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Every recorded decision

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

Filtered · year 2024

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
May 20, 2024
Approve contract with Premier Transportation, LLC for school trip. R-24-5-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH PREMIER TRANSPORTATION, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS SCIENCE DEPARTMENT TRIP TO GRAY, TENNESSEE ON JULY 23, 2024 AT A COST OF $1,520.00 Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Approve service contract with Seidlitz Education for professional development. R-24-5-205 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A SERVICE CONTRACT WITH SEIDLITZ EDUCATION FOR THE PROVISION OF THREE (3) DAYS OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR NORTHWEST MIDDLE SCHOOL STAFF UP TO $14,861.00 Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Approve training agreement with Grafton School, Inc. for Ukeru Crisis Intervention. R-24-5-204 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A TRAINING AGREEMENT WITH GRAFTON SCHOOL, INC. D/B/A GRAFTON INTEGRATED HEALTH NETWORK FOR THE PROVISION OF TRAIN- THE-TRAINOR UKERU CRISIS INTERVENTION SYSTEM TRAINING AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $9,800.00 Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Approve amendment to agreement with Zonar Systems, Inc. for GPS services. R-24-5-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO AN AGREEMENT WITH ZONAR SYSTEMS, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF GPS SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT REDUCES THE PURCHASE PRICE OF GPS EQUIPMENT FROM $172.00 EACH TO $120.00 EACH AND EXTENDS THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Approve MOU with CAC for Summer Food Service Program. R-24-5-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE (CAC) FOR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES IN THE SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM AGREEMENT FOR NON-AREA ELIGIBLE SUMMER LEARNING SITES AT AN ESTIMATED COST OF $75,000.00 Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Approve underground utility easement with Hallsdale-Powell Utility District. R-24-5-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN UNDERGROUND UTILITY EASEMENT WITH HALLSDALE-POWELL UTILITY DISTRICT FOR INSTALLATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILITIES ON THE POWELL MIDDLE SCHOOL CAMPUS FOR PROVIDED COMPENSATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,500.00 Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Amend agenda to withdraw sector plan amendment requests. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: 3. Commissioner Dailey moved to amend the agenda to withdraw the following items as per Planning Commission’s recommendation: Item #61 - Request of Christopher Sibley for a Northwest County Sector Plan Amendment from ROW Major Rights-of-Way to O Office, property located at 0 Schaeffer Road, Parcel ID 104 105, (3rd Commission District) , Planning Commission’s file number: 4-C-24-SP; Item #63 - Request of Benjamin C. Mullins for a Northwest County Sector Plan Amendment from GC General Commercial and HP Hillside Protection to MDR Medium Density Residential and HP Hillside Protection, property located at 0 Hardin Valley Road, Parcel ID 104 017 07, (3rd Commission District), Planning Commission’s file number: 4-I-24-SP; Item #65 - Request of Benjamin C. Mullins for a Northwest County Sector Plan Amendment from AG Agricultural, HP Hillside Protection and SP Stream Protection to RR Rural Residential, HP Hillside Protection and SP Stream Protection, property located at 2600 West Gallaher Ferry Road, Parcel ID 116 020, (6th Commission District), Planning Commission’s file number: 2-B-24-SP; and Item #74 - Request of Storm Shular for a South County Sector Plan Amendment from A Agricultural and HP Hillside Protection to RR Rural Residential and HP Hillside Protection, property located at 8922 Pickens Gap Road, Parcel ID 150 044, (9th Commission District), Planning Commission’s file number: 4-N-24-SP. Commissioner Jay seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Amend agenda to defer rezoning requests to June and August meetings. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: 2. Commissioner Dailey moved to amend the agenda to defer the following item to the June 2024 meeting: Item #75 - Request of Storm Shular for rezoning from A Agricultural and RB General Residential to PR Planned Residential up to 2 dwelling units per acre, property located at 8922 Pickens Gap Road, Parcel ID 150 044, (9th Commission District), Planning Commission’s file number: 4-V-24-RZ. Also included in the motion was to defer the following items to the August 2024 meeting: Item #66 - Request of Benjamin C. Mullins for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 2 dwelling units per acre, property located at 2600 West Gallaher Ferry Road, Parcel ID 116 020, (6th Commission District), Planning Commission’s file number: 2-E-24-RZ; and Item #76 - Request of William Dale Rhoton for rezoning from A Agricultural to RB General Residential, property located at 611 West Governor John Sevier Highway, Parcel ID 137 144 01, (9th Commission District), Planning Commission’s file number: 4-O-24-RZ. Commissioner Jay seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 20, 2024
Amend agenda to add grant contract and planning commission nominations. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: 1. Commissioner Dailey moved to amend the agenda to add the following items: Item #30 - Resolution R-24-5-501 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract with the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) for Department of Energy (DOE) pass-through funding in the amount of $21,000.00 to provide equipment for the Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency for off-site emergency planning and response (no local match required); and Item #48 – Resolution R-24-5-114 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, confirming the Knox County Mayor’s nominations of Louis A. Browning, III for reappointment and Kara Daley and Matt Anderson for appointment to the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission (terms expire June 30, 2028). Commissioner Jay seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Map Amendment 5 (Suburban Residential to Rural Crossroads Commercial). Future Land Use Map (5) Amendment
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Map Amendment 3 (Suburban Residential to Rural Conservation). Future Land Use Map (3) Amendment
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Map Amendment 2 (Rural Conservation to Rural Living). Future Land Use Map (2) Amendment
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Map Amendment 1 (Rural Conservation to Rural Living). Future Land Use Map (1) Amendment
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Text Amendment 18 of Comprehensive Land Use Plan. R-24-4-409 (Text Amendment 18) — Text Amendment 18 to the Knox County Comprehensive Land Use and Transportation Map Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Text Amendment 16 of Comprehensive Land Use Plan. R-24-4-409 (Text Amendment 16) — Text Amendment 16 to the Knox County Comprehensive Land Use and Transportation Map Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Text Amendment 15 of Comprehensive Land Use Plan. R-24-4-409 (Text Amendment 15) — Text Amendment 15 to the Knox County Comprehensive Land Use and Transportation Map Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Text Amendment 14 of Comprehensive Land Use Plan. R-24-4-409 (Text Amendment 14) — Text Amendment 14 to the Knox County Comprehensive Land Use and Transportation Map Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Text Amendment 13 of Comprehensive Land Use Plan. R-24-4-409 (Text Amendment 13) — Text Amendment 13 to the Knox County Comprehensive Land Use and Transportation Map Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Text Amendment 12 of Comprehensive Land Use Plan. R-24-4-409 (Text Amendment 12) — Text Amendment 12 to the Knox County Comprehensive Land Use and Transportation Map Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Text Amendment 11 of Comprehensive Land Use Plan. R-24-4-409 (Text Amendment 11) — Text Amendment 11 to the Knox County Comprehensive Land Use and Transportation Map Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Text Amendment 10 of Comprehensive Land Use Plan. R-24-4-409 (Text Amendment 10) — Text Amendment 10 to the Knox County Comprehensive Land Use and Transportation Map Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Text Amendment 9 of Comprehensive Land Use Plan. R-24-4-409 (Text Amendment 9) — Text Amendment 9 to the Knox County Comprehensive Land Use and Transportation Map Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Text Amendment 7 of Comprehensive Land Use Plan. R-24-4-409 (Text Amendment 7) — Text Amendment 7 to the Knox County Comprehensive Land Use and Transportation Map Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Text Amendment 6 of Comprehensive Land Use Plan. R-24-4-409 (Text Amendment 6) — Text Amendment 6 to the Knox County Comprehensive Land Use and Transportation Map Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Text Amendment 5 of Comprehensive Land Use Plan. R-24-4-409 (Text Amendment 5) — Text Amendment 5 to the Knox County Comprehensive Land Use and Transportation Map Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Text Amendment 3 of Comprehensive Land Use Plan. R-24-4-409 (Text Amendment 3) — Text Amendment 3 to the Knox County Comprehensive Land Use and Transportation Map Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Text Amendment 2 of Comprehensive Land Use Plan. R-24-4-409 (Text Amendment 2) — Text Amendment 2 to the Knox County Comprehensive Land Use and Transportation Map Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Text Amendment 1 of Comprehensive Land Use Plan. R-24-4-409 (Text Amendment 1) — Text Amendment 1 to the Knox County Comprehensive Land Use and Transportation Map Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve motion to suspend rules to add Tonia Burress rezoning to May agenda. Request of Tonia Burress for rezoning from BP (Business and Technology Park) and TO (Technology Overlay) to OB (Office, Medical, and Related Services) and TO (Technology Overlay). Property located at 10105 Dutchtown Road and 1009 Mabry Hood Road / Parcel IDs 118 165 and 118 168. Planning Commission’s File Number: 12-H-23-RZ (3rd Commission District)
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve rezoning for R. Jason Barnes (A to PR 9 du/ac) with conditions. RZ-24-4-101 — Request of R. Jason Barnes for rezoning from A (Agricultural) [PR (Planned Residential) up to 9 du/ac (pending)] to PR (Planned Residential) up to 12 dwelling units per acre. Property located at 8441 Old Middlebrook Pike / Parcel ID 105 L B 047. Planning Commission’s File Number: 3-B-24-RZ (3rd Commission District) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Amend agenda to hear item #35 (Comprehensive Land Use Plan). Amendment to the agenda to hear item #35 at this time
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve US Imaging contract for document management services. R-24-4-905 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with US Imaging, Inc. in the amount of $846,090.05 for Document Management File Conversion and Scanning Services. Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Knox County Comprehensive Land Use and Transportation Plan. R-24-4-409 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Planning Commission recommendation to adopt the Knox County Comprehensive Land Use and Transportation Plan. Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve 185 Notary Applications. Notary Applications
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve closure of unbuilt right-of-way (second reading). Consideration of the closure of unbuilt Right-of-Way at Harvest View Lane and a portion of Shadow Branch Lane in Commission District 8. (Second Reading)
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Acceptance of new county roads. Drives and Roads: Consideration of the acceptance of the following new county roads
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve minutes from previous meetings. Approval of minutes of the previous meeting
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Delegate authority to Industrial Development Board for Project Emerald. R-24-4-902 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, delegating to the Industrial Development Board of the County of Knox the authority to negotiate, accept and/or waive payments in lieu of taxes in connection with Project Emerald, 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. Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve contract extension for auditing services with Pugh & Company, PC. R-24-4-904 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Extension of Contract No. 21-799 with Pugh & Company, PC for professional auditing services for the Fiscal Year 2024 independent audit of the accounts of Knox County in the amount of $358,500.00. Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Increase membership of Fire and Technical Rescue Committee. R-24-4-903 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, to increase the membership of the Knox County Fire and Technical Rescue Committee through the addition of a second County Commissioner serving in an at-large seat and a management representative of the EMS/Ambulance provider under contract to Knox County. Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Trane US, Inc. proposal for Carter Park infrastructure. R-24-4-806 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Proposal from Trane US, Inc. to provide all labor, materials, and equipment to bore underground and install conduit, electrical feeds, junction boxes and electrical terminations for each pole and three (3) scoreboards at the listed fields at Carter Park at a cost of $243,962.00. Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve contract for sign language and interpreter services. R-24-4-805 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Partners Interpreting, LLC for the provision of sign language and interpreter services. Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Specific Performance Real Estate Sales Contracts for tax surplus properties. R-24-4-803 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Specific Performance Real Estate Sales Contracts for delinquent tax surplus properties sold via online and live auctions. Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve contract for mowing and grounds maintenance services. R-24-4-802 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Lasting Impressions Lawn Care for the provision of mowing and general grounds maintenance. Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve agreement of sale for delinquent tax surplus property. R-24-4-801 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Agreement of Sale in the amount of $1,000.00 with Charles Wesley Adams, Jr. for delinquent tax surplus property at 503 E. Inskip Drive. Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve amendment to E-Z-GO Golf Cart Lease Program contract. R-24-4-703 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Amendment to Contract No. 23-564 with E-Z-GO, a Division of Textron, Inc., for a Golf Cart Lease Program. Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve honorary naming rights for Farragut Baseball Facility fields. R-24-4-702 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Honorary Naming Rights Application to name the fields at Farragut Baseball Facility after Baseball Hall of Famer Todd Helton. Parks & community Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Authorize acceptance of donations for Parks and Recreation (Legacy Parks). R-24-4-701 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of donations for Knox County Parks and Recreation as shown on the attached list and in the total amount of $4,250.00 in support of Legacy Parks. Parks & community Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve grant contract for Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Program Services. R-24-4-602 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in the amount not to exceed $60,000.00 with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of Tennessee Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Program Services for the period beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve grant contract for Rape Prevention Education Services. R-24-4-601 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a grant contract in the amount not to exceed $57,570.00 with the Tennessee Department of Health for the provision of Rape Prevention Education Services for the period beginning February 1, 2024 and ending January 31, 2025. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve acceptance of CDBG and HOME federal funds and 2024 Action Plan. R-24-4-502 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, 1) authorizing the acceptance of federal funds in the estimated amount of $1,102,177.00 for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and $477,177.00 for the Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program for the period beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025 and 2) approving Knox County's 2024 Annual Action Plan to identify activities Knox County will undertake during the program year beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025 using federal funds granted to Knox County by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to address priority needs in housing and community services in furtherance of the CDBG and HOME Programs. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve TEMA grant for first responder equipment and training. R-24-4-501 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Grant Contract with the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) for $440,250.00 in pass-through grant funds provided under the State Homeland Security Program of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to provide equipment and training for first responders in Knox County and the fifteen (15) surrounding counties of Tennessee Homeland Security District 2. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Public safety Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve contract for provision of snow plows. R-24-4-408 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with B & H Sales for the provision of snow plows. Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve contract for provision of concrete. R-24-4-407 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with PRI of East Tennessee, Inc. for the provision of concrete. Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve construction contract for Middlebrook Signal Plan. R-24-4-406 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a construction contract in the amount of $265,800.00 with Davis H. Elliot Construction Company, Inc. for the Middlebrook Signal Plan. Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve amendment to Carter Convenience Center lease agreement. R-24-4-405 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Amendment to the Lease Agreement for the Carter Convenience Center to substitute Sandra R. Chesney in place of John K. Chesney as the Lessor. Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve contract supplement for Schaad Road Phase 4 right-of-way acquisition. R-24-4-404 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract supplement with JMT for right-of-way acquisition negotiations for the Schaad Road Phase 4 Project in the amount of $110,000.00. Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve utility reimbursement for Coward Mill Road Improvements - Phase II (KUB). R-24-4-403 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a utility reimbursement agreement with Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) for gas line relocations in the amount of $475,360.75 for the Coward Mill Road Improvements - Phase II. Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve utility reimbursement for Coward Mill Road Improvements - Phase II. R-24-4-402 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a utility reimbursement agreement with the West Knox Utility District (WKUD) for water and sewer line relocations in the amount of $703,022.00 for the Coward Mill Road Improvements - Phase II. Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve utility reimbursement for Coward Mill Road Improvements - Phase I. R-24-4-401 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a utility reimbursement agreement with the West Knox Utility District (WKUD) for water and sewer line relocations in the amount of $427,913.00 for the Coward Mill Road Improvements - Phase I. Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve contract for Work Release Facility roof replacement. R-24-4-302 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Richardson Construction Group for the replacement of the Work Release Facility roof in the amount of $109,578.00. Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve amendment to ProntoTrak contract for Sheriff's Office services. R-24-4-301 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Amendment to Contract No. 23-840 with ProntoTrak, Inc. for the provision of Case Management, Electronic Monitoring Services and Equipment for the Knox County Sheriff's Office, which amendment incorporates into the contract ProntoTrak's Software as a Service Subscription Attachment. Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Reappoint members and appoint alternates to the Board of Equalization. R-24-4-110 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, reappointing Bill Keeler, James Thompson and Gail Hawkins as members and appointing Bill Gentry and Jerry Winston as alternates on the Knox County Board of Equalization. (Terms expire April 30, 2026) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools. R-24-4-204 — 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 $82,294.93. Schools Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve grant agreements for musical instruments for middle schools. R-24-4-203 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Grant Acceptance Agreements with Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation and authorizing receipt of musical instruments with an estimated value of $181,000.00 for Bearden, Gresham, and Vine Middle Schools. Schools Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Authorize acceptance of TN Dept of Education ATSI Grant of $823,513.95. R-24-4-202 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the acceptance of a Tennessee Department of Education Additional Targeted Support and Improvement (ATSI) Grant in the amount of $823,513.95. Schools Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Approve Intergovernmental MOU for Central High School campus extension at Tommy Schumpert Park. R-24-4-201 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Intergovernmental Memorandum of Understanding between Knox County d/b/a Knox County Parks and Recreation and Knox County Board of Education d/b/a Knox County Schools regarding a Central High School campus extension at Tommy Schumpert Park Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Amend agenda to defer specific items to the May meeting. Amendments to the Agenda
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Apr 22, 2024
Amend agenda to add new resolutions and a rezoning item. Amendments to the Agenda
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve rezoning request for Fred E. Trainer, Jr., with conditions. RZ-24-3-114 — Consideration of the request of Fred E. Trainer, Jr. for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 6 dwelling units per acre Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve rezoning request for Ben Mullins with conditions. RZ-24-3-111 — Consideration of the request of Ben Mullins for rezoning from RAE Exclusive Residential, PC Planned Commercial and PR Planned Residential to OB Office, Medical and Related Services and PR Planned Residential up to 5 dwelling units per acre Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve SW County Sector Plan Amendment for Ben Mullins. RZ-24-3-110 — Consideration of the request of Ben Mullins for a Southwest County Sector Plan Amendment from LDR Low Density Residential, O Office, HP Hillside Protection and SP Stream Protection to LDR Low Density Residential, O Office, HP Hillside Protection and SP Stream Protection Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve rezoning request for Robert Gregory, Gregory Land Development. RZ-24-3-109 — Consideration of the request of Robert Gregory, Gregory Land Development, LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 3 dwelling units per acre Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve North County Sector Plan Amendment for Robert Gregory, Gregory Land Development. RZ-24-3-108 — Consideration of the request of Robert Gregory, Gregory Land Development, LLC for a North County Sector Plan Amendment from A Agricultural, LDR Low Density Residential and HP Hillside Protection to LDR Low Density Residential and HP Hillside Protection Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve rezoning request for Justin Breiner. RZ-24-3-107 — Consideration of the request of Justin Breiner for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 2.99 dwelling units per acre Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve Northwest County Sector Plan Amendment for Justin Breiner. RZ-24-3-106 — Consideration of the request of Justin Breiner for a Northwest County Sector Plan Amendment from A Agricultural and HP Hillside Protection to LDR Low Density Residential and HP Hillside Protection Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve rezoning request for Kendra Ates. RZ-24-3-105 — Consideration of the request of Kendra Ates for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve East County Sector Plan Amendment for Daniel Levy. RZ-24-3-104 — Consideration of the request of Daniel Levy for an East County Sector Plan Amendment from LDR Low Density Residential to MDR Medium Density Residential Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve rezoning request for Ralph Smith, with conditions. RZ-24-3-103 — Consideration of the request of Ralph Smith, Professional Land Systems for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 3.0 dwelling units per acre Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve rezoning request for Wallace McClure. RZ-24-3-102 — Consideration of the request of Wallace McClure for rezoning from A Agricultural and TO Technology Overlay to CA General Business and TO Technology Overlay Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve street name change from Old Tazewell Pike to Memory Hill Lane. RZ-24-3-101 — Consideration of the request of Knoxville-Knox County Planning to change the street name of Old Tazewell Pike to Memory Hill Lane between Murphy Road and a point 70 feet north of the southeast corner of parcel 039 257 Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve rezoning request for Mary Ward. RZ-24-3-113 — Consideration of the request of Mary Ward for rezoning from RA Low Density Residential and F Floodway to A Agricultural and F Floodway P Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Authorize issuance of General Obligation Bonds and related provisions. R-24-3-802 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, authorizing the issuance of General Obligation Bonds of Knox County, Tennessee, in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $99,500,000.00 in one or more series; making provision for the issuance, sale and payment of said bonds, establishing the terms thereof and the disposition of proceeds therefrom; and providing for the levy of taxes for the payment of principal of, premium, if any, and interest on the bonds Budget & taxes Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve issuance of General Obligation Bonds not to exceed $99,500,000.00. R-24-3-801 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, regarding the issuance of not to exceed Ninety-Nine Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($99,500,000.00) General Obligation Bonds of Knox County, Tennessee Budget & taxes Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve four agreements for SLFRF funds. R-24-3-502 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving four (4) agreements in response to the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) for various activities that mitigate the negative health and economic impacts of COVID-19: YWCA ($250,000.00); Centro Hispano de East Tennessee ($100,000.00); SEEED, Inc. ($150,000.00); and Karns Fire Department ($420,000.00) (federally funded through Treasury SLFRF Program) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve 177 notary applications. 177 Notary Applications received.
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve budget amendments totaling $13,718,977.08. Consideration of Budget Amendments – Total amount of $13,718,977.08
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve line item transfers totaling $564,920.52. Consideration of Line Item Transfers – Total amount of $564,920.52
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Consider closure of unbuilt right-of-way on first reading. Consideration of the closure of unbuilt Right-of-Way at Harvest View Lane and a portion of Shadow Branch Lane in Commission District 8 - (First Reading):
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Accept new county roads. Consideration of the acceptance of the following New County Roads: A. Whisper Trace Lane, Whispering Woods, Phase 1, District 4. B. Edenfield Drive, Grove Pointe, Unit 2, District 7. C. Saddlebrook Drive, Village at Saddlebrooke, Unit 1, District 7. D. Parrish Hill Lane, Village at Saddlebrooke, Unit 1, District 7. E. Saddlebrook Drive, Village at Saddlebrooke, Phase 2, District 7. F. Windmead Lane, Village at Saddlebrooke, Phase 2, District 7. G. Saddlebrook Drive, Village at Saddlebrooke, Phase 4, District 7. H. Saddlebrook Drive, Village at Saddlebrooke, Phase 5, District 7. I. River Poppy Road, River Meadows, Unit 2, District 8. J. Cornflower Lane, River Meadows, Unit 2, District 8. K. Trout Lily Lane, River Meadows, Unit 2, District 8.
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve minutes from previous meeting. Consideration of approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on February 26, 2024
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Honor members of the 2024 Junior Commission Civics Education Program. R-24-3-101 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, honoring the members of the Class of 2024 Junior Commission Civics Education Program upon their program completion Schools Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve amendment to grant contract for juvenile court IV-D magistrate services. R-24-3-902 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving Amendment Two to a Grant Contract with the Tennessee Department of Human Services related to IV-D Magistrate Services for the Knox County Juvenile Court, which amendment increases the maximum liability of the State under the contract by $399,712.00, increases the local match requirement by $205,912.23, and extends the term of the contract by one (1) year to expire June 30, 2025 Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Transfer real property and execute MOU for exchange and development. R-24-3-803 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, regarding the transfer of the real property located at 514 Bernard Avenue to the Industrial Development Board of the County of Knox, Tennessee, in exchange for certain real property located at 0 Wheeler Street and 2325 Wheeler Street, and the execution and delivery of a Memorandum of Understanding in connection with the exchange and development of said real property Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve contract with Bliss Products and Services for shade structures. R-24-3-703 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Bliss Products and Services, Inc., for the provision of shade structures for Knox County Parks and Recreation Parks & community Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve second amendment to contract with Grassworks Landscaping for mowing. R-24-3-702 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Second Amendment to Contract No. 23-086 with Grassworks Landscaping, LLC for the provision of mowing services, which amendment provides for the addition of services at Knox County Sports Park and Tommy Schumpert Park Parks & community Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve contract with Great Southern Recreation for splash pad. R-24-3-701 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Great Southern Recreation for a splash pad at French Memorial Park in the amount of $625,000.00 Parks & community Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve subcontractor agreement with MI Public Health Institute for training. R-24-3-601 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Subcontractor Agreement with the Michigan Public Health Institute for the acceptance of funds in the amount of $28,725.00 for the Knox County Health Department Fetal and Infant Mortality Review Team to provide training for medical and social services staff to better support families who experience infant death (no local match required) Public safety Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve agreement with Sacred Ground Hospice House for hospice care. R-24-3-501 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an Agreement with Sacred Ground Hospice House in the amount of $19,758.00 for end-of-life hospice care for under/uninsured individuals (funded through U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant CARES Act (CDBG-CV) funding) Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 25, 2024
Approve easement acquisitions on Middlebrook Pike for sidewalk installation. R-24-3-404 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the necessary right-of-way, slope and construction easement acquisitions on four (4) tracts on Middlebrook Pike for sidewalk installation Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous

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