Knox County, TN Board of Commissioners — Votes — Unanimous

Meeting	Agenda item	Disposition	Tally	Badges
Aug 25, 2025	Approve 182 Notary Public Applications. NOTARY PUBLIC APPLICATIONS:	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025	Approve budget amendments totaling $531,394.75. BUDGET AMENDMENTS - TOTAL AMOUNT OF $531,394.75:	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025	Approve line item transfers totaling $235,646.77. LINE ITEM TRANSFERS - TOTAL AMOUNT OF $235,646.77:	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025	Close unnamed right-of-way, original alignment of Hoyle Beals Drive. CONSIDERATION OF THE CLOSURE OF AN UNNAMED RIGHT-OF-WAY THAT WAS THE ORIGINAL ALIGNMENT OF HOYLE BEALS DRIVE, SITUATED BETWEEN MIDDLEBROOK PIKE AND THE RELOCATED HOYLE BEALS DRIVE, COMMISSION DISTRICT 6.	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025	Close unimproved Hayes Road right of way. CONSIDERATION OF THE CLOSURE OF THE UNIMPROVED HAYES ROAD RIGHT OF WAY LOCATED SOUTH OF PARCEL ID 130 175 AND NORTH OF PARCEL IDS 130 17601/17602.	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025	Approve minutes from previous meeting held on July 28, 2025. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025	Honor Sheriff Tom Spangler for Courageous Lion Award. R-25-8-102 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING SHERIFF TOM SPANGLER FOR RECEIVING THE COURAGEOUS LION AWARD FROM THE TENNESSEE SHERIFFS' ASSOCIATION. Intergovernmental & resolutions	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025	Approve donation from Food City for Senior Centers coffee service. R-25-8-908 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING RECEIPT OF A DONATION OF APPROXIMATELY $6,000.00 FROM FOOD CITY FOR COFFEE SERVICE AT SIX (6) KNOX COUNTY SENIOR CENTERS FOR THE PERIOD OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2026. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Parks & community	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025	Approve software license with Woolpert, Inc. for appraisal technology integration. R-25-8-901 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SOFTWARE LICENSE AND RELATED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH WOOLPERT, INC. FOR APPRAISAL TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION TO FACILITATE KNOX COUNTY'S DISCOVERY AND APPRAISAL OF REAL ESTATE AND EQUALIZATION OF VALUES. Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025	Approve agreement of sale with Sutherland Partners, LLC for Sutherland Ave property. R-25-8-804 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT OF SALE WITH SUTHERLAND PARTNERS, LLC FOR THE EASTERN PORTION OF 0 SUTHERLAND AVENUE (PARCEL ID 108AE020) FOR $31,500.00. Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025	Approve contract with Liquidity Services Operations LLC for surplus property auction system. R-25-8-803 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH LIQUIDITY SERVICES OPERATIONS LLC DBA GOVDEALS FOR AN ONLINE AUCTION SYSTEM FOR SURPLUS PROPERTY. Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025	Approve real estate sales contract for 1028 Old Cedar Bluff Road. R-25-8-802 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE REAL ESTATE SALES CONTRACT WITH RAKESH BATTINENI FOR THE SALE OF 1028 OLD CEDAR BLUFF ROAD (PARCEL ID 105 078) IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,163,000.00, WHICH IS THE $2,100,000.00 BID PRICE AT AUCTION PLUS 3% BUYER'S PREMIUM OF $63,000.00 TO POWELL AUCTION & REALTY. (SALE PROCEEDS WILL BE USED FOR THE RENOVATION OF THE NEW WEST SATELLITE OFFICE OF THE CLERK, HEALTH DEPARTMENT, AND TRUSTEE) Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025	Approve Letter of Agreement with TN Dept. of Health for HIV Surveillance/Prevention Program. R-25-8-601 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A LETTER OF AGREEMENT FOR A DIRECT APPROPRIATION GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $206,100.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF THE STATE HIV SURVEILLANCE AND PREVENTION PROGRAM FOR KNOX COUNTY. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025	Approve MOU funding agreement with Firehouse Subs for Fire Prevention Bureau vehicle. R-25-8-501 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH FIREHOUSE SUBS PUBLIC SAFETY FOUNDATION IN THE AMOUNT UP TO $41,324.00 BY FORM OF A GRANT AWARD FOR THE DIRECT PURCHASE AND TITLE TO KNOX COUNTY OF A 2025 POLARIS RANGER CREW XD 1500 FOR THE USE OF KNOX COUNTY FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU FOR THE BENEFIT OF KNOX COUNTY RESIDENTS. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Public safety	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025	Approve encroachment agreement with Products (SE) Pipe Line Corp for Canton Hollow Road. R-25-8-406 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT WITH PRODUCTS (SE) PIPE LINE CORPORATION NEEDED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CANTON HOLLOW ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025	Approve State Aid Contract with TDOT for N Campbell Station Road resurfacing. R-25-8-405 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A STATE AID CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TDOT) FOR THE RESURFACING OF N CAMPBELL STATION ROAD FROM RIDGELAND DRIVE TO HARDIN VALLEY ROAD FOR AN ESTIMATED PROJECT COST OF $691,977.09 WITH $678,137.55 (98%) BEING PROVIDED BY TDOT AND $13,839.54 (2%) BEING PROVIDED BY KNOX COUNTY. Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025	Approve State Aid Contract with TDOT for Yarnell Road resurfacing. R-25-8-404 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A STATE AID CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TDOT) FOR THE RESURFACING OF YARNELL ROAD FROM EVERETT ROAD TO LOVELL ROAD FOR AN ESTIMATED PROJECT COST OF $1,728,913.83 WITH $1,694,335.55 (98%) BEING PROVIDED BY TDOT AND $34,578.28 (2%) BEING PROVIDED BY KNOX COUNTY. Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025	Approve State Aid Contract with TDOT for Ball Road resurfacing. R-25-8-403 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A STATE AID CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TDOT) FOR THE RESURFACING OF BALL ROAD FROM FROSTLAND LANE TO OAK RIDGE HIGHWAY FOR AN ESTIMATED PROJECT COST OF $862,111.69 WITH $844,869.46 (98%) BEING PROVIDED BY TDOT AND $17,242.23 (2%) BEING PROVIDED BY KNOX COUNTY. Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025	Approve State Aid Contract with TDOT for Hill Road resurfacing. R-25-8-402 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A STATE AID CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TDOT) FOR THE RESURFACING OF HILL ROAD FROM ANDERSONVILLE PIKE TO E. RACCOON VALLEY DRIVE FOR AN ESTIMATED PROJECT COST OF $1,633,332.22 WITH $1,600,665.58 (98%) BEING PROVIDED BY TDOT AND $32,666.64 (2%) BEING PROVIDED BY KNOX COUNTY. Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025	Approve supplement to LDA Engineering contract for Bakertown Road improvements. R-25-8-401 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SUPPLEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $45,000.00 TO THE EXISTING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH LDA ENGINEERING FOR ADDITIONAL WORK TO EXTEND THE SCOPE OF IMPROVEMENTS ON BAKERTOWN ROAD. Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025	Approve overtime reimbursement agreement for Methamphetamine Investigation. R-25-8-302 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN OVERTIME REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE TENNESSEE BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION AND THE TENNESSEE DANGEROUS DRUGS TASK FORCE FOR THE USE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT UNDER THE METHAMPHETAMINE INVESTIGATION OVERTIME EXPENSE PROGRAM FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF UP TO $9,600.00 PER OFFICER IN OVERTIME EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE. Public safety	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025	Approve overtime reimbursement agreement for Heroin/Opioid Investigation. R-25-8-301 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN OVERTIME REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE TENNESSEE BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION AND THE TENNESSEE DANGEROUS DRUGS TASK FORCE FOR THE USE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT UNDER THE HEROIN/OPIOID INVESTIGATION OVERTIME EXPENSE PROGRAM FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF UP TO $9,600.00 PER OFFICER IN OVERTIME EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE. Public safety	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025	Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools. R-25-8-210 — 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 $111,615.86. Schools	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025	Approve grant contract with TDOT for Powell High School Aviation Education Grant. R-25-8-209 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR RECEIPT OF AN AERONAUTICS DIVISION 2025 AVIATION EDUCATION GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000.00 FOR POWELL HIGH SCHOOL. Schools	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025	Approve receipt of TN Dept. of Education FY26 CTE Perkins Reserve Grant. R-25-8-208 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE RECEIPT OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FISCAL YEAR 2026 CTE PERKINS RESERVE GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000.00. Schools	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025	Approve MOU between Health Dept. and Board of Education for In School Health Program. R-25-8-207 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE KNOX COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT AND KNOX COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $648,195.89 FOR THE IN SCHOOL HEALTH PROGRAM FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026. Schools	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025	Approve contracts for evidence-based instruction strategies consulting. R-25-8-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH INSTRUCTION PARTNERS, KIDS FIRST EDUCATION, LLC, MARZANO RESEARCH, NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING (NIET), PIVOT: SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT LEADERS, AND TNTP, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF EVIDENCE-BASED INSTRUCTION STRATEGIES CONSULTING FOR THE TERM OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2026, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS. Schools	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025	Approve contract with Carahsoft Technology Corp for cloud analytics and data warehouse. R-25-8-205 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH CARAHSOFT TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION FOR CLOUD ANALYTICS, DATA WAREHOUSE AND DASHBOARD SERVICES FOR THE TERM OF AUGUST 1, 2025 THROUGH JULY 31, 2028 AT AN ANNUAL COST OF $331,922.40. Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025	Approve voice terms with United Data Technologies, Inc. for VoIP telephone services. R-25-8-204 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING VOICE TERMS AND CONDITIONS WITH UNITED DATA TECHNOLOGIES, INC. THROUGH A TIPS COOPERATIVE CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF VOICE-OVER-IP TELEPHONE SERVICES AT AN APPROXIMATE ANNUAL COST OF $415,000.00. Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025	Approve construction contract with Jenkins & Stiles, LLC for Halls Middle School. R-25-8-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH JENKINS & STILES, LLC FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ADDITIONS AND RENOVATIONS TO HALLS MIDDLE SCHOOL IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,122,000.00. Schools	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025	Approve program agreement with Array Education, Inc. for Lonsdale Elementary workshop. R-25-8-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PROGRAM AGREEMENT WITH ARRAY EDUCATION, INC. AND ITS TEACH LIKE A CHAMPION PROGRAM FOR A TWO-DAY IN-PERSON PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP FOR LONSDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT A COST OF $32,500.00. Schools	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025	Approve K12 Terms of Service with Scoir, Inc. for college and career planning system. R-25-8-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A K12 TERMS OF SERVICE WITH SCOIR, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF A COLLEGE AND CAREER PLANNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND SERVICES TO EDUCATE AND ASSIST STUDENTS IN THEIR POST-SECONDARY PURSUITS AT A COST OF $23,728.96. Schools	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025	Amend agenda to add two items and defer two items and defer one item. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025	Amend agenda to add two items and defer two items and defer one item. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA	Motion to amend:Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025	Amend agenda to add two items and defer two items and defer one item. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA	Motion to amend:Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 25, 2025	Amend agenda to add two items and defer two items and defer one item. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA	Motion to amend:Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 18, 2025	Rezone 323 Brakebill Road (Parcel ID 072 210) A to RA. RZ-25-8-105 — REQUEST OF NOE SANCHEZ FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO RA (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 323 BRAKEBILL ROAD / PARCEL ID 072 210. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 7-L-25-RZ) (8TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 18, 2025	Rezone 4925 E Emory Road (Parcel ID 029 030) A to RA. RZ-25-8-104 — REQUEST OF NILS HAY FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO RA (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4925 E EMORY ROAD / PARCEL ID 029 030. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 6-C-25-RZ) (7TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 18, 2025	Rezone 6933 Beeler Road (Parcel ID 020MD005) A to RA. RZ-25-8-103 — REQUEST OF SOUTHERN STANDARD ENTERPRISES LLC FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO RA (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6933 BEELER ROAD / PARCEL ID 020MD005. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 7-I-25-RZ) (7TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 18, 2025	Rezone 7936-7952 Hill Road (Parcel IDs 028 142,143,146) A to RA. RZ-25-8-102 — REQUEST OF JASON STRANGE FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO RA (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7936, 7944, 7952 HILL ROAD / PARCEL ID 028 142, 143, 146. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 7-H-25-RZ) (7TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Aug 18, 2025	Approve minutes from previous meeting held on July 21, 2025. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Consideration of the approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on July 21, 2025 was before the Board of Commissioners.	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Aug 18, 2025	Approve agenda as presented. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA:	Adopted	10-0-0-1	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Budget Amendments BUDGET AMENDMENTS	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Line Item Transfers LINE ITEM TRANSFERS	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Acceptance of new county roads DRIVES AND ROADS	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Approve minutes from previous meeting CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE PREVIOUS MEETING HELD ON JUNE 23, 2025	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Honor West High School football team for winning back-to-back state titles R-25-7-102 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING THE WEST HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM FOR WINNING BACK-TO-BACK STATE TITLES BY WINNING THE TSSAA CLASS 5A FOOTBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS IN BOTH 2022 AND 2023 Schools	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Honor Gibbs High School Softball Team for winning state championship R-25-7-101 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING THE GIBBS HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE 2025 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP Schools	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Approve agreement with Richard Mayberry for Law Clerk services R-25-7-901 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH RICHARD MAYBERRY FOR SERVING AS A LAW CLERK TO THE CHANCELLORS OF CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, FROM JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $115,500.00 Personnel & appointments	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Approve personal property sales agreement for surplus vehicles and equipment R-25-7-804 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PERSONAL PROPERTY SALES AGREEMENT AMONG KNOX COUNTY, THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE, AND YOUNG-WILLIAMS ANIMAL CENTER OF EAST TENNESSEE FOR THE SALE OF SURPLUS VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO YOUNG-WILLIAMS Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Approve extension of services contract with Young-Williams Animal Center R-25-7-803 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN EXTENSION OF DEFINED SERVICES CONTRACT AMONG KNOX COUNTY, THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE, AND YOUNG-WILLIAMS ANIMAL CENTER OF EAST TENNESSEE TO PROMOTE THE RESPONSIBLE CARE AND WELFARE OF ANIMALS TO EXTEND THE CONTACT TO JUNE 30, 2026 AND INCREASE THE AMOUNT THE CITY AND COUNTY EACH COMPENSATE YOUNG-WILLIAMS TO $1,101,822.00 PER YEAR Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Approve amendment to lawn care contract for Schaad Road medians R-25-7-802 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH LASTING IMPRESSIONS LAWN CARE FOR THE ADDITION TO THE CONTRACT OF THE NEW SCHAAD ROAD MEDIANS AT A COST OF $875.00 PER CUT DURING MOWING SEASON Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Approve Change Order #2 for Trane Energy Services Project Phase 3B R-25-7-801 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CHANGE ORDER #2 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH TRANE U.S. INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $385,711.00 FOR ADDITIONAL WORK ON TRANE ENERGY SERVICES PROJECT PHASE 3B Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Approve amendment to Parks and Youth Sports Facility Use Permit R-25-7-704 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMMUNITY PARKS AND KNOX COUNTY YOUTH SPORTS FACILITY USE PERMIT TO UPDATE THE SPORTS SEASON DATE TABLE ON PAGE 4 Parks & community	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Approve acquisitions for Halls Greenway Connector and sidewalks R-25-7-703 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE NECESSARY RIGHT-OF-WAY AND CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT ACQUISITION FOR FIVE (5) TRACTS OF LAND, A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE FOR EXCESS LAND USAGE, AND USE OF PORTIONS OF TWO (2) EXISTING KNOX COUNTY PARCELS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HALLS GREENWAY CONNECTOR AND ASSOCIATED SIDEWALKS AS SHOWN IN THE ATTACHED RIGHT-OF-WAY PLANS FOR THIS PROJECT. Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Authorize acceptance of property donation for Knox County Park Land R-25-7-702 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION FOR KNOX COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 0 KODAK ROAD, PARCEL ID 098 12601, TO BE USED FOR KNOX COUNTY PARK LAND Parks & community	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Approve Amendment Eight to Indigent Care Program Agreement R-25-7-606 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT EIGHT TO THE KNOX COUNTY INDIGENT CARE PROGRAM AGREEMENT, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR REVISIONS TO THE REIMBURSEMENT FOR SERVICES SECTION OF THE AGREEMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026 Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Approve contract for armed security guard services R-25-7-605 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH SHIELD & BUCKLER SECURITY, INC. FOR ARMED SECURITY GUARD SERVICES FOR THE KNOX COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Approve grant contract for Dementia: CARE Services R-25-7-604 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $10,000.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF DEMENTIA: COMMUNITY, ASSISTANCE, RESOURCES AND EMPOWERMENT (CARE) SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JUNE 1, 2025 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Approve cooperative agreement for Air Pollution Control Program R-25-7-603 — 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 $100,000.00 WITH A REQUIRED LOCAL CONTRIBUTION FOR KNOX COUNTY AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT’S ONGOING AIR POLLUTION CONTROL PROGRAM Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Approve cooperative agreement for PM 2.5 Air Monitoring Program R-25-7-602 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $65,000.00 FROM THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY FOR KNOX COUNTY AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT’S PM 2.5 AIR MONITORING PROGRAM Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Approve grant contract for Viral Hepatitis Program Services R-25-7-601 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $93,720.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF VIRAL HEPATITIS PROGRAM SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Approve construction contract for ATMS Phase II traffic signal improvements R-25-7-409 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH PROGRESSION ELECTRIC, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,979,885.39 FOR THE ATMS PHASE II TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS AT 15 INTERSECTIONS IN KNOX COUNTY Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Approve right-of-way acquisition for East Copeland Drive realignment R-25-7-408 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE NECESSARY RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION ON ONE (1) TRACT OF LAND FOR THE REALIGNMENT OF EAST COPELAND DRIVE AT GREENWELL DRIVE Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Approve engineering design contract for Powell High School Greenway Project R-25-7-407 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN ENGINEERING DESIGN CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $231,000.00 WITH CANNON & CANNON, INC. FOR THE POWELL HIGH SCHOOL GREENWAY PROJECT Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Approve right-of-way acquisitions for Lobetti Road turnarounds R-25-7-406 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE NECESSARY RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITIONS ON TWO (2) TRACTS OF LAND FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF TWO (2) TURNAROUNDS ON LOBETTI ROAD Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Approve engineering design contract for Johnson Road widening/realignment R-25-7-405 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN ENGINEERING DESIGN CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $95,000.00 WITH LDA ENGINEERING FOR THE JOHNSON ROAD WIDENING AND REALIGNMENT PROJECT Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Approve right-of-way acquisitions for Bakertown Road widening R-25-7-404 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE NECESSARY RIGHT-OF-WAY, SLOPE, AND CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT ACQUISITIONS ON TWO (2) TRACTS OF LAND FOR THE WIDENING OF BAKERTOWN ROAD BETWEEN SCHAAD ROAD AND BALL ROAD Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Approve contract for construction engineering inspection services R-25-7-403 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING INSPECTION CONTRACT WITH CDM SMITH, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $237,900.00 FOR CONSTRUCTION OVERSIGHT OF THE ATMS PHASE II TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS Roads & infrastructure	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Approve amendment to litter outreach contract for Adopt-A-Stream Program R-25-7-401 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE LITTER OUTREACH, EDUCATION, AND COORDINATION SERVICES CONTRACT WITH KEEP KNOXVILLE BEAUTIFUL, INC. FOR THE ADDITION OF THE ADOPT-A-STREAM PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,293.00 PER YEAR Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Approve contract for vehicle oil change services R-25-7-301 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH PINNACLE SALES CO. D/B/A JIFFY LUBE KNOXVILLE FOR THE PROVISION OF VEHICLE OIL CHANGE SERVICES Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Approve grant contract for library services and materials R-25-7-220 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $430,500.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE STATE LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES FOR GENERAL LIBRARY SERVICES AND LIBRARY MATERIALS (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Appoint Laura Johns to Air Pollution Control Board R-25-7-110 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING LAURA JOHNS (NOMINEE OF THE KNOXVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE INDUSTRIAL INTERESTS OF KNOX COUNTY) TO SERVE ON THE KNOX COUNTY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD (TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2029) Personnel & appointments	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools R-25-7-219 — 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 $59,352.55 Schools	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Approve donation agreement with Big History Project, LLC R-25-7-218 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A DONATION AGREEMENT WITH BIG HISTORY PROJECT, LLC FOR THE TERM OF AUGUST 1, 2025 THROUGH JULY 31, 2026 FOR THE RECEIPT OF FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000.00 AND CURRICULAR RESOURCES AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING SUPPORT TO INCLUDE FIVE (5) VIRTUAL LEARNING EVENTS AND TWO (2) COHORT-SPECIFIC MEETINGS Schools	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Approve school dental program agreement and grant R-25-7-217 — 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, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026 AND AN ELGIN CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION GRANT UP TO $8,000.00 FOR STUDENT TRANSPORTATION COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROGRAM Schools	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Approve fund balance designation for capital plan, bond payoff and software R-25-7-216 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A FUND BALANCE DESIGNATION (GENERAL PURPOSE SCHOOL FUND) IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,535,114.00 FOR CAPITAL PLAN SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING A QSCB BOND PAYOFF, AND TIME AND ATTENDANCE SOFTWARE Budget & taxes	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Approve contract for stage curtains and rigging services R-25-7-215 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH SCHOOL AND OFFICE SUPPLY FOR THE PROVISION OF STAGE CURTAINS AND RIGGING SERVICES UP TO $125,000.00 ANNUALLY FOR THE TERM OF NOVEMBER 1, 2025 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2026, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Approve contracts for student transportation services R-25-7-214 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH CITY SHUTTLE LLC, COLLABORATIVE STUDENT TRANSPORTATION LLC, FIRST STUDENT, MCCONKEY TRANSPORTATION, INC, RPM TRANSIT, INC. AND SCU BUS LINES, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF STUDENT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR THE TERM OF AUGUST 1, 2025 THROUGH JULY 31, 2026, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS Schools	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Approve contracts for construction testing services R-25-7-213 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH ECS SOUTHEAST, LLC AND UES PROFESSIONAL SOLUTIONS 19, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF CONSTRUCTION TESTING SERVICES FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Approve construction contract with Merit Construction for Sterchi Elementary R-25-7-212 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH MERIT CONSTRUCTION, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,587,000.00 FOR ADDITIONS AND RENOVATIONS TO STERCHI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Schools	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Approve Turnitin, LLC agreement for plagiarism checks R-25-7-210 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MASTER REGISTRATION AGREEMENT, DATA PROCESSING AGREEMENT, AND SERVICE TERMS WITH TURNITIN, LLC FOR WEST HIGH SCHOOL’S LICENSE TO A SUITE OF PROPRIETARY SOLUTIONS TO RUN PLAGIARISM CHECKS DURING THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR AT A COST OF $6,327.86 Schools	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Approve terms of service/license agreement for student instruction products R-25-7-209 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PRODUCT TERMS OF SERVICE AND END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH LIMINEX, INC. DBA GOGUARDIAN AND PEAR DECK LEARNING FOR WEST HIGH SCHOOL’S LICENSE TO STUDENT INSTRUCTION PRODUCTS DURING THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR AT A COST OF $9,264.00 Schools	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Approve program agreement with Array Education, Inc. for professional development R-25-7-208 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PROGRAM AGREEMENT WITH ARRAY EDUCATION, INC. AND ITS TEACH LIKE A CHAMPION PROGRAM FOR A TWO-DAY IN-PERSON PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP FOR MAYNARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT A COST OF $32,500.00 Schools	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Approve agreement with Best Choice Roofing for facility roof replacement R-25-7-207 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH BEST CHOICE ROOFING FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE ROOF ON THE BASEBALL/SOFTBALL HITTING FACILITY AT HARDIN VALLEY ACADEMY AT A COST OF $9,504.25 Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Approve agreements with Biltmore for Gibbs Middle School field trip R-25-7-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AGREEMENTS WITH BILTMORE FOR GIBBS MIDDE SCHOOL’S 6TH GRADE FIELD TRIP TO BILTMORE ESTATE ON OCTOBER 16, 2025 AT A COST OF $8,645.19 Schools	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Approve MOU with Ford Next Generation Learning for high school pathways R-25-7-205 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH FORD NEXT GENERATION LEARNING FOR PHASE 5, YEAR 2 OF THE FORD NEXT GENERATION LEARNING ROADMAP TO ASSIST HIGH SCHOOLS WITH DEVELOPING PATHWAYS TO INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS AND DEGREE CREDENTIALS AT A COST OF $66,420.00 Schools	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Approve cloud solutions contract with Carahsoft Technology Corporation R-25-7-204 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE USE OF STATE OF TENNESSEE NASPO CLOUD SOLUTIONS CONTRACT 67955 WITH CARAHSOFT TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION FOR PURCHASE OF USER LICENSES FOR SALESFORCE EDUCATION CLOUD UNLIMITED EDUCATION, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR TRAINING, AND SUPPORT FOR PARTNER MANAGEMENT FOR THE 865 ACADEMIES AT A COST OF $62,803.55 Contracts & purchasing	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Approve ACT test terms and conditions with ACT Education Corporation R-25-7-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING ACT TEST TERMS AND CONDITIONS WITH ACT EDUCATION CORPORATION FOR ADMINISTRATION OF THE PREACT FOR 8TH, 9TH, AND 10TH GRADE STUDENTS DURING THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR AT A COST OF $17.50 PER STUDENT Schools	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Approve professional services agreement with Teach for America for tutoring program R-25-7-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN EDUCATION OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TEACH FOR AMERICA FOR THE IGNITE TUTORING PROGRAM AT BONNY KATE, DOGWOOD, MOORELAND HEIGHTS, MOUNT OLIVE, NEW HOPEWELL, AND SOUTH KNOX ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR AT A COST OF $12,000.00 Schools	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Approve subscription agreement renewal for bus transportation safety training R-25-7-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT RENEWAL WITH VERTICAL ALLIANCE GROUP, INC. FOR COMPANY-LICENSED ACCESS TO THE INFINIT-I WORKFORCE SYSTEM BUS TRANSPORTATION SAFETY ONLINE TRAINING MODULE FOR THE TERM OF JULY 29, 2025 THROUGH JULY 28, 2026 AT A COST OF $8,962.50 Schools	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Amendments to the agenda AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA	Motion to amend:Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 28, 2025	Approve construction contract for Bluegrass Lake pump station R-25-7-402 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH _______ IN THE AMOUNT OF $________ FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A PUMP STATION AND ASSOCIATED WORK TO PROACTIVELY MANAGE THE ELEVATION OF BLUEGRASS LAKE TO PREVENT FUTURE FLOODING EVENTS Roads & infrastructure Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Motion to amend:Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Jul 28, 2025	Approve bylaws for Parks and Recreation Advisory Board R-25-7-701 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE BYLAWS GOVERNING THE KNOX COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD Parks & community Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)	Motion to amend:Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous Consent
Jul 28, 2025	Amendments to the agenda AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA	Motion to amend:Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 21, 2025	Approve Priyanka Patel rezoning from OB Office to CA General Business RZ-25-7-107 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Priyanka Patel for rezoning from OB Office, Medical and Related Services to CA General Business as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Property located at 8535 Asheville Highway, Parcel ID 062 21101 (partial). (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 6-I-25-RZ) Zoning & land use	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 21, 2025	Approve Graham Corp. rezoning to revise curb cut condition RZ-25-7-106 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Graham Corporation to revise the curb cut condition as noted in the staff report because the property boundary has changed since the condition took effect as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Property located at 504 and 520 West Emory Road, Parcel ID 056 12301, 12201. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 6-F-25-RZ) Zoning & land use	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 21, 2025	Approve Daniel Bruce Crowe rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential RZ-25-7-105 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Daniel Bruce Crowe for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Property located at 1515 and 1517 Cunningham Road, Parcel ID 047EA02301, 024. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 6-A-25-RZ) Zoning & land use	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 21, 2025	Approve 1222 Development, LLC rezoning from I Industrial to OB and PR RZ-25-7-104 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of 1222 Development, LLC for rezoning from I Industrial to OB Office, Medical and Related Services in the CMU Corridor Mixed-Use place type and PR Planned Residential with up to 9 dwelling units per acre in the SR Suburban Residential place type subject to 3 conditions as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Property located at 8007 Ball Camp Pike, Parcel ID 091 206. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 6-H-25-RZ) Zoning & land use	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 21, 2025	Approve Ty Calvin Herrell rezoning from Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential RZ-25-7-103 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Ty Calvin Herrell for rezoning from Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential subject to 1 condition as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Property located at 0 Cate Road, Parcel ID 066 08704. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 6-G-25-RZ) Zoning & land use	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous
Jul 21, 2025	Approve John Julies rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential RZ-25-7-102 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of John Julies for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Property located at 1307 Mourfield Road, Parcel ID 144 04006. (5th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 6-B-25-RZ) Zoning & land use	Adopted	11-0-0-0	Unanimous

Aug 25, 2025

Approve 182 Notary Public Applications. NOTARY PUBLIC APPLICATIONS:

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 25, 2025

Approve budget amendments totaling $531,394.75. BUDGET AMENDMENTS - TOTAL AMOUNT OF $531,394.75:

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 25, 2025

Approve line item transfers totaling $235,646.77. LINE ITEM TRANSFERS - TOTAL AMOUNT OF $235,646.77:

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 25, 2025

Close unnamed right-of-way, original alignment of Hoyle Beals Drive. CONSIDERATION OF THE CLOSURE OF AN UNNAMED RIGHT-OF-WAY THAT WAS THE ORIGINAL ALIGNMENT OF HOYLE BEALS DRIVE, SITUATED BETWEEN MIDDLEBROOK PIKE AND THE RELOCATED HOYLE BEALS DRIVE, COMMISSION DISTRICT 6.

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 25, 2025

Close unimproved Hayes Road right of way. CONSIDERATION OF THE CLOSURE OF THE UNIMPROVED HAYES ROAD RIGHT OF WAY LOCATED SOUTH OF PARCEL ID 130 175 AND NORTH OF PARCEL IDS 130 17601/17602.

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 25, 2025

Approve minutes from previous meeting held on July 28, 2025. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 25, 2025

Honor Sheriff Tom Spangler for Courageous Lion Award. R-25-8-102 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING SHERIFF TOM SPANGLER FOR RECEIVING THE COURAGEOUS LION AWARD FROM THE TENNESSEE SHERIFFS' ASSOCIATION. Intergovernmental & resolutions

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 25, 2025

Approve donation from Food City for Senior Centers coffee service. R-25-8-908 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING RECEIPT OF A DONATION OF APPROXIMATELY $6,000.00 FROM FOOD CITY FOR COFFEE SERVICE AT SIX (6) KNOX COUNTY SENIOR CENTERS FOR THE PERIOD OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2026. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Parks & community

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 25, 2025

Approve software license with Woolpert, Inc. for appraisal technology integration. R-25-8-901 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SOFTWARE LICENSE AND RELATED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH WOOLPERT, INC. FOR APPRAISAL TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION TO FACILITATE KNOX COUNTY'S DISCOVERY AND APPRAISAL OF REAL ESTATE AND EQUALIZATION OF VALUES. Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 25, 2025

Approve agreement of sale with Sutherland Partners, LLC for Sutherland Ave property. R-25-8-804 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT OF SALE WITH SUTHERLAND PARTNERS, LLC FOR THE EASTERN PORTION OF 0 SUTHERLAND AVENUE (PARCEL ID 108AE020) FOR $31,500.00. Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 25, 2025

Approve contract with Liquidity Services Operations LLC for surplus property auction system. R-25-8-803 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH LIQUIDITY SERVICES OPERATIONS LLC DBA GOVDEALS FOR AN ONLINE AUCTION SYSTEM FOR SURPLUS PROPERTY. Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 25, 2025

Approve real estate sales contract for 1028 Old Cedar Bluff Road. R-25-8-802 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE REAL ESTATE SALES CONTRACT WITH RAKESH BATTINENI FOR THE SALE OF 1028 OLD CEDAR BLUFF ROAD (PARCEL ID 105 078) IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,163,000.00, WHICH IS THE $2,100,000.00 BID PRICE AT AUCTION PLUS 3% BUYER'S PREMIUM OF $63,000.00 TO POWELL AUCTION & REALTY. (SALE PROCEEDS WILL BE USED FOR THE RENOVATION OF THE NEW WEST SATELLITE OFFICE OF THE CLERK, HEALTH DEPARTMENT, AND TRUSTEE) Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 25, 2025

Approve Letter of Agreement with TN Dept. of Health for HIV Surveillance/Prevention Program. R-25-8-601 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A LETTER OF AGREEMENT FOR A DIRECT APPROPRIATION GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $206,100.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF THE STATE HIV SURVEILLANCE AND PREVENTION PROGRAM FOR KNOX COUNTY. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 25, 2025

Approve MOU funding agreement with Firehouse Subs for Fire Prevention Bureau vehicle. R-25-8-501 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH FIREHOUSE SUBS PUBLIC SAFETY FOUNDATION IN THE AMOUNT UP TO $41,324.00 BY FORM OF A GRANT AWARD FOR THE DIRECT PURCHASE AND TITLE TO KNOX COUNTY OF A 2025 POLARIS RANGER CREW XD 1500 FOR THE USE OF KNOX COUNTY FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU FOR THE BENEFIT OF KNOX COUNTY RESIDENTS. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Public safety

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 25, 2025

Approve encroachment agreement with Products (SE) Pipe Line Corp for Canton Hollow Road. R-25-8-406 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT WITH PRODUCTS (SE) PIPE LINE CORPORATION NEEDED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CANTON HOLLOW ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 25, 2025

Approve State Aid Contract with TDOT for N Campbell Station Road resurfacing. R-25-8-405 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A STATE AID CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TDOT) FOR THE RESURFACING OF N CAMPBELL STATION ROAD FROM RIDGELAND DRIVE TO HARDIN VALLEY ROAD FOR AN ESTIMATED PROJECT COST OF $691,977.09 WITH $678,137.55 (98%) BEING PROVIDED BY TDOT AND $13,839.54 (2%) BEING PROVIDED BY KNOX COUNTY. Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 25, 2025

Approve State Aid Contract with TDOT for Yarnell Road resurfacing. R-25-8-404 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A STATE AID CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TDOT) FOR THE RESURFACING OF YARNELL ROAD FROM EVERETT ROAD TO LOVELL ROAD FOR AN ESTIMATED PROJECT COST OF $1,728,913.83 WITH $1,694,335.55 (98%) BEING PROVIDED BY TDOT AND $34,578.28 (2%) BEING PROVIDED BY KNOX COUNTY. Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 25, 2025

Approve State Aid Contract with TDOT for Ball Road resurfacing. R-25-8-403 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A STATE AID CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TDOT) FOR THE RESURFACING OF BALL ROAD FROM FROSTLAND LANE TO OAK RIDGE HIGHWAY FOR AN ESTIMATED PROJECT COST OF $862,111.69 WITH $844,869.46 (98%) BEING PROVIDED BY TDOT AND $17,242.23 (2%) BEING PROVIDED BY KNOX COUNTY. Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 25, 2025

Approve State Aid Contract with TDOT for Hill Road resurfacing. R-25-8-402 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A STATE AID CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TDOT) FOR THE RESURFACING OF HILL ROAD FROM ANDERSONVILLE PIKE TO E. RACCOON VALLEY DRIVE FOR AN ESTIMATED PROJECT COST OF $1,633,332.22 WITH $1,600,665.58 (98%) BEING PROVIDED BY TDOT AND $32,666.64 (2%) BEING PROVIDED BY KNOX COUNTY. Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 25, 2025

Approve supplement to LDA Engineering contract for Bakertown Road improvements. R-25-8-401 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SUPPLEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $45,000.00 TO THE EXISTING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH LDA ENGINEERING FOR ADDITIONAL WORK TO EXTEND THE SCOPE OF IMPROVEMENTS ON BAKERTOWN ROAD. Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 25, 2025

Approve overtime reimbursement agreement for Methamphetamine Investigation. R-25-8-302 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN OVERTIME REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE TENNESSEE BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION AND THE TENNESSEE DANGEROUS DRUGS TASK FORCE FOR THE USE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT UNDER THE METHAMPHETAMINE INVESTIGATION OVERTIME EXPENSE PROGRAM FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF UP TO $9,600.00 PER OFFICER IN OVERTIME EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE. Public safety

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 25, 2025

Approve overtime reimbursement agreement for Heroin/Opioid Investigation. R-25-8-301 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN OVERTIME REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE TENNESSEE BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION AND THE TENNESSEE DANGEROUS DRUGS TASK FORCE FOR THE USE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT UNDER THE HEROIN/OPIOID INVESTIGATION OVERTIME EXPENSE PROGRAM FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF UP TO $9,600.00 PER OFFICER IN OVERTIME EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE. Public safety

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 25, 2025

Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools. R-25-8-210 — 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 $111,615.86. Schools

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 25, 2025

Approve grant contract with TDOT for Powell High School Aviation Education Grant. R-25-8-209 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR RECEIPT OF AN AERONAUTICS DIVISION 2025 AVIATION EDUCATION GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000.00 FOR POWELL HIGH SCHOOL. Schools

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 25, 2025

Approve receipt of TN Dept. of Education FY26 CTE Perkins Reserve Grant. R-25-8-208 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE RECEIPT OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FISCAL YEAR 2026 CTE PERKINS RESERVE GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000.00. Schools

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 25, 2025

Approve MOU between Health Dept. and Board of Education for In School Health Program. R-25-8-207 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE KNOX COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT AND KNOX COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $648,195.89 FOR THE IN SCHOOL HEALTH PROGRAM FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026. Schools

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 25, 2025

Approve contracts for evidence-based instruction strategies consulting. R-25-8-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH INSTRUCTION PARTNERS, KIDS FIRST EDUCATION, LLC, MARZANO RESEARCH, NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING (NIET), PIVOT: SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT LEADERS, AND TNTP, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF EVIDENCE-BASED INSTRUCTION STRATEGIES CONSULTING FOR THE TERM OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2026, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS. Schools

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 25, 2025

Approve contract with Carahsoft Technology Corp for cloud analytics and data warehouse. R-25-8-205 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH CARAHSOFT TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION FOR CLOUD ANALYTICS, DATA WAREHOUSE AND DASHBOARD SERVICES FOR THE TERM OF AUGUST 1, 2025 THROUGH JULY 31, 2028 AT AN ANNUAL COST OF $331,922.40. Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 25, 2025

Approve voice terms with United Data Technologies, Inc. for VoIP telephone services. R-25-8-204 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING VOICE TERMS AND CONDITIONS WITH UNITED DATA TECHNOLOGIES, INC. THROUGH A TIPS COOPERATIVE CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF VOICE-OVER-IP TELEPHONE SERVICES AT AN APPROXIMATE ANNUAL COST OF $415,000.00. Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 25, 2025

Approve construction contract with Jenkins & Stiles, LLC for Halls Middle School. R-25-8-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH JENKINS & STILES, LLC FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ADDITIONS AND RENOVATIONS TO HALLS MIDDLE SCHOOL IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,122,000.00. Schools

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 25, 2025

Approve program agreement with Array Education, Inc. for Lonsdale Elementary workshop. R-25-8-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PROGRAM AGREEMENT WITH ARRAY EDUCATION, INC. AND ITS TEACH LIKE A CHAMPION PROGRAM FOR A TWO-DAY IN-PERSON PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP FOR LONSDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT A COST OF $32,500.00. Schools

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 25, 2025

Approve K12 Terms of Service with Scoir, Inc. for college and career planning system. R-25-8-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A K12 TERMS OF SERVICE WITH SCOIR, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF A COLLEGE AND CAREER PLANNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND SERVICES TO EDUCATE AND ASSIST STUDENTS IN THEIR POST-SECONDARY PURSUITS AT A COST OF $23,728.96. Schools

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 25, 2025

Amend agenda to add two items and defer two items and defer one item. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 25, 2025

Amend agenda to add two items and defer two items and defer one item. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA

Motion to amend:Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 25, 2025

Amend agenda to add two items and defer two items and defer one item. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA

Motion to amend:Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 25, 2025

Amend agenda to add two items and defer two items and defer one item. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA

Motion to amend:Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 18, 2025

Rezone 323 Brakebill Road (Parcel ID 072 210) A to RA. RZ-25-8-105 — REQUEST OF NOE SANCHEZ FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO RA (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 323 BRAKEBILL ROAD / PARCEL ID 072 210. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 7-L-25-RZ) (8TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 18, 2025

Rezone 4925 E Emory Road (Parcel ID 029 030) A to RA. RZ-25-8-104 — REQUEST OF NILS HAY FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO RA (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4925 E EMORY ROAD / PARCEL ID 029 030. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 6-C-25-RZ) (7TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 18, 2025

Rezone 6933 Beeler Road (Parcel ID 020MD005) A to RA. RZ-25-8-103 — REQUEST OF SOUTHERN STANDARD ENTERPRISES LLC FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO RA (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6933 BEELER ROAD / PARCEL ID 020MD005. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 7-I-25-RZ) (7TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 18, 2025

Rezone 7936-7952 Hill Road (Parcel IDs 028 142,143,146) A to RA. RZ-25-8-102 — REQUEST OF JASON STRANGE FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO RA (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7936, 7944, 7952 HILL ROAD / PARCEL ID 028 142, 143, 146. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 7-H-25-RZ) (7TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Aug 18, 2025

Approve minutes from previous meeting held on July 21, 2025. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Consideration of the approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on July 21, 2025 was before the Board of Commissioners.

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Aug 18, 2025

Approve agenda as presented. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA:

Adopted

10-0-0-1

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Budget Amendments BUDGET AMENDMENTS

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Line Item Transfers LINE ITEM TRANSFERS

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Acceptance of new county roads DRIVES AND ROADS

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Approve minutes from previous meeting CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE PREVIOUS MEETING HELD ON JUNE 23, 2025

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Honor West High School football team for winning back-to-back state titles R-25-7-102 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING THE WEST HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM FOR WINNING BACK-TO-BACK STATE TITLES BY WINNING THE TSSAA CLASS 5A FOOTBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS IN BOTH 2022 AND 2023 Schools

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Honor Gibbs High School Softball Team for winning state championship R-25-7-101 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING THE GIBBS HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE 2025 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP Schools

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Approve agreement with Richard Mayberry for Law Clerk services R-25-7-901 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH RICHARD MAYBERRY FOR SERVING AS A LAW CLERK TO THE CHANCELLORS OF CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, FROM JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $115,500.00 Personnel & appointments

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Approve personal property sales agreement for surplus vehicles and equipment R-25-7-804 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PERSONAL PROPERTY SALES AGREEMENT AMONG KNOX COUNTY, THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE, AND YOUNG-WILLIAMS ANIMAL CENTER OF EAST TENNESSEE FOR THE SALE OF SURPLUS VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO YOUNG-WILLIAMS Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Approve extension of services contract with Young-Williams Animal Center R-25-7-803 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN EXTENSION OF DEFINED SERVICES CONTRACT AMONG KNOX COUNTY, THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE, AND YOUNG-WILLIAMS ANIMAL CENTER OF EAST TENNESSEE TO PROMOTE THE RESPONSIBLE CARE AND WELFARE OF ANIMALS TO EXTEND THE CONTACT TO JUNE 30, 2026 AND INCREASE THE AMOUNT THE CITY AND COUNTY EACH COMPENSATE YOUNG-WILLIAMS TO $1,101,822.00 PER YEAR Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Approve amendment to lawn care contract for Schaad Road medians R-25-7-802 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH LASTING IMPRESSIONS LAWN CARE FOR THE ADDITION TO THE CONTRACT OF THE NEW SCHAAD ROAD MEDIANS AT A COST OF $875.00 PER CUT DURING MOWING SEASON Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Approve Change Order #2 for Trane Energy Services Project Phase 3B R-25-7-801 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CHANGE ORDER #2 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH TRANE U.S. INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $385,711.00 FOR ADDITIONAL WORK ON TRANE ENERGY SERVICES PROJECT PHASE 3B Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Approve amendment to Parks and Youth Sports Facility Use Permit R-25-7-704 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMMUNITY PARKS AND KNOX COUNTY YOUTH SPORTS FACILITY USE PERMIT TO UPDATE THE SPORTS SEASON DATE TABLE ON PAGE 4 Parks & community

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Approve acquisitions for Halls Greenway Connector and sidewalks R-25-7-703 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE NECESSARY RIGHT-OF-WAY AND CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT ACQUISITION FOR FIVE (5) TRACTS OF LAND, A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE FOR EXCESS LAND USAGE, AND USE OF PORTIONS OF TWO (2) EXISTING KNOX COUNTY PARCELS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HALLS GREENWAY CONNECTOR AND ASSOCIATED SIDEWALKS AS SHOWN IN THE ATTACHED RIGHT-OF-WAY PLANS FOR THIS PROJECT. Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Authorize acceptance of property donation for Knox County Park Land R-25-7-702 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION FOR KNOX COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 0 KODAK ROAD, PARCEL ID 098 12601, TO BE USED FOR KNOX COUNTY PARK LAND Parks & community

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Approve Amendment Eight to Indigent Care Program Agreement R-25-7-606 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT EIGHT TO THE KNOX COUNTY INDIGENT CARE PROGRAM AGREEMENT, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR REVISIONS TO THE REIMBURSEMENT FOR SERVICES SECTION OF THE AGREEMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026 Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Approve contract for armed security guard services R-25-7-605 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH SHIELD & BUCKLER SECURITY, INC. FOR ARMED SECURITY GUARD SERVICES FOR THE KNOX COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Approve grant contract for Dementia: CARE Services R-25-7-604 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $10,000.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF DEMENTIA: COMMUNITY, ASSISTANCE, RESOURCES AND EMPOWERMENT (CARE) SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JUNE 1, 2025 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Approve cooperative agreement for Air Pollution Control Program R-25-7-603 — 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 $100,000.00 WITH A REQUIRED LOCAL CONTRIBUTION FOR KNOX COUNTY AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT’S ONGOING AIR POLLUTION CONTROL PROGRAM Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Approve cooperative agreement for PM 2.5 Air Monitoring Program R-25-7-602 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $65,000.00 FROM THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY FOR KNOX COUNTY AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT’S PM 2.5 AIR MONITORING PROGRAM Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Approve grant contract for Viral Hepatitis Program Services R-25-7-601 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $93,720.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF VIRAL HEPATITIS PROGRAM SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Approve construction contract for ATMS Phase II traffic signal improvements R-25-7-409 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH PROGRESSION ELECTRIC, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,979,885.39 FOR THE ATMS PHASE II TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS AT 15 INTERSECTIONS IN KNOX COUNTY Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Approve right-of-way acquisition for East Copeland Drive realignment R-25-7-408 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE NECESSARY RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION ON ONE (1) TRACT OF LAND FOR THE REALIGNMENT OF EAST COPELAND DRIVE AT GREENWELL DRIVE Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Approve engineering design contract for Powell High School Greenway Project R-25-7-407 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN ENGINEERING DESIGN CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $231,000.00 WITH CANNON & CANNON, INC. FOR THE POWELL HIGH SCHOOL GREENWAY PROJECT Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Approve right-of-way acquisitions for Lobetti Road turnarounds R-25-7-406 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE NECESSARY RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITIONS ON TWO (2) TRACTS OF LAND FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF TWO (2) TURNAROUNDS ON LOBETTI ROAD Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Approve engineering design contract for Johnson Road widening/realignment R-25-7-405 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN ENGINEERING DESIGN CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $95,000.00 WITH LDA ENGINEERING FOR THE JOHNSON ROAD WIDENING AND REALIGNMENT PROJECT Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Approve right-of-way acquisitions for Bakertown Road widening R-25-7-404 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE NECESSARY RIGHT-OF-WAY, SLOPE, AND CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT ACQUISITIONS ON TWO (2) TRACTS OF LAND FOR THE WIDENING OF BAKERTOWN ROAD BETWEEN SCHAAD ROAD AND BALL ROAD Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Approve contract for construction engineering inspection services R-25-7-403 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING INSPECTION CONTRACT WITH CDM SMITH, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $237,900.00 FOR CONSTRUCTION OVERSIGHT OF THE ATMS PHASE II TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS Roads & infrastructure

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Approve amendment to litter outreach contract for Adopt-A-Stream Program R-25-7-401 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE LITTER OUTREACH, EDUCATION, AND COORDINATION SERVICES CONTRACT WITH KEEP KNOXVILLE BEAUTIFUL, INC. FOR THE ADDITION OF THE ADOPT-A-STREAM PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,293.00 PER YEAR Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Approve contract for vehicle oil change services R-25-7-301 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH PINNACLE SALES CO. D/B/A JIFFY LUBE KNOXVILLE FOR THE PROVISION OF VEHICLE OIL CHANGE SERVICES Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Approve grant contract for library services and materials R-25-7-220 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $430,500.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE STATE LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES FOR GENERAL LIBRARY SERVICES AND LIBRARY MATERIALS (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Appoint Laura Johns to Air Pollution Control Board R-25-7-110 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING LAURA JOHNS (NOMINEE OF THE KNOXVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE INDUSTRIAL INTERESTS OF KNOX COUNTY) TO SERVE ON THE KNOX COUNTY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD (TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2029) Personnel & appointments

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools R-25-7-219 — 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 $59,352.55 Schools

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Approve donation agreement with Big History Project, LLC R-25-7-218 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A DONATION AGREEMENT WITH BIG HISTORY PROJECT, LLC FOR THE TERM OF AUGUST 1, 2025 THROUGH JULY 31, 2026 FOR THE RECEIPT OF FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000.00 AND CURRICULAR RESOURCES AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING SUPPORT TO INCLUDE FIVE (5) VIRTUAL LEARNING EVENTS AND TWO (2) COHORT-SPECIFIC MEETINGS Schools

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Approve school dental program agreement and grant R-25-7-217 — 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, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026 AND AN ELGIN CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION GRANT UP TO $8,000.00 FOR STUDENT TRANSPORTATION COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROGRAM Schools

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Approve fund balance designation for capital plan, bond payoff and software R-25-7-216 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A FUND BALANCE DESIGNATION (GENERAL PURPOSE SCHOOL FUND) IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,535,114.00 FOR CAPITAL PLAN SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING A QSCB BOND PAYOFF, AND TIME AND ATTENDANCE SOFTWARE Budget & taxes

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Approve contract for stage curtains and rigging services R-25-7-215 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH SCHOOL AND OFFICE SUPPLY FOR THE PROVISION OF STAGE CURTAINS AND RIGGING SERVICES UP TO $125,000.00 ANNUALLY FOR THE TERM OF NOVEMBER 1, 2025 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2026, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Approve contracts for student transportation services R-25-7-214 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH CITY SHUTTLE LLC, COLLABORATIVE STUDENT TRANSPORTATION LLC, FIRST STUDENT, MCCONKEY TRANSPORTATION, INC, RPM TRANSIT, INC. AND SCU BUS LINES, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF STUDENT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR THE TERM OF AUGUST 1, 2025 THROUGH JULY 31, 2026, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS Schools

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Approve contracts for construction testing services R-25-7-213 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH ECS SOUTHEAST, LLC AND UES PROFESSIONAL SOLUTIONS 19, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF CONSTRUCTION TESTING SERVICES FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Approve construction contract with Merit Construction for Sterchi Elementary R-25-7-212 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH MERIT CONSTRUCTION, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,587,000.00 FOR ADDITIONS AND RENOVATIONS TO STERCHI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Schools

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Approve Turnitin, LLC agreement for plagiarism checks R-25-7-210 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MASTER REGISTRATION AGREEMENT, DATA PROCESSING AGREEMENT, AND SERVICE TERMS WITH TURNITIN, LLC FOR WEST HIGH SCHOOL’S LICENSE TO A SUITE OF PROPRIETARY SOLUTIONS TO RUN PLAGIARISM CHECKS DURING THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR AT A COST OF $6,327.86 Schools

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Approve terms of service/license agreement for student instruction products R-25-7-209 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PRODUCT TERMS OF SERVICE AND END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH LIMINEX, INC. DBA GOGUARDIAN AND PEAR DECK LEARNING FOR WEST HIGH SCHOOL’S LICENSE TO STUDENT INSTRUCTION PRODUCTS DURING THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR AT A COST OF $9,264.00 Schools

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Approve program agreement with Array Education, Inc. for professional development R-25-7-208 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PROGRAM AGREEMENT WITH ARRAY EDUCATION, INC. AND ITS TEACH LIKE A CHAMPION PROGRAM FOR A TWO-DAY IN-PERSON PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP FOR MAYNARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT A COST OF $32,500.00 Schools

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Approve agreement with Best Choice Roofing for facility roof replacement R-25-7-207 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH BEST CHOICE ROOFING FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE ROOF ON THE BASEBALL/SOFTBALL HITTING FACILITY AT HARDIN VALLEY ACADEMY AT A COST OF $9,504.25 Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Approve agreements with Biltmore for Gibbs Middle School field trip R-25-7-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AGREEMENTS WITH BILTMORE FOR GIBBS MIDDE SCHOOL’S 6TH GRADE FIELD TRIP TO BILTMORE ESTATE ON OCTOBER 16, 2025 AT A COST OF $8,645.19 Schools

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Approve MOU with Ford Next Generation Learning for high school pathways R-25-7-205 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH FORD NEXT GENERATION LEARNING FOR PHASE 5, YEAR 2 OF THE FORD NEXT GENERATION LEARNING ROADMAP TO ASSIST HIGH SCHOOLS WITH DEVELOPING PATHWAYS TO INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS AND DEGREE CREDENTIALS AT A COST OF $66,420.00 Schools

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Approve cloud solutions contract with Carahsoft Technology Corporation R-25-7-204 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE USE OF STATE OF TENNESSEE NASPO CLOUD SOLUTIONS CONTRACT 67955 WITH CARAHSOFT TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION FOR PURCHASE OF USER LICENSES FOR SALESFORCE EDUCATION CLOUD UNLIMITED EDUCATION, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR TRAINING, AND SUPPORT FOR PARTNER MANAGEMENT FOR THE 865 ACADEMIES AT A COST OF $62,803.55 Contracts & purchasing

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Approve ACT test terms and conditions with ACT Education Corporation R-25-7-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING ACT TEST TERMS AND CONDITIONS WITH ACT EDUCATION CORPORATION FOR ADMINISTRATION OF THE PREACT FOR 8TH, 9TH, AND 10TH GRADE STUDENTS DURING THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR AT A COST OF $17.50 PER STUDENT Schools

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Approve professional services agreement with Teach for America for tutoring program R-25-7-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN EDUCATION OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TEACH FOR AMERICA FOR THE IGNITE TUTORING PROGRAM AT BONNY KATE, DOGWOOD, MOORELAND HEIGHTS, MOUNT OLIVE, NEW HOPEWELL, AND SOUTH KNOX ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR AT A COST OF $12,000.00 Schools

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Approve subscription agreement renewal for bus transportation safety training R-25-7-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT RENEWAL WITH VERTICAL ALLIANCE GROUP, INC. FOR COMPANY-LICENSED ACCESS TO THE INFINIT-I WORKFORCE SYSTEM BUS TRANSPORTATION SAFETY ONLINE TRAINING MODULE FOR THE TERM OF JULY 29, 2025 THROUGH JULY 28, 2026 AT A COST OF $8,962.50 Schools

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Amendments to the agenda AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA

Motion to amend:Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 28, 2025

Approve construction contract for Bluegrass Lake pump station R-25-7-402 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH _______ IN THE AMOUNT OF $________ FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A PUMP STATION AND ASSOCIATED WORK TO PROACTIVELY MANAGE THE ELEVATION OF BLUEGRASS LAKE TO PREVENT FUTURE FLOODING EVENTS Roads & infrastructure Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Motion to amend:Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Jul 28, 2025

Approve bylaws for Parks and Recreation Advisory Board R-25-7-701 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE BYLAWS GOVERNING THE KNOX COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD Parks & community Adopted on consent (no individual discussion)

Motion to amend:Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous Consent

Jul 28, 2025

Amendments to the agenda AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA

Motion to amend:Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 21, 2025

Approve Priyanka Patel rezoning from OB Office to CA General Business RZ-25-7-107 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Priyanka Patel for rezoning from OB Office, Medical and Related Services to CA General Business as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Property located at 8535 Asheville Highway, Parcel ID 062 21101 (partial). (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 6-I-25-RZ) Zoning & land use

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 21, 2025

Approve Graham Corp. rezoning to revise curb cut condition RZ-25-7-106 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Graham Corporation to revise the curb cut condition as noted in the staff report because the property boundary has changed since the condition took effect as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Property located at 504 and 520 West Emory Road, Parcel ID 056 12301, 12201. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 6-F-25-RZ) Zoning & land use

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 21, 2025

Approve Daniel Bruce Crowe rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential RZ-25-7-105 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Daniel Bruce Crowe for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Property located at 1515 and 1517 Cunningham Road, Parcel ID 047EA02301, 024. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 6-A-25-RZ) Zoning & land use

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 21, 2025

Approve 1222 Development, LLC rezoning from I Industrial to OB and PR RZ-25-7-104 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of 1222 Development, LLC for rezoning from I Industrial to OB Office, Medical and Related Services in the CMU Corridor Mixed-Use place type and PR Planned Residential with up to 9 dwelling units per acre in the SR Suburban Residential place type subject to 3 conditions as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Property located at 8007 Ball Camp Pike, Parcel ID 091 206. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 6-H-25-RZ) Zoning & land use

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 21, 2025

Approve Ty Calvin Herrell rezoning from Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential RZ-25-7-103 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Ty Calvin Herrell for rezoning from Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential subject to 1 condition as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Property located at 0 Cate Road, Parcel ID 066 08704. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 6-G-25-RZ) Zoning & land use

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Jul 21, 2025

Approve John Julies rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential RZ-25-7-102 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of John Julies for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Property located at 1307 Mourfield Road, Parcel ID 144 04006. (5th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 6-B-25-RZ) Zoning & land use

Adopted

11-0-0-0

Unanimous

Every recorded decision