Knox County, TN Board of Commissioners — Votes

Meeting	Agenda item	Disposition	Tally	Badges
Dec 18, 2023	Approve Line Item Transfers totaling $26,311.01 LINE ITEM TRANSFERS: Line Item Transfers - Total amount of $26,311.01 was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Jay moved to approve the Line Item Transfers - Total amount of $26,311.01. Commissioner Schoonmaker seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023	Approve closure of a portion of Old Dandridge Stagecoach Ln. CONSIDERATION OF THE CLOSURE OF A PORTION OF OLD DANDRIDGE STAGECOACH LN. LOCATED IN DISTRICT 8. THE PROPOSED NEW TERMINUS WILL BE APPROXIMATELY 25 FEET NORTHEAST OF THE SOUTHERNMOST INTERSECTING CORNER BETWEEN PROPERTY NOW BELONGING TO PIERCE (PARCEL ID 097-168) AND PROPERTY NOW BELONGING TO NICHOLS (PARCEL ID 084-224). (SECOND READING): Consideration of the closure of a portion of Old Dandridge Stagecoach Ln. located in District 8. The proposed new terminus will be approximately 25 feet northeast of the southernmost intersecting corner between property now belonging to Pierce (parcel ID 097-168) and property now belonging to Nichols (parcel ID 084-224) was before the Board of Commissioners on Second Reading. Commissioner Beeler moved to approve the closure of a portion of Old Dandridge Stagecoach Ln. located in District 8. The proposed new terminus will be approximately 25 feet northeast of the southernmost intersecting corner between property now belonging to Pierce (parcel ID 097-168) and property now belonging to Nichols (parcel ID 084-224) on Second Reading. Commissioner Frazier seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023	Approve acceptance of new county roads DRIVES AND ROADS: Consideration of the acceptance of the following new county roads was before the Board of Commissioners: A. Deer Crossing Drive located in Ironwood Glen, District 6. B. Willow Leaf Lane located in Ironwood Glen, District 6. C. White Sycamore Lane located in Ironwood Glen, District 6. Commissioner Hill moved to approve the above new county roads. Commissioner Jay seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023	Approve minutes from previous meeting (11-20-2023) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Consideration of approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on November 20, 2023 was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Jay moved to approve the minutes from the previous meeting held on November 20, 2023. Commissioner Frazier seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023	Honor Brian Brooks, Jr. for earning Eagle Scout rank R-23-12-103 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING BRIAN BROOKS, JR. FOR EARNING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT. Personnel & appointments	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023	Honor Kelle Shultz upon retirement from Knoxville Habitat for Humanity R-23-12-102 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING KELLE SHULTZ UPON HER RETIREMENT FROM KNOXVILLE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY. Personnel & appointments	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023	Recognize Bella's Blessings for partnership with East Tennessee Children's Hospital R-23-12-101 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, RECOGNIZING BELLA'S BLESSINGS FOR PARTNERING WITH EAST TENNESSEE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL TO SUPPORT FAMILIES WHO ARE UNEXPECTEDLY ADMITTED FOR ANY TYPE OF ILLNESS. Schools	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023	Support legislation regarding ratings agencies operating in Tennessee R-23-12-910 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, SUPPORTING LEGISLATION REGARDING THE PRACTICES OF RATINGS AGENCIES OPERATING IN TENNESSEE. Intergovernmental & resolutions	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023	Approve naming of roundabout after Pastor Clarence Sexton R-23-12-909 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE NAMING OF THE NEW BRICKYARD ROAD/W. BEAVER CREEK DRIVE ROUNDABOUT AFTER PASTOR CLARENCE SEXTON OF TEMPLE BAPTIST CHURCH. Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023	Approve MOU with ABC, TCAT, and KCS for Skilled Trades Academy R-23-12-908 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE ASSOCIATED BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS – GREATER TENNESSEE (ABC), TENNESSEE COLLEGE OF APPLIED TECHNOLOGY KNOXVILLE (TCAT), AND KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS (KCS) TO DEFINE THE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN KNOX COUNTY, ABC, TCAT, AND KCS AND THEIR SHARED USE OF THE SKILLED TRADES ACADEMY AND REGIONAL TRAINING (START) CENTER. Schools	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023	Approve amendment to Sheriff's Office Merit System Rules for grievances R-23-12-907 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE EMPLOYEES' MERIT SYSTEM RULES AND REGULATIONS IN RULE 9.5 TO ALLOW A RIGHT OF GRIEVANCE FOR SUSPENSIONS OF ANY TIME LENGTH THAT RESULT IN A LOSS OF PAY. Public safety	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023	Approve contract renewal for Cartegraph Pavement Management System software R-23-12-905 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH OPENGOV, INC. FOR RENEWAL OF THE CARTEGRAPH PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $303,843.54 FOR YEAR ONE AND $312,958.85 FOR YEAR TWO. Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023	Approve amendment and restatement of retirement plan and benefit system R-23-12-903 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE SHERIFF'S TOTAL ACCUMULATION RETIREMENT PLAN AND THE KNOX COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFIT SYSTEM. Personnel & appointments	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023	Approve agreement with HCC Life Insurance Company for stop loss insurance R-23-12-902 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $417,678.00 WITH HCC LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY FOR STOP LOSS INSURANCE FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2024 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2024. Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023	Approve TEMA funding for public assistance after August 7, 2023 storm disaster R-23-12-806 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDING FROM THE TENNESSEE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (TEMA) FOR THE PROVISION OF PUBLIC ASSISTANCE PURSUANT TO PRESIDENTIAL DISASTER DECLARATION NUMBER FEMA 4742-DR-TN NOT TO EXCEED AN AMOUNT OF $1,000,000.00 FOR THE AUGUST 7, 2023 STORM DISASTER THAT RESULTED IN DAMAGES FROM HIGH WINDS AND TORNADIC ACTIVITY. (A MATCHING REQUIREMENT OF 12.5 PERCENT WILL APPLY TO ALL ELIGIBLE COSTS APPROVED BY TEMA FOR THE PROVISION OF PUBLIC ASSISTANCE FOR THIS STORM) Budget & taxes	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023	Approve Park City Redevelopment and Urban Renewal Plan R-23-12-803 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE PARK CITY REDEVELOPMENT AND URBAN RENEWAL PLAN PREPARED BY KNOXVILLE'S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF FACILITATING THE REDEVELOPMENT OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2724, 2730, 2736 AND 2733 MAGNOLIA AVENUE, HAVING PARCEL IDS OF 082KC006 AND 082FS015, AND PROVIDING FOR TAX INCREMENT FINANCING. Zoning & land use	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023	Approve term contracts for surveying services R-23-12-802 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING TERM CONTRACTS WITH BARGE DESIGN SOLUTIONS, INC., JOHNSON, MIRMIRAN, & THOMPSON, INC., MBI COMPANIES, INC., AND ROBERT G. CAMPBELL & ASSOCIATES FOR THE PROVISION OF SURVEYING SERVICES. Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023	Approve land swap agreement with Walker Enterprises, LLC R-23-12-801 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A LAND SWAP AGREEMENT WITH WALKER ENTERPRISES, LLC TO SWAP A 2.38 ACRE RIGHT-OF-WAY OWNED BY WALKER ENTERPRISES FOR A 2.62 ACRE PORTION OF UNUSED COUNTY PROPERTY AT BEVERLY PARK. Zoning & land use	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023	Approve adoption of Knox County Parks and Recreation Fee Schedule R-23-12-703 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF THE KNOX COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION FEE SCHEDULE, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2024. Parks & community	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023	Approve adoption of the Systemwide Parks and Recreation Master Plan R-23-12-702 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF THE SYSTEMWIDE PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN. Parks & community	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023	Approve contract with E-Z-Go for electric golf cart lease R-23-12-701 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH E-Z-GO, A DIVISION OF TEXTRON INC., FOR AN ELECTRIC GOLF CART LEASE FROM OCTOBER 1, 2023 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2028 AT A TOTAL LEASE COST OF $1,204,274.76 Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023	Approve grant contract with TN Dept. of Health for dental care services R-23-12-602 — 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 FOR UNINSURED ADULTS, NINETEEN THROUGH SIXTY-FOUR YEARS OF AGE, FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2023 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2024. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Budget & taxes	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023	Approve amendment to grant contract with TN Dept. of Health for oral disease prevention R-23-12-601 — 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 SCHOOL BASED ORAL DISEASE PREVENTION SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE GRANT CONTRACT BY $107,000.00 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $627,000.00. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Schools	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023	Approve agreement with United Way for eviction prevention services R-23-12-501 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH UNITED WAY OF GREATER KNOXVILLE IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000.00 FOR EVICTION PREVENTION AND HOUSING STABILITY SERVICES. (FUNDED THROUGH TENNESSEE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (THDA) PASS-THROUGH U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE (ERA2) FUNDING) Budget & taxes	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023	Approve construction contract with HGS, LLC for Plumb Creek Park Stream Enhancement R-23-12-404 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH HGS, LLC FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE PLUMB CREEK PARK STREAM ENHANCEMENT AS DESCRIBED IN BID #3481 IN THE AMOUNT OF $313,294.17 WITH $94,166.00 PROVIDED BY AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT FUNDING. Parks & community	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023	Approve change order for Schaad Road Phase 2 and 3 project schedule extension R-23-12-403 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CHANGE ORDER TO THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH CHARLES BLALOCK & SONS, INC. FOR THE SCHAAD ROAD PHASE 2 AND 3 PROJECT TO PROVIDE A SCHEDULE EXTENSION TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2024. Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023	Approve Supplement 1 to agreement with JMT for intersection improvements R-23-12-402 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING SUPPLEMENT 1 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH JMT FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING RIGHT-OF-WAY SERVICES FOR THE CLINTON HIGHWAY AND WEST BEAVER CREEK DRIVE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $49,625.00 Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023	Approve construction contract with APAC-Atlantic for Carter Schools Sidewalk Improvements R-23-12-401 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,560,718.50 WITH APAC-ATLANTIC, INC. FOR THE CARTER SCHOOLS SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023	Approve amendment to contract with Helen Ross McNabb Center R-23-12-301 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT NO. 23-751 WITH HELEN ROSS MCNABB CENTER FOR EMPLOYEE PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES FOR THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE TO INCORPORATE A PRICING SCHEDULE. Public safety	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023	Appoint Commissioners Lee and Jay to Arena Use Committee R-23-12-112 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING COMMISSIONERS RHONDA LEE AND LARSEN JAY TO THE ARENA USE COMMITTEE. (TERMS EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2025) Personnel & appointments	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023	Appoint Logan Higgins, AIA to Knox County Board of Construction Appeals R-23-12-111 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING LOGAN HIGGINS, AIA TO THE KNOX COUNTY BOARD OF CONSTRUCTION APPEALS. (TERM EXPIRES DECEMBER 31, 2030) Personnel & appointments	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023	Approve acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools R-23-12-209 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS AND DONATIONS FOR THE KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS AS SHOWN ON THE ATTACHED LIST AND IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $121,751.42 Schools	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023	Approve acceptance of TN Dept. of Education Title III Immigrant Grant R-23-12-208 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TITLE III IMMIGRANT GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $46,348.80 Schools	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023	Approve acceptance of TN Dept. of Education Summer Literacy Training Stipend Grant R-23-12-207 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SUMMER LITERACY TRAINING STIPEND GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $171,000.00 Schools	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023	Approve acceptance of TN Dept. of Education Special Education Preschool Grant R-23-12-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SPECIAL EDUCATION PRESCHOOL GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,256,814.96 Schools	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023	Approve increased construction contract for Adrian Burnett Elementary School R-23-12-205 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN INCREASE TO THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH MERIT CONSTRUCTION, INC. UP TO $40,000.00 FOR WORK IN EXCESS OF ORIGINAL PROJECT AT ADRIAN BURNETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023	Approve increased construction contract for Lincoln Park Center Newcomer Center R-23-12-204 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN INCREASE TO THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH KING CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC. UP TO $350,000.00 FOR CONSTRUCTION AT LINCOLN PARK CENTER FOR THE NEWCOMER CENTER. Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023	Approve contract with Stooksbury Construction for excavation services R-23-12-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH STOOKSBURY CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF EXCAVATION SERVICES FOR UP TO $100,000.00 ANNUALLY FOR THE TERM OF DECEMBER 1, 2023 THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2024, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS. Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023	Approve contract with Gallaher and Associates for wireless clock systems R-23-12-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH GALLAHER AND ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF WIRELESS CLOCK SYSTEMS FOR UP TO $100,000.00 ANNUALLY FOR THE TERM OF DECEMBER 1, 2023 THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2024, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS. Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023	Approve license agreement for 2024 Knox County Schools Nutrition Food Show R-23-12-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH KNOXVILLE EXPO CENTER, LLC FOR USE OF EXHIBIT HALL SPACE FOR THE 2024 KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS NUTRITION FOOD SHOW AT A COST OF $8,112.00.00 Schools	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023	Amend agenda to defer item R-23-12-804 to March 2024 AMEND THE AGENDA: Commissioner Jay moved to amend the agenda to defer the following item to the March 2024 meeting: Item #47 – Resolution R-23-12-804 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Bylaws of the Knox County Disability Advisory Council. Commissioner Durrett seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.	Motion to amend:Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023	Amend agenda to defer item O-23-12-104 to February 2024 AMEND THE AGENDA: Commissioner Jay moved to amend the agenda to defer the following item to the February 2024 meeting: Item #53 – Ordinance O-23-12-104 - Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Chapter 66, "Utilities", by adding a new Section 66-2 to provide for the Removal of Inactive, Broken, or Replaced Utility Poles. (Knox County Code, Chapter 66, Article I, establishing Sec. 66-2, previously reserved)(First Reading). Commissioner Durrett seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.	Motion to amend:Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023	Amend agenda to defer items R-23-12-805 and R-23-12-904 to January 2024 AMEND THE AGENDA: Commissioner Jay moved to amend the agenda to defer the following items to the January 2024 meeting: Item #48 – Resolution R-23-12-805 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an interlocal agreement between Knox County and the Industrial Development Board related to the Axle Logistics property swap for $1.4 million. The amount in question will be paid through designations and included in the FY'25 Capital Improvement Plan; and Item #50 – Resolution R-23-12-904 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant in the amount of $357,000.00 for the purchase of additional voting machines. Commissioner Durrett seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.	Motion to amend:Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Dec 18, 2023	Amend agenda to add items R-23-12-301, R-23-12-806, R-23-12-910, and May 2024 meeting dates AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: Commissioner Jay moved to amend the agenda to add the following items: Item #12 – Resolution R-23-12-301 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Amendment to Contract No. 23-751 with Helen Ross McNabb Center for Employee Psychological Services for the Knox County Sheriff's Office to incorporate a pricing schedule; Item #26 – Resolution R-23-12-806 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of funding from the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) for the provision of public assistance pursuant to Presidential Disaster Declaration Number FEMA 4742-DR-TN not to exceed an amount of $1,000,000.00 for the August 7, 2023 storm disaster that resulted in damages from high winds and tornadic activity. (A matching requirement of 12.5 percent will apply to all eligible costs approved by TEMA for the provision of public assistance for this storm); Item #33 – Resolution R-23-12-910 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, supporting legislation regarding the practices of ratings agencies operating in Tennessee; and Item #55 – Discussion and approval of the May 2024 dates for Commission Work Session and Regular Session meetings. Commissioner Durrett seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.	Motion to amend:Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023	A Step Towards Home rezoning request 10-E-23-RZ deferred to December. AMENDMENT TO HEAR ITEM #54 AT THIS TIME Consideration of the request of A Step Towards Home for rezoning from: for the portion of the parcel zoned I (Industrial) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre and for the portion of the parcel zoned A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 3.25 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 7816 Ball Camp Pike / Parcel ID 091 226. (Planning Commission’s File Number: 10-E-23-RZ) (Commission District 6)	Deferred	—	Deferred
Nov 20, 2023	Approve Edelmary Martinez appeal 9-L-23-RZ (Rezoning). 2. Consideration of an Appeal by Edelmary Martinez of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission’s denial of a request for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 2 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 507 Brown Mountain Loop Road / Parcel ID 124 P A 005. (Planning Commission’s File Number: 9-L-23-RZ) (Commission District 9)	Adopted	10-1-0-0	Split
Nov 20, 2023	Approve Edelmary Martinez appeal 9-B-23-SP (Sector Plan Amendment). ZONING APPEALS: 1. Consideration of an Appeal by Edelmary Martinez of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission’s denial of a request for a South County Sector Plan amendment from AG (Agricultural) to RR (Rural Residential) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 507 Brown Mountain Loop Road / Parcel ID 124 P A 005. (Planning Commission’s File Number: 9-B-23-SP) (Commission District 9)	Adopted	10-1-0-0	Split
Nov 20, 2023	Approve Randall J. Sparks rezoning request 9-F-23-RZ. 10. Consideration of the request of Randall J. Sparks for rezoning from A (Agricultural) and TO (Technology Overlay) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 3.5 dwelling units per acre and TO (Technology Overlay) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 3303 George Light Road / Parcel ID 089 16501. (Planning Commission’s File Number: 9-F-23-RZ) (Commission District 6)	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023	Approve Holston Springs, LLC rezoning request 10-L-23-RZ. 9. Consideration of the request of Holston Springs, LLC for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to OS (Open Space) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 733 McCubbins Road and 1144 Wooddale Church Road / Parcel ID 073 203 (part of). (Planning Commission’s File Number: 10-L-23-RZ) (Commission District 8)	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023	Approve Holston Springs, LLC Sector Plan Amendment 10-G-23-SP. 8. Consideration of the request of Holston Springs, LLC for an East County Sector Plan Amendment from LDR (Low Density Residential) and HP (Hillside Protection) to RR (Rural Residential) and HP (Hillside Protection) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 733 McCubbins Road and 1144 Wooddale Church Road / Parcel ID 073 203 (part of). (Planning Commission’s File Number: 10-G-23-SP) (Commission District 8)	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023	Taylor D. Forrester rezoning request 10-J-23-RZ withdrawn. 7. Consideration of the request of Taylor D. Forrester for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 2.5 dwelling units per acre. Property is located at 0 Ball Camp Pike / Parcel ID 091 26101 and 260. (Planning Commission’s File Number: 10-J-23-RZ) (Commission District 3):	Withdrawn	—	Withdrawn
Nov 20, 2023	Approve Corryton A Series LLC rezoning request 10-I-23-RZ. 6. Consideration of the request of Corryton A Series LLC of Delta Properties LLC for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to CA (General Business) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 7509 E Emory Road / Parcel ID 021 104 (part of). (Planning Commission’s File Number: 10-I-23-RZ) (Commission District 8):	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023	Approve Brian F. Frederick rezoning request 10-G-23-RZ. 5. Consideration of the request of Brian F. Frederick for rezoning from A (Agricultural) and PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre to RA (Low Density Residential) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 8500 Westland Drive / Parcel ID 133 038. (Planning Commission’s File Number: 10-G-23-RZ) (Commission District 4):	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023	R. Jason Barnes rezoning request 10-F-23-RZ deferred. 4. Consideration of the request of R. Jason Barnes for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 9 dwelling units per acre. Property is located at 8441 Old Middlebrook Pike / Parcel ID 105 L B 047. (Planning Commission’s File Number: 10-F-23-RZ) (Commission District 3)	Deferred	—	Deferred
Nov 20, 2023	A Step Towards Home rezoning request 10-E-23-RZ deferred. 3. Consideration of the request of A Step Towards Home for rezoning from: for the portion of the parcel zoned I (Industrial) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre and for the portion of the parcel zoned A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 3.25 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 7816 Ball Camp Pike / Parcel ID 091 226. (Planning Commission’s File Number: 10-E-23-RZ) (Commission District 6)	Deferred	—	Deferred
Nov 20, 2023	Approve Miles Morrison rezoning request 10-C-23-RZ. 2. Consideration of the request of Miles Morrison for rezoning from PR (Planned Residential) from 1-3 dwelling units per acre to A (Agricultural) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 8255 and 8263 Dove Wing Lane / Parcel ID 028 11208. (Planning Commission’s File Number: 10-C-23-RZ) (Commission District 7)	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023	Approve Blackmon Construction rezoning request 9-J-23-RZ. ZONING REQUESTS: 1. Consideration of the request of Blackmon Construction for rezoning from PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre and A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 6 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 4900 E Emory Road / Parcel ID 029 05701. (Planning Commission’s File Number: 9-J-23-RZ) (7th Commission District)	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023	Approve February 2024 meeting dates. DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF THE FEBRUARY 2024 DATES FOR COMMISSION WORK SESSION AND REGULAR SESSION MEETINGS. Commission Work Session will be held on Wednesday, February 24, 2024. Commission Regular Session and Zoning will be held on Monday, February 26, 2024.	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023	Ordinance regarding removal of utility poles deferred. O-23-11-103 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 66, "UTILITIES", BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE IV TO PROVIDE FOR THE REMOVAL OF INACTIVE, BROKEN, OR REPLACED UTILITY POLES. (FIRST READING)	Deferred	—	Deferred
Nov 20, 2023	Ordinance amending animal control officer definition for third-party enforcement. O-23-11-102 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 6, ARTICLE II, "ANIMAL CONTROL", SECTION 6-31, "DEFINITIONS", TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER IN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE A THIRD PARTY TO FURNISH ANIMAL CONTROL ENFORCEMENT DUTIES AS SET FORTH IN THE CITY AND COUNTY CHARTERS AND ORDINANCES THROUGHOUT THE CITY AND COUNTY. (ORD. NO. O-96-5-101, ADOPTED 6-24-96, ORD. NO. O-07-12-102, ADOPTED 1-28-08, ORD. NO. O-15-4-101, ADOPTED 5-26-15, AND ORD. NO. O-19-3-102, ADOPTED 4-22-19) (FIRST READING) Public safety	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023	Ordinance to designate Knox County as Broadband Ready Community deferred. O-23-11-101 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 14, "COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT", BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE III TO DESIGNATE KNOX COUNTY AS A BROADBAND READY COMMUNITY PURSUANT TO TENN. CODE ANN. § 4-3-709. (KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 14, ESTABLISHING ARTICLE III, PREVIOUSLY RESERVED). (FIRST READING)	Deferred	—	Deferred
Nov 20, 2023	Urge TDOT to streamline excess land sale process. R-23-11-901 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, URGING THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TDOT) AND THE TDOT EXCESS LAND OFFICE TO STREAMLINE AND ACCELERATE THE EXCESS LAND SALE PROCESS. - R-23-11-901: Intergovernmental & resolutions	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023	Resolution regarding Axle Logistics property swap deferred. R-23-11-802 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN KNOX COUNTY AND THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD RELATED TO THE AXLE LOGISTICS PROPERTY SWAP FOR $1.4 MILLION. THE AMOUNT IN QUESTION WILL BE PAID THROUGH DESIGNATIONS AND INCLUDED IN THE FY'25 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN. - R-23-11-802:	Deferred	—	Deferred
Nov 20, 2023	Approve EMS Ambulance Service Contract with Rural Metro of TN. R-23-11-602 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN EMS AMBULANCE SERVICE CONTRACT WITH RURAL METRO OF TENNESSEE, L.P. D/B/A AMERICAN MEDICAL RESPONSE FOR THE PROVISION OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL AMBULANCE SERVICES IN KNOX COUNTY. - R-23-11-602: Public safety	Adopted	7-4-0-0	Split
Nov 20, 2023	Resolution to approve contract with Kendig Keast Collaborative withdrawn. R-23-11-406 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH KENDIG KEAST COLLABORATIVE IN THE AMOUNT OF $___________ FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE PER REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS NO. 3422. - R-23-11-406:	Withdrawn	—	Withdrawn
Nov 20, 2023	Approve defined services contract with Young-Williams Animal Center. R-23-11-305 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A DEFINED SERVICES CONTRACT AMONG KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE, AND YOUNG-WILLIAMS ANIMAL CENTER OF EAST TENNESSEE FOR YOUNG-WILLIAMS TO BE DELEGATED AND HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO FURNISH ANIMAL CONTROL ENFORCEMENT DUTIES AS SET FORTH IN THE CITY AND COUNTY CHARTERS AND ORDINANCES THROUGHOUT THE CITY AND COUNTY WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE AND THE KNOXVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR ENFORCEMENT OF STATE LAW. - R-23-11-305: Public safety	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023	Approve 122 notary applications. NOTARY APPLICATIONS: There were 122 Notary Applications received.	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023	Approve budget amendments totaling $12,717,693.94. BUDGET AMENDMENTS: Budget Amendments - Total amount of $12,717,693.94 was before the Board of Commissioners.	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023	Approve line item transfers totaling $2,279,081.37. LINE ITEM TRANSFERS: Line Item Transfers - Total amount of $2,279,081.37 was before the Board of Commissioners.	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023	Approve closure of portion of Old Dandridge Stagecoach Ln. CONSIDERATION OF THE CLOSURE OF A PORTION OF OLD DANDRIDGE STAGECOACH LN. LOCATED IN DISTRICT 8. THE PROPOSED NEW TERMINUS WILL BE APPROXIMATELY 25 FEET NORTHEAST OF THE SOUTHERNMOST INTERSECTING CORNER BETWEEN PROPERTY NOW BELONGING TO PIERCE (PARCEL ID 097-168) AND PROPERTY NOW BELONGING TO NICHOLS (PARCEL ID 084-224) (SECOND READING):	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023	Acceptance of new county roads. DRIVES AND ROADS: A. Izzy Mule Lane, Hickory Creek Farms, Unit 2, District 6. B. Shylah Mia Lane, Hickory Creek Farms, Unit 2, District 6. C. Myrtle Ridge Lane, Hickory Creek Farms, Unit 2, District 6. D. Lulu Lizzy Lane, Hickory Creek Farms, Unit 2, District 6. E. Hickory Reserve Road, Reserve at Hickory Creek, Unit 2, District 6. F. Grand Forks Drive, Reserve at Hickory Creek, Unit 2, District 6. G. Bethel Hollow Drive, Reserve at Hickory Creek, Unit 2, District 6. H. Silver Chapel Drive, Reserve at Hickory Creek, Unit 2, District 6.	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023	Approval of minutes of previous meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING:	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023	Approve state supplement grant contract for juvenile probation officer salary. R-23-11-903 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A FIVE-YEAR STATE SUPPLEMENT GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN'S SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $45,000.00 ($9,000.00 PER YEAR) TO SUPPLEMENT THE SALARY OF ONE JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICER. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Public safety	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023	Authorize acceptance of donation of memorial tree at Fountain City Library. R-23-11-902 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF A MEMORIAL TREE AT FOUNTAIN CITY LIBRARY FROM THE DUNN FAMILY. Parks & community	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023	Approve temporary construction easement with KUB for parking access. R-23-11-801 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT WITH THE KNOXVILLE UTILITIES BOARD (KUB) IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,500.00 FOR TEMPORARY PARKING ACCESS AT 0 NORTH BROADWAY (PARCEL ID 081EB031). Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023	Approve grant contract with TN Dept. of Health for screening program. R-23-11-601 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $233,700.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF TENNESSEE BREAST AND CERVICAL SCREENING PROGRAM SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2024 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2025. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023	Approve SaaS subscription agreement renewal with Neighborly Software. R-23-11-505 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE (SAAS) SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT RENEWAL WITH BENEVATE INC. D/B/A NEIGHBORLY SOFTWARE FOR THE PROVISION OF SOFTWARE SERVICES TO BE UTILIZED FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERALLY FUNDED PROGRAMS. Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023	Approve agreements for street outreach and early childcare education. R-23-11-504 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AGREEMENTS WITH KNOXVILLE/KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE (CAC) FOR STREET OUTREACH ($80,326.55) AND THE RESTORATION HOUSE ($50,000.00) FOR EARLY CHILDCARE EDUCATION. (FUNDED THROUGH U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023	Approve agreements for eviction prevention and housing stability services. R-23-11-503 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AGREEMENTS WITH CENTRO HISPANO DE EAST TENNESSEE ($150,000.00), CONNECT MINISTRIES ($150,000.00), AND KNOXVILLE LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION ($150,000.00) FOR EVICTION PREVENTION AND HOUSING STABILITY SERVICES. (FUNDED THROUGH TENNESSEE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (THDA) PASS-THROUGH U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE (ERA2) FUNDING) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023	Approve PY22 Annual Action Plan amendment, reallocating funds to PY23 rehab. R-23-11-502 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO KNOX COUNTY'S PY22 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN CANCELING THE PY22 INFRASTRUCTURE OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT AND REALLOCATING THOSE SAME FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $313,990.00 TO THE PY23 HOME REHABILITATION PROJECT. (FUNDED THROUGH U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDING) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023	Approve amendment to Consolidated Plan, reallocating funds with agreements. R-23-11-501 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO KNOX COUNTY’S 2020-2024 CONSOLIDATED PLAN BY 1) CANCELING THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED MCNABB CENTERPOINTE EXPANSION PROJECT; AND 2) APPROVING AGREEMENTS FOR THE REALLOCATION OF THOSE SAME FUNDS, SUBJECT TO HUD APPROVAL OF THE SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT, WITH: ANGELIC MINISTRIES ($53,619.00) FOR THE SUPPORTIVE AND SOBER HOUSING PROGRAM; CONNECT MINISTRIES ($70,000.00) FOR THE GOOD NEIGHBORS PROGRAM; INTERFAITH HEALTH CLINIC ($75,000.00) FOR HEALTHCARE FOR UNDER/UNINSURED INDIVIDUALS; KNOXVILLE LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION ($114,416.40) FOR HOUSING STABILITY PROGRAMS; METRO DRUG COALITION ($50,000.00) FOR THE RECOVERY HOUSING FUND; AND VOLUNTEER MINISTRY CENTER ($160,000.00) FOR STREET OUTREACH. (FUNDED THROUGH U. S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CARES ACT (CDBG-CV) FUNDING) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023	Authorize acceptance of TVA grant for tree planting in county parks. R-23-11-405 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY GRANT THROUGH THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE INSTITUTE OF AGRICULTURE IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,835.50 FOR THE PLANTING OF TREES AT GIBBS RURITAN PARK AND OTHER COUNTY PARKS. Parks & community	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023	Approve agreement of sale to purchase Holt tract for flood mitigation. R-23-11-404 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT OF SALE TO PURCHASE THE HOLT TRACT AT 0 DUTCHTOWN ROAD FOR $100,000.00 FOR THE CEDAR BLUFF FLOOD MITIGATION PROJECT. Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023	Approve acquisition of right of way and easements for culvert project. R-23-11-403 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE ACQUISITION OF NEEDED RIGHT OF WAY, SLOPE EASEMENT, AND CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT ON ONE (1) TRACT FOR THE WASHINGTON PIKE CULVERT REPLACEMENT PROJECT. Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023	Approve contract with Road Worx, Inc. for full depth reclamation services. R-23-11-402 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH ROAD WORX, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF FULL DEPTH RECLAMATION SERVICES AS NEEDED. Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023	Approve contract with Pavement Technology, Inc. for asphalt rejuvenator services. R-23-11-401 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH PAVEMENT TECHNOLOGY, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF ASPHALT REJUVENATOR SERVICES AS NEEDED. Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023	Approve contract with Helen Ross McNabb Center for Sheriff's Office psychological services. R-23-11-306 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH HELEN ROSS MCNABB CENTER FOR THE PROVISION OF EMPLOYEE PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES FOR THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE FOR THE TERM BEGINNING ON DECEMBER 1, 2023 AND ENDING ON NOVEMBER 30, 2024 WITH THE OPTION TO EXTEND FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS, ONE (1) YEAR AT A TIME. Public safety	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023	Authorize acceptance of grant from Walmart for Shop with a Cop. R-23-11-304 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT FROM WALMART IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,000.00 FOR THE PROVISION OF SHOP WITH A COP. Public safety	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023	Approve grant agreement with TN Dept. of Finance & Administration for monitoring. R-23-11-303 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A LETTER OF AGREEMENT - DIRECT APPROPRIATION GRANT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $46,410.00 FOR ELECTRONIC MONITORING COSTS. Public safety	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023	Approve OCDETF FY 2024 Overtime Agreement (NetFlx Doc and Chill). R-23-11-302 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE ORGANIZED CRIME DRUG ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCES (OCDETF) FY 2024 OVERTIME AGREEMENT (NETFLX DOC AND CHILL) FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF UP TO $10,000.00 IN OVERTIME EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE. Public safety	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023	Approve OCDETF FY2024 Overtime Agreement (Operation Reckoning). R-23-11-301 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE ORGANIZED CRIME DRUG ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCES (OCDETF) FY2024 OVERTIME AGREEMENT (OPERATION RECKONING) FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF UP TO $15,000.00 IN OVERTIME EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE. Public safety	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023	Approve LSTA grant contract with TN State Library and Archives. R-23-11-209 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A LIBRARY SERVICES AND TECHNOLOGY ACT GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,433.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE STATE LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES. (REQUIRES A ONE-TO-ONE LOCAL MATCH) Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023	Appoint Riley Lovingood to Board of Zoning Appeals. R-23-11-112 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING RILEY LOVINGOOD (DISTRICT 4) TO THE KNOX COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS. (TERM EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 30, 2025) Personnel & appointments	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023	Accept resignation and appoint Cathy Olsen to Air Pollution Control Board. R-23-11-111 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF AARON FRITTS ON THE KNOX COUNTY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD AND APPOINTING CATHY OLSEN (NOMINEE OF THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR OF AN OFFICIAL OR EMPLOYEE OF KNOX COUNTY) TO COMPLETE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF MR. FRITTS ON THE KNOX COUNTY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD, WITH SUCH TERM TO EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2025. Personnel & appointments	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023	Accept resignation and confirm appointment to Visit Knoxville Board. R-23-11-110 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF KELLY MATHIS ON THE VISIT KNOXVILLE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND CONFIRMING THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT OF JOSEPH MACK TO COMPLETE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF KELLY MATHIS ON THE VISIT KNOXVILLE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WHICH TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2026. Personnel & appointments	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023	Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools. R-23-11-208 — 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 $47,000.00. Schools	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023	Approve grant contract with Tennessee Emergency Management Agency. R-23-11-207 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY FOR A PUBLIC ASSISTANCE GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,534,030.74. Public safety	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023	Approve contracts for Community Schools/Pre-K After School Programs. R-23-11-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF THE TENNESSEE VALLEY, SHADES OF DEVELOPMENT, AND YMCA OF EAST TENNESSEE FOR THE PROVISION OF COMMUNITY SCHOOLS AND/OR PRE-K AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM SERVICES AT NO COST TO KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS FOR A TERM OF ONE (1) YEAR, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS. Schools	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023	Approve contracts for Numeracy Intervention Programs. R-23-11-205 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES, INC., EDMENTUM, HOUGHTON MIFFLIN HARCOURT, ISTATION, AND MATHSPACE, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF NUMERACY INTERVENTION PROGRAMS FOR THE TERM OF DECEMBER 1, 2023 THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2024, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR EIGHT (8) ADDITIONAL YEARS. Schools	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Nov 20, 2023	Approve MOI with Library Speakers Consortium for BookBreak program. R-23-11-204 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE LIBRARY SPEAKERS CONSORTIUM OPERATED BY PBC GURU TO ALLOW KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE BOOKBREAK SCHOOL AUTHOR TALK PROGRAM FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AT A COST OF $39,748.00. Schools	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous

Dec 18, 2023

Approve Line Item Transfers totaling $26,311.01 LINE ITEM TRANSFERS: Line Item Transfers - Total amount of $26,311.01 was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Jay moved to approve the Line Item Transfers - Total amount of $26,311.01. Commissioner Schoonmaker seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 18, 2023

Approve closure of a portion of Old Dandridge Stagecoach Ln. CONSIDERATION OF THE CLOSURE OF A PORTION OF OLD DANDRIDGE STAGECOACH LN. LOCATED IN DISTRICT 8. THE PROPOSED NEW TERMINUS WILL BE APPROXIMATELY 25 FEET NORTHEAST OF THE SOUTHERNMOST INTERSECTING CORNER BETWEEN PROPERTY NOW BELONGING TO PIERCE (PARCEL ID 097-168) AND PROPERTY NOW BELONGING TO NICHOLS (PARCEL ID 084-224). (SECOND READING): Consideration of the closure of a portion of Old Dandridge Stagecoach Ln. located in District 8. The proposed new terminus will be approximately 25 feet northeast of the southernmost intersecting corner between property now belonging to Pierce (parcel ID 097-168) and property now belonging to Nichols (parcel ID 084-224) was before the Board of Commissioners on Second Reading. Commissioner Beeler moved to approve the closure of a portion of Old Dandridge Stagecoach Ln. located in District 8. The proposed new terminus will be approximately 25 feet northeast of the southernmost intersecting corner between property now belonging to Pierce (parcel ID 097-168) and property now belonging to Nichols (parcel ID 084-224) on Second Reading. Commissioner Frazier seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 18, 2023

Approve acceptance of new county roads DRIVES AND ROADS: Consideration of the acceptance of the following new county roads was before the Board of Commissioners: A. Deer Crossing Drive located in Ironwood Glen, District 6. B. Willow Leaf Lane located in Ironwood Glen, District 6. C. White Sycamore Lane located in Ironwood Glen, District 6. Commissioner Hill moved to approve the above new county roads. Commissioner Jay seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 18, 2023

Approve minutes from previous meeting (11-20-2023) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Consideration of approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on November 20, 2023 was before the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Jay moved to approve the minutes from the previous meeting held on November 20, 2023. Commissioner Frazier seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 18, 2023

Honor Brian Brooks, Jr. for earning Eagle Scout rank R-23-12-103 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING BRIAN BROOKS, JR. FOR EARNING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT. Personnel & appointments

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 18, 2023

Honor Kelle Shultz upon retirement from Knoxville Habitat for Humanity R-23-12-102 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING KELLE SHULTZ UPON HER RETIREMENT FROM KNOXVILLE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY. Personnel & appointments

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 18, 2023

Recognize Bella's Blessings for partnership with East Tennessee Children's Hospital R-23-12-101 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, RECOGNIZING BELLA'S BLESSINGS FOR PARTNERING WITH EAST TENNESSEE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL TO SUPPORT FAMILIES WHO ARE UNEXPECTEDLY ADMITTED FOR ANY TYPE OF ILLNESS. Schools

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 18, 2023

Support legislation regarding ratings agencies operating in Tennessee R-23-12-910 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, SUPPORTING LEGISLATION REGARDING THE PRACTICES OF RATINGS AGENCIES OPERATING IN TENNESSEE. Intergovernmental & resolutions

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 18, 2023

Approve naming of roundabout after Pastor Clarence Sexton R-23-12-909 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE NAMING OF THE NEW BRICKYARD ROAD/W. BEAVER CREEK DRIVE ROUNDABOUT AFTER PASTOR CLARENCE SEXTON OF TEMPLE BAPTIST CHURCH. Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 18, 2023

Approve MOU with ABC, TCAT, and KCS for Skilled Trades Academy R-23-12-908 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE ASSOCIATED BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS – GREATER TENNESSEE (ABC), TENNESSEE COLLEGE OF APPLIED TECHNOLOGY KNOXVILLE (TCAT), AND KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS (KCS) TO DEFINE THE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN KNOX COUNTY, ABC, TCAT, AND KCS AND THEIR SHARED USE OF THE SKILLED TRADES ACADEMY AND REGIONAL TRAINING (START) CENTER. Schools

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 18, 2023

Approve amendment to Sheriff's Office Merit System Rules for grievances R-23-12-907 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE EMPLOYEES' MERIT SYSTEM RULES AND REGULATIONS IN RULE 9.5 TO ALLOW A RIGHT OF GRIEVANCE FOR SUSPENSIONS OF ANY TIME LENGTH THAT RESULT IN A LOSS OF PAY. Public safety

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 18, 2023

Approve contract renewal for Cartegraph Pavement Management System software R-23-12-905 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH OPENGOV, INC. FOR RENEWAL OF THE CARTEGRAPH PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $303,843.54 FOR YEAR ONE AND $312,958.85 FOR YEAR TWO. Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 18, 2023

Approve amendment and restatement of retirement plan and benefit system R-23-12-903 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE SHERIFF'S TOTAL ACCUMULATION RETIREMENT PLAN AND THE KNOX COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFIT SYSTEM. Personnel & appointments

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 18, 2023

Approve agreement with HCC Life Insurance Company for stop loss insurance R-23-12-902 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $417,678.00 WITH HCC LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY FOR STOP LOSS INSURANCE FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2024 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2024. Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 18, 2023

Approve TEMA funding for public assistance after August 7, 2023 storm disaster R-23-12-806 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDING FROM THE TENNESSEE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (TEMA) FOR THE PROVISION OF PUBLIC ASSISTANCE PURSUANT TO PRESIDENTIAL DISASTER DECLARATION NUMBER FEMA 4742-DR-TN NOT TO EXCEED AN AMOUNT OF $1,000,000.00 FOR THE AUGUST 7, 2023 STORM DISASTER THAT RESULTED IN DAMAGES FROM HIGH WINDS AND TORNADIC ACTIVITY. (A MATCHING REQUIREMENT OF 12.5 PERCENT WILL APPLY TO ALL ELIGIBLE COSTS APPROVED BY TEMA FOR THE PROVISION OF PUBLIC ASSISTANCE FOR THIS STORM) Budget & taxes

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 18, 2023

Approve Park City Redevelopment and Urban Renewal Plan R-23-12-803 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE PARK CITY REDEVELOPMENT AND URBAN RENEWAL PLAN PREPARED BY KNOXVILLE'S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF FACILITATING THE REDEVELOPMENT OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2724, 2730, 2736 AND 2733 MAGNOLIA AVENUE, HAVING PARCEL IDS OF 082KC006 AND 082FS015, AND PROVIDING FOR TAX INCREMENT FINANCING. Zoning & land use

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 18, 2023

Approve term contracts for surveying services R-23-12-802 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING TERM CONTRACTS WITH BARGE DESIGN SOLUTIONS, INC., JOHNSON, MIRMIRAN, & THOMPSON, INC., MBI COMPANIES, INC., AND ROBERT G. CAMPBELL & ASSOCIATES FOR THE PROVISION OF SURVEYING SERVICES. Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 18, 2023

Approve land swap agreement with Walker Enterprises, LLC R-23-12-801 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A LAND SWAP AGREEMENT WITH WALKER ENTERPRISES, LLC TO SWAP A 2.38 ACRE RIGHT-OF-WAY OWNED BY WALKER ENTERPRISES FOR A 2.62 ACRE PORTION OF UNUSED COUNTY PROPERTY AT BEVERLY PARK. Zoning & land use

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 18, 2023

Approve adoption of Knox County Parks and Recreation Fee Schedule R-23-12-703 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF THE KNOX COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION FEE SCHEDULE, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2024. Parks & community

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 18, 2023

Approve adoption of the Systemwide Parks and Recreation Master Plan R-23-12-702 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF THE SYSTEMWIDE PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN. Parks & community

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 18, 2023

Approve contract with E-Z-Go for electric golf cart lease R-23-12-701 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH E-Z-GO, A DIVISION OF TEXTRON INC., FOR AN ELECTRIC GOLF CART LEASE FROM OCTOBER 1, 2023 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2028 AT A TOTAL LEASE COST OF $1,204,274.76 Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 18, 2023

Approve grant contract with TN Dept. of Health for dental care services R-23-12-602 — 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 FOR UNINSURED ADULTS, NINETEEN THROUGH SIXTY-FOUR YEARS OF AGE, FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2023 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2024. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Budget & taxes

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 18, 2023

Approve amendment to grant contract with TN Dept. of Health for oral disease prevention R-23-12-601 — 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 SCHOOL BASED ORAL DISEASE PREVENTION SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE GRANT CONTRACT BY $107,000.00 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $627,000.00. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Schools

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 18, 2023

Approve agreement with United Way for eviction prevention services R-23-12-501 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH UNITED WAY OF GREATER KNOXVILLE IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000.00 FOR EVICTION PREVENTION AND HOUSING STABILITY SERVICES. (FUNDED THROUGH TENNESSEE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (THDA) PASS-THROUGH U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE (ERA2) FUNDING) Budget & taxes

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 18, 2023

Approve construction contract with HGS, LLC for Plumb Creek Park Stream Enhancement R-23-12-404 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH HGS, LLC FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE PLUMB CREEK PARK STREAM ENHANCEMENT AS DESCRIBED IN BID #3481 IN THE AMOUNT OF $313,294.17 WITH $94,166.00 PROVIDED BY AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT FUNDING. Parks & community

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 18, 2023

Approve change order for Schaad Road Phase 2 and 3 project schedule extension R-23-12-403 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CHANGE ORDER TO THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH CHARLES BLALOCK & SONS, INC. FOR THE SCHAAD ROAD PHASE 2 AND 3 PROJECT TO PROVIDE A SCHEDULE EXTENSION TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2024. Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 18, 2023

Approve Supplement 1 to agreement with JMT for intersection improvements R-23-12-402 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING SUPPLEMENT 1 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH JMT FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING RIGHT-OF-WAY SERVICES FOR THE CLINTON HIGHWAY AND WEST BEAVER CREEK DRIVE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $49,625.00 Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 18, 2023

Approve construction contract with APAC-Atlantic for Carter Schools Sidewalk Improvements R-23-12-401 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,560,718.50 WITH APAC-ATLANTIC, INC. FOR THE CARTER SCHOOLS SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 18, 2023

Approve amendment to contract with Helen Ross McNabb Center R-23-12-301 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT NO. 23-751 WITH HELEN ROSS MCNABB CENTER FOR EMPLOYEE PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES FOR THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE TO INCORPORATE A PRICING SCHEDULE. Public safety

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 18, 2023

Appoint Commissioners Lee and Jay to Arena Use Committee R-23-12-112 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING COMMISSIONERS RHONDA LEE AND LARSEN JAY TO THE ARENA USE COMMITTEE. (TERMS EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2025) Personnel & appointments

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 18, 2023

Appoint Logan Higgins, AIA to Knox County Board of Construction Appeals R-23-12-111 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING LOGAN HIGGINS, AIA TO THE KNOX COUNTY BOARD OF CONSTRUCTION APPEALS. (TERM EXPIRES DECEMBER 31, 2030) Personnel & appointments

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 18, 2023

Approve acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools R-23-12-209 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS AND DONATIONS FOR THE KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS AS SHOWN ON THE ATTACHED LIST AND IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $121,751.42 Schools

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 18, 2023

Approve acceptance of TN Dept. of Education Title III Immigrant Grant R-23-12-208 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TITLE III IMMIGRANT GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $46,348.80 Schools

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 18, 2023

Approve acceptance of TN Dept. of Education Summer Literacy Training Stipend Grant R-23-12-207 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SUMMER LITERACY TRAINING STIPEND GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $171,000.00 Schools

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 18, 2023

Approve acceptance of TN Dept. of Education Special Education Preschool Grant R-23-12-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SPECIAL EDUCATION PRESCHOOL GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,256,814.96 Schools

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 18, 2023

Approve increased construction contract for Adrian Burnett Elementary School R-23-12-205 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN INCREASE TO THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH MERIT CONSTRUCTION, INC. UP TO $40,000.00 FOR WORK IN EXCESS OF ORIGINAL PROJECT AT ADRIAN BURNETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 18, 2023

Approve increased construction contract for Lincoln Park Center Newcomer Center R-23-12-204 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN INCREASE TO THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH KING CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC. UP TO $350,000.00 FOR CONSTRUCTION AT LINCOLN PARK CENTER FOR THE NEWCOMER CENTER. Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 18, 2023

Approve contract with Stooksbury Construction for excavation services R-23-12-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH STOOKSBURY CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF EXCAVATION SERVICES FOR UP TO $100,000.00 ANNUALLY FOR THE TERM OF DECEMBER 1, 2023 THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2024, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS. Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 18, 2023

Approve contract with Gallaher and Associates for wireless clock systems R-23-12-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH GALLAHER AND ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF WIRELESS CLOCK SYSTEMS FOR UP TO $100,000.00 ANNUALLY FOR THE TERM OF DECEMBER 1, 2023 THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2024, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS. Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 18, 2023

Approve license agreement for 2024 Knox County Schools Nutrition Food Show R-23-12-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH KNOXVILLE EXPO CENTER, LLC FOR USE OF EXHIBIT HALL SPACE FOR THE 2024 KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS NUTRITION FOOD SHOW AT A COST OF $8,112.00.00 Schools

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 18, 2023

Amend agenda to defer item R-23-12-804 to March 2024 AMEND THE AGENDA: Commissioner Jay moved to amend the agenda to defer the following item to the March 2024 meeting: Item #47 – Resolution R-23-12-804 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Bylaws of the Knox County Disability Advisory Council. Commissioner Durrett seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.

Motion to amend:Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 18, 2023

Amend agenda to defer item O-23-12-104 to February 2024 AMEND THE AGENDA: Commissioner Jay moved to amend the agenda to defer the following item to the February 2024 meeting: Item #53 – Ordinance O-23-12-104 - Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Chapter 66, "Utilities", by adding a new Section 66-2 to provide for the Removal of Inactive, Broken, or Replaced Utility Poles. (Knox County Code, Chapter 66, Article I, establishing Sec. 66-2, previously reserved)(First Reading). Commissioner Durrett seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.

Motion to amend:Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 18, 2023

Amend agenda to defer items R-23-12-805 and R-23-12-904 to January 2024 AMEND THE AGENDA: Commissioner Jay moved to amend the agenda to defer the following items to the January 2024 meeting: Item #48 – Resolution R-23-12-805 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an interlocal agreement between Knox County and the Industrial Development Board related to the Axle Logistics property swap for $1.4 million. The amount in question will be paid through designations and included in the FY'25 Capital Improvement Plan; and Item #50 – Resolution R-23-12-904 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant in the amount of $357,000.00 for the purchase of additional voting machines. Commissioner Durrett seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.

Motion to amend:Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Dec 18, 2023

Amend agenda to add items R-23-12-301, R-23-12-806, R-23-12-910, and May 2024 meeting dates AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: Commissioner Jay moved to amend the agenda to add the following items: Item #12 – Resolution R-23-12-301 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Amendment to Contract No. 23-751 with Helen Ross McNabb Center for Employee Psychological Services for the Knox County Sheriff's Office to incorporate a pricing schedule; Item #26 – Resolution R-23-12-806 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of funding from the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) for the provision of public assistance pursuant to Presidential Disaster Declaration Number FEMA 4742-DR-TN not to exceed an amount of $1,000,000.00 for the August 7, 2023 storm disaster that resulted in damages from high winds and tornadic activity. (A matching requirement of 12.5 percent will apply to all eligible costs approved by TEMA for the provision of public assistance for this storm); Item #33 – Resolution R-23-12-910 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, supporting legislation regarding the practices of ratings agencies operating in Tennessee; and Item #55 – Discussion and approval of the May 2024 dates for Commission Work Session and Regular Session meetings. Commissioner Durrett seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay, and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.

Motion to amend:Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 20, 2023

A Step Towards Home rezoning request 10-E-23-RZ deferred to December. AMENDMENT TO HEAR ITEM #54 AT THIS TIME Consideration of the request of A Step Towards Home for rezoning from: for the portion of the parcel zoned I (Industrial) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre and for the portion of the parcel zoned A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 3.25 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 7816 Ball Camp Pike / Parcel ID 091 226. (Planning Commission’s File Number: 10-E-23-RZ) (Commission District 6)

Deferred

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Deferred

Nov 20, 2023

Approve Edelmary Martinez appeal 9-L-23-RZ (Rezoning). 2. Consideration of an Appeal by Edelmary Martinez of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission’s denial of a request for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 2 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 507 Brown Mountain Loop Road / Parcel ID 124 P A 005. (Planning Commission’s File Number: 9-L-23-RZ) (Commission District 9)

Adopted

10-1-0-0

Split

Nov 20, 2023

Approve Edelmary Martinez appeal 9-B-23-SP (Sector Plan Amendment). ZONING APPEALS: 1. Consideration of an Appeal by Edelmary Martinez of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission’s denial of a request for a South County Sector Plan amendment from AG (Agricultural) to RR (Rural Residential) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 507 Brown Mountain Loop Road / Parcel ID 124 P A 005. (Planning Commission’s File Number: 9-B-23-SP) (Commission District 9)

Adopted

10-1-0-0

Split

Nov 20, 2023

Approve Randall J. Sparks rezoning request 9-F-23-RZ. 10. Consideration of the request of Randall J. Sparks for rezoning from A (Agricultural) and TO (Technology Overlay) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 3.5 dwelling units per acre and TO (Technology Overlay) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 3303 George Light Road / Parcel ID 089 16501. (Planning Commission’s File Number: 9-F-23-RZ) (Commission District 6)

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 20, 2023

Approve Holston Springs, LLC rezoning request 10-L-23-RZ. 9. Consideration of the request of Holston Springs, LLC for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to OS (Open Space) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 733 McCubbins Road and 1144 Wooddale Church Road / Parcel ID 073 203 (part of). (Planning Commission’s File Number: 10-L-23-RZ) (Commission District 8)

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 20, 2023

Approve Holston Springs, LLC Sector Plan Amendment 10-G-23-SP. 8. Consideration of the request of Holston Springs, LLC for an East County Sector Plan Amendment from LDR (Low Density Residential) and HP (Hillside Protection) to RR (Rural Residential) and HP (Hillside Protection) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 733 McCubbins Road and 1144 Wooddale Church Road / Parcel ID 073 203 (part of). (Planning Commission’s File Number: 10-G-23-SP) (Commission District 8)

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 20, 2023

Taylor D. Forrester rezoning request 10-J-23-RZ withdrawn. 7. Consideration of the request of Taylor D. Forrester for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 2.5 dwelling units per acre. Property is located at 0 Ball Camp Pike / Parcel ID 091 26101 and 260. (Planning Commission’s File Number: 10-J-23-RZ) (Commission District 3):

Withdrawn

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Withdrawn

Nov 20, 2023

Approve Corryton A Series LLC rezoning request 10-I-23-RZ. 6. Consideration of the request of Corryton A Series LLC of Delta Properties LLC for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to CA (General Business) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 7509 E Emory Road / Parcel ID 021 104 (part of). (Planning Commission’s File Number: 10-I-23-RZ) (Commission District 8):

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 20, 2023

Approve Brian F. Frederick rezoning request 10-G-23-RZ. 5. Consideration of the request of Brian F. Frederick for rezoning from A (Agricultural) and PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre to RA (Low Density Residential) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 8500 Westland Drive / Parcel ID 133 038. (Planning Commission’s File Number: 10-G-23-RZ) (Commission District 4):

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 20, 2023

R. Jason Barnes rezoning request 10-F-23-RZ deferred. 4. Consideration of the request of R. Jason Barnes for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 9 dwelling units per acre. Property is located at 8441 Old Middlebrook Pike / Parcel ID 105 L B 047. (Planning Commission’s File Number: 10-F-23-RZ) (Commission District 3)

Deferred

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Deferred

Nov 20, 2023

A Step Towards Home rezoning request 10-E-23-RZ deferred. 3. Consideration of the request of A Step Towards Home for rezoning from: for the portion of the parcel zoned I (Industrial) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre and for the portion of the parcel zoned A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 3.25 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 7816 Ball Camp Pike / Parcel ID 091 226. (Planning Commission’s File Number: 10-E-23-RZ) (Commission District 6)

Deferred

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Deferred

Nov 20, 2023

Approve Miles Morrison rezoning request 10-C-23-RZ. 2. Consideration of the request of Miles Morrison for rezoning from PR (Planned Residential) from 1-3 dwelling units per acre to A (Agricultural) was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 8255 and 8263 Dove Wing Lane / Parcel ID 028 11208. (Planning Commission’s File Number: 10-C-23-RZ) (Commission District 7)

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 20, 2023

Approve Blackmon Construction rezoning request 9-J-23-RZ. ZONING REQUESTS: 1. Consideration of the request of Blackmon Construction for rezoning from PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre and A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 6 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property is located at 4900 E Emory Road / Parcel ID 029 05701. (Planning Commission’s File Number: 9-J-23-RZ) (7th Commission District)

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 20, 2023

Approve February 2024 meeting dates. DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF THE FEBRUARY 2024 DATES FOR COMMISSION WORK SESSION AND REGULAR SESSION MEETINGS. Commission Work Session will be held on Wednesday, February 24, 2024. Commission Regular Session and Zoning will be held on Monday, February 26, 2024.

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 20, 2023

Ordinance regarding removal of utility poles deferred. O-23-11-103 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 66, "UTILITIES", BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE IV TO PROVIDE FOR THE REMOVAL OF INACTIVE, BROKEN, OR REPLACED UTILITY POLES. (FIRST READING)

Deferred

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Deferred

Nov 20, 2023

Ordinance amending animal control officer definition for third-party enforcement. O-23-11-102 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 6, ARTICLE II, "ANIMAL CONTROL", SECTION 6-31, "DEFINITIONS", TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER IN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE A THIRD PARTY TO FURNISH ANIMAL CONTROL ENFORCEMENT DUTIES AS SET FORTH IN THE CITY AND COUNTY CHARTERS AND ORDINANCES THROUGHOUT THE CITY AND COUNTY. (ORD. NO. O-96-5-101, ADOPTED 6-24-96, ORD. NO. O-07-12-102, ADOPTED 1-28-08, ORD. NO. O-15-4-101, ADOPTED 5-26-15, AND ORD. NO. O-19-3-102, ADOPTED 4-22-19) (FIRST READING) Public safety

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 20, 2023

Ordinance to designate Knox County as Broadband Ready Community deferred. O-23-11-101 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 14, "COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT", BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE III TO DESIGNATE KNOX COUNTY AS A BROADBAND READY COMMUNITY PURSUANT TO TENN. CODE ANN. § 4-3-709. (KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 14, ESTABLISHING ARTICLE III, PREVIOUSLY RESERVED). (FIRST READING)

Deferred

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Deferred

Nov 20, 2023

Urge TDOT to streamline excess land sale process. R-23-11-901 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, URGING THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TDOT) AND THE TDOT EXCESS LAND OFFICE TO STREAMLINE AND ACCELERATE THE EXCESS LAND SALE PROCESS. - R-23-11-901: Intergovernmental & resolutions

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 20, 2023

Resolution regarding Axle Logistics property swap deferred. R-23-11-802 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN KNOX COUNTY AND THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD RELATED TO THE AXLE LOGISTICS PROPERTY SWAP FOR $1.4 MILLION. THE AMOUNT IN QUESTION WILL BE PAID THROUGH DESIGNATIONS AND INCLUDED IN THE FY'25 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN. - R-23-11-802:

Deferred

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Deferred

Nov 20, 2023

Approve EMS Ambulance Service Contract with Rural Metro of TN. R-23-11-602 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN EMS AMBULANCE SERVICE CONTRACT WITH RURAL METRO OF TENNESSEE, L.P. D/B/A AMERICAN MEDICAL RESPONSE FOR THE PROVISION OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL AMBULANCE SERVICES IN KNOX COUNTY. - R-23-11-602: Public safety

Adopted

7-4-0-0

Split

Nov 20, 2023

Resolution to approve contract with Kendig Keast Collaborative withdrawn. R-23-11-406 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH KENDIG KEAST COLLABORATIVE IN THE AMOUNT OF $___________ FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE PER REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS NO. 3422. - R-23-11-406:

Withdrawn

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Withdrawn

Nov 20, 2023

Approve defined services contract with Young-Williams Animal Center. R-23-11-305 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A DEFINED SERVICES CONTRACT AMONG KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE, AND YOUNG-WILLIAMS ANIMAL CENTER OF EAST TENNESSEE FOR YOUNG-WILLIAMS TO BE DELEGATED AND HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO FURNISH ANIMAL CONTROL ENFORCEMENT DUTIES AS SET FORTH IN THE CITY AND COUNTY CHARTERS AND ORDINANCES THROUGHOUT THE CITY AND COUNTY WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE AND THE KNOXVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR ENFORCEMENT OF STATE LAW. - R-23-11-305: Public safety

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 20, 2023

Approve 122 notary applications. NOTARY APPLICATIONS: There were 122 Notary Applications received.

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 20, 2023

Approve budget amendments totaling $12,717,693.94. BUDGET AMENDMENTS: Budget Amendments - Total amount of $12,717,693.94 was before the Board of Commissioners.

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 20, 2023

Approve line item transfers totaling $2,279,081.37. LINE ITEM TRANSFERS: Line Item Transfers - Total amount of $2,279,081.37 was before the Board of Commissioners.

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 20, 2023

Approve closure of portion of Old Dandridge Stagecoach Ln. CONSIDERATION OF THE CLOSURE OF A PORTION OF OLD DANDRIDGE STAGECOACH LN. LOCATED IN DISTRICT 8. THE PROPOSED NEW TERMINUS WILL BE APPROXIMATELY 25 FEET NORTHEAST OF THE SOUTHERNMOST INTERSECTING CORNER BETWEEN PROPERTY NOW BELONGING TO PIERCE (PARCEL ID 097-168) AND PROPERTY NOW BELONGING TO NICHOLS (PARCEL ID 084-224) (SECOND READING):

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 20, 2023

Acceptance of new county roads. DRIVES AND ROADS: A. Izzy Mule Lane, Hickory Creek Farms, Unit 2, District 6. B. Shylah Mia Lane, Hickory Creek Farms, Unit 2, District 6. C. Myrtle Ridge Lane, Hickory Creek Farms, Unit 2, District 6. D. Lulu Lizzy Lane, Hickory Creek Farms, Unit 2, District 6. E. Hickory Reserve Road, Reserve at Hickory Creek, Unit 2, District 6. F. Grand Forks Drive, Reserve at Hickory Creek, Unit 2, District 6. G. Bethel Hollow Drive, Reserve at Hickory Creek, Unit 2, District 6. H. Silver Chapel Drive, Reserve at Hickory Creek, Unit 2, District 6.

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 20, 2023

Approval of minutes of previous meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING:

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 20, 2023

Approve state supplement grant contract for juvenile probation officer salary. R-23-11-903 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A FIVE-YEAR STATE SUPPLEMENT GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN'S SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $45,000.00 ($9,000.00 PER YEAR) TO SUPPLEMENT THE SALARY OF ONE JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICER. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Public safety

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 20, 2023

Authorize acceptance of donation of memorial tree at Fountain City Library. R-23-11-902 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF A MEMORIAL TREE AT FOUNTAIN CITY LIBRARY FROM THE DUNN FAMILY. Parks & community

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 20, 2023

Approve temporary construction easement with KUB for parking access. R-23-11-801 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT WITH THE KNOXVILLE UTILITIES BOARD (KUB) IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,500.00 FOR TEMPORARY PARKING ACCESS AT 0 NORTH BROADWAY (PARCEL ID 081EB031). Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 20, 2023

Approve grant contract with TN Dept. of Health for screening program. R-23-11-601 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $233,700.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF TENNESSEE BREAST AND CERVICAL SCREENING PROGRAM SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2024 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2025. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 20, 2023

Approve SaaS subscription agreement renewal with Neighborly Software. R-23-11-505 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE (SAAS) SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT RENEWAL WITH BENEVATE INC. D/B/A NEIGHBORLY SOFTWARE FOR THE PROVISION OF SOFTWARE SERVICES TO BE UTILIZED FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERALLY FUNDED PROGRAMS. Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 20, 2023

Approve agreements for street outreach and early childcare education. R-23-11-504 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AGREEMENTS WITH KNOXVILLE/KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE (CAC) FOR STREET OUTREACH ($80,326.55) AND THE RESTORATION HOUSE ($50,000.00) FOR EARLY CHILDCARE EDUCATION. (FUNDED THROUGH U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS) Intergovernmental & resolutions

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 20, 2023

Approve agreements for eviction prevention and housing stability services. R-23-11-503 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AGREEMENTS WITH CENTRO HISPANO DE EAST TENNESSEE ($150,000.00), CONNECT MINISTRIES ($150,000.00), AND KNOXVILLE LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION ($150,000.00) FOR EVICTION PREVENTION AND HOUSING STABILITY SERVICES. (FUNDED THROUGH TENNESSEE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (THDA) PASS-THROUGH U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE (ERA2) FUNDING) Intergovernmental & resolutions

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 20, 2023

Approve PY22 Annual Action Plan amendment, reallocating funds to PY23 rehab. R-23-11-502 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO KNOX COUNTY'S PY22 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN CANCELING THE PY22 INFRASTRUCTURE OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT AND REALLOCATING THOSE SAME FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $313,990.00 TO THE PY23 HOME REHABILITATION PROJECT. (FUNDED THROUGH U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDING) Intergovernmental & resolutions

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 20, 2023

Approve amendment to Consolidated Plan, reallocating funds with agreements. R-23-11-501 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO KNOX COUNTY’S 2020-2024 CONSOLIDATED PLAN BY 1) CANCELING THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED MCNABB CENTERPOINTE EXPANSION PROJECT; AND 2) APPROVING AGREEMENTS FOR THE REALLOCATION OF THOSE SAME FUNDS, SUBJECT TO HUD APPROVAL OF THE SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT, WITH: ANGELIC MINISTRIES ($53,619.00) FOR THE SUPPORTIVE AND SOBER HOUSING PROGRAM; CONNECT MINISTRIES ($70,000.00) FOR THE GOOD NEIGHBORS PROGRAM; INTERFAITH HEALTH CLINIC ($75,000.00) FOR HEALTHCARE FOR UNDER/UNINSURED INDIVIDUALS; KNOXVILLE LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION ($114,416.40) FOR HOUSING STABILITY PROGRAMS; METRO DRUG COALITION ($50,000.00) FOR THE RECOVERY HOUSING FUND; AND VOLUNTEER MINISTRY CENTER ($160,000.00) FOR STREET OUTREACH. (FUNDED THROUGH U. S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CARES ACT (CDBG-CV) FUNDING) Intergovernmental & resolutions

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 20, 2023

Authorize acceptance of TVA grant for tree planting in county parks. R-23-11-405 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY GRANT THROUGH THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE INSTITUTE OF AGRICULTURE IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,835.50 FOR THE PLANTING OF TREES AT GIBBS RURITAN PARK AND OTHER COUNTY PARKS. Parks & community

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 20, 2023

Approve agreement of sale to purchase Holt tract for flood mitigation. R-23-11-404 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT OF SALE TO PURCHASE THE HOLT TRACT AT 0 DUTCHTOWN ROAD FOR $100,000.00 FOR THE CEDAR BLUFF FLOOD MITIGATION PROJECT. Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 20, 2023

Approve acquisition of right of way and easements for culvert project. R-23-11-403 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE ACQUISITION OF NEEDED RIGHT OF WAY, SLOPE EASEMENT, AND CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT ON ONE (1) TRACT FOR THE WASHINGTON PIKE CULVERT REPLACEMENT PROJECT. Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 20, 2023

Approve contract with Road Worx, Inc. for full depth reclamation services. R-23-11-402 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH ROAD WORX, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF FULL DEPTH RECLAMATION SERVICES AS NEEDED. Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 20, 2023

Approve contract with Pavement Technology, Inc. for asphalt rejuvenator services. R-23-11-401 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH PAVEMENT TECHNOLOGY, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF ASPHALT REJUVENATOR SERVICES AS NEEDED. Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 20, 2023

Approve contract with Helen Ross McNabb Center for Sheriff's Office psychological services. R-23-11-306 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH HELEN ROSS MCNABB CENTER FOR THE PROVISION OF EMPLOYEE PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES FOR THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE FOR THE TERM BEGINNING ON DECEMBER 1, 2023 AND ENDING ON NOVEMBER 30, 2024 WITH THE OPTION TO EXTEND FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS, ONE (1) YEAR AT A TIME. Public safety

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 20, 2023

Authorize acceptance of grant from Walmart for Shop with a Cop. R-23-11-304 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT FROM WALMART IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,000.00 FOR THE PROVISION OF SHOP WITH A COP. Public safety

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 20, 2023

Approve grant agreement with TN Dept. of Finance & Administration for monitoring. R-23-11-303 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A LETTER OF AGREEMENT - DIRECT APPROPRIATION GRANT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $46,410.00 FOR ELECTRONIC MONITORING COSTS. Public safety

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 20, 2023

Approve OCDETF FY 2024 Overtime Agreement (NetFlx Doc and Chill). R-23-11-302 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE ORGANIZED CRIME DRUG ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCES (OCDETF) FY 2024 OVERTIME AGREEMENT (NETFLX DOC AND CHILL) FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF UP TO $10,000.00 IN OVERTIME EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE. Public safety

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 20, 2023

Approve OCDETF FY2024 Overtime Agreement (Operation Reckoning). R-23-11-301 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE ORGANIZED CRIME DRUG ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCES (OCDETF) FY2024 OVERTIME AGREEMENT (OPERATION RECKONING) FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF UP TO $15,000.00 IN OVERTIME EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE. Public safety

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 20, 2023

Approve LSTA grant contract with TN State Library and Archives. R-23-11-209 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A LIBRARY SERVICES AND TECHNOLOGY ACT GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,433.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE STATE LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES. (REQUIRES A ONE-TO-ONE LOCAL MATCH) Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 20, 2023

Appoint Riley Lovingood to Board of Zoning Appeals. R-23-11-112 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING RILEY LOVINGOOD (DISTRICT 4) TO THE KNOX COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS. (TERM EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 30, 2025) Personnel & appointments

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 20, 2023

Accept resignation and appoint Cathy Olsen to Air Pollution Control Board. R-23-11-111 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF AARON FRITTS ON THE KNOX COUNTY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD AND APPOINTING CATHY OLSEN (NOMINEE OF THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR OF AN OFFICIAL OR EMPLOYEE OF KNOX COUNTY) TO COMPLETE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF MR. FRITTS ON THE KNOX COUNTY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD, WITH SUCH TERM TO EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2025. Personnel & appointments

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 20, 2023

Accept resignation and confirm appointment to Visit Knoxville Board. R-23-11-110 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF KELLY MATHIS ON THE VISIT KNOXVILLE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND CONFIRMING THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT OF JOSEPH MACK TO COMPLETE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF KELLY MATHIS ON THE VISIT KNOXVILLE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WHICH TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2026. Personnel & appointments

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 20, 2023

Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools. R-23-11-208 — 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 $47,000.00. Schools

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 20, 2023

Approve grant contract with Tennessee Emergency Management Agency. R-23-11-207 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY FOR A PUBLIC ASSISTANCE GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,534,030.74. Public safety

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 20, 2023

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

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 20, 2023

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

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Nov 20, 2023

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

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Every recorded decision