy Intervention Programs. R-23-11-205 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES, INC., EDMENTUM, HOUGHTON MIFFLIN HARCOURT, ISTATION, AND MATHSPACE, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF NUMERACY INTERVENTION PROGRAMS FOR THE TERM OF DECEMBER 1, 2023 THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2024, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR EIGHT (8) ADDITIONAL YEARS. Schools Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023	Approve MOI with Library Speakers Consortium for BookBreak program. R-23-11-204 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE LIBRARY SPEAKERS CONSORTIUM OPERATED BY PBC GURU TO ALLOW KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE BOOKBREAK SCHOOL AUTHOR TALK PROGRAM FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AT A COST OF $39,748.00. Schools Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023	Approve software support agreement with InStream, LLC for IEP documentation. R-23-11-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN APPLICATIONXTENDER SOFTWARE SUPPORT AGREEMENT WITH INSTREAM, LLC FOR ANNUAL SOFTWARE RENEWAL FOR DIGITAL STORAGE OF IEP DOCUMENTATION FROM NOVEMBER 14, 2023 THROUGH NOVEMBER 13, 2024 AT A COST OF $9,950.00. Schools Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023	Approve MOA with Tennessee School for the Deaf for educational assistant. R-23-11-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH TENNESSEE SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF FOR PLACEMENT OF A 1:1 EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT AT TENNESSEE SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027 AT AN ESTIMATED ANNUAL COST OF $39,700.00. Schools Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023	Approve grant of easement with East Tennessee Natural Gas, LLC for gas line. R-23-11-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT OF EASEMENT WITH EAST TENNESSEE NATURAL GAS, LLC FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A 24" NATURAL GAS LINE AT PROPERTY LOCATED ON SOUTH-DOYLE HIGH SCHOOL'S YOUNG CAMPUS FOR PROVIDED COMPENSATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $125,000.00. Roads & infrastructure Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023	Withdraw resolutions R-23-11-406 and rezoning request 10-J-23-RZ from agenda. 4. Commissioner Frazier moved to amend the agenda to withdraw the following items from the agenda: Item #41 – Resolution R-23-11-406 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Kendig Keast Collaborative in the amount of $___________ for the development of a Unified Development Ordinance per request for qualifications No. 3422, and Item #58 – 10-J-23-RZ - Request of Taylor D. Forrester for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 2.5 dwelling units per acre. Property located at 0 Ball Camp Pike / Parcel ID 091 26101 and 260.	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023	Defer zoning request 10-F-23-RZ to January 2024 meeting. 3. Commissioner Frazier moved to defer the following item to the January 2024 meeting: Item #55 – Zoning Request 10-F-23-RZ - Request of R. Jason Barnes for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 9 dwelling units per acre. Property located at 8441 Old Middlebrook Pike / Parcel ID 105 L B 047.	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023	Defer resolutions regarding property swap, broadband, and utility poles to December. 2. Commissioner Frazier moved to amend the agenda to defer the following items to the December 2023 meeting: Item #43 – Resolution R-23-11- 802 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an interlocal agreement between Knox County and the Industrial Development Board related to the Axle Logistics property swap for $1.4 million. The amount in question will be paid through designations and included in the FY'25 Capital Improvement Plan, Item #48 – Ordinance O-23-11-101 - 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 Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-709. (Knox County Code, Chapter 14, establishing Article III, previously reserved), and Item #50 – Ordinance O-23-11-103 - Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Chapter 66, "Utilities", by adding a new Article IV to provide for the Removal of Inactive, Broken, or Replaced Utility Poles.	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023	Add resolutions for psychological services, software renewal, and proclamation to agenda. 1. Commissioner Frazier moved to amend the agenda to add the following items: Item #17 – Resolution R-23-11-306 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Helen Ross McNabb Center for the provision of employee psychological services for the Knox County Sheriff's Office for the term beginning on December 1, 2023 and ending on November 30, 2024 with the option to extend for four (4) additional years, one (1) year at a time, Item #27 – Resolution R-23-11-505 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Software as a Service (SaaS) Subscription Agreement renewal with Benevate Inc. d/b/a Neighborly Software for the provision of software services to be utilized for the administration of local, state, and federally funded programs, and Item #32 – Presentation of a Proclamation by the Knox County Mayor to Commissioner Carson Dailey for his service to our community and receiving the TCCA Ralph Puckett Award for winning County Commissioner of the Year of East Tennessee.	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 2, 2023	Meeting adjournment ADJOURNMENT:	Adopted	7-0-0-4	Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023	Approve rezoning for Parker Bartholomew to PR Planned Residential RZ-23-10-105 — Consideration of the request of Parker Bartholomew for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 5 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 3430 Zion Lane, Parcel ID 091 042 (part of). (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 9-H-23-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023	Approve rezoning for Alex Botezat to PR Planned Residential RZ-23-10-104 — Consideration of the request of Alex Botezat for rezoning from RA Low Density Residential, RB General Residential and A Agricultural for 5703 Millertown Pike, and from RB General Residential for 5701, 5707, and 5709 Millertown Pike to PR Planned Residential up to 5 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 5703, 5701, 5707, and 5709 Millertown Pike, Parcel ID 060 020, 021, 022, and 023. (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 9-E-23-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023	Approve rezoning for Rick Harbin from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential RZ-23-10-103 — Consideration of the request of Rick Harbin for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 5 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners Property located at 7620 Rio Grande Drive, Parcel ID 066 12006. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 9-D-23-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023	Approve rezoning for Patrick Hunt from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential RZ-23-10-102 — Consideration of the request of Patrick Hunt for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 5 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 4424 Island Home Pike, Parcel ID 110 P D 004. (9th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 9-A-23-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023	Approve South City Sector Plan Amendment for Patrick Hunt RZ-23-10-101 — Consideration of the request of Patrick Hunt for a South City Sector Plan Amendment from A Agricultural and HP Hillside Protection to LDR Low Density Residential and HP Hillside Protection was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 4424 Island Home Pike, Parcel ID 110 P D 004. (9th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 9-A-23-SP) Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023	Approve FY24 Legislative Priorities DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF FISCAL YEAR 2024 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE KNOX COUNTY STATE DELEGATION FOR CONSIDERATION	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023	Approve ordinance clarifying Sheriff's Office personnel political activities O-23-9-101 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 42, ARTICLE II, DIVISION 2, SECTION 42-64, “POLITICAL ACTIVITIES RESTRICTED”, TO CLARIFY THAT SHERIFF’S OFFICE PERSONNEL MAY BECOME A CANDIDATE FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE IN ORDER TO COMPLY WITH CHANGES TO THE HATCH ACT. (AMENDING ORDINANCE O-90-9-111, ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 10, 1990 AND ORDINANCE O-22-6-103, ADOPTED JULY 25, 2022) - O-23-9-101 - (SECOND READING) Personnel & appointments Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023	Appoint two individuals to Knox County Ethics Committee R-23-10-110 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING TWO INDIVIDUALS TO THE KNOX COUNTY ETHICS COMMITTEE (TERMS EXPIRE OCTOBER 31, 2027) Personnel & appointments Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023	Appoint two individuals to Knox County Ethics Committee R-23-10-110 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING TWO INDIVIDUALS TO THE KNOX COUNTY ETHICS COMMITTEE (TERMS EXPIRE OCTOBER 31, 2027) Personnel & appointments Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023	Appoint two individuals to Knox County Ethics Committee R-23-10-110 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING TWO INDIVIDUALS TO THE KNOX COUNTY ETHICS COMMITTEE (TERMS EXPIRE OCTOBER 31, 2027) Personnel & appointments Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023	Approve 173 Notary Applications NOTARY APPLICATIONS: 173 Notary Applications received.	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023	Approve Budget Amendments totaling $3,100,000.00 BUDGET AMENDMENTS: Budget Amendments - Total amount of $3,100,000.00 was before the Board of Commissioners.	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023	Approve Line Item Transfers totaling $100,620.00 LINE ITEM TRANSFERS: Line Item Transfers - Total amount of $100,620.00 was before the Board of Commissioners.	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023	Approve minutes of previous meetings APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Consideration of approval of the minutes of the previous meeting held on September 1, 2023 (Special Session) and September 25, 2023 (Regular Session) was before the Board of Commissioners.	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023	Approve three agreements for ERA2 funds for eviction prevention R-23-10-503 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THREE (3) AGREEMENTS WITH LEGAL AID OF EAST TENNESSEE ($1,500,000.00), COMMUNITY MEDIATION CENTER ($200,000.00) AND KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE ($1,500,000.00) IN TREASURY EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE (ERA2) FUNDS FOR EVICTION PREVENTION AND HOUSING STABILITY SERVICES (FEDERALLY FUNDED THROUGH TREASURY ERA2 PROGRAM FUNDS (STATE PASS-THROUGH) Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023	Honor Marshal Andy Smalls, America's Cowboy R-23-10-101 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING AND CELEBRATING THE LIFE AND CAREER OF MARSHAL ANDY SMALLS, AMERICA’S COWBOY Item history →	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 →	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 →	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 →	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 →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023	Approve Pugh & Company, PC for FY24 audit services R-23-10-905 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING PUGH & COMPANY, PC TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL AUDITING SERVICES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 INDEPENDENT AUDIT OF THE ACCOUNTS OF KNOX COUNTY AS RECOMMENDED BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE Item history →	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 →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023	Approve updated Knox County Title VI Management Policy R-23-10-903 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN UPDATED KNOX COUNTY TITLE VI MANAGEMENT POLICY Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023	Approve contract with Cannon & Cannon, Inc. for Halls Greenway Project R-23-10-902 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH CANNON & CANNON, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE HALLS GREENWAY PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $226,900.00 Roads & infrastructure Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023	Approve consulting agreement with Stones River Group, LLC R-23-10-901 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH STONES RIVER GROUP, LLC IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $75,000.00 ($6,250.00 PER MONTH) PLUS OUT-OF-POCKET EXPENSES TO PROVIDE GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS SERVICES WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE FOR THE TERM ENDING OCTOBER 31, 2024 Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023	Approve PBM agreement with Alius Health, LLC R-23-10-803 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT WITH ALIUS HEALTH, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGER SERVICES NOT TO EXCEED $200,000.00 ANNUALLY Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023	Approve SOW with Origami Risk, LLC and contract renewal R-23-10-802 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A STATEMENT OF WORK WITH ORIGAMI RISK, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,775.00 FOR MEDICAL BILL INTEGRATION WITH PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGER, ALIUS HEALTH, AND A THREE (3) YEAR CONTRACT RENEWAL WITH ORIGAMI RISK, LLC, FOR WORKER’S COMPENSATION CLAIMS MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE IN THE AMOUNT OF $61,010.00 FOR YEARS 1-3 PLUS AN OPTIONAL 4TH YEAR IN THE AMOUNT OF $64,670.60 AND OPTIONAL 5TH YEAR IN THE AMOUNT OF $68,550.84 Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023	Approve Amendment Two to TN Dept of Health FIM grant R-23-10-605 — 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 FETAL INFANT MORTALITY PROGRAM SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT UPDATES THE SCOPE OF SERVICES, EXTENDS THE TERM THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025, AND INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE GRANT CONTRACT BY $150,000.00 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $750,000.00 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023	Approve Amendment One to TN Dept of Health grant contract for Family Planning R-23-10-604 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT ONE TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE GRANT CONTRACT BY $32,000.00 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $4,149,000.00 WITH NO CHANGE TO THE TERM ENDING ON JUNE 30, 2027 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023	Approve Amendment Two to TN Dept of Health grant contract R-23-10-603 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT TWO TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF PARENTS AS TEACHERS, TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES, AND EVIDENCE-BASED HOME VISITING PROGRAM SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT DECREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE GRANT CONTRACT BY $401,200.00 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $2,076,836.03 AND REDUCES THE TERM ENDING TO JUNE 30, 2024 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023	Approve Amendment Two to TN Dept of Health grant contract R-23-10-601 — 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 PARENTS AS TEACHERS, TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES, AND EVIDENCE-BASED HOME VISITING PROGRAM SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT DECREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE CONTRACT RAPE PREVENTION EDUCATION SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE CONTRACT BY $17,570.00 AND AMENDS THE SCOPE OF SERVICES (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023	Approve amendment to McNabb Center agreement for domestic violence shelter R-23-10-502 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT NUMBER ONE TO THE AGREEMENT WITH THE MCNABB CENTER FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY AND CONSTRUCTION OF A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE EMERGENCY SHELTER TO PROVIDE FOR AN EXTENSION TO THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (FEDERALLY FUNDED THROUGH HUD CDBG PROGRAM FUNDS) Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023	Accept FY23 Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant R-23-10-501 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2023 REGIONAL CATASTROPHIC PREPAREDNESS GRANT AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $911,354.00 AND APPROVING THE TERMS FOR THE RECEIPT OF SAID FUNDS (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023	Approve contract with Gresham Smith for traffic signal R-23-10-405 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH GRESHAM SMITH FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR A TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT THE INTERSECTION OF HARDIN VALLEY ROAD AND VALLEY VISTA ROAD IN THE AMOUNT OF $36,471.25 Roads & infrastructure Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023	Approve contract with Gresham Smith for Hardin Valley Road widening R-23-10-404 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH GRESHAM SMITH FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE WIDENING OF HARDIN VALLEY ROAD BETWEEN CASTAIC LANE AND GREENLAND WAY IN THE AMOUNT OF $128.435.00 Roads & infrastructure Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023	Approve construction contract for Middlebrook Signal Plan R-23-10-403 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $265,800.00 WITH DAVIS H. ELLIOT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC FOR THE MIDDLEBROOK SIGNAL PLAN Roads & infrastructure Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023	Approve Quitclaim Deed for drainage easement disposition R-23-10-402 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A QUITCLAIM DEED BETWEEN KNOX COUNTY AND EXECUTIVE PARK HOSPITALITY, LLC FOR THE DISPOSITION OF A DRAINAGE EASEMENT PURCHASED BY THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AS PART OF THE I-40/I-75 WIDENING PROJECT FROM 1989 ALSO KNOWN AS STATE PROJECT NUMBER 47001-2173-44 Roads & infrastructure Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023	Approve grant for mental health transportation R-23-10-303 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A LETTER OF AGREEMENT - DIRECT APPROPRIATION GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $789,036.00 WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAMS FOR THE PROVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH TRANSPORTATION (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023	Approve grant contract for police traffic services R-23-10-302 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $111,752.50 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY TO PROVIDE POLICE TRAFFIC SERVICES AS PART OF THE TENNESSEE HIGHWAY SAFETY PLAN FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2023 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Public safety Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023	Approve grant contract for training equipment from TN Corrections Institute R-23-10-301 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,930.00 WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, TENNESSEE CORRECTIONS INSTITUTE FOR THE PROVISION OF TRAINING EQUIPMENT (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Public safety Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023	Accept gift from Barbara Thompson Slater Estate for library R-23-10-215 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF $7,582.69 FROM THE ESTATE OF BARBARA THOMPSON SLATER FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CEDAR BLUFF BRANCH AND THE SIGHTS AND SOUNDS DEPARTMENT OF THE KNOX COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023	Approve three agreements for ERA2 funds for eviction prevention R-23-10-503 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THREE (3) AGREEMENTS WITH LEGAL AID OF EAST TENNESSEE ($1,500,000.00), COMMUNITY MEDIATION CENTER ($200,000.00) AND KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE ($1,500,000.00) IN TREASURY EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE (ERA2) FUNDS FOR EVICTION PREVENTION AND HOUSING STABILITY SERVICES (FEDERALLY FUNDED THROUGH TREASURY ERA2 PROGRAM FUNDS (STATE PASS-THROUGH) Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023	Accept grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools R-23-10-214 — 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 AMOUNT OF $108,142.00 Schools Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023	Approve MOU with Health Dept for "In School Health Program" R-23-10-213 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE KNOX COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $541,360.00 FOR THE “IN SCHOOL HEALTH PROGRAM” FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2023 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2024 Schools Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023	Accept TN Dept of Education FY24 TN ALL Corps Grant R-23-10-212 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FISCAL YEAR 2024 TENNESSEE ACCELERATING LITERACY & LEARNING CORPS (TN ALL CORPS) GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,520,400.00 Schools Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023	Accept TN Dept of Education FY24 Public School Security Grant R-23-10-211 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FISCAL YEAR 2024 PUBLIC SCHOOL SECURITY GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,405,031.18 Public safety Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023	Accept Title IV Stronger Connections Grant R-23-10-210 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TITLE IV STRONGER CONNECTIONS GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,105,338.94 Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023	Approve purchase of 41 acres in Farragut R-23-10-209 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH BRENDA P. HORNE AND DOUGLAS A. HORNE FOR APPROXIMATELY 41 ACRES OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN FARRAGUT AT A COST OF $4,892,500.00 Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023	Approve contract for paving services R-23-10-208 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH DURACAP ASPHALT PAVING FOR THE PROVISION OF PAVING SERVICES UP TO $2,500,000.00 FOR THE TERM OF NOVEMBER 1, 2023 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2024, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS Roads & infrastructure Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023	Approve contract for hydraulic lift repair and inspection services R-23-10-207 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH LIFTONE, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF HYDRAULIC LIFT REPAIR AND INSPECTION SERVICES UP TO $200,000.00 FOR THE TERM OF NOVEMBER 1, 2023 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2024, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023	Approve contracts for electronic signs R-23-10-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH MAJOR DISPLAY, INC., SIGNCO, INC., AND SYCAMORE SIGN & CRANE FOR THE PROVISION OF ELECTRONIC SIGNS UP TO $120,000.00 FOR THE TERM OF NOVEMBER 1, 2023 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2024, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023	Approve contracts for carpet tile installation services R-23-10-205 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH BONITZ, INC., SHANKLIN & SONS FLOORING INC., AND SKILLED SERVICES QUALITY CONSTRUCTION, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF CARPET TILE INSTALLATION SERVICES UP TO $200,000.00 FOR THE TERM OF NOVEMBER 1, 2023 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2024, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023	Approve contracts for school leadership development R-23-10-204 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH INSIGHT EDUCATION GROUP, THE RENSSELAERVILLE INSTITUTE, AND RELAY GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION FOR THE PROVISION OF SCHOOL LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT FOR THE TERM OF NOVEMBER 1, 2023 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2024, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS Schools Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023	Approve contracts for literacy intervention programs R-23-10-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH BENCHMARK EDUCATION COMPANY, CARNEGIE LEARNING, INC., EDMENTUM-MMED, LEXIA LEARNING SYSTEMS LLC, AND SAVVAS LEARNING COMPANY LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF LITERACY INTERVENTION PROGRAMS FOR THE TERM OF NOVEMBER 1, 2023 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2024, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR EIGHT (8) ADDITIONAL YEARS Schools Item history →	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 →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023	Approve engagement with Pugh & Company for TCRS data examination R-23-10-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A LETTER OF ENGAGEMENT WITH PUGH & COMPANY, P.C. TO EXAMINE TENNESSEE CONSOLIDATED RETIREMENT SYSTEM (TCRS) FISCAL YEAR 2022 CENSUS DATA AT A COST OF $6,500.00 Item history →	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023	Remove item #25 from General Government Consent Calendar AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: 3. Commissioner Dailey moved to amend the agenda to remove the following item from the General Government Consent Calendar: Item #25 – Resolution R-23-10-503 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving three (3) Agreements with Legal Aid of East Tennessee ($1,500,000.00), Community Mediation Center ($200,000.00) and Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee ($1,500,000.00) in Treasury Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA2) funds for eviction prevention and housing stability services (Federally funded through Treasury ERA2 program funds (State pass-through). Commissioner Durrett 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.	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Oct 23, 2023	Deferred to November 2023 meeting R-23-10-401 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH KENDIG KEAST COLLABORATIVE IN AN AMOUNT TO BE DETERMINED FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE PER REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS NUMBER 3422 Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Oct 23, 2023	Deferred to November 2023 meeting R-23-10-602 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF 911 EMS AMBULANCE SERVICES Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Oct 23, 2023	Deferred to November 2023 meeting R-23-10-801 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN KNOX COUNTY AND THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD RELATED TO THE AXLE LOGISTICS PROPERTY SWAP FOR $1.4 MILLION DOLLARS; THE AMOUNT IN QUESTION WILL BE PAID THROUGH DESIGNATIONS AND INCLUDED IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Sep 25, 2023	Deny rezoning request for 1412 Chert Pit Road. Consideration of the request of Sam Hargrove for rezoning from (A) Agricultural to (RA) Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 1412 Chert Pit Road. Parcel ID 105 114. (3rd Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 7-F-23-RZ)	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023	Rezone 1115 Kelley Farm Way from A to RA. RZ-23-9-108 — Consideration of the request of Sara Miller for rezoning from (A) Agricultural to (RA) Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 1115 Kelley Farm Way. Parcel ID 130 16306. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 8-K-23-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023	Rezone 4613/4609 W Beaver Creek Dr from A to RA. RZ-23-9-106 — Consideration of the request of Stephen Ward for rezoning from (A) Agricultural to (RA) Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 4613 and 4609 West Beaver Creek Drive. Parcel ID 066 14401 and 14501 (part of). (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 8-I-23-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023	Rezone 2120/2116 Tipton Station Rd from A to PR (3.7 units/acre). RZ-23-9-105 — Consideration of the request of CMH Homes, Inc. for rezoning from (A) Agricultural to (PR) Planned Residential up to five (5) dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 2120 and 2116 Tipton Station Road. Parcel ID 148 10804 and 10806. (9th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 8-F-23-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023	Rezone 8109 Collier Road from A to RA. RZ-23-9-104 — Consideration of the request of Max G. Morton for rezoning from (A) Agricultural to (RA) Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 8109 Collier Road. Parcel ID 056 093. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 8-B-23-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023	Rezone 7519 Washington Pike from A to PR (2 dwelling units/acre). RZ-23-9-103 — Consideration of the request of Robert Edward Watson for rezoning from (A) Agricultural to (PR) Planned Residential up to two (2) dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 7519 Washington Pike. Parcel ID 031 P A 001. (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 8-A-23-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023	Amend Northeast County Sector Plan for 7519 Washington Pike. RZ-23-9-102 — Consideration of the request of Robert Edward Watson for a Northeast County Sector Plan Amendment from (A) Agricultural to (RR) Rural Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 7519 Washington Pike. Parcel ID 031 P A 001. (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 8-A-23-SP) Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023	Rezone property at 0 Asheville Highway from PR to CA. RZ-23-9-101 — Consideration of the request of Timothy Neal for rezoning from (PR) Planned Residential to (CA) General Business was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 0 Asheville Highway. Parcel ID 061 07104 (part of). (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 7-G-23-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023	First reading of ordinance amending political activities restrictions for Sheriff's Office. O-23-9-111 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 42, ARTICLE II, DIVISION 2, SECTION 42-64, “POLITICAL ACTIVITIES RESTRICTED”, TO CLARIFY THAT SHERIFF’S OFFICE PERSONNEL MAY BECOME A CANDIDATE FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE IN ORDER TO COMPLY WITH CHANGES TO THE HATCH ACT. (ORD. NO. O-90-9-111, ADOPTED 9-10-90 AND ORD. NO. O-22-6-103, ADOPTED 7-25-22) O-23-9-111 (FIRST READING): Item history →	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023	Amend Sheriff's Office rules for driver's license requirement. R-23-9-906 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE EMPLOYEES’ MERIT SYSTEM RULES AND REGULATIONS TO REQUIRE ELIGIBLE CORRECTIONS AND PATROL OFFICERS TO HAVE A VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE. Public safety Item history →	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023	Approve amendment regarding elected office for Sheriff's personnel. R-23-9-905 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE EMPLOYEES’ MERIT SYSTEM RULES AND REGULATIONS TO ALLOW SHERIFF’S OFFICE PERSONNEL TO RUN FOR THE ELECTIVE OFFICE OF SHERIFF OR ANY OTHER ELECTED OFFICE WITHOUT TAKING A LEAVE OF ABSENCE. Personnel & appointments Item history →	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023	Request review of zoning ordinance for wireless communication facilities. R-23-9-903 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REQUESTING THE KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION TO REVIEW AND RECOMMEND AMENDMENTS TO THE KNOX COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE, SECTION 4.92, STANDARDS FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES (WCF). Zoning & land use Item history →	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023	Approve $40M grant contract for Emergency Rental Assistance Program. R-23-9-504 — 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 $40,000,000.00 IN PASS-THROUGH FUNDING PROVIDED THROUGH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ERA2) FOR THE PROVISION OF EVICTION PREVENTION AND HOUSING STABILITY SERVICES. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023	Approve contract with Cannon and Cannon for intersection improvements. R-23-9-403 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH CANNON AND CANNON, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF THE STATE ROUTE 131 AND BEAVER RIDGE ROAD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $213,000.00. Roads & infrastructure Item history →	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023	Reappoint Rebecca Longmire to Board of Zoning Appeals. R-23-9-114 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REAPPOINTING REBECCA LONGMIRE (DISTRICT 8) TO THE KNOX COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS. (TERM EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 30, 2025.) Personnel & appointments Item history →	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023	Appoint John Elliot to Board of Zoning Appeals. R-23-9-113 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING JOHN ELLIOT (DISTRICT 6) TO THE KNOX COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS. (TERM EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 30, 2025) Personnel & appointments Item history →	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023	Reappoint Jonathan Repass to Board of Zoning Appeals. R-23-9-111 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REAPPOINTING JONATHAN REPASS (DISTRICT 2) TO THE KNOX COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS. (TERM EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 30, 2025) Personnel & appointments Item history →	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023	Select Zachery Fullerton as Knox County Internal Auditor. R-23-9-910 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, SELECTING ZACHERY FULLERTON TO SERVE AS THE KNOX COUNTY INTERNAL AUDITOR AS RECOMMENDED BY THE KNOX COUNTY AUDIT COMMITTEE Personnel & appointments Item history →	Adopted	9-0-0-2	Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023	Approve 165 Notary Applications. NOTARY APPLICATIONS: 165 Notary Applications received.	Adopted	9-0-0-2	Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023	Approve Budget Amendments. BUDGET AMENDMENTS: Budget Amendments – Total amount of $15,726,736.48 was before the Board of Commissioners.	Adopted	9-0-0-2	Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023	Approve Line Item Transfers. LINE ITEM TRANSFERS: Line Item Transfers – Total amount of $17,418,753.83 was before the Board of Commissioners.	Adopted	9-0-0-2	Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023	Accept new county roads. DRIVES AND ROADS: Consideration of the acceptance of the following new county roads was before the Board of Commissioners: A. Creekbend Lane, Creek Bend Farms, Units 2, 3, & 5, District 6. B. River House Road, Creek Bend Farms, Unit 3, District 6. C. Upstream Lane, Creek Bend Farms, Unit 4, District 6. D. Lazy River Drive, Creek Bend Farms, Unit 4, District 6. E. Cherokee Landing Drive, Cherokee Landing, District 9. F. Dream Catcher Drive, Cherokee Landing, District 9. G. Tribe Road, Cherokee Landing, District 9. H. Standing Arrow Lane, Cherokee Landing, District 9.	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023	Approve minutes from the previous meeting. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE PREVIOUS MEETING: Consideration of approval of minutes from the previous meeting was before the Board of Commissioners.	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023	Honor the Hardin Valley Academy AeroHAWKS. R-23-9-103 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING THE HARDIN VALLEY ACADEMY AEROHAWKS. Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023	Honor Julie Thompson upon her retirement. R-23-9-102 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING JULIE THOMPSON UPON HER RETIREMENT AS A LONG-TIME, EXEMPLARY SCHOOL LEADER WHO HAS POSITIVELY INFLUENCED SO MANY YOUNG LIVES IN OUR COMMUNITY. Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023	Memorialize Thomas “Tank” Strickland. R-23-9-101 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, MEMORIALIZING THOMAS “TANK” STRICKLAND. Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023	Approve revised Administrative Services Agreement with BlueCross. R-23-9-909 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A REVISED ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BLUECROSS BLUESHIELD OF TENNESSEE, INC. FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF EMPLOYEE MEDICAL INSURANCE BENEFITS UNDER THE KNOX COUNTY GOVERNMENT HEALTH CARE PLAN. Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023	Approve revised Pharmacy Benefit Management Agreement with Epiphany RX. R-23-9-908 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A REVISED PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT WITH EPIPHANY RX, LLC FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF EMPLOYEE PHARMACY BENEFIT SERVICES UNDER THE KNOX COUNTY GOVERNMENT HEALTH CARE PLAN. Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023	Approve Comcast Enterprise Services Master Services Agreement. R-23-9-902 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A COMCAST ENTERPRISE SERVICES MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH COMCAST CABLE COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEMENT, LLC FOR A PERIOD OF SIXTY (60) MONTHS. Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023	Approve disposition method for delinquent tax properties. R-23-9-801 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE METHOD OF DISPOSITION (PUBLIC AUCTION OR NEGOTIATED SALE) FOR DELINQUENT TAX PROPERTIES OWNED BY KNOX COUNTY; APPROVING THE SALE OF PROPERTIES FOR LESS THAN TAXES OWED PURSUANT TO TENN. CODE ANN. §67-5-2507 AND §67-5-2508; AND FIXING THE OFFERING PRICE OF THE PROPERTIES. Budget & taxes Item history →	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Sep 25, 2023	Approve grant contract for health promotion services. R-23-9-606 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $510,200.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF THE HEALTH PROMOTION SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2024 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2029. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Contracts & purchasing Item history →	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous

Nov 20, 2023

Approve contracts for Community Schools/Pre-K After School Programs. R-23-11-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF THE TENNESSEE VALLEY, SHADES OF DEVELOPMENT, AND YMCA OF EAST TENNESSEE FOR THE PROVISION OF COMMUNITY SCHOOLS AND/OR PRE-K AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM SERVICES AT NO COST TO KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS FOR A TERM OF ONE (1) YEAR, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS. Schools Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 20, 2023

Approve contracts for Numeracy Intervention Programs. R-23-11-205 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES, INC., EDMENTUM, HOUGHTON MIFFLIN HARCOURT, ISTATION, AND MATHSPACE, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF NUMERACY INTERVENTION PROGRAMS FOR THE TERM OF DECEMBER 1, 2023 THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2024, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR EIGHT (8) ADDITIONAL YEARS. Schools Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 20, 2023

Approve MOI with Library Speakers Consortium for BookBreak program. R-23-11-204 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE LIBRARY SPEAKERS CONSORTIUM OPERATED BY PBC GURU TO ALLOW KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE BOOKBREAK SCHOOL AUTHOR TALK PROGRAM FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AT A COST OF $39,748.00. Schools Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 20, 2023

Approve software support agreement with InStream, LLC for IEP documentation. R-23-11-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN APPLICATIONXTENDER SOFTWARE SUPPORT AGREEMENT WITH INSTREAM, LLC FOR ANNUAL SOFTWARE RENEWAL FOR DIGITAL STORAGE OF IEP DOCUMENTATION FROM NOVEMBER 14, 2023 THROUGH NOVEMBER 13, 2024 AT A COST OF $9,950.00. Schools Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 20, 2023

Approve MOA with Tennessee School for the Deaf for educational assistant. R-23-11-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH TENNESSEE SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF FOR PLACEMENT OF A 1:1 EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT AT TENNESSEE SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027 AT AN ESTIMATED ANNUAL COST OF $39,700.00. Schools Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 20, 2023

Approve grant of easement with East Tennessee Natural Gas, LLC for gas line. R-23-11-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT OF EASEMENT WITH EAST TENNESSEE NATURAL GAS, LLC FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A 24" NATURAL GAS LINE AT PROPERTY LOCATED ON SOUTH-DOYLE HIGH SCHOOL'S YOUNG CAMPUS FOR PROVIDED COMPENSATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $125,000.00. Roads & infrastructure Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 20, 2023

Withdraw resolutions R-23-11-406 and rezoning request 10-J-23-RZ from agenda. 4. Commissioner Frazier moved to amend the agenda to withdraw the following items from the agenda: Item #41 – Resolution R-23-11-406 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Kendig Keast Collaborative in the amount of $___________ for the development of a Unified Development Ordinance per request for qualifications No. 3422, and Item #58 – 10-J-23-RZ - Request of Taylor D. Forrester for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 2.5 dwelling units per acre. Property located at 0 Ball Camp Pike / Parcel ID 091 26101 and 260.

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 20, 2023

Defer zoning request 10-F-23-RZ to January 2024 meeting. 3. Commissioner Frazier moved to defer the following item to the January 2024 meeting: Item #55 – Zoning Request 10-F-23-RZ - Request of R. Jason Barnes for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 9 dwelling units per acre. Property located at 8441 Old Middlebrook Pike / Parcel ID 105 L B 047.

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 20, 2023

Defer resolutions regarding property swap, broadband, and utility poles to December. 2. Commissioner Frazier moved to amend the agenda to defer the following items to the December 2023 meeting: Item #43 – Resolution R-23-11- 802 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an interlocal agreement between Knox County and the Industrial Development Board related to the Axle Logistics property swap for $1.4 million. The amount in question will be paid through designations and included in the FY'25 Capital Improvement Plan, Item #48 – Ordinance O-23-11-101 - 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 Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-709. (Knox County Code, Chapter 14, establishing Article III, previously reserved), and Item #50 – Ordinance O-23-11-103 - Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Chapter 66, "Utilities", by adding a new Article IV to provide for the Removal of Inactive, Broken, or Replaced Utility Poles.

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 20, 2023

Add resolutions for psychological services, software renewal, and proclamation to agenda. 1. Commissioner Frazier moved to amend the agenda to add the following items: Item #17 – Resolution R-23-11-306 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Helen Ross McNabb Center for the provision of employee psychological services for the Knox County Sheriff's Office for the term beginning on December 1, 2023 and ending on November 30, 2024 with the option to extend for four (4) additional years, one (1) year at a time, Item #27 – Resolution R-23-11-505 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Software as a Service (SaaS) Subscription Agreement renewal with Benevate Inc. d/b/a Neighborly Software for the provision of software services to be utilized for the administration of local, state, and federally funded programs, and Item #32 – Presentation of a Proclamation by the Knox County Mayor to Commissioner Carson Dailey for his service to our community and receiving the TCCA Ralph Puckett Award for winning County Commissioner of the Year of East Tennessee.

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 2, 2023

Meeting adjournment ADJOURNMENT:

Adopted

7-0-0-4

Unanimous

Oct 23, 2023

Approve rezoning for Parker Bartholomew to PR Planned Residential RZ-23-10-105 — Consideration of the request of Parker Bartholomew for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 5 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 3430 Zion Lane, Parcel ID 091 042 (part of). (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 9-H-23-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Oct 23, 2023

Approve rezoning for Alex Botezat to PR Planned Residential RZ-23-10-104 — Consideration of the request of Alex Botezat for rezoning from RA Low Density Residential, RB General Residential and A Agricultural for 5703 Millertown Pike, and from RB General Residential for 5701, 5707, and 5709 Millertown Pike to PR Planned Residential up to 5 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 5703, 5701, 5707, and 5709 Millertown Pike, Parcel ID 060 020, 021, 022, and 023. (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 9-E-23-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Oct 23, 2023

Approve rezoning for Rick Harbin from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential RZ-23-10-103 — Consideration of the request of Rick Harbin for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 5 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners Property located at 7620 Rio Grande Drive, Parcel ID 066 12006. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 9-D-23-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Oct 23, 2023

Approve rezoning for Patrick Hunt from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential RZ-23-10-102 — Consideration of the request of Patrick Hunt for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 5 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 4424 Island Home Pike, Parcel ID 110 P D 004. (9th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 9-A-23-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Oct 23, 2023

Approve South City Sector Plan Amendment for Patrick Hunt RZ-23-10-101 — Consideration of the request of Patrick Hunt for a South City Sector Plan Amendment from A Agricultural and HP Hillside Protection to LDR Low Density Residential and HP Hillside Protection was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 4424 Island Home Pike, Parcel ID 110 P D 004. (9th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 9-A-23-SP) Zoning & land use Item history →

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Oct 23, 2023

Approve FY24 Legislative Priorities DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF FISCAL YEAR 2024 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE KNOX COUNTY STATE DELEGATION FOR CONSIDERATION

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 23, 2023

Approve ordinance clarifying Sheriff's Office personnel political activities O-23-9-101 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 42, ARTICLE II, DIVISION 2, SECTION 42-64, “POLITICAL ACTIVITIES RESTRICTED”, TO CLARIFY THAT SHERIFF’S OFFICE PERSONNEL MAY BECOME A CANDIDATE FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE IN ORDER TO COMPLY WITH CHANGES TO THE HATCH ACT. (AMENDING ORDINANCE O-90-9-111, ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 10, 1990 AND ORDINANCE O-22-6-103, ADOPTED JULY 25, 2022) - O-23-9-101 - (SECOND READING) Personnel & appointments Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 23, 2023

Appoint two individuals to Knox County Ethics Committee R-23-10-110 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING TWO INDIVIDUALS TO THE KNOX COUNTY ETHICS COMMITTEE (TERMS EXPIRE OCTOBER 31, 2027) Personnel & appointments Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 23, 2023

Appoint two individuals to Knox County Ethics Committee R-23-10-110 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING TWO INDIVIDUALS TO THE KNOX COUNTY ETHICS COMMITTEE (TERMS EXPIRE OCTOBER 31, 2027) Personnel & appointments Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 23, 2023

Appoint two individuals to Knox County Ethics Committee R-23-10-110 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING TWO INDIVIDUALS TO THE KNOX COUNTY ETHICS COMMITTEE (TERMS EXPIRE OCTOBER 31, 2027) Personnel & appointments Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 23, 2023

Approve 173 Notary Applications NOTARY APPLICATIONS: 173 Notary Applications received.

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 23, 2023

Approve Budget Amendments totaling $3,100,000.00 BUDGET AMENDMENTS: Budget Amendments - Total amount of $3,100,000.00 was before the Board of Commissioners.

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 23, 2023

Approve Line Item Transfers totaling $100,620.00 LINE ITEM TRANSFERS: Line Item Transfers - Total amount of $100,620.00 was before the Board of Commissioners.

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 23, 2023

Approve minutes of previous meetings APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Consideration of approval of the minutes of the previous meeting held on September 1, 2023 (Special Session) and September 25, 2023 (Regular Session) was before the Board of Commissioners.

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 23, 2023

Approve three agreements for ERA2 funds for eviction prevention R-23-10-503 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THREE (3) AGREEMENTS WITH LEGAL AID OF EAST TENNESSEE ($1,500,000.00), COMMUNITY MEDIATION CENTER ($200,000.00) AND KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE ($1,500,000.00) IN TREASURY EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE (ERA2) FUNDS FOR EVICTION PREVENTION AND HOUSING STABILITY SERVICES (FEDERALLY FUNDED THROUGH TREASURY ERA2 PROGRAM FUNDS (STATE PASS-THROUGH) Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 23, 2023

Honor Marshal Andy Smalls, America's Cowboy R-23-10-101 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING AND CELEBRATING THE LIFE AND CAREER OF MARSHAL ANDY SMALLS, AMERICA’S COWBOY Item history →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 23, 2023

Approve Pugh & Company, PC for FY24 audit services R-23-10-905 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING PUGH & COMPANY, PC TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL AUDITING SERVICES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 INDEPENDENT AUDIT OF THE ACCOUNTS OF KNOX COUNTY AS RECOMMENDED BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE Item history →

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 →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 23, 2023

Approve updated Knox County Title VI Management Policy R-23-10-903 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN UPDATED KNOX COUNTY TITLE VI MANAGEMENT POLICY Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 23, 2023

Approve contract with Cannon & Cannon, Inc. for Halls Greenway Project R-23-10-902 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH CANNON & CANNON, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE HALLS GREENWAY PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $226,900.00 Roads & infrastructure Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 23, 2023

Approve consulting agreement with Stones River Group, LLC R-23-10-901 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH STONES RIVER GROUP, LLC IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $75,000.00 ($6,250.00 PER MONTH) PLUS OUT-OF-POCKET EXPENSES TO PROVIDE GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS SERVICES WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE FOR THE TERM ENDING OCTOBER 31, 2024 Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 23, 2023

Approve PBM agreement with Alius Health, LLC R-23-10-803 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT WITH ALIUS HEALTH, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGER SERVICES NOT TO EXCEED $200,000.00 ANNUALLY Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 23, 2023

Approve SOW with Origami Risk, LLC and contract renewal R-23-10-802 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A STATEMENT OF WORK WITH ORIGAMI RISK, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,775.00 FOR MEDICAL BILL INTEGRATION WITH PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGER, ALIUS HEALTH, AND A THREE (3) YEAR CONTRACT RENEWAL WITH ORIGAMI RISK, LLC, FOR WORKER’S COMPENSATION CLAIMS MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE IN THE AMOUNT OF $61,010.00 FOR YEARS 1-3 PLUS AN OPTIONAL 4TH YEAR IN THE AMOUNT OF $64,670.60 AND OPTIONAL 5TH YEAR IN THE AMOUNT OF $68,550.84 Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 23, 2023

Approve Amendment Two to TN Dept of Health FIM grant R-23-10-605 — 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 FETAL INFANT MORTALITY PROGRAM SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT UPDATES THE SCOPE OF SERVICES, EXTENDS THE TERM THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025, AND INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE GRANT CONTRACT BY $150,000.00 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $750,000.00 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 23, 2023

Approve Amendment One to TN Dept of Health grant contract for Family Planning R-23-10-604 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT ONE TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE GRANT CONTRACT BY $32,000.00 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $4,149,000.00 WITH NO CHANGE TO THE TERM ENDING ON JUNE 30, 2027 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 23, 2023

Approve Amendment Two to TN Dept of Health grant contract R-23-10-603 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT TWO TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF PARENTS AS TEACHERS, TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES, AND EVIDENCE-BASED HOME VISITING PROGRAM SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT DECREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE GRANT CONTRACT BY $401,200.00 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $2,076,836.03 AND REDUCES THE TERM ENDING TO JUNE 30, 2024 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 23, 2023

Approve Amendment Two to TN Dept of Health grant contract R-23-10-601 — 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 PARENTS AS TEACHERS, TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES, AND EVIDENCE-BASED HOME VISITING PROGRAM SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT DECREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE CONTRACT RAPE PREVENTION EDUCATION SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE CONTRACT BY $17,570.00 AND AMENDS THE SCOPE OF SERVICES (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 23, 2023

Approve amendment to McNabb Center agreement for domestic violence shelter R-23-10-502 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT NUMBER ONE TO THE AGREEMENT WITH THE MCNABB CENTER FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY AND CONSTRUCTION OF A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE EMERGENCY SHELTER TO PROVIDE FOR AN EXTENSION TO THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (FEDERALLY FUNDED THROUGH HUD CDBG PROGRAM FUNDS) Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 23, 2023

Accept FY23 Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant R-23-10-501 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2023 REGIONAL CATASTROPHIC PREPAREDNESS GRANT AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $911,354.00 AND APPROVING THE TERMS FOR THE RECEIPT OF SAID FUNDS (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 23, 2023

Approve contract with Gresham Smith for traffic signal R-23-10-405 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH GRESHAM SMITH FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR A TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT THE INTERSECTION OF HARDIN VALLEY ROAD AND VALLEY VISTA ROAD IN THE AMOUNT OF $36,471.25 Roads & infrastructure Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 23, 2023

Approve contract with Gresham Smith for Hardin Valley Road widening R-23-10-404 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH GRESHAM SMITH FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE WIDENING OF HARDIN VALLEY ROAD BETWEEN CASTAIC LANE AND GREENLAND WAY IN THE AMOUNT OF $128.435.00 Roads & infrastructure Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 23, 2023

Approve construction contract for Middlebrook Signal Plan R-23-10-403 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $265,800.00 WITH DAVIS H. ELLIOT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC FOR THE MIDDLEBROOK SIGNAL PLAN Roads & infrastructure Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 23, 2023

Approve Quitclaim Deed for drainage easement disposition R-23-10-402 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A QUITCLAIM DEED BETWEEN KNOX COUNTY AND EXECUTIVE PARK HOSPITALITY, LLC FOR THE DISPOSITION OF A DRAINAGE EASEMENT PURCHASED BY THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AS PART OF THE I-40/I-75 WIDENING PROJECT FROM 1989 ALSO KNOWN AS STATE PROJECT NUMBER 47001-2173-44 Roads & infrastructure Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 23, 2023

Approve grant for mental health transportation R-23-10-303 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A LETTER OF AGREEMENT - DIRECT APPROPRIATION GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $789,036.00 WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAMS FOR THE PROVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH TRANSPORTATION (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 23, 2023

Approve grant contract for police traffic services R-23-10-302 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $111,752.50 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY TO PROVIDE POLICE TRAFFIC SERVICES AS PART OF THE TENNESSEE HIGHWAY SAFETY PLAN FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2023 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Public safety Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 23, 2023

Approve grant contract for training equipment from TN Corrections Institute R-23-10-301 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,930.00 WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, TENNESSEE CORRECTIONS INSTITUTE FOR THE PROVISION OF TRAINING EQUIPMENT (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Public safety Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 23, 2023

Accept gift from Barbara Thompson Slater Estate for library R-23-10-215 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF $7,582.69 FROM THE ESTATE OF BARBARA THOMPSON SLATER FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CEDAR BLUFF BRANCH AND THE SIGHTS AND SOUNDS DEPARTMENT OF THE KNOX COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 23, 2023

Approve three agreements for ERA2 funds for eviction prevention R-23-10-503 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THREE (3) AGREEMENTS WITH LEGAL AID OF EAST TENNESSEE ($1,500,000.00), COMMUNITY MEDIATION CENTER ($200,000.00) AND KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE ($1,500,000.00) IN TREASURY EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE (ERA2) FUNDS FOR EVICTION PREVENTION AND HOUSING STABILITY SERVICES (FEDERALLY FUNDED THROUGH TREASURY ERA2 PROGRAM FUNDS (STATE PASS-THROUGH) Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 23, 2023

Accept grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools R-23-10-214 — 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 AMOUNT OF $108,142.00 Schools Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 23, 2023

Approve MOU with Health Dept for "In School Health Program" R-23-10-213 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE KNOX COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $541,360.00 FOR THE “IN SCHOOL HEALTH PROGRAM” FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2023 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2024 Schools Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 23, 2023

Accept TN Dept of Education FY24 TN ALL Corps Grant R-23-10-212 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FISCAL YEAR 2024 TENNESSEE ACCELERATING LITERACY & LEARNING CORPS (TN ALL CORPS) GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,520,400.00 Schools Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 23, 2023

Accept TN Dept of Education FY24 Public School Security Grant R-23-10-211 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FISCAL YEAR 2024 PUBLIC SCHOOL SECURITY GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,405,031.18 Public safety Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 23, 2023

Accept Title IV Stronger Connections Grant R-23-10-210 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TITLE IV STRONGER CONNECTIONS GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,105,338.94 Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 23, 2023

Approve purchase of 41 acres in Farragut R-23-10-209 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH BRENDA P. HORNE AND DOUGLAS A. HORNE FOR APPROXIMATELY 41 ACRES OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN FARRAGUT AT A COST OF $4,892,500.00 Zoning & land use Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 23, 2023

Approve contract for paving services R-23-10-208 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH DURACAP ASPHALT PAVING FOR THE PROVISION OF PAVING SERVICES UP TO $2,500,000.00 FOR THE TERM OF NOVEMBER 1, 2023 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2024, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS Roads & infrastructure Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 23, 2023

Approve contract for hydraulic lift repair and inspection services R-23-10-207 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH LIFTONE, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF HYDRAULIC LIFT REPAIR AND INSPECTION SERVICES UP TO $200,000.00 FOR THE TERM OF NOVEMBER 1, 2023 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2024, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 23, 2023

Approve contracts for electronic signs R-23-10-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH MAJOR DISPLAY, INC., SIGNCO, INC., AND SYCAMORE SIGN & CRANE FOR THE PROVISION OF ELECTRONIC SIGNS UP TO $120,000.00 FOR THE TERM OF NOVEMBER 1, 2023 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2024, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 23, 2023

Approve contracts for carpet tile installation services R-23-10-205 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH BONITZ, INC., SHANKLIN & SONS FLOORING INC., AND SKILLED SERVICES QUALITY CONSTRUCTION, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF CARPET TILE INSTALLATION SERVICES UP TO $200,000.00 FOR THE TERM OF NOVEMBER 1, 2023 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2024, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 23, 2023

Approve contracts for school leadership development R-23-10-204 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH INSIGHT EDUCATION GROUP, THE RENSSELAERVILLE INSTITUTE, AND RELAY GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION FOR THE PROVISION OF SCHOOL LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT FOR THE TERM OF NOVEMBER 1, 2023 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2024, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS Schools Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 23, 2023

Approve contracts for literacy intervention programs R-23-10-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH BENCHMARK EDUCATION COMPANY, CARNEGIE LEARNING, INC., EDMENTUM-MMED, LEXIA LEARNING SYSTEMS LLC, AND SAVVAS LEARNING COMPANY LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF LITERACY INTERVENTION PROGRAMS FOR THE TERM OF NOVEMBER 1, 2023 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2024, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR EIGHT (8) ADDITIONAL YEARS Schools Item history →

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 →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 23, 2023

Approve engagement with Pugh & Company for TCRS data examination R-23-10-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A LETTER OF ENGAGEMENT WITH PUGH & COMPANY, P.C. TO EXAMINE TENNESSEE CONSOLIDATED RETIREMENT SYSTEM (TCRS) FISCAL YEAR 2022 CENSUS DATA AT A COST OF $6,500.00 Item history →

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 23, 2023

Remove item #25 from General Government Consent Calendar AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: 3. Commissioner Dailey moved to amend the agenda to remove the following item from the General Government Consent Calendar: Item #25 – Resolution R-23-10-503 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving three (3) Agreements with Legal Aid of East Tennessee ($1,500,000.00), Community Mediation Center ($200,000.00) and Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee ($1,500,000.00) in Treasury Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA2) funds for eviction prevention and housing stability services (Federally funded through Treasury ERA2 program funds (State pass-through). Commissioner Durrett 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.

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Oct 23, 2023

Deferred to November 2023 meeting R-23-10-401 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH KENDIG KEAST COLLABORATIVE IN AN AMOUNT TO BE DETERMINED FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE PER REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS NUMBER 3422 Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Oct 23, 2023

Deferred to November 2023 meeting R-23-10-602 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF 911 EMS AMBULANCE SERVICES Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Oct 23, 2023

Deferred to November 2023 meeting R-23-10-801 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN KNOX COUNTY AND THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD RELATED TO THE AXLE LOGISTICS PROPERTY SWAP FOR $1.4 MILLION DOLLARS; THE AMOUNT IN QUESTION WILL BE PAID THROUGH DESIGNATIONS AND INCLUDED IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN Item history → Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Sep 25, 2023

Deny rezoning request for 1412 Chert Pit Road. Consideration of the request of Sam Hargrove for rezoning from (A) Agricultural to (RA) Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 1412 Chert Pit Road. Parcel ID 105 114. (3rd Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 7-F-23-RZ)

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 25, 2023

Rezone 1115 Kelley Farm Way from A to RA. RZ-23-9-108 — Consideration of the request of Sara Miller for rezoning from (A) Agricultural to (RA) Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 1115 Kelley Farm Way. Parcel ID 130 16306. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 8-K-23-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 25, 2023

Rezone 4613/4609 W Beaver Creek Dr from A to RA. RZ-23-9-106 — Consideration of the request of Stephen Ward for rezoning from (A) Agricultural to (RA) Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 4613 and 4609 West Beaver Creek Drive. Parcel ID 066 14401 and 14501 (part of). (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 8-I-23-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 25, 2023

Rezone 2120/2116 Tipton Station Rd from A to PR (3.7 units/acre). RZ-23-9-105 — Consideration of the request of CMH Homes, Inc. for rezoning from (A) Agricultural to (PR) Planned Residential up to five (5) dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 2120 and 2116 Tipton Station Road. Parcel ID 148 10804 and 10806. (9th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 8-F-23-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 25, 2023

Rezone 8109 Collier Road from A to RA. RZ-23-9-104 — Consideration of the request of Max G. Morton for rezoning from (A) Agricultural to (RA) Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 8109 Collier Road. Parcel ID 056 093. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 8-B-23-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 25, 2023

Rezone 7519 Washington Pike from A to PR (2 dwelling units/acre). RZ-23-9-103 — Consideration of the request of Robert Edward Watson for rezoning from (A) Agricultural to (PR) Planned Residential up to two (2) dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 7519 Washington Pike. Parcel ID 031 P A 001. (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 8-A-23-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 25, 2023

Amend Northeast County Sector Plan for 7519 Washington Pike. RZ-23-9-102 — Consideration of the request of Robert Edward Watson for a Northeast County Sector Plan Amendment from (A) Agricultural to (RR) Rural Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 7519 Washington Pike. Parcel ID 031 P A 001. (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 8-A-23-SP) Zoning & land use Item history →

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 25, 2023

Rezone property at 0 Asheville Highway from PR to CA. RZ-23-9-101 — Consideration of the request of Timothy Neal for rezoning from (PR) Planned Residential to (CA) General Business was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 0 Asheville Highway. Parcel ID 061 07104 (part of). (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 7-G-23-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 25, 2023

First reading of ordinance amending political activities restrictions for Sheriff's Office. O-23-9-111 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 42, ARTICLE II, DIVISION 2, SECTION 42-64, “POLITICAL ACTIVITIES RESTRICTED”, TO CLARIFY THAT SHERIFF’S OFFICE PERSONNEL MAY BECOME A CANDIDATE FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE IN ORDER TO COMPLY WITH CHANGES TO THE HATCH ACT. (ORD. NO. O-90-9-111, ADOPTED 9-10-90 AND ORD. NO. O-22-6-103, ADOPTED 7-25-22) O-23-9-111 (FIRST READING): Item history →

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 25, 2023

Amend Sheriff's Office rules for driver's license requirement. R-23-9-906 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE EMPLOYEES’ MERIT SYSTEM RULES AND REGULATIONS TO REQUIRE ELIGIBLE CORRECTIONS AND PATROL OFFICERS TO HAVE A VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE. Public safety Item history →

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 25, 2023

Approve amendment regarding elected office for Sheriff's personnel. R-23-9-905 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE EMPLOYEES’ MERIT SYSTEM RULES AND REGULATIONS TO ALLOW SHERIFF’S OFFICE PERSONNEL TO RUN FOR THE ELECTIVE OFFICE OF SHERIFF OR ANY OTHER ELECTED OFFICE WITHOUT TAKING A LEAVE OF ABSENCE. Personnel & appointments Item history →

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 25, 2023

Request review of zoning ordinance for wireless communication facilities. R-23-9-903 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REQUESTING THE KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION TO REVIEW AND RECOMMEND AMENDMENTS TO THE KNOX COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE, SECTION 4.92, STANDARDS FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES (WCF). Zoning & land use Item history →

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 25, 2023

Approve $40M grant contract for Emergency Rental Assistance Program. R-23-9-504 — 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 $40,000,000.00 IN PASS-THROUGH FUNDING PROVIDED THROUGH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ERA2) FOR THE PROVISION OF EVICTION PREVENTION AND HOUSING STABILITY SERVICES. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 25, 2023

Approve contract with Cannon and Cannon for intersection improvements. R-23-9-403 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH CANNON AND CANNON, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF THE STATE ROUTE 131 AND BEAVER RIDGE ROAD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $213,000.00. Roads & infrastructure Item history →

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 25, 2023

Reappoint Rebecca Longmire to Board of Zoning Appeals. R-23-9-114 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REAPPOINTING REBECCA LONGMIRE (DISTRICT 8) TO THE KNOX COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS. (TERM EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 30, 2025.) Personnel & appointments Item history →

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 25, 2023

Appoint John Elliot to Board of Zoning Appeals. R-23-9-113 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING JOHN ELLIOT (DISTRICT 6) TO THE KNOX COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS. (TERM EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 30, 2025) Personnel & appointments Item history →

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 25, 2023

Reappoint Jonathan Repass to Board of Zoning Appeals. R-23-9-111 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REAPPOINTING JONATHAN REPASS (DISTRICT 2) TO THE KNOX COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS. (TERM EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 30, 2025) Personnel & appointments Item history →

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 25, 2023

Select Zachery Fullerton as Knox County Internal Auditor. R-23-9-910 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, SELECTING ZACHERY FULLERTON TO SERVE AS THE KNOX COUNTY INTERNAL AUDITOR AS RECOMMENDED BY THE KNOX COUNTY AUDIT COMMITTEE Personnel & appointments Item history →

Adopted

9-0-0-2

Unanimous

Sep 25, 2023

Approve 165 Notary Applications. NOTARY APPLICATIONS: 165 Notary Applications received.

Adopted

9-0-0-2

Unanimous

Sep 25, 2023

Approve Budget Amendments. BUDGET AMENDMENTS: Budget Amendments – Total amount of $15,726,736.48 was before the Board of Commissioners.

Adopted

9-0-0-2

Unanimous

Sep 25, 2023

Approve Line Item Transfers. LINE ITEM TRANSFERS: Line Item Transfers – Total amount of $17,418,753.83 was before the Board of Commissioners.

Adopted

9-0-0-2

Unanimous

Sep 25, 2023

Accept new county roads. DRIVES AND ROADS: Consideration of the acceptance of the following new county roads was before the Board of Commissioners: A. Creekbend Lane, Creek Bend Farms, Units 2, 3, & 5, District 6. B. River House Road, Creek Bend Farms, Unit 3, District 6. C. Upstream Lane, Creek Bend Farms, Unit 4, District 6. D. Lazy River Drive, Creek Bend Farms, Unit 4, District 6. E. Cherokee Landing Drive, Cherokee Landing, District 9. F. Dream Catcher Drive, Cherokee Landing, District 9. G. Tribe Road, Cherokee Landing, District 9. H. Standing Arrow Lane, Cherokee Landing, District 9.

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 25, 2023

Approve minutes from the previous meeting. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE PREVIOUS MEETING: Consideration of approval of minutes from the previous meeting was before the Board of Commissioners.

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 25, 2023

Honor the Hardin Valley Academy AeroHAWKS. R-23-9-103 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING THE HARDIN VALLEY ACADEMY AEROHAWKS. Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 25, 2023

Honor Julie Thompson upon her retirement. R-23-9-102 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING JULIE THOMPSON UPON HER RETIREMENT AS A LONG-TIME, EXEMPLARY SCHOOL LEADER WHO HAS POSITIVELY INFLUENCED SO MANY YOUNG LIVES IN OUR COMMUNITY. Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 25, 2023

Memorialize Thomas “Tank” Strickland. R-23-9-101 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, MEMORIALIZING THOMAS “TANK” STRICKLAND. Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 25, 2023

Approve revised Administrative Services Agreement with BlueCross. R-23-9-909 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A REVISED ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BLUECROSS BLUESHIELD OF TENNESSEE, INC. FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF EMPLOYEE MEDICAL INSURANCE BENEFITS UNDER THE KNOX COUNTY GOVERNMENT HEALTH CARE PLAN. Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 25, 2023

Approve revised Pharmacy Benefit Management Agreement with Epiphany RX. R-23-9-908 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A REVISED PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT WITH EPIPHANY RX, LLC FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF EMPLOYEE PHARMACY BENEFIT SERVICES UNDER THE KNOX COUNTY GOVERNMENT HEALTH CARE PLAN. Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 25, 2023

Approve Comcast Enterprise Services Master Services Agreement. R-23-9-902 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A COMCAST ENTERPRISE SERVICES MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH COMCAST CABLE COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEMENT, LLC FOR A PERIOD OF SIXTY (60) MONTHS. Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 25, 2023

Approve disposition method for delinquent tax properties. R-23-9-801 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE METHOD OF DISPOSITION (PUBLIC AUCTION OR NEGOTIATED SALE) FOR DELINQUENT TAX PROPERTIES OWNED BY KNOX COUNTY; APPROVING THE SALE OF PROPERTIES FOR LESS THAN TAXES OWED PURSUANT TO TENN. CODE ANN. §67-5-2507 AND §67-5-2508; AND FIXING THE OFFERING PRICE OF THE PROPERTIES. Budget & taxes Item history →

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Sep 25, 2023

Approve grant contract for health promotion services. R-23-9-606 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $510,200.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF THE HEALTH PROMOTION SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2024 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2029. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Contracts & purchasing Item history →

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Every recorded decision