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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
Aug 22, 2022
Appoint Jonathan Repass to Board of Zoning Appeals. R-22-8-112 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, appointing Jonathan Repass (District 2) to the Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals. (Term expires September 30, 2023) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Reappoint Nancy Barger to Development Corporation Board. R-22-8-111 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the reappointment of Nancy Barger to the Board of Directors of The Development Corporation of Knox County. (Term expires August 31, 2027) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Reappoint Jim Morrison and Matthew Warren to Audit Committee. R-22-8-110 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, reappointing Jim Morrison, and Matthew Warren to the Knox County Audit Committee. (Terms expire August 31, 2026) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Authorize acceptance of grant funds for Knox County Schools. R-22-8-216 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of grant funds for the Knox County Schools as shown on the attached list and in the total amount of $2,400.00. Schools Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve dental program agreement and grant with Elgin Children's Foundation. R-22-8-215 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Elementary School Dental Program Agreement with Elgin Children's Foundation for the term of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 and an Elgin Children's Foundation Grant in an amount not to exceed $6,000.00 for student transportation costs associated with the program. Schools Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve TN Arts Commission grant for Holston Middle School art prog. R-22-8-214 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Grant Contract with the Tennessee Arts Commission for an Arts Pathways for Youth Success Grant in the amount of $7,100.00 for Holston Middle School's Art Program for the term of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. Schools Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve TN Arts Commission Arts360 Grant for Beaumont Magnet Academy. R-22-8-213 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Grant Contract with the Tennessee Arts Commission for an Arts360 Grant in the amount of $25,000.00 with required matching funds of $12,500.00 for Beaumont Magnet Academy's Art Program for the term of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. Schools Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve MOUs with Boys & Girls Clubs for TN Dept. of Ed. grants. R-22-8-212 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Memoranda of Understanding with the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley and Boys & Girls Clubs of Tennessee in support of their Tennessee Department of Education 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant applications and grant funding for multiple Knox County Schools extended learning programs in the total amount of $300,266.00 for salaries, payroll processing, and administrative expenses. Schools Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Authorize acceptance of Summer Learning Transportation Grant. R-22-8-211 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of the Tennessee Department of Education Summer Learning Transportation Grant in the total amount of $1,128,874.76. Schools Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve TN Dept. of Education VPK Grant for 2022-2023. R-22-8-210 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Tennessee Department of Education Voluntary Pre-K (VPK) Grant for the 2022-2023 school year in the amount of $2,242,690.40 with required in-kind and matching funds of $1,152,026.60. Schools Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve purchase of land for new Farragut area elementary school. R-22-8-209 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Real Property Purchase Agreement with Timothy C. Scott and Todd M. Scott for approximately 32 acres of land at a cost of $100,000.00 per acre for the future site of a new Farragut area elementary school. Schools Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve FY22 designation for purchase of four Ford Transit Connect vans. R-22-8-208 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Fiscal Year 2022 Central Cafeteria Fund Balance Designation in the amount of $122,816.00 for the purchase of four (4) 2022 Ford Transit Connect Cargo Vans as replacement vans. Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve FY23 fund balance designation for Austin-East HS baseball field. R-22-8-207 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Fiscal Year 2023 Fund Balance Designation (General Purpose School Fund) in the amount of $178,000.00 for the Austin-East Magnet High School baseball field project. Schools Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve contract for Records Management System and 365 software. R-22-8-206 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with SHI International Corp. for the provision of a Records Management System and 365 Software License and Services Agreement beginning August 1, 2022 at an estimated cost of $216,178.00. Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve increase to northwest sector elementary school construction contract. R-22-8-205 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an increase of $813,833.00 to the amount of the construction contract with The Christman Company for the new northwest sector elementary school. Schools Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve increase to Powell High School renovations contract. R-22-8-204 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an increase of $14,675.00 to the amount of the contract with Merit Construction, Inc. for renovations and additions at Powell High School. Schools Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve increase to Adrian Burnett Elementary School design contract. R-22-8-203 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an increase of $14,980.00 to the amount of the contract with Johnson Architecture, Inc. for the design of the Adrian Burnett Elementary School project. Schools Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve amendment to travel management services contract. R-22-8-202 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Amendment to Contract No. 20-514 with World Travel Service, LLC for the provision of travel management services at an estimated cost of $11,000.00. Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Approve utility easement for West High School softball field. R-22-8-201 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Utility Easement with Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) for utility work related to the West High School softball field. Schools Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Aug 22, 2022
Amend agenda to add two items and defer two items. Consideration of amendments to the agenda.
Adopted 9-0-0-2
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2022
Adjourn meeting ADJOURNMENT
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2022
Amendments to Knox County Zoning Code concerning development plan appeals O-22-6-104 — ORDINANCE O-22-6-104 - 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 (AMENDING ORDINANCE O-90-9-130, ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 10, 1990) Zoning & land use Item history →
Deferred —
Deferred
Jun 27, 2022
Rezone 7921/7923 Thompson School Road from A to PR (Planned Residential). 4-M-22-RZ — Request of I-75 Land Partners, LLC for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-1-0-1
Split
Jun 27, 2022
Approve NE County Sector Plan Amendment for Thompson School Road. 4-G-22-SP — Request of I-75 Land Partners, LLC for Northeast County Sector Plan Amendment from AG (Agricultural), HP (Hillside Protection) and SP (Stream Protection) to LDR (Low Density Residential), HP (Hillside Protection) and SP (Stream Protection) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-1-0-1
Split
Jun 27, 2022
Rezone Old Maynardville Pike from A to CA (General Business). 4-J-22-RZ — Request of Dennis Patterson for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to CA (General Business) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Approve North County Sector Plan Amendment for Old Maynardville Pike. 4-D-22-SP — Request of Dennis Patterson for North County Sector Plan Amendment from AG (Agricultural) and HP (Hillside Protection) to RC (Rural Commercial) and HP (Hillside Protection) for 9202 and 9204 Old Maynardville Pike Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Rezone E Governor John Sevier Hwy from A to PR (Planned Residential). 5-O-22-RZ — Request of Homestead Land Holdings, LLC for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-1-0-1
Split
Jun 27, 2022
Rezone 1736 Choto Road from A to PR (Planned Residential). 5-M-22-RZ — Request of Homestead Land Holdings, LLC for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Rezone Hardin Valley Road from A to PR (Planned Residential). 5-E-22-RZ — Request of Homestead Land Holdings, LLC for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 3 dwelling units per acre Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Rezone 0 Gliding Hawk Lane from PC/TO to OB/TO. 5-N-22-RZ — Request of Michael Brinegar for rezoning from PC (Planned Commercial) / TO (Technology Overlay) to OB (Office, Medical, and Related Services) / TO (Technology Overlay). Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Rezone 0 Carmichael Road from PR/TO to OB/TO. 5-H-22-RZ — Request of Michael Brinegar for rezoning from PR (Planned Residential) / TO (Technology Overlay) up to 12 dwelling units per acre to OB (Office, Medical, and Related Services) / TO (Technology Overlay) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Rezone 0 Beeler Road from A to PR (Planned Residential). 5-L-22-RZ — Request of B & B Builders for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 4 dwelling units per acre Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Rezone 4904 East Emory Road from A to PR (Planned Residential). 5-K-22-RZ — Request of Robert G. Campbell and Associates / Mark Tucker for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Rezone 0 Andes Road from A to RA (Low Density Residential). 5-J-22-RZ — Request of Ralph Smith for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RA (Low Density Residential) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Rezone 7912 Jenkins Road from A to PR (Planned Residential). 5-I-22-RZ — Request of Frank Leonard for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Rezone 1606 Hart Road from A to PR (Planned Residential). 5-G-22-RZ — Request of Mesana Investments, LLC for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Rezone 8009 Shady Lane from A to RA (Low Density Residential). 5-F-22-RZ — Request of Lisa Sutphin for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RA (Low Density Residential) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Approve O-22-6-104 amending zoning code regarding development plan appeals (First Reading). 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) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 7-1-2-1
Split
Jun 27, 2022
Approve O-22-6-103 amending Sheriff's Office Merit System (First Reading). O-22-6-103 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 42, Article II, Division 2 entitled "Employees' Merit System" to provide for various amendments to the Merit System for Employees of the Knox County Sheriff's Office and to add a new Section 42-67 entitled "Grievances which may be addressed by the Merit System Board". (Ord. No. O-90-9-111, adopted 9-10-90; Ord. No. O-91-8-114, adopted 11-25-91; Ord. No. O-94-10-101, adopted 12-1-94; Ord. No. O-95-4-101, adopted 4-24-95; Ord. No. O-19-1-101, adopted 2-25-19; Ord. No. O-20-7-102, adopted 9-28-20; Ord. No. O-21-7-105, adopted 8-23-21; Ord. No. O-21-7-106, adopted 8-23-21; and establishing Section 42-67, previously reserved) Public safety Item history →
Adopted 9-0-1-1
Jun 27, 2022
Approve O-22-6-102 adopting County Sheriff's Civil Service Law (First Reading). O-22-6-102 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Knox County Code, Chapter 42 by repealing Sections 42-51 through 42-66 and by adding a new Section 42-51 to adopt the provisions of Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-8-401 et seq., known as the "County Sheriff's Civil Service Law of 1974", in order to bring Knox County into compliance with State law. (Ord. No. O-90-9-111, adopted 9-10-90; Ord. No. O-91-8-114, adopted 11-25-91; Ord. No. O-94-10-101, adopted 12-1-94; Ord. No. O-95-4-101, adopted 4-24-95; Ord. No. O-19-1-101, adopted 2-25-19; Ord. No. O-20-7-102, adopted 9-28-20; Ord. No. O-21-7-105, adopted 8-23-21; and Ord. No. O-21-7-106, adopted 8-23-21) Public safety Item history →
Failed 2-4-4-1
Split Failed
Jun 27, 2022
Approve O-22-6-101 amending penalties for alcohol sales to minors (First Reading). O-22-6-101 — Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending Chapter 4, Article I, Section 4-8 of the Knox County Code regarding penalties for sales of alcoholic beverages to minors. (Ord. No. O-09-3-107, adopted 4-27-09; Ord. No. O-09-8-101, adopted 9-28-09; and Ord. No. O-10-1-101, adopted 2-22-10) Public safety Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Levy a Mineral Severance Tax for Knox County. R-22-6-902 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, to levy a Mineral Severance Tax for Knox County Budget & taxes Item history →
Adopted 9-1-0-1
Split
Jun 27, 2022
Amend R-21-4-901 regarding delegation of authority to Industrial Development Board. R-22-6-901 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending that certain Resolution No. R-21-4-901 delegating to the Industrial Development Board of the County of Knox the authority to negotiate, accept and/or waive payments in lieu of taxes, and finding that such payments or the waiver thereof are deemed to be in furtherance of the public purposes of the board as defined in Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-53-305 and approving an amendment to Development Agreement Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 9-1-0-1
Split
Jun 27, 2022
Approve 211 Notary Applications. Consideration of Notary Applications
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Approve Budget Amendments with total credit of $10,482.36. Budget Amendments - Total credit amount of $10,482.36
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Approve Line-Item Transfers totaling $2,646,548.03. Line-Item Transfers - Total amount of $2,646,548.03
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Defer closure of Old Tazewell Pike to July meeting. 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
Deferred 10-0-0-1
Deferred
Jun 27, 2022
Acceptance of new county roads in Hidden Meadows, The Highlands, Ely Park, Stormcrest, Laurel Ridge, Boulder Point. Consideration of the Acceptance of new county roads: A. Golden Cloud Lane located in Hidden Meadows, District 6. B. Piper Grove Lane located in Hidden Meadows, District 6. C. Summer Rain Drive located in Hidden Meadows Unit 1 Ph 2, District 6. D. Silent Springs Lane located in Hidden Meadows Unit 1 Ph 2, District 6. E. Ivory Tower Drive located in Hidden Meadows Unit 1 Ph 2, District 6. F. Sparkling Star Lane located in Hidden Meadows Unit 1 Ph 2, District 6. G. Silent Springs Lane located in Hidden Meadows Unit 2 Ph 2, District 6. H. Ivory Tower Drive located in Hidden Meadows Unit 3 Ph 2, District 6. I. Clinging Vine Lane located in Hidden Meadows Unit 3 Ph 2, District 6. J. Sweeping Rain Lane located in Hidden Meadows Unit 4, Ph 2, District 6. K. Ivory Tower Drive located in Hidden Meadows Unit 4, Ph 2, District 6. L. Sherwin Road located in Hidden Meadows Unit 4, Ph 2, District 6. M. Solstice Drive located in The Highlands at Copeland, District 6. N. Zodiac Lane located in The Highlands at Copeland, District 6. O. Solstice Drive located in The Highlands at Copeland Unit 2, District 6. P. Luna Point Lane located in The Highlands at Copeland Unit 2, District 6. Q. Equinox Lane located in The Highlands at Copeland Unit 2, District 6. R. Honey Hill Road located in Ely Park Ph 2 Unit 2, District 8. S. Palace Green Road located in Ely Park Ph 2 Unit 2, District 8. T. Storm Cloud Drive located in Stormcrest Subdivision, District 6. U. Rain Cloud Road located in Stormcrest Subdivision, District 6. V. Big Sky Lane located in Laurel Ridge Ph III, District 6. W. Graham Hill Lane located in Laurel Ridge Ph III, District 6. X. Poplar Grove Lane located in Boulder Point Phase 4, District 6.
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Approve minutes of previous meeting on May 23, 2022. Consideration of approval of minutes of the previous meeting on May 23, 2022 (Regular Session)
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Honor Commissioner Carson Dailey for Keep Knoxville Beautiful award. R-22-6-102 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Commissioner Carson Dailey for winning the Keep Knoxville Beautiful Felicia Award Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Approve Amendment Three to children's services custody prevention grant. R-22-6-908 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment Three to a Grant Contract with the Tennessee Department of Children's Services for the provision of custody prevention services, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the Grant Contract by $183,392.00 and extends the term by one (1) year to expire June 30, 2023. (No local match required) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Approve grant contract for Safe Baby Court. R-22-6-907 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Grant Contract in the amount of $500,000.00 with the State of Tennessee, Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for the Knox County Juvenile Court to continue to provide an evidence-based Safe Baby Court in Knox County for the period beginning July 1, 2022 and ending December 31, 2024. (No local match required) Schools Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Approve amendment to Employee Benefit and Disability Plan. R-22-6-906 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Amendment and Restatement of the Knox County Employee Benefit System and Knox County Employee Disability Benefit Plan to exclude all Knox County Schools Employees hired or rehired on or after July 1, 2022, whether or not participating in TCRS Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Approve contracts for Knox County Property Assessor Business Program. R-22-6-905 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving contracts with Property Assessment Alliance, LLC, Tax Management Associates, Inc., and Government Services & Associates, LLC for the Knox County Property Assessor Business Program Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Approve contract for transcription services for Forensic Center. R-22-6-904 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Precise Transcripts for the provision of transcription services for the Knox County Regional Forensic Center Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Approve Independent Contractor Agreement for forensic pathology services. R-22-6-903 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Independent Contractor Agreement with Dr. William Oliver to provide forensic pathology services as needed for the Knox County Regional Forensic Center Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Approve contract for Roof Asset Management Program. R-22-6-803 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with MBC & Associates, LLC for the provision of a Roof Asset Management Program Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Approve energy saving measures and facility upgrades agreement. R-22-6-802 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Agreement with Trane U.S., Inc. dba Trane for Energy Saving Conservation Measures and Facility Upgrades for the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame, Knox County Libraries, Knox County Parks and Recreation, Knox County Sheriff’s Office and the Public Building Authority Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Approve Tripartite Lease Agreement for urgent care/mental health facility. R-22-6-801 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Tripartite Lease Agreement among Knox County, the City of Knoxville, and the Helen Ross McNabb Center to lease property located at 1515 Saint Mary Street for the purpose of offering the community an urgent care and mental health services facility Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Approve contract for splash pad at Carl Cowan Park. R-22-6-701 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Fuel Tank Maintenance Company, LLC dba FTM Contracting for the provision of a splash pad at Carl Cowan Park in the amount not to exceed $534,350.00 Parks & community Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Approve grant contract for Viral Hepatitis Program Services. R-22-6-606 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in the amount not to exceed $85,000.00 with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of Viral Hepatitis Program Services for the period beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023. (No local match required) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Approve Amendment 1 to Contract for retail food store inspections. R-22-6-605 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment 1 to a Contract with the Tennessee Department of Agriculture for the provision of assisting in conducting retail food store inspections under the Tennessee Retail Food Safety Act, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the contract by $159,302.00 and extends the term of the Contract to June 30, 2023. (No local Match Required) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Authorize acceptance of EPA funding for Air Pollution Control Program. R-22-6-604 — 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 $136,550.00 for Knox County Air Quality Management's ongoing Air Pollution Control Program Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Authorize acceptance of EPA funding for Air Quality Management PM 2.5 program. R-22-6-603 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of additional funding in the amount up to $32,500.00 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for Knox County Air Quality Management's PM 2.5 Air Monitoring Program Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Approve grant contract for substance misuse epidemic response. R-22-6-602 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in the amount not to exceed $360,800.00 with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of High-Impact Area substance misuse epidemic response for the period beginning September 1, 2022 and ending August 31, 2023. (No local match required) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Approve 5-year grant contract for public health emergency preparedness. R-22-6-601 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a five-year grant contract in the amount not to exceed $2,929,990.00 ($585,998.00 per year) with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of public health emergency preparedness services for the period beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2027. (No local match required) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Approve MOU with Volunteer Ministry Center for hygiene services. R-22-6-502 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding and Agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center to provide $150,000.00 in Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) for the Mobile Hygiene Services to conduct activities that mitigate the negative health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Federally funded through Treasury SLFRF Program) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Approve MOU with Volunteer Ministry Center for SLFRF funding. R-22-6-501 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding and Agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center to provide $75,000.00 in Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) for The Foyer to conduct activities that mitigate the negative health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Federally funded through Treasury SLFRF Program) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Approve contracts for equipment rental. R-22-6-404 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving contracts with APAC-Atlantic, Inc., Bobcat of Knoxville, Inc., Expoquip, Inc., Herc Rentals, Inc., Stowers Rental and Supply Company, and Sunbelt Rentals, Inc. for the provision of equipment rental as needed Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Approve deeds of easement for Schaad Road Extension project. R-22-6-403 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving two Deeds of Easement with CSX Transportation, Inc. in the total amount of $35,597.00 to be paid by Knox County to CSX Transportation, Inc. for the Andes Road bridge and Ball Camp Pike bridge crossings over CSXT railroad for the Schaad Road Extension Phases 2 & 3 project Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Approve contract for hot mix hauling and placement services. R-22-6-402 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Rogers Group, Inc. for the provision of hot mix hauling and placement services for Fiscal Year 2023 Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Approve budget supplement for Schaad Road widening project. R-22-6-401 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving budget supplement number 1 in the amount of $37,650.00 with Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers, Inc. for additional right of way services required for the Schaad Road Phase 4 (Oak Ridge Highway to Pleasant Ridge Road) widening project Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Approve grant contract for Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding. R-22-6-301 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract with the State of Tennessee, Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs for the provision of administering Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding (CESF) in the amount of $79,975.00. (No local match required) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Accept resignation, appoint to Industrial Dev. and Health & Ed. Boards. R-22-6-113 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, 1) accepting the resignation of Michael Wood as a Director on The Industrial Development Board of the County of Knox (IDB) and the Health, Educational and Housing Facility Board of the County of Knox (Health & Ed. Board) and appointing Ford Little to complete the unfulfilled term of Mr. Wood on the IDB and Health & Ed. Board, which term expires July 15, 2026 and 2) appointing Charley Bible, Lisa Rottmann, Lou Moran, III, and reappointing Dr. Anthony Wise to serve as Directors of the IDB and Health & Ed. Board for terms expiring July 15, 2028 Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Confirm Mayor's nominations to Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission. R-22-6-112 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, confirming the Knox County Mayor's nominations of Tamara Boyer for reappointment and John Huber, Nancy Barger, and Richard Levenson for appointment to the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission. (Terms expire June 30, 2026) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Confirm Mayor's appointments to Visit Knoxville Board of Directors. R-22-6-111 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, confirming the Knox County Mayor's appointments of Margaret Counts and Skip Adams to the Visit Knoxville Board of Directors. (Terms expire June 30, 2025) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Reappoint and appoint to Knox County Library Advisory Board. R-22-6-110 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, reappointing Hope Davis (District 4 Seat) and appointing Susan Alexander (District 7 Seat) to the Knox County Library Advisory Board. (Terms expire July 1, 2025) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for schools. R-22-6-215 — 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 $55,160.00 Schools Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Authorize acceptance of STEM School Designation Grants. R-22-6-214 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of Tennessee Department of Education STEM School Designation Grants in the total amount of $60,000.00 for Green Magnet Academy and South-Doyle High School Schools Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Authorize acceptance of Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Grant. R-22-6-213 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Grant award from the State of Tennessee Department of Education for Fiscal Year 2023 in the amount of $928,168.71 Schools Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Authorize acceptance of IDEA funding for Special Education Services. R-22-6-212 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) funding from the Tennessee Department of Education for Special Education Services in the amount of $13,901,835.00 (IDEA-Part B) and for Preschool Special Education Services in the amount of $422,489.00 (IDEA-Preschool) for Fiscal Year 2023 Schools Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Approve agreement for Career and Technical Education project design. R-22-6-211 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an agreement with MBI Companies, Inc. for the design of Career and Technical Education projects in multiple KCS High Schools in an amount not to exceed $410,000.00 Schools Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Approve contract for body-worn cameras. R-22-6-210 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Central Technologies, Inc. for the provision of body-worn cameras at a cost of $205,293.75 for the term of July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023, which may be extended annually for four (4) additional years Public safety Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Approve contract for track resurfacing and restriping. R-22-6-209 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Baseline Sports Construction, LLC for the provision of track resurfacing and restriping services up to $200,000.00 annually for the term of July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023, which may be extended annually for four (4) additional years Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Approve contract for water treatment chemicals. R-22-6-208 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Hydro-Tech, Inc. for the provision of water treatment chemicals for cooling towers and boilers up to $100,000.00 annually for the term of July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023, which may be extended annually for four (4) additional years Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Approve contract for facility recycling services. R-22-6-207 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Waste Management, Inc. of Tennessee for the provision of facility recycling services up to $750,000.00 annually for the term of July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023, which may be extended annually for four (4) additional years Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Approve contract for termite control services. R-22-6-206 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Rentokil North America Inc. for the provision of termite control services up to $200,000.00 annually for the term of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, which may be extended annually for four (4) additional years Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Approve PBIS Rewards Service agreement for West High School. R-22-6-205 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an agreement with Motivating Systems, LLC dba PBIS Rewards for the provision of PBIS Rewards Service to West High School at a cost of $3,775.00 Schools Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Approve Institutional Participation Agreement for West High School IB database services. R-22-6-204 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Institutional Participation Agreement with Ithaka and JSTOR for database services to be used by the West High School IB Programme for academic research at a cost of $1,561.00 Schools Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Approve Leader in Me Agreement for East Knox County Elementary. R-22-6-203 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Leader in Me Agreement with Franklin Covey Client Sales, Inc. for a Leader in Me membership and coaching subscription for East Knox County Elementary School for the term of August 23, 2022 through August 22, 2023 at a cost of $13,670.08 Schools Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Approve Master Services Agreement for music therapy services. R-22-6-202 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Master Services Agreement for music therapy services with Knoxville Music Therapy for students with an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) for the term of June 15, 2022, through June 14, 2023 at an estimated cost of $10,000.00 Schools Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Approve Prepaid Expense Card Agreement for school security uniforms. R-22-6-201 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Prepaid Expense Card Agreement with Commerce Bank for the provision of pre-funded purchasing cards for school security officers to purchase required uniforms at an annual cost up to $2,670.00 Schools Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Defer 5-E-22-UR auto collision center Use on Review to July. Amendments to the Agenda: Defer to the July Board of Commissioners meeting Item #74- 5-E-22-UR - Appeal by Daniel Sanders for EF Knoxville, LLC of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission’s approval of a Use on Review for a certified collision center. Property located at 10542 Murdock Dr. / Parcel ID 118 17315. Planning Commission Action: APPROVE the request for an auto collision center in the PC (Planned Commercial) / BP (Business Park) / TO (Technology Overlay) zone, subject to 5 conditions, by a vote of 13-0. (DEFER TO JULY AT REQUEST AND AGREEMENT OF APPLICANT, RESPONDENT AND KNOX COUNTY) (Commission District 6)
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Defer 5-C-22-TOB auto collision center Certificate of Appropriateness to July. Amendments to the Agenda: Defer to the July 2022 Board of Commissioners meeting Item 73 - 5-C-22-TOB - Appeal by Daniel Sanders for EF Knoxville, LLC of the Tennessee Technology Corridor Development Authority’s approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness for a Building Permit for an auto collision center. Property located at 10542 Murdock Dr. / Parcel ID 118 17315. Tennessee Technology Corridor Development Authority Action: APPROVE the waivers and the Certificate of Appropriateness for a Building Permit, subject to 4 conditions, per staff recommendation, by a vote of 5-0. (DEFER TO JULY AT REQUEST AND AGREEMENT OF APPLICANT, RESPONDENT AND KNOX COUNTY) (Commission District 6)
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Defer R-22-6-101 honoring Superintendent Bob Thomas to July meeting. Amendments to the Agenda: Defer to the July 2022 Board of Commissioners meeting Item #44 – R-22-6-101 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring Superintendent Bob Thomas on the occasion of his retirement from Knox County Schools.
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Amend agenda to add O-22-6-104 regarding zoning appeals ordinance. Amendments to the Agenda: Add Item #75 - 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, amended: First Reading: (Requires a Public Hearing with 15-day notice prior to Second Reading)
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jun 27, 2022
Amend agenda to add R-22-6-908 regarding children's services grant. Amendments to the Agenda: Add Item #43 – R-22-6-908 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment Three to a Grant Contract with the Tennessee Department of Children's Services for the provision of custody prevention services, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the Grant Contract by $183,392.00 and extends the term by one (1) year to expire June 30, 2023. (No local match required).
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 23, 2022
Rezone from A Ag/CA/CB/RA to PR Planned Residential (Thunder Mountain Properties, LLC). RZ-22-5-122 — ZONING REQUESTS – (CONTINUED): 27. Consideration of the request of Thunder Mountain Properties, LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural, CA General Business, CB Business and Manufacturing and RA Low Density Residential to PR Planned Residential up to 3 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 8802 Sevierville Pike and 0 Dry Hollow Road, Parcel ID 138 274 and 270 ( part of). (Commission District 9) Planning Commission’s file number: 11-F-21-RZ. Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-3-0-0
Split
May 23, 2022
Rezone from A Ag/CA/CB/RA to PR Planned Residential (Thunder Mountain Properties, LLC). RZ-22-5-122 — ZONING REQUESTS – (CONTINUED): 27. Consideration of the request of Thunder Mountain Properties, LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural, CA General Business, CB Business and Manufacturing and RA Low Density Residential to PR Planned Residential up to 3 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 8802 Sevierville Pike and 0 Dry Hollow Road, Parcel ID 138 274 and 270 ( part of). (Commission District 9) Planning Commission’s file number: 11-F-21-RZ. Zoning & land use Item history →
Failed 5-6-0-0
Split Failed
May 23, 2022
Rezone from A Ag/CA/CB/RA to PR Planned Residential (Thunder Mountain Properties, LLC). RZ-22-5-122 — ZONING REQUESTS – (CONTINUED): 27. Consideration of the request of Thunder Mountain Properties, LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural, CA General Business, CB Business and Manufacturing and RA Low Density Residential to PR Planned Residential up to 3 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 8802 Sevierville Pike and 0 Dry Hollow Road, Parcel ID 138 274 and 270 ( part of). (Commission District 9) Planning Commission’s file number: 11-F-21-RZ. Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous

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