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

Mar 28, 2022
Ordinance on annual salary increases for sworn officers withdrawn. O-22-3-101 — ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING: CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 42, ARTICLE II, “SHERIFF”, DIVISION 1, “GENERALLY”, TO ADD A NEW SECTION 42-31 ENTITLED “ANNUAL SALARY INCREASES FOR SWORN OFFICERS” TO REQUIRE A MINIMUM TWO AND ONE-HALF (2.5) PERCENT ANNUAL SALARY INCREASE FOR SWORN OFFICERS REGULARLY EMPLOYED BY THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE WHO HAVE ATTAINED THE RANK OF CAPTAIN OR BELOW (AMENDING KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 42, ARTICLE II, DIVISION 1, ADDING SECTION 42-31, PREVIOUSLY RESERVED) – O-22-3-101 – (FIRST READING):
Withdrawn —
Withdrawn
Mar 28, 2022
Approve Ninth Amendment to Contract No. 12-500 with Rural Metro. R-22-3-602 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Ninth 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 December 1, 2021 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 April 30, 2022, whichever comes first. Public safety
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Spread of record for TCSA County Government Day and TCCA Meeting. SPREAD OF RECORD FOR THE 2022 TCSA COUNTY GOVERNMENT DAY CONFERENCE AND THE TCCA LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS MEETING.
Adopted —
Mar 28, 2022
Approve 261 Notary Public Applications. NOTARY APPLICATIONS: 261 Notary Public Applications received.
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Approve Budget Amendments totaling $15,366.85. BUDGET AMENDMENTS: BUDGET AMENDMENTS - TOTAL AMOUNT $15,366.85:
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Approve Line Item Transfers totaling $130,224.98. LINE ITEM TRANSFERS: LINE ITEM TRANSFERS - TOTAL AMOUNT $130,224.98:
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Approve closure of portion of former Watt Road on first reading. DRIVES AND ROADS – (TO BE CLOSED): CONSIDERATION OF THE CLOSURE OF A PORTION OF THE FORMER WATT ROAD WHICH WAS RELOCATED AS PART OF WATT ROAD INTERCHANGE WITH I-40 IN 1985 - (FIRST READING):
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Approve minutes of previous meeting (Feb 22, 2022). APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Consideration of approval of the minutes of the previous meeting held on February 22, 2022 (Regular Session).
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Public Forum - Agenda Items Only. PUBLIC FORUM – AGENDA ITEMS ONLY:
Adopted —
Mar 28, 2022
Presentation of Knox County Annual Mental Health Report. PRESENTATIONS: PRESENTATION OF KNOX COUNTY ANNUAL MENTAL HEALTH REPORT BY BEN HARRINGTON.
Adopted —
Mar 28, 2022
Presentation of Rural Metro monthly report. PRESENTATIONS: PRESENTATION OF RURAL METRO MONTHLY REPORT BY JEFF BAGWELL.
Adopted —
Mar 28, 2022
Presentation recognizing Corrections Officer of the Year. PRESENTATIONS: PRESENTATION TO RECOGNIZE THE CORRECTIONS OFFICER OF THE YEAR BY KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF TOM SPANGLER.
Adopted —
Mar 28, 2022
Presentation of Fair Housing Month proclamation. PRESENTATIONS: PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION BY THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR PROCLAIMING APRIL 2022 AS FAIR HOUSING MONTH IN KNOX COUNTY.
Adopted —
Mar 28, 2022
Honor Powell High School Football Team for State Championship win. R-22-3-102 — HONORARY RESOLUTIONS: CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING THE POWELL HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE CLASS 5A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP. Schools
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Resolution honoring A'sani Knox for Youth of the Year award. R-22-3-101 — HONORARY RESOLUTIONS: CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING A’SANI KNOX FOR BEING NAMED THE 2022 YOUTH OF THE YEAR FOR THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF THE TENNESSEE VALLEY.
Deferred —
Deferred
Mar 28, 2022
Approve Amendment Four to Grant Contract with TN DHS for Juvenile Court. R-22-3-902 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment Four to a Grant Contract with the Tennessee Department of Human Services related to IV-D Magistrate Services for the Knox County Juvenile Court, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the grant by $324,588.00, increases the local match by $167,212.00, and extends the term by one (1) year to expire June 30, 2023. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Approve contract with TN Dept. of Health for Regional Forensic Center. R-22-3-901 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with the Tennessee Department of Health in an amount not to exceed $930,666.00 for the period of January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2026 for the Knox County Regional Forensic Center to provide Medical Examiner Investigations, Postmortem Examinations and Consultations. Public safety
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Approve contract with Periscope Holdings for BuySpeed software upgrade. R-22-3-804 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving contract documents with Periscope Holdings, Inc. to provide for a BuySpeed software upgrade from a self-hosted version to a Software as a Service (SaaS) model. Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Authorize Third Amendment to Development Agreement for Andrew Johnson Building. R-22-3-803 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing a Third Amendment to Development Agreement between Knox County and BNA Associates, LLC relating to the Andrew Johnson Building to extend the closing date. Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Approve Temporary Construction Easement for KUB at 1613 Vermont Ave. R-22-3-802 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Temporary Construction Easement for the Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) on property located at 1613 Vermont Avenue for construction material storage for the maintenance of a water tank, which easement extends the period of time of the previously approved easement to October 1, 2022 for property access in order for KUB to compete the project. Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Approve License Agreement Renewal with WOW! in Summer Place Complex. R-22-3-801 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a License Agreement Renewal with Knology of Knoxville, Inc. d/b/a WOW! Internet, Cable, and Phone in the Summer Place Complex. Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Approve Grant Contract with TN DOT for Halls Greenway Project. R-22-3-701 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Grant Contract in the amount of $950,000.00 with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation for the Halls Greenway Project (requires a local match of $50,000.00). Parks & community
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Approve Amendment One to Grant Contract with TN Dept. of Health. R-22-3-601 — 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 Presumptive Eligibility Services, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the Grant Contract by $126,400.00 and extends the term by one (1) year to expire June 30, 2023 (no local match required). Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Accept $20.7M award for Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERA1). R-22-3-503 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of an award in the amount of $20,757,611.06 in reallocated funds from the U.S. Department of the Treasury under the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERA1) (no local match required). Budget & taxes
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Approve MOUs with fire/rescue depts. for SLFR funding. R-22-3-502 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Memorandums of Understanding with Karns Fire Department, Knox County Rescue, and Seymour Volunteer Fire Department allocating State and Local Fiscal Recovery (SLFR) funding in support of fire/rescue emergency services. Public safety
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Approve grant contract with TEMA for hazardous materials training funds. R-22-3-501 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract with the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency for the provision of $9,600.00 in pass-through funding from the United States Department of Transportation Hazardous Materials Emergency Planning Grant for fire training to benefit personnel within Knox County (in-kind match provided through fire department personnel time). Public safety
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Approve Preliminary Engineering Agreement with Colonial Pipeline for Canton Hollow Rd. R-22-3-407 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Preliminary Engineering Agreement with Colonial Pipeline Company for the Canton Hollow Road Improvement Project in the amount of $98,314.00. Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Approve design services agreement with Gresham Smith for Bertelkamp Ln. R-22-3-406 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an agreement for professional design services with Gresham Smith in the amount of $34,054.60 for Bertelkamp Lane intersection improvements. Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Approve Rail Crossing Construction Oversight Agreements with TDOT. R-22-3-405 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Rail Crossing Construction Oversight Agreements with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) at Foster Road, McCampbell Drive, Old Washington Pike, Mascot Pike, Jones Road and Lobetti Road (requires a 10% local match). Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Approve Budget Supplement Agreement No. 2 with Cannon & Cannon for Coward Mill Rd. R-22-3-404 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Budget Supplement Agreement Number 2 in the amount of $78,000.00 with Cannon & Cannon, Inc. for additional design services for the Coward Mill Road Widening Project. Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Approve construction contract with APAC-Atlantic for Hardin Valley Rd. R-22-3-403 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a construction contract with APAC-Atlantic, Inc. in the amount of $1,259,708.70 for the Hardin Valley Road Roundabout Project. Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Approve Budget Supplement Agreement No. 2 with CDM Smith for Schaad Road. R-22-3-402 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Budget Supplement Agreement Number 2 in the amount of $121,000.00 with CDM Smith for additional design services for the Schaad Road Phase 4 Project. Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Approve Utility Relocation Agreement for Coward Mill Road Widening Project. R-22-3-401 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Utility Relocation Agreement with Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) for the Coward Mill Road Widening Project in the amount of $240,000.00. Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Approve Lease Agreement with Mack R. Walker for Mascot Branch Library. R-22-3-208 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Lease Agreement with Mack R. Walker for the Mascot Branch Library for a period of ten (10) years beginning May 1, 2022 and ending April 30, 2032 with a monthly rental payment of $400.00. Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Reappoint Lara Fleming to the Community Health Council. R-22-3-110 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, reappointing Lara Fleming to the Community Health Council (term expires March 31, 2025). Personnel & appointments
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Approve contract with ParentSquare for mass notification system. R-22-3-207 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with ParentSquare, Inc. for the provision of a mass notification system up to $206,500.00 annually plus a $9,500.00 one-time onboarding fee for the term of April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023, which may be extended for up to five (5) years. Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Accept grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools. R-22-3-206 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of grant funds and donations for the Knox County Schools as shown on the attached list and in the total amount of $66,731.00. Schools
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Approve Fund Balance Designation for General Purpose School Fund. R-22-3-205 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Fund Balance Designation (General Purpose School Fund) in the amount of $440,000.00. Schools
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Approve agreement with Henley Roofing for Carter High School roof replacement. R-22-3-204 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an agreement with Henley Roofing Company in the amount of $1,309,800.00 for the Carter High School roof replacement project. Schools
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Approve MOU with Knox Education Foundation for Student Success Grants. R-22-3-203 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox Education Foundation for Fiscal Year 2022 Student Success Grants up to $225,000.00 to include grants for each school, a $10,000.00 award to the Knox County Schools Teacher Supply Depot, and a $5,000.00 award to the Knox County Schools Clothing Center. Schools
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Approve production contract for L & N STEM Academy's "Guys & Dolls". R-22-3-202 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a production contract with Music Theatre International for a dramatic performing rights license for L & N STEM Academy’s production of “Guys & Dolls” at an estimated cost of $1,025.00. Schools
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Approve Utility Easements for three elementary schools and Gibbs High School. R-22-3-201 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Utility Easements with Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) at the new Adrian Burnett Elementary School, the new Lonsdale Elementary School, and Gibbs High School. Schools
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Withdraw Ordinance on annual salary increases for sworn officers. O-22-3-101 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 42, Article II, “Sheriff”, Division 1, “Generally”, to add a new section 42-31 entitled “Annual Salary Increases for Sworn Officers” to require a minimum two and one-half (2.5) percent annual salary increase for sworn officers regularly employed by the Sheriff’s Office who have attained the rank of Captain or below (amending Knox County Code, Chapter 42, Article II, Division 1, adding Section 42-31, previously reserved) on first reading.
Motion to amend:Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Defer Resolution honoring A'sani Knox for Youth of the Year award. R-22-3-101 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring A’sani Knox for being named the 2022 Youth of the Year for the Boys and Girls Club of the Tennessee Valley.
Motion to amend:Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2022
Add discussion item on zoning regulation consolidation and streamlining. Discussion item regarding the consolidation and streamlining of government regulations on the zoning process.
Motion to amend:Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Approve South County Sector Plan Amendment due to error in 2021 plan. 11-D-21-SP — Request of Knoxville-Knox County Planning for South County Sector Plan Amendment from LDR (Low Density Residential) and HP (Hillside Protection) to MDR (Medium Density Residential) and HP (Hillside Protection) 11-D-21-SP was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 9109 Chapman Highway / Parcel ID 150 020. Commission District 9. Zoning & land use
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Approve rezoning request for Steve Larimer from A to PR (3 units/acre). 11-H-21-RZ — Request of Steve Larimer for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 3 dwelling units per acre 11-H-21-RZ was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 Hardin Valley Road / Parcel ID 129 12607. Commission District 6. Zoning & land use
Substitute motion:Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Approve Sector Plan Amendment for Steve Larimer from AG/HP to RR/HP. 11-C-21-SP — Request of Steve Larimer for Northwest County Sector Plan Amendment from AG (Agricultural) and HP (Hillside Protection) to LDR (Low Density Residential) and HP (Hillside Protection) 11-C-21-SP was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 Hardin Valley Road / Parcel ID 129 12607. Commission District 6. Zoning & land use
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Approve rezoning request for Furrow Auction Company from I to A. 11-D-21-RZ — Request of Furrow Auction Company for rezoning from I (Industrial) to A (Agricultural) 11-D-21-RZ was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 7907 North Ruggles Ferry Pike and 0 North Wooddale Road / Parcel ID 61 060 and 051. Commission District 8. Zoning & land use
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Approve rezoning request for Susan M. Watson from RA to A. 11-B-21-RZ — Request of Susan M. Watson for rezoning from RA (Low Density Residential) to A (Agricultural) 11-B-21-RZ was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 7035 Elna Marie Drive / Parcel ID 61 K B 002, Commission District 8. Zoning & land use
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Approve MOU with Zoo Knoxville using SLFR Funds for COVID-19 impact mitigation. R-21-12-502 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Memorandum of Understanding and Agreement with Zoo Knoxville to provide $3,500,000.00 in Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery (SLFR) Funds for activities that aid in mitigating the negative economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Federally funded through Treasury SLFR Funds) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Approve 172 notary applications. Consideration of Notary Applications
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Approve Budget Amendments totaling $5,279.93. Budget Amendments – Total amount $5,279.93
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Approve Line-Item Transfers totaling $414,309.43. Line-Item Transfers – Total amount $414,309.43
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Acceptance of new County Roads. Consideration of the acceptance of new County Roads
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Approve minutes of the previous meeting. Approval of minutes of the previous meeting on November 15, 2021
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Honor Judge Geoffrey P. Emery for contributions to justice. R-21-12-101 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Judge Geoffrey P. Emery for his contribution to justice and the people of Knox County Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Approve check guarantee services contract with TeleCheck Services, LLC. R-21-12-906 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Contract with TeleCheck Services, LLC, a Fiserv Company, for the provision of check guarantee services Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Authorize acceptance of donated web domain names for Water Trail. R-21-12-904 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a donation of two (2) web domain names for the Knox County Water Trail from Commissioner Larsen Jay to Knox County Parks & community
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Approve Pilot Program for Tuition Assistance for Executive Branch Team Members. R-21-12-903 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Pilot Program for Tuition Assistance to be offered to Knox County Team Members under the Executive Branch Personnel & appointments
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Approve Stop Loss Insurance agreement with HCC Life Insurance Company. R-21-12-902 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an agreement in the estimated amount of $448,779.00 with HCC Life Insurance Company for Stop Loss Insurance for the period beginning January 1, 2022 and ending December 31, 2022 Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Approve update to Executive Branch organizational chart. R-21-12-901 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an update to the organizational chart of the Executive Branch of Knox County Government to include the designation of Stephanie Candler as Senior Director of Human Resources and Jenny Holden as Senior Director of Community Development Personnel & appointments
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Repeal Resolution R-98-10-104 regarding non-partisan school board elections. R-21-12-806 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee to repeal Resolution R-98-10-104 which provided for non-partisan primary and general elections for members of the Knox County School Board Schools
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Approve amendment to Debt Management System contract with Fifth Asset, Inc. R-21-12-805 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Amendment to Contract No. 20-674 with Fifth Asset, Inc., d/b/a DebtBook for the provision of a debt management system, which amendment provides for the term of the Agreement to be January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024 and amends the pricing to add a component to monitor the County's lease agreements Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Approve Master Equity Lease Agreement for vehicle leasing. R-21-12-804 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Master Equity Lease Agreement with Enterprise FM Trust for the option to lease vehicles for Knox County Government through the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Program Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Approve financial advisory service contracts with Cumberland Securities and PFM. R-21-12-803 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving contracts with Cumberland Securities Company, Inc., and PFM Financial Advisors LLC for the provision of financial advisory services Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Approve Sublease Agreement with Associated Builders and Contractors. R-21-12-802 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Sublease Agreement with Associated Builders and Contractors - Greater Tennessee for property located at 1803 N. Central Street for a Construction Trades Academy for a base term of five (5) years with the option to renew for one (1) additional five (5) year term with an annual rental amount of $6,000.00 to be monthly in the amount of $500.00 commencing on the first day of year 2 of the base term Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Approve Lease Agreement with John H. Daniel Co. for Construction Trades Academy. R-21-12-801 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Lease Agreement with John H. Daniel Company for property located at 1803 N. Central Street for a Construction Trades Academy for a base term of five (5) years and the option to renew the Lease for one (1) additional five (5) year term with an annual rental amount of $145,800.00 to be paid monthly in equal installments of $12,150.00 for lease years one (1) and two (2) with a 3% annual increase each year thereafter Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Authorize acceptance of donation for Memorial Bench at Admiral Farragut Park. R-21-12-702 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a donation of a Memorial Bench at Admiral Farragut Park from Richard Sparks in the amount of $1,600.00 Parks & community
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Authorize acceptance of donation for Memorial Bench at Concord Park. R-21-12-701 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a donation of a Memorial Bench at the Point at Concord Park from Chuck and Virginia Pritchett in the amount of $1,600.00 Parks & community
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Approve grant contract with Health Dept. for Family Planning Services. R-21-12-603 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in the amount not to exceed $150,000.00 with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of Family Planning Services (No Local Match Required) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Approve Amendment One to Health Dept. grant for health promotion services. R-21-12-602 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment One to a Grant Contract with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of health promotion services, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the Grant Contract by $203,700.00 and extends the term to June 30, 2024 Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Approve Amendment Four to Health Dept. grant for immunization services. R-21-12-601 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment Four to a Grant Contract with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of immunization services, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the Contract by $3,261,883.00 to add COVID-19 POD Funding and extends the term of the Contract to June 30, 2022 (No Local Match Required) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Approve SaaS agreement with Benevate Inc. for program administration. R-21-12-504 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Software as a Service (SaaS) Services Agreement with Benevate Inc. 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
Dec 20, 2021
Approve ARP funded projects per 2021 Knox County Recovery Plan. R-21-12-503 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the expenditures and projects funded through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) as outlined in the 2021 Knox County Recovery Plan for State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Approve amendment to Contract No. 21-301 with SEEED, Inc. for rental assistance. R-21-12-501 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment No. One to Contract No. 21-301 with SEEED, Inc. to provide Treasury Emergency Rental Assistance funds for community engagement services, which amendment increases the award amount from $50,000.00 to $100,000.00. (Federally funded through Treasury ERA program funds) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Approve signal maintenance agreement with TDOT for Rutledge Pike intersection. R-21-12-411 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a signal maintenance agreement with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) for a traffic signal and associated warning devices for the intersection of Rutledge Pike (SR 1) and Roberts Road and Shipetown Road Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Request TDOT to approve LIC application for Watt/Everett Rd improvements. R-21-12-410 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, requesting the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) to approve a Local Interstate Connector (LIC) application for improvements to Watt Road/Everett Road and to officially ask TDOT to take the necessary steps to improve the adjacent interchange of Interstate 40 and Watt Road to alleviate traffic congestion in the immediate area and Hardin Valley Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Approve equipment rental contracts with Bobcat and Herc Rentals. R-21-12-409 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving contracts with Bobcat of Knoxville, Inc. and Herc Rentals, Inc. for the provision of small and light equipment rental services as needed Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Approve construction contract for South Northshore Greenway Project Phase 1B. R-21-12-408 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a construction contract in the amount of $828,768.50 with Design and Construction Services, Inc. for Phase 1B of the South Northshore Greenway Project Roads & infrastructure
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Approve Stormwater Facility Covenants with Powell Property Partners. R-21-12-407 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with Powell Property Partners GP for property located at 7916 Conner Road (CLT Parcel # 047-03316) in Commission District 7 Zoning & land use
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Approve Stormwater Facility Covenants with Hardin Valley Land Partners. R-21-12-406 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with Hardin Valley Land Partners for properties located at 0 Hardin Valley Road (CLT Parcel # 117-027), 0 Hardin Valley Road (CLT Parcel # 117-02509), and 0 Hardin Valley Road (CLT Parcel # 117-02510) in Commission District 6 Zoning & land use
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Approve Stormwater Facility Covenants with Homestead Land Holdings. R-21-12-405 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with Homestead Land Holdings, LLC for property located at 0 English Ivy Lane (a portion of CLT Parcel # 129-12601) in Commission District 6 Zoning & land use
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Approve Stormwater Facility Covenants with Everett Land Development for Phase 2B. R-21-12-404 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with Everett Land Development, LLC for property located at 12650 Yarnell Road (a portion of CLT Parcel # 141-05003) for Phase 2B in Commission District 6 Zoning & land use
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Approve Stormwater Facility Covenants with Everett Land Development for Phase 2A. R-21-12-403 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with Everett Land Development, LLC for property located at 12650 Yarnell Road (a portion of CLT Parcel # 141-05003) for Phase 2A in Commission District 6 Zoning & land use
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Approve Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities with MAG Development. R-21-12-402 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with MAG Development, LLC for property located at 0 Poplar Grove Lane (a portion of CLT Parcel # 055-042) in Commission District 6 Zoning & land use
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Approve Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities with Mesana Investments. R-21-12-401 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Covenants for Permanent Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices with Mesana Investments LLC for property located at 0 Heritage Lake Blvd. (a portion of CLT Parcel # 154BG019) in Commission District 5 Zoning & land use
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Approve CY 2022 HIDTA overtime reimbursement agreement. R-21-12-302 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the CY 2022 Appalachia High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) overtime reimbursement agreement for the reimbursement of up to $95,000.00 in overtime expenses incurred by the Knox County Sheriff's Office Public safety
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Approve UPS replacement contract for Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility. R-21-12-301 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Sun Electric Company of TN for an Uninterruptable Power Rep Source (UPS) replacement for the Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Approve ARPA grant contract for IT and video conferencing equipment. R-21-12-206 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an ARPA grant contract in the amount not to exceed $48,328.00 with the Tennessee State Library and Archives to purchase IT and video conferencing equipment (Requires a local match of $12,081.00) Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Confirm reappointment of Biggs and appointment of Gard to Emergency Comms Board. R-21-12-114 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, confirming the Knox County Mayor's reappointment of Justin Biggs and appointment of Brian Gard to the Knox County Emergency Communications District Board of Directors (Terms expire January 1, 2026) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Appoint/reappoint Commissioners Dailey and Schoonmaker to Arena Use Committee. R-21-12-113 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing/reappointing Commissioners Carson Dailey and John Schoonmaker to serve on the Arena Use Committee (Terms to expire December 31, 2023) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Appoint David Icove, Ph.D., P.E. to Board of Construction Appeals. R-21-12-112 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing David Icove, Ph.D., P.E. to the Knox County Board of Construction Appeals. (Term expires December 31, 2028) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Accept resignation and appoint John Duncan to Advisory Board of Health. R-21-12-111 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, accepting the resignation of Dianna Drake, Pharm.D. on the Knox County Advisory Board of Health and appointing John Duncan, Pharm.D. (nominated by the pharmaceutical society serving the County) to complete the unfulfilled term of Dianna Drake, Pharm.D. on the Advisory Board of Health, which term expires January 31, 2024 Personnel & appointments
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Appoint Commissioner Richie Beeler to Metro Drug Coalition Board. R-21-12-110 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing Commissioner Richie Beeler to the Metro Drug Coalition Board of Directors (Term of Office) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools. R-21-12-205 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of grant funds and donations for the Knox County Schools as shown on the attached list and in the total amount of $113,395.77 Schools
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Approve FY 2021 Central Cafeteria Fund balance designation for School Nutrition Program. R-21-12-204 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Fiscal Year 2021 Central Cafeteria Fund Balance Designation of close-out entries in the amount of $1,249,500.00 for the School Nutrition Program Schools
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Approve contract with Finchum Sports Floors, LLC for gym floor services. R-21-12-203 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Finchum Sports Floors, LLC for gym floor repair, refinish, and replacement services not to exceed a cost of $100,000.00 annually for a one-year term beginning January 1, 2022 which may be extended for an additional four (4) years Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Approve ApplicationXtender Software Support Agreement with InStream, LLC. R-21-12-202 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an ApplicationXtender Software Support Agreement with InStream, LLC for annual software renewal from November 14, 2021 to November 13, 2022 at a cost of $8,981.96 Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2021
Approve ACT State Testing Program agreement for Spring 2022. R-21-12-201 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an ACT State Testing Program agreement for Spring 2022 administration of the ACT at a cost of $37.00 per student. Schools
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous

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