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

Filtered · year 2022

90.8%

Unanimity rate — 3802 of 4185 adopted motions in the published minutes

Excludes 13 motions not yet published.

Counts by badge

  • unanimous3802
  • split306
  • failed109
  • deferred249
  • withdrawn72

Most no votes on adopted motions

Meeting Agenda item Disposition Tally Badges
Sep 26, 2022
Approve MOU with CAC for CDBG funds for housing rehab. R-22-9-501 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AND AGREEMENT WITH THE KNOXVILLE/KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE (CAC) TO PROVIDE $350,000.00 IN 2022 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM FUNDS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAM COSTS AND HOUSING REHABILITATION CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR SINGLE-FAMILY OWNER-OCCUPIED, LOW-INCOME HOMEOWNERS (FEDERALLY FUNDED THROUGH HUD CDBG PROGRAM FUNDS) – R-22-9-501: Budget & taxes Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Approve amendment to TDOT agreement for intersection improvements. R-22-9-405 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT NUMBER 2 TO AGREEMENT NUMBER 140055 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TDOT) FOR INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS AT STATE ROUTE 131 (WEST EMORY ROAD) AND HARRELL ROAD/CARPENTER ROAD - R-22-9-405: Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Approve project agreement with TDOT for pedestrian bridge over SR 131. R-22-9-404 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A LOCAL AGENCY PROJECT AGREEMENT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TDOT) FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION OF A PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE OVER STATE ROUTE 131 (TAZEWELL PIKE) FROM GIBBS ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOLS TO GIBBS HIGH SCHOOL - R-22-9-404: Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Approve MOU with Southland Group, LLC for turn lane improvements. R-22-9-403 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH SOUTHLAND GROUP, LLC FOR TURN LANE IMPROVEMENTS ON MURPHY ROAD AND HORSESTALL DRIVE AND MEADOWS AT SHANNON VALLEY - R-22-9-403: Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Approve contract with S&ME, Inc. for Plumb Creek Park stream bank stabilization. R-22-9-402 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH S&ME, INC. FOR DESIGN, PERMIT, PROJECT MANUAL PREPARATION, AND BID PERIOD SUPPORT FOR STREAM BANK STABILIZATION AND ENHANCEMENT IN PORTIONS OF PLUMB CREEK PARK IN THE AMOUNT OF $43,845.50 (FUNDS PROVIDED BY THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT AND PREVIOUSLY ALLOCATED TO THIS PROJECT) - R-22-9-402: Parks & community Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Approve utility agreement with West Knox Utility District for Hardin Valley Roundabout. R-22-9-401 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A UTILITY CONSTRUCTION AND RELOCATION AGREEMENT WITH THE WEST KNOX UTILITY DISTRICT FOR THE HARDIN VALLEY ROUNDABOUT PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $276,342.50 - R-22-9-401: Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Approve contract with Pinnacle Sales Company (Jiffy Lube) for oil change services. R-22-9-302 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH PINNACLE SALES COMPANY (DBA JIFFY LUBE) FOR VEHICLE OIL CHANGE SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2023 WITH FOUR (4) ONE-YEAR RENEWALS THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2027 - R-22-9-302: Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Approve MOU with City of Knoxville for 2022 JAG grant administration. R-22-9-301 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE 2022 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) AWARD AND AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDING IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $42,949.00 AS KNOX COUNTY'S PORTION OF THE GRANT AWARD - R-22-9-301: Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Accept $10,000.00 grant from National Endowment for Arts for Children's Festival. R-22-9-215 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000.00 FROM THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS IN SUPPORT OF THE 2023 CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL OF READING (REQUIRES A 1:1 MATCH) – R-22-9-215: Budget & taxes Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Accept $86,549.36 from Barbara Thompson Slater's estate for public library. R-22-9-214 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF $86,549.36 FROM THE ESTATE OF BARBARA THOMPSON SLATER FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CEDAR BLUFF BRANCH AND THE SIGHTS AND SOUNDS DEPARTMENT OF THE KNOX COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY – R-22-9-214: Budget & taxes Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Reappoint Nancy Peterson to Library Advisory Board. R-22-9-113 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REAPPOINTING NANCY PETERSON (DISTRICT 3 SEAT) TO THE KNOX COUNTY LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD (TERM EXPIRES JULY 1, 2025) - R-22-9-113: Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Accept Harold Cannon's resignation & appoint Tom Clabo to Air Pollution Control Board. R-22-9-111 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF HAROLD CANNON FROM THE KNOX COUNTY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD AND APPOINTING TOM CLABO (NOMINEE OF THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE MAYOR OF AN OFFICIAL OR EMPLOYEE OF THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE) TO COMPLETE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF HAROLD CANNON ON THE KNOX COUNTY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD (TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2025) - R-22-9-111: Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Confirm reappointment of Rob Quillin as Hearing Officer for sexually oriented businesses. R-22-9-110 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, CONFIRMING THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR'S REAPPOINTMENT OF ROB QUILLIN AS THE HEARING OFFICER FOR VIOLATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ORDINANCE REGULATING SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES WITHIN KNOX COUNTY (TERM EXPIRES AUGUST 31, 2026) - R-22-9-110: Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Approve amendment to contract with Instructure, Inc. for assessment program. R-22-9-213 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT NUMBER 21-383 WITH INSTRUCTURE, INC. (F/K/A CERTICA SOLUTIONS, INC.) FOR A CUSTOMIZED BENCHMARK ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (MASTERY CONNECT) FOR THE TERM OF SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 AT A COST OF $931,250.00 USING ESSER 3.0 GRANT FUNDS - R-22-9-213: Schools Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Approve amendments to student transportation contracts adding fuel surcharge. R-22-9-212 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO CONTRACTS WITH CITY SHUTTLE LLC, MCCONKEY TRANSPORTATION, INC., AND RPM TRANSIT, INC. FOR STUDENT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENTS ADD A PER MILE FUEL SURCHARGE THAT WILL ADJUST THE PRICE OF GASOLINE - R-22-9-212: Schools Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Accept grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools totaling $25,321.00. R-22-9-211 — 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 $25,321.00 - R-22-9-211: Schools Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Approve grant agreement with Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, Inc. R-22-9-210 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH ROCKEFELLER PHILANTHROPY ADVISORS, INC. FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,000.00 FOR THE TERM OF AUGUST 1, 2022 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2023 – R-22-9-210: Budget & taxes Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Approve MOU with Knox Education Foundation for Elevate Program grant funding. R-22-9-209 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH KNOX EDUCATION FOUNDATION FOR THE RECEIPT OF GRANT FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $60,396.36 FOR THE ELEVATE PROGRAM - R-22-9-209: Schools Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Approve MOU with Health Dept. for school-based nursing services. R-22-9-208 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE KNOX COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $519,711.00 TO PROVIDE SCHOOL-BASED NURSING SERVICES AS PART OF THE "IN SCHOOL HEALTH PROGRAM" FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2022 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2023 - R-22-9-208: Schools Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Approve grant contract with TN Dept. of Human Services for Pre-Employment Transition Services. R-22-9-207 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $368,196.50 ($184,098.25 PER YEAR) WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES FOR THE PROVISION OF A PRE-EMPLOYMENT TRANSITION SERVICES SCHOOL TO WORK PROGRAM TO BENEFIT STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1, 2022 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) - R-22-9-207: Schools Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Accept TN Dept. of Education 21st Century Community Learning Center grant for schools. R-22-9-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 21ST CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER CARRYOVER AND 2022-2023 GRANT AWARD IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $443,926.64 FOR CHRISTENBERRY AND POND GAP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - R-22-9-206: Schools Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Approve agreement with The Lewis Group Architects, Inc. for Sterchi Elementary School addition/renovations. R-22-9-205 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE LEWIS GROUP ARCHITECTS, INC., P.C. IN THE AMOUNT $1,180,000.00 FOR THE DESIGN OF AN ADDITION AND RENOVATIONS TO STERCHI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - R-22-9-205: Schools Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Approve agreement with Cope Associates, Inc. for Hardin Valley Academy addition design. R-22-9-204 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH COPE ASSOCIATES, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $732,000.00 FOR THE DESIGN OF AN ADDITION TO HARDIN VALLEY ACADEMY - R-22-9-204: Schools Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Approve contracts for foreign language interpretation services. R-22-9-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH FOREIGN LANGUAGE ACADEMY AND VOLATIA LANGUAGE NETWORK, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION SERVICES UP TO $200,000.00 ANNUALLY FOR THE TERM OF NOVEMBER 1, 2022 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2023, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS - R-22-9-203: Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Approve ApplicationXtender software support renewal with InStream, LLC. R-22-9-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN APPLICATIONXTENDER SOFTWARE SUPPORT AGREEMENT WITH INSTREAM, LLC FOR ANNUAL SOFTWARE RENEWAL FOR DIGITAL STORAGE OF IEP DOCUMENTATION FROM NOVEMBER 14, 2022 TO NOVEMBER 13, 2023 AT A COST OF $9,431.00 - R-22-9-202: Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Approve utility easement with KUB at Lula Powell Drive near Green Magnet Academy. R-22-9-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A UTILITY EASEMENT WITH KNOXVILLE UTILITIES BOARD (KUB) AT LULA POWELL DRIVE NEAR GREEN MAGNET ACADEMY - R-22-9-201: Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Amend agenda to remove item R-22-9-502 from General Government Consent Calendar. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: Commissioner Jay moved to amend the agenda to remove the following item from the General Government Consent Calendar: Item #27 – Resolution R-22-9-502 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving three (3) twelve (12) month Memorandums of Understanding with Karns Fire Department, Knox County Rescue, and Seymour Volunteer Fire Department for the provision of fire/rescue emergency services.
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Amend agenda to withdraw items R-22-9-601 and R-22-9-805. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: Commissioner Jay moved to amend the agenda to withdraw the following items: Item #51 - Resolution R-22-9-601 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Tenth Amendment to Contract Number 12-500 with Rural Metro of Tennessee, L.P. to provide medical ambulance services in Knox County, which amendment adds a temporary fifth response time exemption to begin June 1, 2022 and continue through the date on which the United States Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services Determination that a Public Health Emergency Exists as a result of COVID-19 ends, or until a new Ambulance Service Agreement is awarded through the Knox County Procurement process and is approved by the Knox County Commission and signed by the Knox County Mayor, whichever comes first; and Item #54 - Resolution R-22-9-805 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the recommendation of the Mayor of Knox County, Tennessee that Knox County's Ambulance Service Agreement with Rural Metro of Tennessee, L.P. (AMR) be discontinued effective June 30, 2023 pursuant to the provisions of Section 803 of the Agreement.
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Amend agenda to defer items R-22-9-104, R-22-9-901, and O-22-9-101 to October meeting. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: Commissioner Jay moved to amend the agenda to defer the following items to the October 2022 meeting: Item #38 - Resolution R-22-9-104 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Ed Shouse upon the occasion of his retirement as Knox County Trustee; Item #55 - Resolution R-22-9-901 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a ground lease with Concord Yacht Club, Inc. for recreational activities for a term of ten (10) years beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2033 with the option to renew the lease for an additional period of ten (10) years with annual rent in the amount of $1,000.00 over the initial term of the lease; and Item #59 - Ordinance O-22-9-101 - Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 6, Article II, "Animal Control", to amend Section 6-46, "Impoundment", and add a new Section 6-49 regarding inhumane chaining of dogs (amending Ordinance O-96-5-101, adopted June 24, 1996; Ordinance O-15-4-101, adopted May 26, 2015; and establishing Section 6-49, previously reserved) - (First Reading).
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 26, 2022
Amend agenda to add items R-22-9-213, R-22-9-105, R-22-9-907, and discussion item 60. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: Commissioner Jay moved to amend the agenda to add the following items: Item #13 - Resolution R-22-9-213 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Amendment to Contract Number 21-383 with Instructure, Inc. (f/k/a Certica Solutions, Inc.) for a customized benchmark assessment program (Mastery Connect) for the term of September 16, 2022 through September 15, 2023 at a cost of $931,250.00 using Esser 3.0 Grant funds; Item #39 - Resolution R-22-9-105 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring the 2022 4A girls state championship 4x100 relay team of Lariah Cozart, Amani Martin, Ka'Shauna Dyer, and Abby Sharpe from South-Doyle High School with the installation of congratulatory signage on both Coatney Road and Tipton Station Road, Item #58 - Resolution R-22-9-907 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the execution of an Interlocal Agreement relating to Joint Economic and Community Development Board; and Item #60 - Discussion item regarding the Mayor's appointment to the Hallsdale-Powell Utility District.
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2022
Adjournment ADJOURNMENT:
Adopted —
Sep 1, 2022
Resolution accepting and approving bonds of Trustee and Sheriff R-22-9-111-SS — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE BONDS OF JUSTIN BIGGS, KNOX COUNTY TRUSTEE, AND CHARLES THOMAS SPANGLER, KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF - R-22-9-111-SS: Public safety Item history →
Adopted 10-0-1-0
Sep 1, 2022
Resolution accepting and approving bonds of Trustee and Sheriff R-22-9-111-SS — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE BONDS OF JUSTIN BIGGS, KNOX COUNTY TRUSTEE, AND CHARLES THOMAS SPANGLER, KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF - R-22-9-111-SS: Public safety Item history →
Failed 10-0-1-0
Failed
Sep 1, 2022
Resolution appointing Commissioner to CAC Board R-22-9-110-SS — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING A COMMISSIONER TO THE KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE (CAC) BOARD - R-22-9-110-SS: Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2022
Resolution approving appointment to Three Ridges Golf Board R-22-9-109-SS — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR'S RECOMMENDATION OF COMMISSIONER KIM FRAZIER FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE THREE RIDGES GOLF BOARD - R-22-9-109-SS: Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2022
Resolution appointing Commissioner to TTCDA Board R-22-9-108-SS — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING A COMMISSIONER TO THE TENNESSEE TECHNOLOGY CORRIDOR DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (TTCDA) BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - R-22-9-108-SS: Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2022
Resolution appointing Commissioner to Railroad Authority Board R-22-9-107-SS — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING A COMMISSIONER TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE KNOX COUNTY RAILROAD AUTHORITY - R-22-9-107-SS: Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2022
Resolution appointing/reappointing Commissioner to the Audit Committee R-22-9-106-SS — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING/REAPPOINTING A COMMISSIONER TO THE KNOX COUNTY AUDIT COMMITTEE – R-22-9-106-SS: Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2022
Resolution appointing/reappointing Commissioners to the Code Commission R-22-9-105-SS — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING/REAPPOINTING A COMMISSIONER AND APPOINTING TWO (2) COMMISSIONERS TO THE KNOX COUNTY CODE COMMISSION - R-22-9-105-SS Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2022
Resolution appointing/reappointing Commissioners to Retirement and Pension Board R-22-9-104-SS — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING/REAPPOINTING A COMMISSIONER AND APPOINTING TWO (2) COMMISSIONERS TO THE KNOX COUNTY RETIREMENT AND PENSION BOARD - R-22-9-104-SS: Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2022
Resolution for continued participation in Joint Education Committee R-22-9-103-SS — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, PROVIDING FOR THE COMMISSION'S CONTINUED PARTICIPATION IN THE JOINT EDUCATION COMMITTEE THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2023 AND APPOINTING/REAPPOINTING FOUR (4) COMMISSIONERS TO SERVE ON SAID COMMITTEE - R-22-9-103-SS: Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2022
Resolution appointing/reappointing Commissioner to Development Corp. Board R-22-9-102-SS — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING/REAPPOINTING A COMMISSIONER TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF KNOX COUNTY ALONG WITH THE CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR OF THE COMMISSION - R-22-9-102-SS: Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2022
Resolution appointing Commissioners to Standing Committees R-22-9-101-SS — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING COMMISSIONERS TO THE STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE KNOX COUNTY COMMISSION (STANDING COMMITTEES NOT COMPOSED OF THE ENTIRE MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMISSION INCLUDE THE RULES COMMITTEE, INSOLVENCY BOARD AND LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE) - R-22-9-101-SS: Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2022
Re-organization of the Knox County Commission with election of Chair and Vice-Chair CONSIDERATION OF THE RE-ORGANIZATION OF THE KNOX COUNTY COMMISSION WITH THE ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR:
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2022
Re-organization of the Knox County Commission with election of Chair and Vice-Chair CONSIDERATION OF THE RE-ORGANIZATION OF THE KNOX COUNTY COMMISSION WITH THE ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR:
Adopted 7-4-0-0
Split
Sep 1, 2022
Re-organization of the Knox County Commission with election of Chair and Vice-Chair CONSIDERATION OF THE RE-ORGANIZATION OF THE KNOX COUNTY COMMISSION WITH THE ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR:
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve ordinance amending zoning code regarding Development Plan Appeals. O-22-6-104 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Appendix A - Zoning, Article 6 entitled "Administration, Enforcement and Interpretation", by amending Subsections 6.40.01 and 6.50.07 and adding a new Subsection 6.50.08 to provide for Development Plan Appeals to a Court of competent jurisdiction. (Ord. No. O-90-9-130, adopted 9-10-90, as amended) on second reading. Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 6-4-0-1
Split
Aug 22, 2022
Approve ordinance amending zoning code regarding Development Plan Appeals. O-22-6-104 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Appendix A - Zoning, Article 6 entitled "Administration, Enforcement and Interpretation", by amending Subsections 6.40.01 and 6.50.07 and adding a new Subsection 6.50.08 to provide for Development Plan Appeals to a Court of competent jurisdiction. (Ord. No. O-90-9-130, adopted 9-10-90, as amended) on second reading. Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve ordinance amending zoning code regarding Development Plan Appeals. O-22-6-104 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Appendix A - Zoning, Article 6 entitled "Administration, Enforcement and Interpretation", by amending Subsections 6.40.01 and 6.50.07 and adding a new Subsection 6.50.08 to provide for Development Plan Appeals to a Court of competent jurisdiction. (Ord. No. O-90-9-130, adopted 9-10-90, as amended) on second reading. Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-1-0-1
Split
Aug 22, 2022
Approve ordinance amending zoning code regarding Development Plan Appeals. O-22-6-104 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Appendix A - Zoning, Article 6 entitled "Administration, Enforcement and Interpretation", by amending Subsections 6.40.01 and 6.50.07 and adding a new Subsection 6.50.08 to provide for Development Plan Appeals to a Court of competent jurisdiction. (Ord. No. O-90-9-130, adopted 9-10-90, as amended) on second reading. Zoning & land use Item history →
Failed 3-7-0-1
Split Failed
Aug 22, 2022
Approve rezoning A/RB to PR (2 units/acre) for 0 W Governor John Sevier Hwy. 4-T-22-RZ — Request of Terry E. Romans for rezoning from A (Agricultural) and RB (General Residential) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre 4-T-22-RZ was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 W Governor John Sevier Highway / Parcel ID 137 151. (Commission District 9) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve rezoning A/RB to PR (2 units/acre) for 0 W Governor John Sevier Hwy. 4-T-22-RZ — Request of Terry E. Romans for rezoning from A (Agricultural) and RB (General Residential) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre 4-T-22-RZ was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 W Governor John Sevier Highway / Parcel ID 137 151. (Commission District 9) Zoning & land use Item history →
Failed 4-2-4-1
Split Failed
Aug 22, 2022
Approve rezoning PR to A for 2216 Fitzgerald Road. 7-V-22-RZ — Request of Kerry Hooven for rezoning from PR (Planned Residential) to A (Agricultural) 7-V-22-RZ was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 2216 Fitzgerald Road / Parcel ID 091 09102. (Commission District 6) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve rezoning A to PR (3 units/acre) for 0 Greenwell Drive. 7-S-22-RZ — Request of Steve Hall for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 4 dwelling units per acre 7-S-22-RZ was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 Greenwell Drive / Parcel ID 047 057. (Commission District 7) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve rezoning CA/A to CA for 7516 & 7518 Chapman Highway. 7-R-22-RZ — Request of Mark H. Driver for rezoning from CA (General Business) and A (Agricultural) to CA (General Business) 7-R-22-RZ was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 7516 and 7518 Chapman Highway / Parcel ID 137 199 (part of). (Commission District 9). Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve South County Sector Plan amendment GC/MDR/HP to GC/HP. 7-F-22-SP — Request of Mark H. Driver for South County Sector Plan Amendment from GC (General Commercial), MDR/O (Medium Density Residential/Office) and HP (Hillside Protection) to GC (General Commercial) and HP (Hillside Protection) 7-F-22-SP was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 7516 and 7518 Chapman Highway / Parcel ID 137 199 (part of). Commission District 9. Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve rezoning BP/TO to PC/TO for 10542 Murdock Drive. 7-Q-22-RZ — Request of Taylor D. Forrester for rezoning from BP (Business and Technology) / TO (Technology Overlay) to PC (Planned Commercial) / TO (Technology Overlay) 7-Q-22-RZ was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 10542 Murdock Drive / Parcel ID 118 17315 (part of). (Commission District 3) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve rezoning RA to PR (3 units/acre) for 6917 Ball Road. 7-O-22-RZ — Request of Worley Builders, Inc. for rezoning from RA (Low Density Residential) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre 7-O-22-RZ was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 6917 Ball Road / Parcel ID 091 07709. Commission District 6. Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve rezoning A to RA for 7222 Old Blacks Ferry Lane. 7-N-22-RZ — Request of Wally Akins for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RA (Low Density Residential) 7-N-22-RZ was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 7222 Old Blacks Ferry Lane / Parcel ID 078 08901. (Commission District 6). Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve rezoning PR to A for 1615 Grand Valley Road. 7-I-22-RZ — Request of Chase and Robyn Antonini for rezoning from PR (Planned Residential) to A (Agricultural) 7-I-22-RZ was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 1615 Grand Valley Road / Parcel ID 111 038. (Commission District 9) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve rezoning A to CB for 0 Lovell Road. 7-G-22-RZ — Request of Elliot D. Knoxville and Lauren Bright for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to CB (Business and Manufacturing) 7-G-22-RZ was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 Lovell Road / Parcel ID 118 050. (Commission District 6) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve NW County Sector Plan amendment Office/HP to GC/HP. 7-C-22-SP — Request of Elliot D. Knoxville and Lauren Bright for Northwest County Sector Plan Amendment from O (Office) and HP (Hillside Protection) to GC (General Commercial) and HP (Hillside Protection 7-C-22-SP was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 Lovell Road / Parcel ID 118 050. (Commission District 6) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve rezoning RA to PR (5 units/acre) for Old Tazewell Pike property. 7-E-22-RZ — Request of Benjamin Mullins for rezoning from RA (Low Density Residential) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 7 dwelling units per acre 7-E-22-RZ was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0, 5511 and 5513 Old Tazewell Pike / Parcel ID 049 C J 001, 002 and 003. (Commission District 8) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve rezoning from RA to CN for 7746 & 7750 S Northshore Dr. 7-B-22-RZ — Request of Stuart Anderson / George Armour Ewart Architect for rezoning from RA (Low Density Residential) to CN (Neighborhood Commercial). Property located at 7746 and 7750 South Northshore Drive / Parcel ID 133 L B 026 and 025. (Commission District 4) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve Southwest County Sector Plan amendment LDR to NC. 7-A-22-SP — Request of Stuart Anderson / George Armour Ewart Architect for Southwest County Sector Plan Amendment from LDR (Low Density Residential) to NC (Neighborhood Commercial). Property located at 7746 and 7750 South Northshore Drive / Parcel ID 133 L B 026 and 025. (Commission District 4) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Request Planning Commission amend zoning ordinance for temporary uses in A Zone. R-22-8-907 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, requesting the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to recommend amendments to the Knox County Zoning Ordinance to provide for use on review standards for temporary occupations in the A (Agricultural) Zone. Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Accept new certified tax rate and establish official tax rate FY23. R-22-8-904 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting the new certified tax rate based on the reappraisal and establishing an official tax rate for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023. Budget & taxes Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve 197 Notary Applications. Consideration of Notary Applications was before the Board of Commissioners.
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve Budget Amendments totaling $15,450.33. Budget Amendments - Total amount of $15,450.33 was before the Board of Commissioners.
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve Line-Item Transfers totaling $61,748.96. Line-Item Transfers - Total amount of $61,748.96 was before the Board of Commissioners.
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Consider closure of Old Tazewell Pike (second reading). Consideration of the closure of a portion of Old Tazewell Pike, near the 1st Comforter Church, to improve safety for motorists and adjacent residents on second reading.
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Correct clerical error: Budding Vine Lane vs. Road name. Consideration of the Correction of the Clerical Errors Regarding the Acceptance of One County Road: At the May 23, 2022 County Commission meeting, due to a clerical error Budding Vine Lane located in Hatties Place Unit 4; District 6 was accepted under the incorrect name of Budding Vine Road. The correct name of that road accepted by the County Commission on August 22, 2022 is hereby noted and approved.
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Acceptance of new county roads. Consideration of the Acceptance of New County Roads
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve minutes of previous meeting (July 25, 2022). Consideration of approval of minutes of the previous meeting on July 25, 2022.
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve MOU donating trailer to TN Federation of Fire Chaplains. R-22-8-906 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the Tennessee Federation of Fire Chaplains (TFFC) to provide for Knox County’s donation of a trailer to the TFFC for the purpose of transporting wheelchairs and other durable medical equipment during emergency situations. Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve sponsorship of 2022 Smoky Mountain Air Show. R-22-8-905 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Knox County’s sponsorship of the 2022 Smoky Mountain Air Show in the amount of $29,000.00 with funding available in the General Fund under the Non-Departmental account. Parks & community Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Amend Magnolia Ave Warehouse District Plan, delegate PILOT authority. R-22-8-903 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Amendment to the Magnolia Avenue Warehouse District Redevelopment and Urban Renewal Plan relating to terms of tax increment financing and consenting to a delegation to the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville of the Authority to negotiate and accept payments in lieu of tax with respect to certain projects within the plan area. Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve First Amendment to Interlocal Project Agreement (Multi-Use Stadium). R-22-8-902 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the execution of the First Amendment to Interlocal Project Agreement (Multi-Use Stadium Project) with the City of Knoxville, Tennessee, and the Sports Authority of the County of Knox and the City of Knoxville, Tennessee. Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve transfer of 11.13 acres at 2801 Ball Camp Byington Rd. R-22-8-901 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a transfer of 11.13 acres located at 2801 Ball Camp Byington Road to The Industrial Development Board of the County of Knox. Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve amendment to Summit Hill Redevelopment Plan TIF allocation. R-22-8-804 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an amendment to a prior amendment to the Summit Hill Redevelopment Plan extending the allocation period for tax increment financing. Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Designate, commit, and appropriate funds FY2022 to FY2023. R-22-8-803 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, designating/committing and appropriating funds in the amount of $7,628,071.85 from Fiscal Year 2022 to Fiscal Year 2023 for various funds and departments. Budget & taxes Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve interlocal agreement with KUB for student internet access program. R-22-8-802 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) and Knox County related to the County providing funding for KUB's Student Internet Access Program. Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve intergovernmental cooperation agreement with Blount County entities. R-22-8-801 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving, amending and restating the Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement among Knox County, Blount County, the City of Maryville, the City of Alcoa, and The Industrial Development Board of Blount County and the Cities of Alcoa and Maryville. Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve cooperative agreement for PM 2.5 Air Monitoring Program funding. R-22-8-604 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Cooperative Agreement for the acceptance of funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in the amount of $66,720.00 for Knox County Air Quality Management's PM 2.5 Air Monitoring Program. Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve amendment to COAP Overdose Fatality Review Team grant. R-22-8-603 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment One to a Grant Contract with the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for the provision of Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Site-Based Program (COAP) Overdose Fatality Review Team program, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the grant contract by $63,028.00 and extends the term to September 30, 2023. Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Accept additional EPA funding for Air Pollution Control Program. R-22-8-602 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of additional funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in the amount of $51,279.00 for Knox County Air Quality Management's ongoing Air Pollution Control Program. Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve grant contract with TN Dept. of Health for Grant In Aid funds. R-22-8-601 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in the amount not to exceed $156,900.00 with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of Grant In Aid Funds for the period beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023 (No local match required). Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Authorize application for CDBG-CV Child Care Creation Program funds. R-22-8-507 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing submission of an application to the State of Tennessee for FY 2022 Community Development Block Grant-CV Child Care Creation Program funds in an amount not to exceed $400,000.00. (No Local Match Required) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve 20 agreements and 1 amendment using SLFRF for COVID-19 impacts. R-22-8-506 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving twenty (20) Agreements in Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) with the following service providers for various activities that mitigate the negative health and economic impacts of COVID-19: Boys & Girls Club ($325,000); Bridge Refugee Services ($100,000); Canvas Can Do Miracles ($50,000); Centro Hispano ($100,000); Cokesbury United Methodist Church ($250,000); C.O.N.N.E.C.T. Ministries ($100,000); East TN Community Design Center ($15,000); East TN Economic Development Agency ($100,000) ; E.M. Jellinek Center ($100,000); Freedom Village of Hope ($50,000); Free Medical Clinic ($100,000); Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee ($550,000); McNabb Center ($200,000); Second Harvest Food Bank ($100,000); Shangri-La Therapeutic Academy of Riding ($75,000); Susannah’s House ($50,000); United Way ($150,000); Young Williams ($170,000); YWCA ($50,000); and an Agreement amendment with Zoo Knoxville ($4,000,000). (Federally funded through Treasury SLFRF Program) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve 5 agreements using 2022 CDBG funds for various services. R-22-8-505 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving five (5) Agreements, subject to HUD approval of the Annual Action Plan, in 2022 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program funds with the following service providers for various activities and programs: CAC Homeless Caseworker Services ($120,000), Knoxville Area Urban League ($10,000), Neighborhood Housing Inc. ($60,000), Public Defender ($15,000), and Volunteer Ministry Center ($17,280). (Federally funded through HUD CDBG program funds) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve defined services contracts funded in FY2023 budget. R-22-8-504 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the following Defined Services contracts funded in the FY 2023 budget: Arts and Culture Alliance of Greater Knoxville ($425,000), Asian Culture Center ($35,000), Beck Cultural Exchange Center, Inc. ($75,000), Big Brothers & Big Sisters of East Tennessee ($9,500), Blount Partnership ($30,000), Boys & Girls Club of the Tennessee Valley ($15,000), Childhelp Tennessee ($45,000), Community Mediation Center ($22,250), Disabled American Veterans ($10,000), East Tennessee Community Design Center ($15,000), East Tennessee Economic Development Agency ($100,000), Emerald Youth Foundation ($15,000), Epilepsy Foundation of East TN ($10,000), Friends of Literacy ($20,000), Interfaith Health Clinic ($56,000), Keep Knoxville Beautiful ($15,000), Knoxville Chamber ($1,270,500), Knoxville Leadership Foundation ($15,000), Legacy Parks Foundation ($125,000), McNabb Center ($100,000), Mental Health Association of East Tennessee ($30,000), Muse Knoxville ($15,000), Raising a Voice ($10,000), Farragut West Knox Chamber ($50,000), and Zoo Knoxville ($475,000) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve amendment to 2021 Annual Action Plan for community room expansion. R-22-8-503 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, 1) approving a Substantial Amendment to Knox County’s previously approved 2021 Annual Action Plan and 2) approving the agreement Amendment, subject to HUD approval of the Substantial Amendment, with HomeSource East Tennessee for the expansion of the community room ($140,000). (Federally funded through HUD CDBG program funds) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve substantial amendment to FY20-24 Consolidated Plan for COVID-19 programs. R-22-8-502 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, 1) approving a Substantial Amendment to Knox County's previously approved FY 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan and 2020 Annual Action Plan to include additional programs to prevent, prepare for and respond to coronavirus; 2) approving agreement amendments, subject to HUD approval of the Substantial Amendment, with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee (CAC) ($230,000) and McNabb Center ($650,000); and 3) approving agreement with Sacred Ground Hospice House ($60,000). (Federally funded through HUD CDBG-CV program funds) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve grant contract with TEMA for DOE funding for EMA equipment. R-22-8-501 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract with the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) for Department of Energy (DOE) pass-through funding in the amount of $16,000.00 to provide equipment for the Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency for off-site emergency planning and response. (No local match required). Public safety Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve contract for AVL-GPS services for Knox County fleet. R-22-8-405 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Samsara, Inc. for AVL-GPS Services for the Knox County fleet. Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve contract for guardrail installation and maintenance services. R-22-8-404 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Roadway Solutions, LLC for the provision of guardrail installation and maintenance services as needed. Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve budget supplement for Coward Mill Road Widening design services. R-22-8-403 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Budget Supplement Agreement No. 3 in the amount of $38,700.00 with Cannon & Cannon, Inc. for additional design services for the Coward Mill Road Widening Project to phase the final construction plans. Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve construction contract for Brickyard Roundabout Project. R-22-8-402 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a construction contract with Whaley Construction, LLC in the amount of $3,206,160.50 for the Brickyard Roundabout Project. Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve MOU with KUB for reimbursement of Timberlake Drive repaving. R-22-8-401 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) to provide for reimbursement to Knox County of $220,000.00 for repaving Timberlake Drive. Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Accept resignation of HD Patel, confirm Rebecca Huckaby appt. Visit Knoxville. R-22-8-113 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting the resignation of HD Patel on the Visit Knoxville Board of Directors and confirming the Knox County Mayor’s appointment of Rebecca Huckaby to complete the unfulfilled term of HD Patel on the Visit Knoxville Board of Directors, which term expires June 30, 2024. Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous

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