Knox County, TN Board of Commissioners — Votes — Most public comment

Meeting	Agenda item	Disposition	Tally	Badges
Feb 22, 2021	Approve contract with United Elevator Services for inspection and repair R-21-2-207 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH UNITED ELEVATOR SERVICES, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF ELEVATOR INSPECTION AND REPAIR SERVICES FOR THE TERM OF MARCH 1, 2021 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2022 WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS NOT TO EXCEED AN ANNUAL COST OF $200,000.00: Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021	Approve contract with Edulog for parent portal application R-21-2-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH EDULOG FOR THE PROVISION OF A PARENT PORTAL APPLICATION TO TRACK SCHOOL BUS ACTIVITY FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED ANNUALLY FOR AN ADDITIONAL FOUR (4) YEARS AT AN ESTIMATED ANNUAL COST OF $85,000.00: Schools	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021	Approve proposal for document scanning and storage services for HR department R-21-2-205 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PROPOSAL FROM INTELLIGENT AUTOMATION TENNESSEE THROUGH A CLARKSVILLE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF DOCUMENT SCANNING AND SECURE DOCUMENT STORAGE SERVICES FOR THE KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT WITH AN INITIAL COST OF $226,553.55 TO BE PAID BY KNOX COUNTY (TVA RELOCATION COSTS) AND AN ESTIMATED COST PER SUBSEQUENT YEAR OF $70,250.00 TO BE PAID BY KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS: Schools	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021	Approve contracts for curriculum implementation support R-21-2-204 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH ACHIEVEMENT NETWORK, ENGAGE2LEARN, GREAT MINDS PBC, NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING (NIET), SAVVAS LEARNING COMPANY, LLC, TNTP AND WESTED FOR THE PROVISION OF CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT FOR THE TERM FEBRUARY 1, 2021 THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2022 WITH THE OPTION TO EXTEND FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS, ONE (1) YEAR AT A TIME, FOR A POSSIBLE TOTAL OF FIVE (5) YEARS: Schools	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021	Approve online subscription agreements with The DBQ Project for educational materials R-21-2-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING ONLINE SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENTS WITH THE DBQ PROJECT FOR THE TERM OF JANUARY 1, 2021 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2021 FOR 51 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AND FOR THE TERM OF MARCH 1, 2021 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2022 FOR 17 MIDDLE SCHOOLS AND 18 HIGH SCHOOLS, WHICH MAY BE RENEWED IN ANNUAL INCREMENTS UP TO FIVE (5) YEARS, GRANTING LICENSE TO ACCESS DBQ'S PROPRIETARY EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AT AN ANNUAL COST NOT TO EXCEED $14,000.00: Schools	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021	Approve form contract with Knoxville Music Therapy for music therapy services R-21-2-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A FORM CONTRACT WITH KNOXVILLE MUSIC THERAPY AUTHORIZING DISTRICT ADMINISTRATORS TO USE SAID CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF MUSIC THERAPY FOR QUALIFIED SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS AT AN ESTIMATED ANNUAL COST OF $10,000.00: Schools	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021	Approve service contract with Seidlitz Education for SIFE training R-21-2-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SERVICE CONTRACT WITH SEIDLITZ EDUCATION FOR THE PROVISION OF A TRAINING SESSION REGARDING STUDENTS WITH INTERRUPTED FORMAL EDUCATION (SIFE) FOR DISTANT LEARNING ON APRIL 5, 2021 AT A COST OF $1,429.00: Schools	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021	Approve notary applications NOTARY APPLICATIONS:	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021	Approve minutes of the previous meeting APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING:	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021	Recognize and honor Black History Month R-21-2-101 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, RECOGNIZING AND HONORING BLACK HISTORY MONTH:	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Feb 22, 2021	Approve amendments to the agenda and add/defer/pull items AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: Commissioner Jay amended the agenda as follows: Add R-21-2-406-Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Planning in the amount of $25,000.00 for supplemental analysis of the Watt Road interchange and Campbell Station road interchange as part of the I-40 Corridor Study. Add R-21-2-407 – Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the necessary right-of-way, slope construction, and drainage easement acquisitions on forty (40) tracts for the purpose of widening Coward Mill Road to accommodate a new elementary school. Add R-21-2-502 – Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Software as a Service Agreement with Unqork, Inc. for the provision of Emergency Rental Assistance software services for the term of March 1, 2021 through March 1, 2022 which may be renewed for two (2) additional one-year terms not to exceed an annual cost of $325,000.00 and pull from consent. Add R-21-2-804 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing an Amendment to Development Agreement between Knox County and BNA Associates, LLC relating to the Andrew Johnson Building. Add R-21-2-903 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, requesting that the members of the Tennessee General Assembly representing Knox County introduce and seek passage of a Legislative Bill regarding state and local tax revenue allocation for a mixed-use stadium in Knox County. There were no withdrawals. Defer to the March 2021 Board of Commissioners meeting R-21-2-803 – Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Quitclaim Deed and Affidavit of Heirship for the acceptance of a donation of real property located at 1904 Tennessee Avenue (Parcel ID 094AC011) from the Parton Family for an air quality monitoring station. Non-Consent item was R-21-2-101 – Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, recognizing and honoring Black History Month. Non-Consent item Presentation of Rural Metro monthly report by Jeff Bagwell. Non-Consent item – Line-Item Transfers – Total amount $55,500.90 Non-Consent item #25 – Revised Resolution R-21-2-303 to read as follows. A Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving construction of a Video Courtroom Facility at 5001 Maloneyville Road at a cost not to exceed $1.5 Million and approving a contract with Shelton General Contractors for said purpose. (To be funded through an estimation and appropriation Resolution). Non-Consent item #37 – R-21-2-603 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Sublease Agreement with K-VA-T Food Stores, Inc. for space located at 4216 North Broadway, to be used as a COVID-19 vaccination site, for a six-month term beginning from Commencement Date and ending August 31, 2021 with the option to extend month to month with a rent amount of $5,700.00 per month. Non-Consent Item #44 – R-21-2-804 – Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing an Amendment to Development Agreement between Knox County and BNA Associates, LLC relating to the Andrew Johnson Building. Commissioner Smith moved to approve the above Amendments to the Agenda. Commissioner Beeler seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Schoonmaker, Hill, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Biggs voted aye. The motion carried 9-0-1-1. Commissioner Busler abstained from the vote. Commissioner Ward was absent from the vote.	Adopted	9-0-1-1
Feb 22, 2021	Approve electronic meeting via Zoom streaming AMENDMENT TO THE AGENDA: At this time, Commissioner Schoonmaker moved that the day’s meeting be held electronically via Zoom streaming in accordance with Tennessee Governor Bill Lee’s Executive Order Number 71. Commissioner Busler seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Biggs voted aye. The motion carried 10-0-0-1. Commissioner Ward was absent from the vote.	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025	First reading of Ordinance O-25-12-102, Prohibiting Real Property Discrimination O-25-12-102 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, CREATING CHAPTER 53 OF THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, ENTITLED "REAL PROPERTY," AND SECTION 53-1, PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATION AGAINST UNITED STATES CITIZENS IN THE SALE OR PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY IN KNOX COUNTY. (ESTABLISHING CHAPTER 53 OF THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, PREVIOUSLY RESERVED) (FIRST READING) Zoning & land use	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025	Approve 143 Notary Applications NOTARY PUBLIC APPLICATIONS: There were 143 Notary Applications. Commissioner Jay moved to approve 143 Notary Applications. Commissioner Frazier seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025	Accept new county roads DRIVES AND ROADS: Consideration of the acceptance of the following new county roads was before the Board of Commissioners: A. Pepper Bush Lane located in Hayden Farms Phase 2B, District 6. B. Sawyers Valley Drive located in Hayden Farms Phase 2B, District 6. C. Emory Green Street located in Emory Green, District 6. D. Keenberg Lane located in Emory Green, District 6. E. Stewart Hill Lane located in Emory Green, District 6. F. Jonathan Creek Drive located in Emory Green, District 6. G. Hickory Reserve Road located in Reserve at Hickory Creek Unit 3, District 6. H. Bethel Hollow Drive located in Reserve at Hickory Creek Unit 3, District 6. I. Zenith Lane located in The Highlands at Copeland Unit 3, District 7. J. Solstice Drive located in The Highlands at Copeland Unit 3, District 7. K. Windmead Lane located in Village at Saddlebrook Phase 3, District 7. L. Shoregate Lane located in Villas at Timberlake Approved as Timberlake, Unit 5, District 7. M. Villa Grande Lane located in Villas at Timberlake Approved as Timberlake, Unit 5, District 7. Commissioner Jay moved to approve the above new county roads. Commissioner Durrett seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. Commissioner Rawls was absent from the vote. The motion carried 10-0-0-1.	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025	Approve minutes from previous meeting (Nov 17, 2025) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Consideration of the approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on November 17, 2025 was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Durrett moved to approve the minutes from the previous meeting held on November 17, 2025. Commissioner Frazier seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. Commissioner Rawls was absent from the vote. The motion carried 10-0-0-1.	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025	Appoint Gary Anders to Ethics Committee R-25-12-112 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF D.J. CORCORAN ON THE KNOX COUNTY ETHICS COMMITTEE AND APPOINTING GARY ANDERS TO COMPLETE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF MR. CORCORAN ON THE ETHICS COMMITTEE, WHICH TERM EXPIRES OCTOBER 31, 2029.	Adopted	10-0-1-0
Dec 15, 2025	Appoint member to Knox County Ethics Committee R-25-12-112 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF D.J. CORCORAN ON THE KNOX COUNTY ETHICS COMMITTEE AND APPOINTING ( _______________ ) TO COMPLETE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF MR. CORCORAN ON THE ETHICS COMMITTEE, WHICH TERM EXPIRES OCTOBER 31, 2029. Personnel & appointments	Adopted	10-0-1-0
Dec 15, 2025	Appoint member to Knox County Ethics Committee R-25-12-112 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF D.J. CORCORAN ON THE KNOX COUNTY ETHICS COMMITTEE AND APPOINTING ( _______________ ) TO COMPLETE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF MR. CORCORAN ON THE ETHICS COMMITTEE, WHICH TERM EXPIRES OCTOBER 31, 2029. Personnel & appointments	Adopted	10-0-1-0
Dec 15, 2025	Honor One Knoxville SC for 2025 USL League One Championship R-25-12-103 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING AND CONGRATULATING ONE KNOXVILLE SC FOR ITS 2025 USL LEAGUE ONE CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON. Intergovernmental & resolutions	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025	Honor David Landes and the Keeping the David Landes Miracle Alive Blood Drive R-25-12-102 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING DAVID LANDES AND THE KEEPING THE DAVID LANDES MIRACLE ALIVE BLOOD DRIVE. Intergovernmental & resolutions	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025	Honor Spencer Long, Halls High School Principal, as 2025 TN Principal of the Year R-25-12-101 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING SPENCER LONG, EXECUTIVE PRINCIPAL AT HALLS HIGH SCHOOL, FOR BEING NAMED THE 2025 TENNESSEE HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR. Schools	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025	Approve contract amendment with US Imaging for Register of Deeds AI indexing R-25-12-902 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO A CONTRACT WITH US IMAGING, INC. FOR DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT FILE CONVERSION AND SCANNING SERVICES FOR THE REGISTER OF DEEDS OFFICE, WHICH AMENDMENT ADDS AI INDEXING SERVICES IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $50,000.00. Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025	Approve agreement with HCC Life Insurance Company for Stop Loss Insurance R-25-12-901 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $647,746.00 WITH HCC LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY FOR STOP LOSS INSURANCE FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2026 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026. Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025	Approve contract with BarberMcMurry Architects for Countywide Maintenance Facility R-25-12-801 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH BARBERMCMURRY ARCHITECTS LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $120,300.00 FOR ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE PROGRAMMING, MASTER PLANNING, AND DESIGN OF THE COUNTYWIDE MAINTENANCE FACILITY AT 2742 HANCOCK STREET. Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025	Approve adoption of Parks and Recreation Fee Schedule R-25-12-702 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF THE KNOX COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION FEE SCHEDULE, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2026. Parks & community	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025	Authorize acceptance of donation from Halls Youth Sports for Halls Community Park R-25-12-701 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION FOR KNOX COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION FROM HALLS YOUTH SPORTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,100.00 FOR NEWLY INSTALLED DOWNSPOUTS FOR THE BATTING CAGE AT HALLS COMMUNITY PARK. Parks & community	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025	Authorize acceptance of grant from William T. Morris Foundation for Operation Hero's Hill R-25-12-501 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS FROM THE WILLIAM T. MORRIS FOUNDATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,000.00 FOR OPERATION HERO'S HILL. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025	Approve contract amendment with Waste Connections for roll-off hauling services R-25-12-404 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH WASTE CONNECTIONS OF TENNESSEE, INC. FOR ROLL-OFF HAULING SERVICES TO TRANSPORT HOUSEHOLD GARBAGE, RECYCLABLES, AND BULKY WASTE FROM CONVENIENCE CENTERS. Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025	Approve utility agreement for Marietta Church Roundabout project R-25-12-403 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A UTILITY CONSTRUCTION AND RELOCATION AGREEMENT WITH WEST KNOX UTILITY DISTRICT FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH WATER AND SEWER RELOCATION FOR THE MARIETTA CHURCH ROUNDABOUT PROJECT. Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025	Approve contract with Spectra Environmental Group for used oil and hydrocarbon collection R-25-12-402 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH SPECTRA ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP, INC. TO PROVIDE USED OIL AND HYDROCARBON COLLECTION SERVICES. Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025	Approve Amendment 1 to TDOT agreement for Powell High School Greenway Project R-25-12-401 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT NUMBER 1 TO THE LOCAL AGENCY PROJECT AGREEMENT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TDOT) FOR THE POWELL HIGH SCHOOL GREENWAY PROJECT, WHICH AMENDMENT UPDATES THE SCOPE OF WORK BY SLIGHTLY MODIFYING THE COURSE OF THE GREENWAY AND PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE. Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025	Approve agreement with Robert G. Campbell & Assoc. for driver training facility engineering R-25-12-304 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH ROBERT G. CAMPBELL & ASSOC., L.P. IN THE AMOUNT OF $132,200.00 FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES AT THE DRIVER TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION FACILITY LOCATED ON FOOTE MINERAL ROAD. Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025	Approve grant agreement for mental health transportation R-25-12-303 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A LETTER OF AGREEMENT - DIRECT APPROPRIATION GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $575,059.88 WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAMS FOR THE PROVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH TRANSPORTATION. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025	Approve grant contract for training equipment with TN Corrections Institute R-25-12-302 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,598.00 WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, TENNESSEE CORRECTIONS INSTITUTE FOR THE PROVISION OF TRAINING EQUIPMENT. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025	Authorize acceptance of donation from Knoxville Wholesale Furniture for Employee Assistance Fund R-25-12-301 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $40,000.00 FROM KNOXVILLE WHOLESALE FURNITURE FOR THE EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE FUND. Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025	Authorize acceptance of grant from National Endowment for Arts for Children's Festival of Reading R-25-12-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000.00 FROM THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS IN SUPPORT OF THE 2026 CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL OF READING. (REQUIRES A 1:1 MATCH) Parks & community	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025	Approve appointments to Parks and Recreation Advisory Board R-25-12-111 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE KNOX COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD, AS FOLLOWS: DR. BECKY BOWLING, CHAD CULVER, MATTHEW KELLOGG, AMBER PARKER, MARILYNN CHILDRESS, SHERYL ELY, CAROL EVANS, CHRISTINA MAZER, MICHAEL LEMARBE, CHERYL HILL (HEALTH DEPARTMENT REPRESENTATIVE), CARLY PEARSON (KNOX COUNTY ADA REPRESENTATIVE), BRYAN BROWN (KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS REPRESENTATIVE), AMY BROOKS (KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY PLANNING REPRESENTATIVE), AND COMMISSIONER KIM FRAZIER. (ESTABLISHES STAGGERED TERMS EXPIRING DECEMBER 31, 2027 OR DECEMBER 31, 2029 AND THE COMMISSIONER SERVES A TERM TO COINCIDE WITH TERM OF OFFICE) Personnel & appointments	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025	Confirm appointments to Emergency Communications District Board R-25-12-110 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, CONFIRMING THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF TIFFANY MARTIN AND REAPPOINTMENT OF BRIAN GARD TO THE KNOX COUNTY EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS. (TERMS EXPIRE JANUARY 1, 2030) Personnel & appointments	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025	Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools R-25-12-205 — 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 $45,900.00. Schools	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025	Approve receipt of TN Dept of Education grant for Northwest Middle School R-25-12-204 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING RECEIPT OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SCHOOL TURNAROUND PROGRAM GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $125,000.00 DESIGNATED FOR USE AT NORTHWEST MIDDLE SCHOOL. Schools	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025	Approve design contract with Smee + Busby Architects for West High School Vestibule Project R-25-12-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A DESIGN CONTRACT WITH SMEE + BUSBY ARCHITECTS, P.C. FOR THE WEST HIGH SCHOOL VESTIBULE PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,500.00. Schools	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025	Approve Institutional Participation Agreement with JSTOR for L&N STEM Academy R-25-12-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN INSTITUTIONAL PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH JSTOR FOR L&N STEM ACADEMY'S LICENSED ACCESS TO JSTOR'S SECONDARY SCHOOL DIGITAL LIBRARY COLLECTION AND RESEARCH PLATFORM AT AN ANNUAL COST OF $1,561.00 FOR ONE (1) YEAR, WHICH MAY BE RENEWED. Schools	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025	Approve consulting and license agreement for Project SEARCH® program R-25-12-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSULTING SERVICES AND LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, AN OHIO NONPROFIT CORPORATION, FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROJECT SEARCH® PROGRAM AT AN ANNUAL COST OF $350.00. Schools	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025	Hear items #1-23 as a consent calendar AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: Commissioner Thompson moved to hear the following items as a consent calendar at this time: Item #1, Item #2, Item #3, Item #4, Item #5, Item #6, Item #7, Item #8, Item #9, Item #10, Item #11, Item #12, Item #13, Item #14, Item #15, Item #16, Item #17, Item #18, Item #19, Item #20, Item #21, Item #22, and Item #23. Commissioner Rawls seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.	Motion to amend:Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025	Move Resolution R-25-12-112 to be heard after Presentations AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: Commissioner Thompson moved to amend the agenda to hear Item #30 – Resolution R-25-12-112 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting the resignation of D.J. Corcoran on the Knox County Ethics Committee and appointing an individual to complete the unfulfilled term of Mr. Corcoran on the Ethics Committee, which term expires October 31, 2029 after Presentations. Commissioner Rawls seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.	Motion to amend:Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025	Withdraw Resolution R-25-12-904 from agenda AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: Commissioner Thompson moved to amend the agenda to withdraw the following item from the agenda: Item #31 – Resolution R-25-12-904 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, granting authority to Knox County Engineering and Public Works to withhold future utility permit applications of utility providers that do not comply with County procedures or promptly address matters such as the removal of surplus equipment/facilities, remediation of hazardous facilities, and the relocation of facilities in conflict with Knox County road projects. Commissioner Rawls seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.	Motion to amend:Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 15, 2025	Defer Ordinance O-25-12-103 to January 2026 meeting AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: Commissioner Thompson moved to amend the agenda to defer the following item to the January 2026 meeting: Item #33 – Ordinance O-25-12-103 - Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, creating Art. III of Chapter 26 of the Knox County Code, entitled "Data Centers," to define, add specific requirements, and provide limitations for Data Centers and Data Center Accessory Uses (First Reading). Commissioner Rawls seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.	Motion to amend:Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 16, 2024	Approve MOUs/Interagency Agreement to obligate SLFRF funds R-24-12-901 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THREE (3) MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING WITH KNOX COUNTY DEPARTMENTS AND ONE (1) INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT WITH THE PUBLIC BUILDING AUTHORITY (PBA) TO OBLIGATE STATE AND LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS (SLFRF) FOR INTERNAL KNOX COUNTY PROJECTS AS REQUIRED TO MEET THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY’S DEADLINE TO OBLIGATE ALL FUNDS PROVIDED UNDER THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT BY DECEMBER 31, 2024. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Budget & taxes	Adopted	10-1-0-0	Split
Dec 16, 2024	Approve utility easement for KUB at Knox County Sportspark R-24-12-801 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A UTILITY EASEMENT FOR THE KNOXVILLE UTILITIES BOARD (KUB) AT 8050 OAK RIDGE HIGHWAY (KNOX COUNTY SPORTSPARK) FOR $200.00 IN COMPENSATION. Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 16, 2024	Authorize acceptance of donated land parcels for Knox County Parks R-24-12-701 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS FOR KNOX COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION OF TWO PARCELS, 0 DRY HOLLOW ROAD, PARCEL ID #138 27408, AND 7323 BRICKYARD ROAD, PARCEL #056 13501, TO BE USED FOR KNOX COUNTY PARK LAND. Parks & community	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 16, 2024	Approve HUD HOME funds agreement for Scenic View at Hardin Valley R-24-12-502 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH DGA HARDIN VALLEY LP IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000,000.00 IN U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM FUNDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF FOUR (4) FLOATING UNITS OF AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING TO BE KNOWN AS SCENIC VIEW AT HARDIN VALLEY. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	8-3-0-0	Split
Dec 16, 2024	Approve grant for Broadband Readiness Community program R-24-12-501 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF A U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY SLFRF-ARP FEDERAL AWARD, PASSED-THROUGH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (TNECD), IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000.00 FOR THE ADMINISTRATION AND CONDUCT OF THE BROADBAND READINESS COMMUNITY - ADOPTION READY PROGRAM. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	10-1-0-0	Split
Dec 16, 2024	Approve 127 Notary Public Applications NOTARY PUBLIC APPLICATIONS: There were 127 Notary Applications received. Commissioner Lee moved to approve 127 Notary Applications. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 16, 2024	Approve Budget Amendments with total credit of ($7,548,718.68) BUDGET AMENDMENTS: Budget Amendments - Total credit amount of ($7,548,718.68) was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Jay moved to approve Budget Amendments - Total credit amount of ($7,548,718.68). Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 16, 2024	Approve Line Item Transfers totaling $257,645.82 LINE ITEM TRANSFERS: Line Item Transfers - Total amount of $257,645.82 was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Jay moved to approve Line Item Transfers - Total amount of $257,645.82. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 16, 2024	Approve closure of unbuilt right-of-way in Laurel Ridge Phase 1 (1st Reading) CONSIDERATION OF THE CLOSURE OF UNBUILT RIGHT- OF-WAY BETWEEN LOT 1 AND COMMUNITY LOT 1 OF THE 2017 PLAT TITLED LAUREL RIDGE PHASE 1 IN COMMISSION DISTRICT 6 (FIRST READING): Consideration of the closure of unbuilt Right-of-Way between Lot 1 and Community Lot 1 of the 2017 plat titled Laurel Ridge Phase 1 in Commission District 6 was before the Board of Commissioners on First Reading. Commissioner Hill moved to approve the closure of unbuilt Right-of- Way between Lot 1 and Community Lot 1 of the 2017 plat titled Laurel Ridge Phase 1 in Commission District 6 on First Reading. Commissioner Rawls seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 16, 2024	Accept new county roads for the following streets... DRIVES AND ROADS: Consideration of the acceptance of the following new county roads was before the Board of Commissioners: A. Ponds Inlet Lane located in Barber Lane Estates, District 7. B. Chrysler Lane located in Barber Lane Estates, District 7. C. Dolphin Lane located in Barber Lane Estates, District 7. D. Red Clover Lane located in Haynesfield, District 7. E. Haynesfield Lane located in Haynesfield, District 7. F. Still Meadow Lane located in Haynesfield, District 7. G. Reagan Woods Lane located in Regan Woods, District 5. H. Freedom Lane located in Scotch Meadows Unit 2, District 8. I. Applecross Road located in Scotch Meadows Units 2 & 3, District 8. J. Preston View Drive located in Scotch Meadows Unit 3, District 8. K. Noble Lane located in Scotch Meadows Unit 3, District 8. L. United Lane located in Scotch Meadows Unit 3, District 8. M. Taylors View Lane located in Taylors View and Taylors View Phase 2, District 6. N. Moon Lane located in Snowmass Phase 1, District 7. O. Ancient Glacier Lane located in Snowmass Phase 2B, District 7. P. Snow Bank Lane located in Snowmass Phase 2B, District 7. Q. Edwards Place Boulevard located in Woodbury Crossing, District 8. R. Lawgiver Circle located in Woodbury Crossing, District 8. S. Labrador Lane located in Woodbury Crossing, District 8. T. Quiet Side Lane located north of Montlake Drive and west of Alcoa Highway, District 9. U. Montlake Drive, east of Alcoa Highway and south of Woodson Drive, District 9. V. Dresser Road located south of Mount Vernon Drive and north of Ginn Drive, District 9. W. Bill Bell Way located south of the W Emory Road and Clinton Highway intersection, District 6. Commissioner Jay moved to approve the above new county roads. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 16, 2024	Approve minutes from previous meeting (November 18, 2024) APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE PREVIOUS MEETING: Consideration of the approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on November 18, 2024 was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Durrett moved to approve the minutes from the previous meeting held on November 18, 2024. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 16, 2024	Recognize Nikki Giovanni for literary contributions and Knoxville roots R-24-12-103 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, RECOGNIZING NIKKI GIOVANNI FOR HER CONTRIBUTIONS TO LITERATURE AND HER ROOTS IN KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE. Intergovernmental & resolutions	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 16, 2024	Honor Hardin Valley Academy Boys' Cross Country Team R-24-12-102 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING THE HARDIN VALLEY ACADEMY BOYS' CROSS COUNTRY TEAM FOR WINNING THE 2024 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP. Schools	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 16, 2024	Honor Hardin Valley Academy Special Olympics Flag Football Team R-24-12-101 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING THE HARDIN VALLEY ACADEMY SPECIAL OLYMPICS UNIFIED SPORTS FLAG FOOTBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP. Schools	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 16, 2024	Request to allow additional penalty for property tax relief R-24-12-906 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REQUESTING THE 114TH SESSION OF THE TENNESSEE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO ALLOW COUNTY TRUSTEES TO COLLECT AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY ON UNPAID AND DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES TO BE ALLOCATED FOR TAX RELIEF FOR ELDERLY LOW INCOME, DISABLED, DISABLED VETERAN AND VETERAN WIDOW/WIDOWER HOMEOWNERS. Budget & taxes	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 16, 2024	Request allocation of Real Estate Transfer Tax to counties R-24-12-905 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REQUESTING THE 114TH SESSION OF THE TENNESSEE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO ALLOCATE ONE HALF OF THE REAL ESTATE TRANSFER TAX TO THE COUNTY WHERE THE TAX WAS COLLECTED ON A RECURRING BASIS. Intergovernmental & resolutions	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 16, 2024	Approve amendment/restatement of Employee Benefit System and STAR plan R-24-12-904 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE KNOX COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFIT SYSTEM AND THE SHERIFF'S TOTAL ACCUMULATION RETIREMENT PLAN ("STAR") TO CONTINUE THE ANNUAL 2% DISABILITY CONTRIBUTION AND MERP MATCH THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2029. Personnel & appointments	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 16, 2024	Approve stop loss insurance agreement with HCC Life Insurance Company R-24-12-903 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $396,674.00 WITH HCC LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY FOR STOP LOSS INSURANCE FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2025 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2025. Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 16, 2024	Approve renewal amendment for DebtBook debt management system R-24-12-802 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A RENEWAL AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT NO. 20-674 WITH FIFTH ASSET, INC. D/B/A DEBTBOOK FOR A DEBT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR THE CONTRACT TO BE RENEWED FOR THE TERM OF JANUARY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2028. Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 16, 2024	Approve grant contract for tobacco use prevention services R-24-12-605 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $120,000.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF TOBACCO USE PREVENTION AND CONTROL SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING ON APRIL 1, 2025 AND ENDING ON MARCH 31, 2027. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED)	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 16, 2024	Approve grant contract for dental care services to uninsured adults R-24-12-604 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $4,000,000.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF DENTAL CARE SERVICES TO UNINSURED ADULT TENNESSEANS, NINETEEN THROUGH SIXTY-FOUR YEARS OF AGE, FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING ON JULY 1, 2024 AND ENDING ON JUNE 30, 2025. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED)	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 16, 2024	Approve Rape Prevention and Education grant contract R-24-12-603 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $144,000.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF RAPE PREVENTION AND EDUCATION PROGRAM SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING FEBRUARY 1, 2025 AND ENDING JANUARY 31, 2027. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED)	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 16, 2024	Approve Amendment One to Rape Prevention and Education grant R-24-12-602 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT ONE TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF RAPE PREVENTION AND EDUCATION PROGRAM SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE GRANT CONTRACT BY $14,430.00 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $72,000.00. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED)	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 16, 2024	Approve Amendment One to TB Control and Prevention Services grant R-24-12-601 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT ONE TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF TUBERCULOSIS CONTROL AND PREVENTION SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE GRANT CONTRACT BY $278,500.00 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $768,800.00. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED)	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 16, 2024	Approve construction contract for W. Emory Road widening R-24-12-404 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,453,198.86 WITH DURACAP ASPHALT PAVING CO. FOR THE W. EMORY ROAD WIDENING AT THE BELLTOWN DEVELOPMENT AND CLINTON HIGHWAY PROJECT. Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 16, 2024	Approve easements for Hardin Valley Road Widening (Phase 1) R-24-12-403 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE ACQUISITION OF NEEDED RIGHT-OF-WAY, DRAINAGE, SLOPE, AND CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS ON TWELVE (12) TRACTS FOR THE HARDIN VALLEY ROAD WIDENING (PHASE 1) CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 16, 2024	Approve acquisition of right-of-way for Thompson School Road sidewalk project R-24-12-401 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE ACQUISITION OF NEEDED RIGHT-OF-WAY AND CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT ON ONE (1) TRACT ON THOMPSON SCHOOL ROAD FOR A SIDEWALK PROJECT. Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 16, 2024	Approve grant contract for training equipment from TN Corrections Institute R-24-12-303 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,264.00 WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, TENNESSEE CORRECTIONS INSTITUTE FOR THE PROVISION OF TRAINING EQUIPMENT. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Public safety	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 16, 2024	Approve OCDETF FY 2025 Overtime Agreement (Operation Reckoning) R-24-12-302 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE ORGANIZED CRIME DRUG ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCES (OCDETF) FY 2025 OVERTIME AGREEMENT (OPERATION RECKONING) FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF UP TO $25,000.00 IN OVERTIME EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE. Public safety	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 16, 2024	Approve grant contract for FY2025 SRO program R-24-12-301 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,150,000.00 WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY FOR THE FY2025 STATEWIDE SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER (SRO) GRANT PROGRAM. Public safety	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 16, 2024	Reappoint George Ewart to Board of Construction Appeals R-24-12-111 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REAPPOINTING GEORGE EWART TO THE KNOX COUNTY BOARD OF CONSTRUCTION APPEALS. (TERM EXPIRES DECEMBER 31, 2031) Personnel & appointments	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 16, 2024	Confirm appointment of Nathaniel Shelso to Emergency Communications Board R-24-12-110 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, CONFIRMING THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT OF NATHANIEL SHELSO TO THE KNOX COUNTY EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS. (TERM EXPIRES JANUARY 1, 2029) Personnel & appointments	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 16, 2024	Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for schools R-24-12-206 — 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 $102,465.74. Schools	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 16, 2024	Approve contracts for fencing services R-24-12-205 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH EAST TENNESSEE FENCE COMPANY, STANLEY FENCING AND LANDSCAPING, INC., AND TS WELLS, INC. DBA TIM'S FENCING FOR THE PROVISION OF FENCING SERVICES UP TO $2,000,000.00 ANNUALLY FOR THE TERM OF JANUARY 1, 2025 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2025, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS. Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 16, 2024	Approve contract with Baseline Sports Construction for tennis courts R-24-12-204 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH BASELINE SPORTS CONSTRUCTION, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF TENNIS COURT SERVICES UP TO $200,000.00 ANNUALLY FOR THE TERM OF JANUARY 1, 2025 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2025, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS. Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 16, 2024	Approve agreement for Halls High School Academic Banquet venue R-24-12-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH SPACES IN THE CITY FOR THE PROVISION OF A VENUE AND RELATED SERVICES FOR THE HALLS HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIC BANQUET AT A COST OF $15,330.00. Schools	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 16, 2024	Approve IB program applications for three schools R-24-12-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING LETTERS OF COMMITMENT AND APPLICATIONS FOR CANDIDACY FOR INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE PROGRAMMES AT AUSTIN-EAST MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL, VINE MAGNET MIDDLE SCHOOL, AND SARAH MOORE GREENE MAGNET ACADEMY AT AN INITIAL COST OF $59,700.00. Schools	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 16, 2024	Approve agreement with Scoir, Inc. for career planning system R-24-12-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH SCOIR, INC. FOR A SUBSCRIPTION TO A CAREER PLANNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM TO BE USED BY STUDENTS, COUNSELORS, AND TEACHERS THROUGH JUNE 29, 2025 AT A COST OF $2,768.88. Schools	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 16, 2024	Amend agenda to hear items 1-25 as a consent calendar Commissioner Jay moved to hear the following items to be heard as a consent calendar: Item #1, Item #2, Item #3, Item #4, Item #5, Item #6, Item #7, Item #8, Item #9, Item #10, Item #11, Item #12, Item #13, Item #14, Item #15, Item #16, Item #17, Item #18, Item #19, Item #20, Item #21, Item #22, Item #23, Item #24, and Item #25. Commissioner Durrett seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 16, 2024	Amend agenda to defer 5 specific items to January 2025 meeting Commissioner Jay moved to amend the agenda to defer the following items to the January 2025 meeting: Item #28 –Presentation by Legal Aid on Eviction Prevention; Item #34 - Resolution R-24-12-402 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with D.R. Horton, Inc. for road improvements at two intersections, Tipton Station Road at Martin Mill Pike (West) and Maryville Pike at Tipton Station Road; Item #35 - Resolution R-24-12-405 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with KCI Environmental Technologies & Construction, Inc. for design build services in the amount of $683,500.00 for the Coward Mill Dam Removal Project; Item #36 - Resolution R-24-12-406 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with S&E Properties, LLC. for road improvements at the intersection of Kingston Pike and Ebenezer Road; and Item #43 - Resolution R-24-12-902 Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Residential Infrastructure Development Act (RIDA) Policy. Commissioner Durrett seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.	Motion to amend:Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 16, 2024	Amend agenda to withdraw resolution on Tipton Station Road district Commissioner Jay moved to amend the agenda to withdraw the following item: Item #41 – Resolution R-24-12-803 -Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, establishing the 2814 Tipton Station Road Residential Infrastructure Development District. Commissioner Durrett seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.	Motion to amend:Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 16, 2024	Amend agenda to add resolutions for George Ewart and Nikki Giovanni AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: Commissioner Jay moved to amend the agenda to add the following items: Item #8 – Resolution R-24-12-111 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, reappointing George Ewart to the Knox County Board of Construction Appeals. (Term expires December 31, 2031); and Resolution R-24-12-103 – Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, recognizing Nikki Giovanni for her contributions to literature and her roots in Knoxville, Tennessee. Commissioner Durrett seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.	Motion to amend:Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 20, 2024	Ordinance on first reading amending Zoning Code Article 5 (CA/CB zones) and Article 2. O-24-5-102 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, APPENDIX A - ZONING, ARTICLE 5, ZONE REGULATIONS, SECTIONS 5.31 AND 5.32, CA (GENERAL BUSINESS) AND CB (BUSINESS AND MANUFACTURING) ZONES, RESPECTIVELY, ADDING CLINICS, MEDICAL OFFICES, DENTAL OFFICES AND OTHER MEDICAL USES OF A SIMILAR NATURE AND SIZE, AND MULTI-DWELLING DEVELOPMENTS AND STRUCTURES WITH A DENSITY OF UP TO 12 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE AS A PERMITTED USE; AND MULTI-DWELLING DEVELOPMENTS AND STRUCTURES WITH A DENSITY ABOVE 12 DWELLINGS UNITS PER ACRE AS USES PERMITTED ON REVIEW, AND AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE 2, DEFINITIONS, SECTION 2.20 SPECIFIC TERMS, TO ADD A DEFINITION FOR UPPER-LEVEL DWELLINGS (AMENDING ORDINANCE O-90-9-130, ADOPTED SEPTEMBER10, 1990)	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 20, 2024	Deny Gargis rezoning appeal, then substitute motion to approve with conditions. Consideration of the appeal by John W. Gargis of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission’s denial of a request for rezoning from A Agricultural to CA General Business was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 7218 Larkspur Lane, Parcel ID 067 096 01. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-K-24-RZ)	Adopted	8-1-2-0	Split
May 20, 2024	Deny Gargis rezoning appeal, then substitute motion to approve with conditions. Consideration of the appeal by John W. Gargis of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission’s denial of a request for rezoning from A Agricultural to CA General Business was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 7218 Larkspur Lane, Parcel ID 067 096 01. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-K-24-RZ)	Motion to deny:Failed	1-10-0-0	Split Failed
May 20, 2024	Approve Mesana Investments, LLC rezoning request for 0 Night Time Drive. RZ-24-5-103 — Consideration of the request of Mesana Investments, LLC for rezoning from PR Planned Residential up to 4 dwelling units per acre to PR Planned Residential up to 4 dwelling units per acre (as a separate PR zone) was before the Board of Commissioners Property located at 0 Night Time Drive, Parcel ID 078 A B 044. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 2-K-24-RZ)	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 20, 2024	R. Jason Barnes rezoning request withdrawn. Consideration of the request of R. Jason Barnes for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 9 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 8441 Old Middlebrook Pike, Parcel ID 105 L B 047. (3rd Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-F-23-RZ)	Motion to withdraw:Withdrawn	11-0-0-0	Withdrawn
May 20, 2024	Approve Burress rezoning request for 10105 Dutchtown Road. RZ-24-5-106 — Consideration of the request of Tonia Burress for rezoning from BP Business and Technology Park and TO Technology Overlay to OB Office, Medical and Related Services and TO Technology Overlay was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 10105 Dutchtown Road and 1009 Mabry Hood Road, Parcel IDs 118 165, 168. (3rd Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 12-H-23-RZ)	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 20, 2024	Approve Papa rezoning request for Shipetown Road properties. Consideration of the request of Jesse A. Papa for rezoning from A Agricultural and F Floodway to RA Low Density Residential and F Floodway was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 2134, 2140 and 2202 Shipetown Road, Parcel ID 042 J C 003, 004 and 005. (8th Commission District) (Planning Commissioner’s file number: 4-S-24-RZ)	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
May 20, 2024	Douglas R. Pawlak rezoning request deferred to July 2024. Consideration of the request of Douglas R. Pawlak for rezoning from PR Planned Residential up to 5.0 dwelling units per acre to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 Red Hellard Lane and 10022 Bob Gray Road, Parcel ID 118 CJ 040 01 and 040. (3rd Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-H-24-RZ)	Motion to defer:Deferred	11-0-0-0	Deferred
May 20, 2024	Approve Mullins rezoning request for 0 Hardin Valley Road (4-M-24-RZ). RZ-24-5-102 — Consideration of the request of Benjamin C. Mullins for rezoning from PC(k) Planned Commercial to RB General Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 Hardin Valley Road, Parcel ID 104 017 07. (3rd Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-M-24-RZ)	Adopted	9-2-0-0	Split
May 20, 2024	Approve Drozhzhin rezoning request for 6329 Ball Road. RZ-24-5-101 — Consideration of the request of Yuriy Drozhzhin for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 6329 Ball Road, Parcel ID 091 052. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-B-24-RZ)	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous

Feb 22, 2021

Approve contract with United Elevator Services for inspection and repair R-21-2-207 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH UNITED ELEVATOR SERVICES, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF ELEVATOR INSPECTION AND REPAIR SERVICES FOR THE TERM OF MARCH 1, 2021 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2022 WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS NOT TO EXCEED AN ANNUAL COST OF $200,000.00: Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Feb 22, 2021

Approve contract with Edulog for parent portal application R-21-2-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH EDULOG FOR THE PROVISION OF A PARENT PORTAL APPLICATION TO TRACK SCHOOL BUS ACTIVITY FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED ANNUALLY FOR AN ADDITIONAL FOUR (4) YEARS AT AN ESTIMATED ANNUAL COST OF $85,000.00: Schools

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Feb 22, 2021

Approve proposal for document scanning and storage services for HR department R-21-2-205 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PROPOSAL FROM INTELLIGENT AUTOMATION TENNESSEE THROUGH A CLARKSVILLE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF DOCUMENT SCANNING AND SECURE DOCUMENT STORAGE SERVICES FOR THE KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT WITH AN INITIAL COST OF $226,553.55 TO BE PAID BY KNOX COUNTY (TVA RELOCATION COSTS) AND AN ESTIMATED COST PER SUBSEQUENT YEAR OF $70,250.00 TO BE PAID BY KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS: Schools

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Feb 22, 2021

Approve contracts for curriculum implementation support R-21-2-204 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH ACHIEVEMENT NETWORK, ENGAGE2LEARN, GREAT MINDS PBC, NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING (NIET), SAVVAS LEARNING COMPANY, LLC, TNTP AND WESTED FOR THE PROVISION OF CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT FOR THE TERM FEBRUARY 1, 2021 THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2022 WITH THE OPTION TO EXTEND FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS, ONE (1) YEAR AT A TIME, FOR A POSSIBLE TOTAL OF FIVE (5) YEARS: Schools

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Feb 22, 2021

Approve online subscription agreements with The DBQ Project for educational materials R-21-2-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING ONLINE SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENTS WITH THE DBQ PROJECT FOR THE TERM OF JANUARY 1, 2021 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2021 FOR 51 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AND FOR THE TERM OF MARCH 1, 2021 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2022 FOR 17 MIDDLE SCHOOLS AND 18 HIGH SCHOOLS, WHICH MAY BE RENEWED IN ANNUAL INCREMENTS UP TO FIVE (5) YEARS, GRANTING LICENSE TO ACCESS DBQ'S PROPRIETARY EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AT AN ANNUAL COST NOT TO EXCEED $14,000.00: Schools

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Feb 22, 2021

Approve form contract with Knoxville Music Therapy for music therapy services R-21-2-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A FORM CONTRACT WITH KNOXVILLE MUSIC THERAPY AUTHORIZING DISTRICT ADMINISTRATORS TO USE SAID CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF MUSIC THERAPY FOR QUALIFIED SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS AT AN ESTIMATED ANNUAL COST OF $10,000.00: Schools

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Feb 22, 2021

Approve service contract with Seidlitz Education for SIFE training R-21-2-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SERVICE CONTRACT WITH SEIDLITZ EDUCATION FOR THE PROVISION OF A TRAINING SESSION REGARDING STUDENTS WITH INTERRUPTED FORMAL EDUCATION (SIFE) FOR DISTANT LEARNING ON APRIL 5, 2021 AT A COST OF $1,429.00: Schools

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Feb 22, 2021

Approve notary applications NOTARY APPLICATIONS:

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Feb 22, 2021

Approve minutes of the previous meeting APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING:

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Feb 22, 2021

Recognize and honor Black History Month R-21-2-101 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, RECOGNIZING AND HONORING BLACK HISTORY MONTH:

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Feb 22, 2021

Adopted

9-0-1-1

Feb 22, 2021

Approve electronic meeting via Zoom streaming AMENDMENT TO THE AGENDA: At this time, Commissioner Schoonmaker moved that the day’s meeting be held electronically via Zoom streaming in accordance with Tennessee Governor Bill Lee’s Executive Order Number 71. Commissioner Busler seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Smith, Schoonmaker, Hill, Busler, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Biggs voted aye. The motion carried 10-0-0-1. Commissioner Ward was absent from the vote.

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Dec 15, 2025

First reading of Ordinance O-25-12-102, Prohibiting Real Property Discrimination O-25-12-102 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, CREATING CHAPTER 53 OF THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, ENTITLED "REAL PROPERTY," AND SECTION 53-1, PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATION AGAINST UNITED STATES CITIZENS IN THE SALE OR PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY IN KNOX COUNTY. (ESTABLISHING CHAPTER 53 OF THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, PREVIOUSLY RESERVED) (FIRST READING) Zoning & land use

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 15, 2025

Approve 143 Notary Applications NOTARY PUBLIC APPLICATIONS: There were 143 Notary Applications. Commissioner Jay moved to approve 143 Notary Applications. Commissioner Frazier seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 15, 2025

Accept new county roads DRIVES AND ROADS: Consideration of the acceptance of the following new county roads was before the Board of Commissioners: A. Pepper Bush Lane located in Hayden Farms Phase 2B, District 6. B. Sawyers Valley Drive located in Hayden Farms Phase 2B, District 6. C. Emory Green Street located in Emory Green, District 6. D. Keenberg Lane located in Emory Green, District 6. E. Stewart Hill Lane located in Emory Green, District 6. F. Jonathan Creek Drive located in Emory Green, District 6. G. Hickory Reserve Road located in Reserve at Hickory Creek Unit 3, District 6. H. Bethel Hollow Drive located in Reserve at Hickory Creek Unit 3, District 6. I. Zenith Lane located in The Highlands at Copeland Unit 3, District 7. J. Solstice Drive located in The Highlands at Copeland Unit 3, District 7. K. Windmead Lane located in Village at Saddlebrook Phase 3, District 7. L. Shoregate Lane located in Villas at Timberlake Approved as Timberlake, Unit 5, District 7. M. Villa Grande Lane located in Villas at Timberlake Approved as Timberlake, Unit 5, District 7. Commissioner Jay moved to approve the above new county roads. Commissioner Durrett seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. Commissioner Rawls was absent from the vote. The motion carried 10-0-0-1.

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Dec 15, 2025

Approve minutes from previous meeting (Nov 17, 2025) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Consideration of the approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on November 17, 2025 was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Durrett moved to approve the minutes from the previous meeting held on November 17, 2025. Commissioner Frazier seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. Commissioner Rawls was absent from the vote. The motion carried 10-0-0-1.

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Dec 15, 2025

Appoint Gary Anders to Ethics Committee R-25-12-112 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF D.J. CORCORAN ON THE KNOX COUNTY ETHICS COMMITTEE AND APPOINTING GARY ANDERS TO COMPLETE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF MR. CORCORAN ON THE ETHICS COMMITTEE, WHICH TERM EXPIRES OCTOBER 31, 2029.

Adopted

10-0-1-0

Dec 15, 2025

Appoint member to Knox County Ethics Committee R-25-12-112 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF D.J. CORCORAN ON THE KNOX COUNTY ETHICS COMMITTEE AND APPOINTING ( _______________ ) TO COMPLETE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF MR. CORCORAN ON THE ETHICS COMMITTEE, WHICH TERM EXPIRES OCTOBER 31, 2029. Personnel & appointments

Adopted

10-0-1-0

Dec 15, 2025

Appoint member to Knox County Ethics Committee R-25-12-112 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF D.J. CORCORAN ON THE KNOX COUNTY ETHICS COMMITTEE AND APPOINTING ( _______________ ) TO COMPLETE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF MR. CORCORAN ON THE ETHICS COMMITTEE, WHICH TERM EXPIRES OCTOBER 31, 2029. Personnel & appointments

Adopted

10-0-1-0

Dec 15, 2025

Honor One Knoxville SC for 2025 USL League One Championship R-25-12-103 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING AND CONGRATULATING ONE KNOXVILLE SC FOR ITS 2025 USL LEAGUE ONE CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON. Intergovernmental & resolutions

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 15, 2025

Honor David Landes and the Keeping the David Landes Miracle Alive Blood Drive R-25-12-102 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING DAVID LANDES AND THE KEEPING THE DAVID LANDES MIRACLE ALIVE BLOOD DRIVE. Intergovernmental & resolutions

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 15, 2025

Honor Spencer Long, Halls High School Principal, as 2025 TN Principal of the Year R-25-12-101 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING SPENCER LONG, EXECUTIVE PRINCIPAL AT HALLS HIGH SCHOOL, FOR BEING NAMED THE 2025 TENNESSEE HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR. Schools

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 15, 2025

Approve contract amendment with US Imaging for Register of Deeds AI indexing R-25-12-902 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO A CONTRACT WITH US IMAGING, INC. FOR DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT FILE CONVERSION AND SCANNING SERVICES FOR THE REGISTER OF DEEDS OFFICE, WHICH AMENDMENT ADDS AI INDEXING SERVICES IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $50,000.00. Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 15, 2025

Approve agreement with HCC Life Insurance Company for Stop Loss Insurance R-25-12-901 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $647,746.00 WITH HCC LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY FOR STOP LOSS INSURANCE FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2026 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026. Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 15, 2025

Approve contract with BarberMcMurry Architects for Countywide Maintenance Facility R-25-12-801 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH BARBERMCMURRY ARCHITECTS LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $120,300.00 FOR ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE PROGRAMMING, MASTER PLANNING, AND DESIGN OF THE COUNTYWIDE MAINTENANCE FACILITY AT 2742 HANCOCK STREET. Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 15, 2025

Approve adoption of Parks and Recreation Fee Schedule R-25-12-702 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF THE KNOX COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION FEE SCHEDULE, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2026. Parks & community

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 15, 2025

Authorize acceptance of donation from Halls Youth Sports for Halls Community Park R-25-12-701 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION FOR KNOX COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION FROM HALLS YOUTH SPORTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,100.00 FOR NEWLY INSTALLED DOWNSPOUTS FOR THE BATTING CAGE AT HALLS COMMUNITY PARK. Parks & community

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 15, 2025

Authorize acceptance of grant from William T. Morris Foundation for Operation Hero's Hill R-25-12-501 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS FROM THE WILLIAM T. MORRIS FOUNDATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,000.00 FOR OPERATION HERO'S HILL. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 15, 2025

Approve contract amendment with Waste Connections for roll-off hauling services R-25-12-404 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH WASTE CONNECTIONS OF TENNESSEE, INC. FOR ROLL-OFF HAULING SERVICES TO TRANSPORT HOUSEHOLD GARBAGE, RECYCLABLES, AND BULKY WASTE FROM CONVENIENCE CENTERS. Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 15, 2025

Approve utility agreement for Marietta Church Roundabout project R-25-12-403 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A UTILITY CONSTRUCTION AND RELOCATION AGREEMENT WITH WEST KNOX UTILITY DISTRICT FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH WATER AND SEWER RELOCATION FOR THE MARIETTA CHURCH ROUNDABOUT PROJECT. Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 15, 2025

Approve contract with Spectra Environmental Group for used oil and hydrocarbon collection R-25-12-402 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH SPECTRA ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP, INC. TO PROVIDE USED OIL AND HYDROCARBON COLLECTION SERVICES. Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 15, 2025

Approve Amendment 1 to TDOT agreement for Powell High School Greenway Project R-25-12-401 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT NUMBER 1 TO THE LOCAL AGENCY PROJECT AGREEMENT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TDOT) FOR THE POWELL HIGH SCHOOL GREENWAY PROJECT, WHICH AMENDMENT UPDATES THE SCOPE OF WORK BY SLIGHTLY MODIFYING THE COURSE OF THE GREENWAY AND PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE. Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 15, 2025

Approve agreement with Robert G. Campbell & Assoc. for driver training facility engineering R-25-12-304 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH ROBERT G. CAMPBELL & ASSOC., L.P. IN THE AMOUNT OF $132,200.00 FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES AT THE DRIVER TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION FACILITY LOCATED ON FOOTE MINERAL ROAD. Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 15, 2025

Approve grant agreement for mental health transportation R-25-12-303 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A LETTER OF AGREEMENT - DIRECT APPROPRIATION GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $575,059.88 WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAMS FOR THE PROVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH TRANSPORTATION. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 15, 2025

Approve grant contract for training equipment with TN Corrections Institute R-25-12-302 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,598.00 WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, TENNESSEE CORRECTIONS INSTITUTE FOR THE PROVISION OF TRAINING EQUIPMENT. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 15, 2025

Authorize acceptance of donation from Knoxville Wholesale Furniture for Employee Assistance Fund R-25-12-301 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $40,000.00 FROM KNOXVILLE WHOLESALE FURNITURE FOR THE EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE FUND. Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 15, 2025

Authorize acceptance of grant from National Endowment for Arts for Children's Festival of Reading R-25-12-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000.00 FROM THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS IN SUPPORT OF THE 2026 CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL OF READING. (REQUIRES A 1:1 MATCH) Parks & community

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 15, 2025

Approve appointments to Parks and Recreation Advisory Board R-25-12-111 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE KNOX COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD, AS FOLLOWS: DR. BECKY BOWLING, CHAD CULVER, MATTHEW KELLOGG, AMBER PARKER, MARILYNN CHILDRESS, SHERYL ELY, CAROL EVANS, CHRISTINA MAZER, MICHAEL LEMARBE, CHERYL HILL (HEALTH DEPARTMENT REPRESENTATIVE), CARLY PEARSON (KNOX COUNTY ADA REPRESENTATIVE), BRYAN BROWN (KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS REPRESENTATIVE), AMY BROOKS (KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY PLANNING REPRESENTATIVE), AND COMMISSIONER KIM FRAZIER. (ESTABLISHES STAGGERED TERMS EXPIRING DECEMBER 31, 2027 OR DECEMBER 31, 2029 AND THE COMMISSIONER SERVES A TERM TO COINCIDE WITH TERM OF OFFICE) Personnel & appointments

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 15, 2025

Confirm appointments to Emergency Communications District Board R-25-12-110 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, CONFIRMING THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF TIFFANY MARTIN AND REAPPOINTMENT OF BRIAN GARD TO THE KNOX COUNTY EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS. (TERMS EXPIRE JANUARY 1, 2030) Personnel & appointments

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 15, 2025

Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools R-25-12-205 — 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 $45,900.00. Schools

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 15, 2025

Approve receipt of TN Dept of Education grant for Northwest Middle School R-25-12-204 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING RECEIPT OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SCHOOL TURNAROUND PROGRAM GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $125,000.00 DESIGNATED FOR USE AT NORTHWEST MIDDLE SCHOOL. Schools

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 15, 2025

Approve design contract with Smee + Busby Architects for West High School Vestibule Project R-25-12-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A DESIGN CONTRACT WITH SMEE + BUSBY ARCHITECTS, P.C. FOR THE WEST HIGH SCHOOL VESTIBULE PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,500.00. Schools

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 15, 2025

Approve Institutional Participation Agreement with JSTOR for L&N STEM Academy R-25-12-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN INSTITUTIONAL PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH JSTOR FOR L&N STEM ACADEMY'S LICENSED ACCESS TO JSTOR'S SECONDARY SCHOOL DIGITAL LIBRARY COLLECTION AND RESEARCH PLATFORM AT AN ANNUAL COST OF $1,561.00 FOR ONE (1) YEAR, WHICH MAY BE RENEWED. Schools

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 15, 2025

Approve consulting and license agreement for Project SEARCH® program R-25-12-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSULTING SERVICES AND LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, AN OHIO NONPROFIT CORPORATION, FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROJECT SEARCH® PROGRAM AT AN ANNUAL COST OF $350.00. Schools

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 15, 2025

Hear items #1-23 as a consent calendar AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: Commissioner Thompson moved to hear the following items as a consent calendar at this time: Item #1, Item #2, Item #3, Item #4, Item #5, Item #6, Item #7, Item #8, Item #9, Item #10, Item #11, Item #12, Item #13, Item #14, Item #15, Item #16, Item #17, Item #18, Item #19, Item #20, Item #21, Item #22, and Item #23. Commissioner Rawls seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.

Motion to amend:Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 15, 2025

Move Resolution R-25-12-112 to be heard after Presentations AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: Commissioner Thompson moved to amend the agenda to hear Item #30 – Resolution R-25-12-112 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting the resignation of D.J. Corcoran on the Knox County Ethics Committee and appointing an individual to complete the unfulfilled term of Mr. Corcoran on the Ethics Committee, which term expires October 31, 2029 after Presentations. Commissioner Rawls seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.

Motion to amend:Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 15, 2025

Withdraw Resolution R-25-12-904 from agenda AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: Commissioner Thompson moved to amend the agenda to withdraw the following item from the agenda: Item #31 – Resolution R-25-12-904 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, granting authority to Knox County Engineering and Public Works to withhold future utility permit applications of utility providers that do not comply with County procedures or promptly address matters such as the removal of surplus equipment/facilities, remediation of hazardous facilities, and the relocation of facilities in conflict with Knox County road projects. Commissioner Rawls seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.

Motion to amend:Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 15, 2025

Defer Ordinance O-25-12-103 to January 2026 meeting AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: Commissioner Thompson moved to amend the agenda to defer the following item to the January 2026 meeting: Item #33 – Ordinance O-25-12-103 - Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, creating Art. III of Chapter 26 of the Knox County Code, entitled "Data Centers," to define, add specific requirements, and provide limitations for Data Centers and Data Center Accessory Uses (First Reading). Commissioner Rawls seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.

Motion to amend:Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 16, 2024

Approve MOUs/Interagency Agreement to obligate SLFRF funds R-24-12-901 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THREE (3) MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING WITH KNOX COUNTY DEPARTMENTS AND ONE (1) INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT WITH THE PUBLIC BUILDING AUTHORITY (PBA) TO OBLIGATE STATE AND LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS (SLFRF) FOR INTERNAL KNOX COUNTY PROJECTS AS REQUIRED TO MEET THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY’S DEADLINE TO OBLIGATE ALL FUNDS PROVIDED UNDER THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT BY DECEMBER 31, 2024. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Budget & taxes

Adopted

10-1-0-0

Split

Dec 16, 2024

Approve utility easement for KUB at Knox County Sportspark R-24-12-801 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A UTILITY EASEMENT FOR THE KNOXVILLE UTILITIES BOARD (KUB) AT 8050 OAK RIDGE HIGHWAY (KNOX COUNTY SPORTSPARK) FOR $200.00 IN COMPENSATION. Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 16, 2024

Authorize acceptance of donated land parcels for Knox County Parks R-24-12-701 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS FOR KNOX COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION OF TWO PARCELS, 0 DRY HOLLOW ROAD, PARCEL ID #138 27408, AND 7323 BRICKYARD ROAD, PARCEL #056 13501, TO BE USED FOR KNOX COUNTY PARK LAND. Parks & community

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 16, 2024

Approve HUD HOME funds agreement for Scenic View at Hardin Valley R-24-12-502 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH DGA HARDIN VALLEY LP IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000,000.00 IN U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM FUNDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF FOUR (4) FLOATING UNITS OF AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING TO BE KNOWN AS SCENIC VIEW AT HARDIN VALLEY. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

8-3-0-0

Split

Dec 16, 2024

Approve grant for Broadband Readiness Community program R-24-12-501 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF A U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY SLFRF-ARP FEDERAL AWARD, PASSED-THROUGH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (TNECD), IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000.00 FOR THE ADMINISTRATION AND CONDUCT OF THE BROADBAND READINESS COMMUNITY - ADOPTION READY PROGRAM. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

10-1-0-0

Split

Dec 16, 2024

Approve 127 Notary Public Applications NOTARY PUBLIC APPLICATIONS: There were 127 Notary Applications received. Commissioner Lee moved to approve 127 Notary Applications. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 16, 2024

Approve Budget Amendments with total credit of ($7,548,718.68) BUDGET AMENDMENTS: Budget Amendments - Total credit amount of ($7,548,718.68) was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Jay moved to approve Budget Amendments - Total credit amount of ($7,548,718.68). Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 16, 2024

Approve Line Item Transfers totaling $257,645.82 LINE ITEM TRANSFERS: Line Item Transfers - Total amount of $257,645.82 was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Jay moved to approve Line Item Transfers - Total amount of $257,645.82. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 16, 2024

Approve closure of unbuilt right-of-way in Laurel Ridge Phase 1 (1st Reading) CONSIDERATION OF THE CLOSURE OF UNBUILT RIGHT- OF-WAY BETWEEN LOT 1 AND COMMUNITY LOT 1 OF THE 2017 PLAT TITLED LAUREL RIDGE PHASE 1 IN COMMISSION DISTRICT 6 (FIRST READING): Consideration of the closure of unbuilt Right-of-Way between Lot 1 and Community Lot 1 of the 2017 plat titled Laurel Ridge Phase 1 in Commission District 6 was before the Board of Commissioners on First Reading. Commissioner Hill moved to approve the closure of unbuilt Right-of- Way between Lot 1 and Community Lot 1 of the 2017 plat titled Laurel Ridge Phase 1 in Commission District 6 on First Reading. Commissioner Rawls seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 16, 2024

Accept new county roads for the following streets... DRIVES AND ROADS: Consideration of the acceptance of the following new county roads was before the Board of Commissioners: A. Ponds Inlet Lane located in Barber Lane Estates, District 7. B. Chrysler Lane located in Barber Lane Estates, District 7. C. Dolphin Lane located in Barber Lane Estates, District 7. D. Red Clover Lane located in Haynesfield, District 7. E. Haynesfield Lane located in Haynesfield, District 7. F. Still Meadow Lane located in Haynesfield, District 7. G. Reagan Woods Lane located in Regan Woods, District 5. H. Freedom Lane located in Scotch Meadows Unit 2, District 8. I. Applecross Road located in Scotch Meadows Units 2 & 3, District 8. J. Preston View Drive located in Scotch Meadows Unit 3, District 8. K. Noble Lane located in Scotch Meadows Unit 3, District 8. L. United Lane located in Scotch Meadows Unit 3, District 8. M. Taylors View Lane located in Taylors View and Taylors View Phase 2, District 6. N. Moon Lane located in Snowmass Phase 1, District 7. O. Ancient Glacier Lane located in Snowmass Phase 2B, District 7. P. Snow Bank Lane located in Snowmass Phase 2B, District 7. Q. Edwards Place Boulevard located in Woodbury Crossing, District 8. R. Lawgiver Circle located in Woodbury Crossing, District 8. S. Labrador Lane located in Woodbury Crossing, District 8. T. Quiet Side Lane located north of Montlake Drive and west of Alcoa Highway, District 9. U. Montlake Drive, east of Alcoa Highway and south of Woodson Drive, District 9. V. Dresser Road located south of Mount Vernon Drive and north of Ginn Drive, District 9. W. Bill Bell Way located south of the W Emory Road and Clinton Highway intersection, District 6. Commissioner Jay moved to approve the above new county roads. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 16, 2024

Approve minutes from previous meeting (November 18, 2024) APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE PREVIOUS MEETING: Consideration of the approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on November 18, 2024 was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Durrett moved to approve the minutes from the previous meeting held on November 18, 2024. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 16, 2024

Recognize Nikki Giovanni for literary contributions and Knoxville roots R-24-12-103 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, RECOGNIZING NIKKI GIOVANNI FOR HER CONTRIBUTIONS TO LITERATURE AND HER ROOTS IN KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE. Intergovernmental & resolutions

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 16, 2024

Honor Hardin Valley Academy Boys' Cross Country Team R-24-12-102 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING THE HARDIN VALLEY ACADEMY BOYS' CROSS COUNTRY TEAM FOR WINNING THE 2024 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP. Schools

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 16, 2024

Honor Hardin Valley Academy Special Olympics Flag Football Team R-24-12-101 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING THE HARDIN VALLEY ACADEMY SPECIAL OLYMPICS UNIFIED SPORTS FLAG FOOTBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP. Schools

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 16, 2024

Request to allow additional penalty for property tax relief R-24-12-906 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REQUESTING THE 114TH SESSION OF THE TENNESSEE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO ALLOW COUNTY TRUSTEES TO COLLECT AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY ON UNPAID AND DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES TO BE ALLOCATED FOR TAX RELIEF FOR ELDERLY LOW INCOME, DISABLED, DISABLED VETERAN AND VETERAN WIDOW/WIDOWER HOMEOWNERS. Budget & taxes

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 16, 2024

Request allocation of Real Estate Transfer Tax to counties R-24-12-905 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REQUESTING THE 114TH SESSION OF THE TENNESSEE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO ALLOCATE ONE HALF OF THE REAL ESTATE TRANSFER TAX TO THE COUNTY WHERE THE TAX WAS COLLECTED ON A RECURRING BASIS. Intergovernmental & resolutions

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 16, 2024

Approve amendment/restatement of Employee Benefit System and STAR plan R-24-12-904 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE KNOX COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFIT SYSTEM AND THE SHERIFF'S TOTAL ACCUMULATION RETIREMENT PLAN ("STAR") TO CONTINUE THE ANNUAL 2% DISABILITY CONTRIBUTION AND MERP MATCH THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2029. Personnel & appointments

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 16, 2024

Approve stop loss insurance agreement with HCC Life Insurance Company R-24-12-903 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $396,674.00 WITH HCC LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY FOR STOP LOSS INSURANCE FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2025 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2025. Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 16, 2024

Approve renewal amendment for DebtBook debt management system R-24-12-802 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A RENEWAL AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT NO. 20-674 WITH FIFTH ASSET, INC. D/B/A DEBTBOOK FOR A DEBT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR THE CONTRACT TO BE RENEWED FOR THE TERM OF JANUARY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2028. Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 16, 2024

Approve grant contract for tobacco use prevention services R-24-12-605 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $120,000.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF TOBACCO USE PREVENTION AND CONTROL SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING ON APRIL 1, 2025 AND ENDING ON MARCH 31, 2027. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED)

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 16, 2024

Approve grant contract for dental care services to uninsured adults R-24-12-604 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $4,000,000.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF DENTAL CARE SERVICES TO UNINSURED ADULT TENNESSEANS, NINETEEN THROUGH SIXTY-FOUR YEARS OF AGE, FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING ON JULY 1, 2024 AND ENDING ON JUNE 30, 2025. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED)

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 16, 2024

Approve Rape Prevention and Education grant contract R-24-12-603 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $144,000.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF RAPE PREVENTION AND EDUCATION PROGRAM SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING FEBRUARY 1, 2025 AND ENDING JANUARY 31, 2027. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED)

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 16, 2024

Approve Amendment One to Rape Prevention and Education grant R-24-12-602 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT ONE TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF RAPE PREVENTION AND EDUCATION PROGRAM SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE GRANT CONTRACT BY $14,430.00 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $72,000.00. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED)

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 16, 2024

Approve Amendment One to TB Control and Prevention Services grant R-24-12-601 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT ONE TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF TUBERCULOSIS CONTROL AND PREVENTION SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE GRANT CONTRACT BY $278,500.00 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $768,800.00. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED)

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 16, 2024

Approve construction contract for W. Emory Road widening R-24-12-404 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,453,198.86 WITH DURACAP ASPHALT PAVING CO. FOR THE W. EMORY ROAD WIDENING AT THE BELLTOWN DEVELOPMENT AND CLINTON HIGHWAY PROJECT. Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 16, 2024

Approve easements for Hardin Valley Road Widening (Phase 1) R-24-12-403 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE ACQUISITION OF NEEDED RIGHT-OF-WAY, DRAINAGE, SLOPE, AND CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS ON TWELVE (12) TRACTS FOR THE HARDIN VALLEY ROAD WIDENING (PHASE 1) CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 16, 2024

Approve acquisition of right-of-way for Thompson School Road sidewalk project R-24-12-401 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE ACQUISITION OF NEEDED RIGHT-OF-WAY AND CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT ON ONE (1) TRACT ON THOMPSON SCHOOL ROAD FOR A SIDEWALK PROJECT. Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 16, 2024

Approve grant contract for training equipment from TN Corrections Institute R-24-12-303 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,264.00 WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, TENNESSEE CORRECTIONS INSTITUTE FOR THE PROVISION OF TRAINING EQUIPMENT. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Public safety

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 16, 2024

Approve OCDETF FY 2025 Overtime Agreement (Operation Reckoning) R-24-12-302 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE ORGANIZED CRIME DRUG ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCES (OCDETF) FY 2025 OVERTIME AGREEMENT (OPERATION RECKONING) FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF UP TO $25,000.00 IN OVERTIME EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE. Public safety

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 16, 2024

Approve grant contract for FY2025 SRO program R-24-12-301 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,150,000.00 WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY FOR THE FY2025 STATEWIDE SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER (SRO) GRANT PROGRAM. Public safety

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 16, 2024

Reappoint George Ewart to Board of Construction Appeals R-24-12-111 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REAPPOINTING GEORGE EWART TO THE KNOX COUNTY BOARD OF CONSTRUCTION APPEALS. (TERM EXPIRES DECEMBER 31, 2031) Personnel & appointments

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 16, 2024

Confirm appointment of Nathaniel Shelso to Emergency Communications Board R-24-12-110 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, CONFIRMING THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT OF NATHANIEL SHELSO TO THE KNOX COUNTY EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS. (TERM EXPIRES JANUARY 1, 2029) Personnel & appointments

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 16, 2024

Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for schools R-24-12-206 — 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 $102,465.74. Schools

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 16, 2024

Approve contracts for fencing services R-24-12-205 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH EAST TENNESSEE FENCE COMPANY, STANLEY FENCING AND LANDSCAPING, INC., AND TS WELLS, INC. DBA TIM'S FENCING FOR THE PROVISION OF FENCING SERVICES UP TO $2,000,000.00 ANNUALLY FOR THE TERM OF JANUARY 1, 2025 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2025, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS. Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 16, 2024

Approve contract with Baseline Sports Construction for tennis courts R-24-12-204 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH BASELINE SPORTS CONSTRUCTION, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF TENNIS COURT SERVICES UP TO $200,000.00 ANNUALLY FOR THE TERM OF JANUARY 1, 2025 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2025, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS. Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 16, 2024

Approve agreement for Halls High School Academic Banquet venue R-24-12-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH SPACES IN THE CITY FOR THE PROVISION OF A VENUE AND RELATED SERVICES FOR THE HALLS HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIC BANQUET AT A COST OF $15,330.00. Schools

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 16, 2024

Approve IB program applications for three schools R-24-12-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING LETTERS OF COMMITMENT AND APPLICATIONS FOR CANDIDACY FOR INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE PROGRAMMES AT AUSTIN-EAST MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL, VINE MAGNET MIDDLE SCHOOL, AND SARAH MOORE GREENE MAGNET ACADEMY AT AN INITIAL COST OF $59,700.00. Schools

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 16, 2024

Approve agreement with Scoir, Inc. for career planning system R-24-12-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH SCOIR, INC. FOR A SUBSCRIPTION TO A CAREER PLANNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM TO BE USED BY STUDENTS, COUNSELORS, AND TEACHERS THROUGH JUNE 29, 2025 AT A COST OF $2,768.88. Schools

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 16, 2024

Amend agenda to hear items 1-25 as a consent calendar Commissioner Jay moved to hear the following items to be heard as a consent calendar: Item #1, Item #2, Item #3, Item #4, Item #5, Item #6, Item #7, Item #8, Item #9, Item #10, Item #11, Item #12, Item #13, Item #14, Item #15, Item #16, Item #17, Item #18, Item #19, Item #20, Item #21, Item #22, Item #23, Item #24, and Item #25. Commissioner Durrett seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 16, 2024

Amend agenda to defer 5 specific items to January 2025 meeting Commissioner Jay moved to amend the agenda to defer the following items to the January 2025 meeting: Item #28 –Presentation by Legal Aid on Eviction Prevention; Item #34 - Resolution R-24-12-402 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with D.R. Horton, Inc. for road improvements at two intersections, Tipton Station Road at Martin Mill Pike (West) and Maryville Pike at Tipton Station Road; Item #35 - Resolution R-24-12-405 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with KCI Environmental Technologies & Construction, Inc. for design build services in the amount of $683,500.00 for the Coward Mill Dam Removal Project; Item #36 - Resolution R-24-12-406 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with S&E Properties, LLC. for road improvements at the intersection of Kingston Pike and Ebenezer Road; and Item #43 - Resolution R-24-12-902 Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Residential Infrastructure Development Act (RIDA) Policy. Commissioner Durrett seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.

Motion to amend:Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 16, 2024

Amend agenda to withdraw resolution on Tipton Station Road district Commissioner Jay moved to amend the agenda to withdraw the following item: Item #41 – Resolution R-24-12-803 -Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, establishing the 2814 Tipton Station Road Residential Infrastructure Development District. Commissioner Durrett seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.

Motion to amend:Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 16, 2024

Amend agenda to add resolutions for George Ewart and Nikki Giovanni AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: Commissioner Jay moved to amend the agenda to add the following items: Item #8 – Resolution R-24-12-111 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, reappointing George Ewart to the Knox County Board of Construction Appeals. (Term expires December 31, 2031); and Resolution R-24-12-103 – Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, recognizing Nikki Giovanni for her contributions to literature and her roots in Knoxville, Tennessee. Commissioner Durrett seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Rawls, Durrett, Oster, Jackson, Russell, Hill, Lee, Thompson, Fox, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.

Motion to amend:Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 20, 2024

Ordinance on first reading amending Zoning Code Article 5 (CA/CB zones) and Article 2. O-24-5-102 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, APPENDIX A - ZONING, ARTICLE 5, ZONE REGULATIONS, SECTIONS 5.31 AND 5.32, CA (GENERAL BUSINESS) AND CB (BUSINESS AND MANUFACTURING) ZONES, RESPECTIVELY, ADDING CLINICS, MEDICAL OFFICES, DENTAL OFFICES AND OTHER MEDICAL USES OF A SIMILAR NATURE AND SIZE, AND MULTI-DWELLING DEVELOPMENTS AND STRUCTURES WITH A DENSITY OF UP TO 12 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE AS A PERMITTED USE; AND MULTI-DWELLING DEVELOPMENTS AND STRUCTURES WITH A DENSITY ABOVE 12 DWELLINGS UNITS PER ACRE AS USES PERMITTED ON REVIEW, AND AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE 2, DEFINITIONS, SECTION 2.20 SPECIFIC TERMS, TO ADD A DEFINITION FOR UPPER-LEVEL DWELLINGS (AMENDING ORDINANCE O-90-9-130, ADOPTED SEPTEMBER10, 1990)

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 20, 2024

Deny Gargis rezoning appeal, then substitute motion to approve with conditions. Consideration of the appeal by John W. Gargis of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission’s denial of a request for rezoning from A Agricultural to CA General Business was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 7218 Larkspur Lane, Parcel ID 067 096 01. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-K-24-RZ)

Adopted

8-1-2-0

Split

May 20, 2024

Deny Gargis rezoning appeal, then substitute motion to approve with conditions. Consideration of the appeal by John W. Gargis of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission’s denial of a request for rezoning from A Agricultural to CA General Business was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 7218 Larkspur Lane, Parcel ID 067 096 01. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-K-24-RZ)

Motion to deny:Failed

1-10-0-0

Split Failed

May 20, 2024

Approve Mesana Investments, LLC rezoning request for 0 Night Time Drive. RZ-24-5-103 — Consideration of the request of Mesana Investments, LLC for rezoning from PR Planned Residential up to 4 dwelling units per acre to PR Planned Residential up to 4 dwelling units per acre (as a separate PR zone) was before the Board of Commissioners Property located at 0 Night Time Drive, Parcel ID 078 A B 044. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 2-K-24-RZ)

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 20, 2024

R. Jason Barnes rezoning request withdrawn. Consideration of the request of R. Jason Barnes for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 9 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 8441 Old Middlebrook Pike, Parcel ID 105 L B 047. (3rd Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 10-F-23-RZ)

Motion to withdraw:Withdrawn

11-0-0-0

Withdrawn

May 20, 2024

Approve Burress rezoning request for 10105 Dutchtown Road. RZ-24-5-106 — Consideration of the request of Tonia Burress for rezoning from BP Business and Technology Park and TO Technology Overlay to OB Office, Medical and Related Services and TO Technology Overlay was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 10105 Dutchtown Road and 1009 Mabry Hood Road, Parcel IDs 118 165, 168. (3rd Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 12-H-23-RZ)

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 20, 2024

Approve Papa rezoning request for Shipetown Road properties. Consideration of the request of Jesse A. Papa for rezoning from A Agricultural and F Floodway to RA Low Density Residential and F Floodway was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 2134, 2140 and 2202 Shipetown Road, Parcel ID 042 J C 003, 004 and 005. (8th Commission District) (Planning Commissioner’s file number: 4-S-24-RZ)

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

May 20, 2024

Douglas R. Pawlak rezoning request deferred to July 2024. Consideration of the request of Douglas R. Pawlak for rezoning from PR Planned Residential up to 5.0 dwelling units per acre to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 Red Hellard Lane and 10022 Bob Gray Road, Parcel ID 118 CJ 040 01 and 040. (3rd Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-H-24-RZ)

Motion to defer:Deferred

11-0-0-0

Deferred

May 20, 2024

Approve Mullins rezoning request for 0 Hardin Valley Road (4-M-24-RZ). RZ-24-5-102 — Consideration of the request of Benjamin C. Mullins for rezoning from PC(k) Planned Commercial to RB General Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 Hardin Valley Road, Parcel ID 104 017 07. (3rd Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-M-24-RZ)

Adopted

9-2-0-0

Split

May 20, 2024

Approve Drozhzhin rezoning request for 6329 Ball Road. RZ-24-5-101 — Consideration of the request of Yuriy Drozhzhin for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 6329 Ball Road, Parcel ID 091 052. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 4-B-24-RZ)

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Every recorded decision