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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 2025

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

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Mar 31, 2025
Approve permanent utility and access easement acquisition for Blue Grass Lake Pump Station R-25-3-404 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE ACQUISITION OF A PERMANENT UTILITY AND ACCESS EASEMENT ON ONE (1) TRACT FOR THE BLUE GRASS LAKE PUMP STATION Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2025
Approve ROW, slope, and construction easement acquisitions for Couch Mill/Sam Lee Road Project R-25-3-403 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE NECESSARY RIGHT-OF-WAY, SLOPE AND CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT ACQUISITIONS ON ELEVEN (11) TRACTS FOR THE COUCH MILL/SAM LEE ROAD PROJECT Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2025
Approve MOU with Crescent Bend Development LLC for Ebenezer Road improvements R-25-3-402 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH CRESCENT BEND DEVELOPMENT LLC, FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENTS TO EBENEZER ROAD IN THE AMOUNT OF $465,548.00 Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Deferred —
Deferred
Mar 31, 2025
Approve Addendum 1 to contract 23-415 with WSP USA for floodplain mapping updates R-25-3-401 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING ADDENDUM 1 IN THE AMOUNT OF $74,776.00 TO CONTRACT NUMBER 23-415 WITH WSP USA ENVIRONMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. FOR FLOODPLAIN MAPPING UPDATES FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT COST OF $1,024,396.00 Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2025
Approve Sourcewell contracts with Galls, LLC for ballistic vests and uniforms R-25-3-302 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE SOURCEWELL CONTRACTS WITH GALLS, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF BALLISTIC VESTS AND UNIFORMS Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2025
Accept resignation of Daniel Desmond and appoint Rock Saraceni to Golf Board R-25-3-111 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF DANIEL KEVIN DESMOND FROM THE KNOX COUNTY GOLF BOARD AND APPROVING THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR’S RECOMMENDATION OF ROCK SARACENI TO COMPLETE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF MR. DESMOND ON THE GOLF BOARD, WHICH TERM EXPIRES ON DECEMBER 31, 2026 Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2025
Reappoint Tim Hill and Joan Cronan to Sports Authority of Knox County R-25-3-110 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REAPPOINTING TIM HILL AND JOAN CRONAN AS DIRECTOR OF THE SPORTS AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF KNOX AND THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2025
Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools R-25-3-210 — 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 $80,196.00 Schools Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2025
Approve grant agreement with NEEF for South-Doyle Middle School funds R-25-3-209 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION (NEEF) FOR RECEIPT OF GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,500.00 FOR SOUTH-DOYLE MIDDLE SCHOOL Schools Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2025
Approve contract with Accenture LLP for Middle School Experience Consulting Project R-25-3-208 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH ACCENTURE LLP FOR A MIDDLE SCHOOL EXPERIENCE CONSULTING PROJECT AT A COST OF $230,000.00 Schools Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2025
Approve MOU with Knox County Board of Education for former Rule High School property transfer R-25-3-207 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE AND THE KNOX COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION FOR THE TRANSFER OF THE FORMER RULE HIGH SCHOOL PROPERTY FROM KNOX COUNTY AND THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND OPERATION OF A NEW SCHOOL Schools Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2025
Approve fund balance designation for science textbooks R-25-3-206 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A FUND BALANCE DESIGNATION (GENERAL PURPOSE SCHOOL FUND) IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,970,000.00 FOR SCIENCE TEXTBOOKS Schools Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2025
Approve Microsoft Campus Education agreement for IT services R-25-3-205 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MICROSOFT CAMPUS EDUCATION VOLUME SUBSCRIPTION LICENSING AGREEMENT FOR THE PROVISION OF INFORMATIONAL TECHNOLOGY SERVICES FOR A THREE (3) YEAR TERM AT AN APPROXIMATE ANNUAL COST OF $650,000.00 Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2025
Contract with USI Consulting Group for 403b third-party administrative services R-25-3-204 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH USI CONSULTING GROUP FOR THE PROVISION OF 403B THIRD-PARTY ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FOR THE TERM OF MARCH 1, 2025 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2030, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FIVE (5) ADDITIONAL YEARS Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Deferred —
Deferred
Mar 31, 2025
Approve agreement with Bureau of Education & Research for ELL staff training seminar R-25-3-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH BUREAU OF EDUCATION & RESEARCH FOR THE PROVISION OF A TRAINING SEMINAR FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNER (ELL) STAFF MEMBERS AT A COST OF $5,597.00 Schools Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2025
Approve agreement with UNC-Chapel Hill for KCS teacher training in TEACCH Autism Program R-25-3-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL FOR KCS TEACHER AND SUPPORT TEAM TRAINING IN THE TEACCH AUTISM PROGRAM AT A COST OF $19,300.00 Schools Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2025
Approve agreement with Envato Elements for digital asset licensing up to $5,000 annually R-25-3-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH ENVATO ELEMENTS PTY LTD. FOR AN UNLIMITED SUBSCRIPTION TO LICENSING DIGITAL ASSETS AT AN ANNUAL COST UP TO $5,000.00 Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2025
Amendments to the agenda AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2025
Amendments to the agenda AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 31, 2025
Amendments to the agenda AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Mar 24, 2025
Approve Ordinance O-25-3-101 (First Reading) amending zoning for child care services O-25-3-101 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, APPENDIX A – ZONING, ARTICLES 2.20, 4.91, 5.11, 5.12, 5.13, 5.22, 5.31, 5.32, 5.33, 5.34, 5.36, 5.37, 5.38, 5.40, 5.41, 5.42, 5.50 AND 5.51 TO ALIGN ZONING REGULATIONS WITH DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES (DHS) LICENSURE RULES FOR CHILD CARE AGENCIES AND TO STREAMLINE THE PROVISION OF CHILD CARE SERVICES (AMENDING ORDINANCE O-90-9-130, ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 10, 1990) – O-25-3-101 - (FIRST READING): Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 24, 2025
Approve rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential for Adrian Perju RZ-25-3-107 — Consideration of the request of Adrian Perju for rezoning from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 Sharp Road, Parcel ID 056FE030. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 2-J-25-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 24, 2025
Approve rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential (12 units/acre) for Benjamin C. Mullins RZ-25-3-106 — Consideration of the request of Benjamin C. Mullins for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 12 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 2520 West Beaver Creek Drive, Parcel ID 067 057. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 2-I-25-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 24, 2025
Approve rezoning from CA General Business to RB General Residential for Amy Sherrill RZ-25-3-105 — Consideration of the request of Amy Sherrill for rezoning from CA General Business to RB General Residential was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 7420 Ledgerwood Road, Parcel ID 028ME026. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 2-D-25-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 24, 2025
Approve rezoning from PR (5 units/acre) to PR (10 units/acre) for Randy Guignard RZ-25-3-104 — Consideration of the request of Randy Guignard for rezoning from PR Planned Residential up to 5 dwelling units per acre to PR Planned Residential up to 10 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 0 Rifle Range Drive, Parcel ID 048 070. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 2-C-25-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Mar 24, 2025
Approve rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential (3 units/acre) for Mesana Investments RZ-25-3-103 — Consideration of the request of Mesana Investments, LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 5 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 2748 and 2720 Cunningham Road and 6930 Shady Lane, Parcel ID 048 027 (part of), 028 (part of), and 02802. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 1-I-25-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 6-5-0-0
Split
Mar 24, 2025
Approve rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential (3 units/acre) for Mesana Investments RZ-25-3-103 — Consideration of the request of Mesana Investments, LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 5 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 2748 and 2720 Cunningham Road and 6930 Shady Lane, Parcel ID 048 027 (part of), 028 (part of), and 02802. (7th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 1-I-25-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →
Failed —
Failed
Mar 24, 2025
Approve rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential (2 units/acre) for Mesana Investments RZ-25-3-102 — Consideration of the request of Mesana Investments, LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 6 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 205 North Wooddale Road, Parcel ID 062 047. (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 12-D-24-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 6-4-1-0
Split
Mar 24, 2025
Approve rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential (2 units/acre) for Mesana Investments RZ-25-3-102 — Consideration of the request of Mesana Investments, LLC for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 6 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 205 North Wooddale Road, Parcel ID 062 047. (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 12-D-24-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →
Failed 5-5-1-0
Split Failed
Mar 24, 2025
Approve rezoning from A Agricultural to CN Neighborhood Commercial for Terry Romans R-25-3-101 — Consideration of the request of Terry Romans for rezoning from A Agricultural to CN Neighborhood Commercial was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 1907 East Governor John Sevier Highway, Parcel ID 111 03606. (9th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s file number: 1-M-25-RZ) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-2-1-0
Split
Mar 24, 2025
Approve minutes from previous meeting on February 19, 2025 Consideration of approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on February 19, 2025
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Approve rezoning request of Molly Hughes for 2425 Mine Road RZ-25-2-105 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Molly Hughes for rezoning from I (Industrial) to A (Agricultural) as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Approve rezoning request of Stefan Claar for 8007 Millertown Pike RZ-25-2-104 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Stefan Claar for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 2 dwelling units per acre subject to one condition as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Approve rezoning request of Thomas Burdette for 7217 Bell Road RZ-25-2-103 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Thomas Burdette for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RA (Low Density Residential) as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 6-5-0-0
Split
Feb 24, 2025
Approve rezoning request of Thomas Burdette for 7217 Bell Road RZ-25-2-103 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Thomas Burdette for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RA (Low Density Residential) as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted —
Feb 24, 2025
Defer rezoning request of Terry Romans for 1907 E Governor John Sevier Highway to March 2025 Request of Terry Romans for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to CN (Neighborhood Commercial). Property located at 1907 E Governor John Sevier Highway / Parcel ID 111 03606. (Planning Commission’s File Number: 1-M-25-RZ) (9th Commission District)
Deferred 11-0-0-0
Deferred
Feb 24, 2025
Defer rezoning request of Terry Romans for 1907 E Governor John Sevier Highway to March 2025 Request of Terry Romans for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to CN (Neighborhood Commercial). Property located at 1907 E Governor John Sevier Highway / Parcel ID 111 03606. (Planning Commission’s File Number: 1-M-25-RZ) (9th Commission District)
Adopted —
Feb 24, 2025
Approve rezoning request of Paul Blake for 125 Highland View Drive RZ-25-2-102 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Paul Blake for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RA (Low Density Residential) as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Approve rezoning request of Benchmark Associates, Inc. for 2007 Robinson Road RZ-25-2-101 — Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the request of Benchmark Associates, Inc. for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RA (Low Density Residential) as per Planning Commission’s recommendation. Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Approve minutes from previous meeting held January 22, 2025 Consideration of the approval of the minutes from the previous meeting held on Wednesday January 22, 2025 was before the Board of Commissioners.
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Defer rezoning request of Mesana Investments LLC for 205 N Wooddale Road to March 2025 Request of Mesana Investments LLC for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 6 dwelling units per acre. Property located at 205 N Wooddale Road / Parcel ID 062 047. (Planning Commission’s File Number: 12-D-24-RZ) (8th Commission District)
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Withdraw rezoning request of Benjamin C. Mullins for 4923 Shipe Road Request of Benjamin C. Mullins for rezoning from PR (Planned Residential) up to 2.5 dwelling units per acre to PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre. Property located at 4923 Shipe Road / Parcel ID 040 166 (Planning Commission’s File Number: 12-B-24-RZ) (8th Commission District)
Adopted 10-0-0-1
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Ordinance regarding county funds and budget procedures - First Reading. O-25-2-101 — CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE VIII, DIVISION 4, "RECEIPT AND DISBURSEMENT OF COUNTY FUNDS; BUDGET PROCEDURES", TO ADD A NEW SECTION 2-558 TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATION, GRANT AND FUNDING CONTRACT ACCOUNTABILITY FOR COUNTY GENERAL FUNDS AND CHAPTER 58, ARTICLE III, SECTION 58-92, "APPROPRIATION, GRANT AND FUNDING CONTRACT PROCEDURES", TO AMEND APPROPRIATION, GRANT AND FUNDING CONTRACT PROCEDURES FOR HOTEL/MOTEL TAX FUNDS. (ORD. NO. O-91-11-101, ADOPTED 1-27-92, ORD. NO. O-02-6-102, ADOPTED 7-22-02, AND ESTABLISHING SECTION 2-558, PREVIOUSLY RESERVED) (FIRST READING) Budget & taxes Item history →
Deferred —
Deferred
Feb 24, 2025
Approve contract with Othram, Inc. for Forensic Genetic Genealogy Testing Services. R-25-2-911 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH OTHRAM, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF FORENSIC GENETIC GENEALOGY TESTING SERVICES. (THIS CONTRACT IS FUNDED THROUGH A GRANT AND WILL NOT REQUIRE EXTRA FUNDING FROM THE COUNTY) Public safety Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Request TN General Assembly allow Knox County to establish predictable recording fees. R-25-2-905 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REQUESTING THE TENNESSEE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO ALLOW KNOX COUNTY TO ESTABLISH PREDICTABLE RECORDING FEES IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE. Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Deferred 11-0-0-0
Deferred
Feb 24, 2025
Approve 220 Notary Public Applications. NOTARY PUBLIC APPLICATIONS:
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Approve Line Item Transfers totaling $89,517.38. LINE ITEM TRANSFERS - TOTAL AMOUNT OF $89,517.38.
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Accept Brooks Meadow Lane as a new county road. DRIVES AND ROADS: B. Brooks Meadow Lane located in Brooks Meadow, District 8.
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Accept Lantern Park Lane as a new county road. DRIVES AND ROADS: A. Lantern Park Lane located in Lantern Park, District 6.
Adopted 9-0-2-0
Feb 24, 2025
Approve minutes from the previous meeting held on January 27, 2025. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING:
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Honor Rural Metro Firefighters Lieutenant Cameron Rood, Misty Weimer, and Nicholas Johnson. R-25-2-101 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING RURAL METRO FIREFIGHTERS LIEUTENANT CAMERON ROOD, MISTY WEIMER, AND NICHOLAS JOHNSON OF ENGINE 230 FOR THEIR HEROIC BRAVERY AND COMMENDABLE SERVICE TO KNOX COUNTY. Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Approve transition from 4-year to 2-year property reappraisal cycle. R-25-2-902 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE KNOX COUNTY PROPERTY ASSESSOR TO TRANSITION FROM A FOUR YEAR REAPPRAISAL CYCLE OF ALL PROPERTY IN KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE TO A TWO YEAR REAPPRAISAL CYCLE OF ALL PROPERTY IN KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE FOR THE PURPOSE OF UPDATING AND EQUALIZING THE VALUE OF PROPERTY FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF PROPERTY TAXES ON THAT PROPERTY. Budget & taxes Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Approve resolution dissolving the Knox County Disability Advisory Group (DAGWould?). R-25-2-910 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, DISSOLVING THE KNOX COUNTY DISABILITY ADVISORY GROUP KNOWN AS DAGWOULD?. Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Request TN General Assembly allow Trustees to retain excess tax sale proceeds for relief. R-25-2-904 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REQUESTING THE 114TH SESSION OF THE TENNESSEE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO ALLOW COUNTY TRUSTEES TO RETAIN UP TO TEN PERCENT (10%) OF ANY ABANDONED EXCESS PROCEEDS FROM DELINQUENT TAX SALES TO BE USED EXCLUSIVELY FOR PROVIDING TAX RELIEF FOR ELDERLY LOW-INCOME, DISABLED, DISABLED VETERAN AND VETERAN WIDOW/WIDOWER HOMEOWNERS. Budget & taxes Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Approve Amendment Two to grant contract with DCS for custody prevention services. R-25-2-903 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT TWO TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN'S SERVICES TO PROVIDE CUSTODY PREVENTION SERVICES TO THE YOUTH AND FAMILIES OF THE KNOX COUNTY JUVENILE COURT, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE CONTRACT BY $183,392.00 FOR A TOTAL OF $550,176.00 AND EXTENDS THE TERM TO JUNE 30, 2026. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Request unclaimed balance of accounts remitted to State Treasurer. R-25-2-801 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, REQUESTING THE UNCLAIMED BALANCE OF ACCOUNTS REMITTED TO THE STATE TREASURER UNDER THE UNCLAIMED PROPERTY ACT FOR THE REPORT YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2022. Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Approve Knox County Parks and Recreation Donation Policy. R-25-2-702 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE KNOX COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION DONATION POLICY TO FORMALIZE THE KNOX COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT'S DONATION PROCESS. Parks & community Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Accept donations and approve donation to The Love Kitchen. R-25-2-701 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING DONATIONS IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $4,400.00 AND EIGHT (8) BARRELS OF NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS AND APPROVING THE DONATION OF THE SAME TO THE LOVE KITCHEN. Parks & community Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Approve grant contract with TN Dept of Health for school-based oral disease prevention. R-25-2-603 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $645,400.00 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF SCHOOL BASED ORAL DISEASE PREVENTION SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2024 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Approve grant contract with TN Dept of Health for child and family services. R-25-2-602 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,755,213.10 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF PARENTS AS TEACHERS, TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES, AND EVIDENCE BASED HOME VISITING PROGRAM SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING ON JULY 1, 2025 AND ENDING ON JUNE 30, 2026. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Approve amendment to grant contract with TN Dept of Health for STI prevention services. R-25-2-601 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT TWO TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF STI PREVENTION SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE CONTRACT BY $310,517.46 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $729,099.46. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Approve HUD award for aging in place home modifications for seniors. R-25-2-501 — CONSIDERATION OF A U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,000,000.00 TO FUND AGING IN PLACE HOME MODIFICATIONS FOR LOW-INCOME KNOX COUNTY SENIOR RESIDENTS. (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) – Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
Feb 24, 2025
Approve MOU with SCorUSA for road improvements to Hardin Valley Road. R-25-2-414 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH SCORUSA FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENTS TO HARDIN VALLEY ROAD. Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Approve civil design contract for Thorngrove Pike relocation and Midway Rd widening. R-25-2-413 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CIVIL DESIGN CONTRACT WITH ROBERT G. CAMPBELL & ASSOCIATES IN THE AMOUNT OF $222,370.00 FOR THE DESIGN OF THE RELOCATION OF THORNGROVE PIKE AND WIDENING OF MIDWAY ROAD, INCLUDING TRAFFIC SIGNALS. Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Approve MOU with Calloway Oil Company for road improvements at Marietta Church/Hardin Valley. R-25-2-411 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH CALLOWAY OIL COMPANY FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENTS TO THE INTERSECTION OF MARIETTA CHURCH ROAD AND HARDIN VALLEY ROAD. Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Approve MOU with Briggs Station 1 LLC for road improvements at Marietta Church/Hardin Valley. R-25-2-410 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH BRIGGS STATION 1 LLC FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENTS TO THE INTERSECTION OF MARIETTA CHURCH ROAD AND HARDIN VALLEY ROAD. Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Approve MOU with LKM Properties, Weigel Stores, Calton Dev for Bakertown Rd improvements. R-25-2-408 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH LKM PROPERTIES, L.P., WEIGEL STORES, INC., AND CALTON DEVELOPMENT, LLC FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENTS TO BAKERTOWN ROAD. Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Approve civil design contract for Westland Drive widening designs. R-25-2-407 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CIVIL DESIGN CONTRACT WITH ROBERT G. CAMPBELL & ASSOCIATES IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,000.00 FOR ALTERNATIVE WIDENING DESIGNS OF WESTLAND DRIVE FROM ANDOVER VIEW LANE TO GARRISON RIDGE BOULEVARD. Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Approve engineering design contract for Bakertown Widening and Realignment Project. R-25-2-406 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN ENGINEERING DESIGN CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $248,000.00 WITH LDA ENGINEERING FOR THE BAKERTOWN WIDENING AND REALIGNMENT PROJECT. Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Approve contract with Phillips and Jordan for emergency debris removal. R-25-2-404 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH PHILLIPS AND JORDAN, INC. TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY DEBRIS REMOVAL SERVICES IN THE EVENT KNOX COUNTY EXPERIENCES A MAJOR DISASTER RESULTING IN AN OVERWHELMING AMOUNT OF DEBRIS. Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Approve contract with Master Battery for waste battery collection and recycling. R-25-2-403 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH MASTER BATTERY FOR THE COLLECTION AND RECYCLING OF WASTE BATTERIES FROM KNOX COUNTY CONVENIENCE CENTERS AND OTHER FACILITIES, WITH COMPENSATION FOR SOME BATTERIES AND CHARGES FOR OTHERS. Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Approve MOU with D.R. Horton for road improvements at two intersections. R-25-2-401 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH D.R. HORTON, INC. FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENTS AT TWO INTERSECTIONS, TIPTON STATION ROAD AT MARTIN MILL PIKE (WEST) AND MARYVILLE PIKE AT TIPTON STATION ROAD. Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Approve donation of K9 bullet and stab protective vests. R-25-2-303 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A DONATION OF FOURTEEN (14) K9 BULLET AND STAB PROTECTIVE VESTS WORTH OVER $14,000.00 FROM THE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION VESTED INTEREST IN K9S, INC. Public safety Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Approve TJX Law Enforcement Grant for binoculars for Organized Retail Crime Unit. R-25-2-302 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A TJX LAW ENFORCEMENT GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000.00 TO BE USED FOR PURCHASING STABILIZING BINOCULARS FOR THE ORGANIZED RETAIL CRIME UNIT. Public safety Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Approve contract with Donald S. Keeble, M.D. for Medical Director services. R-25-2-301 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH DONALD S. KEEBLE, M.D. IN THE AMOUNT OF $139,650.00 FOR THE FIRST YEAR OF THE CONTRACT TO PERFORM THE SERVICES OF MEDICAL DIRECTOR FOR THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE CORRECTIONS DIVISION AND TO PROVIDE PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICALS TO POTENTIAL CANDIDATES FOR EMPLOYMENT FOR A ONE (1) YEAR TERM BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2025 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2025 WITH TWO (2) ADDITIONAL ANNUAL RENEWALS FOR A TOTAL OF THREE (3) YEARS. Public safety Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Approve reappointment of Bittel, Jack, and Stallings to Golf Board. R-25-2-110 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS OF MICHAEL BITTEL, ALAN JACK, AND SCOTT STALLINGS FOR REAPPOINTMENT TO THE KNOX COUNTY GOLF BOARD. (TERMS EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2028) – Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Authorize acceptance of grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools. R-25-2-204 — 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 $776,715.00. Schools Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Approve increase to design contract for Lincoln Park Center renovations. R-25-2-203 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN INCREASE OF $6,296.00 TO THE DESIGN CONTRACT WITH SPARKMAN & ASSOCIATES ARCHITECTS, INC. TO COVER ADDITIONAL SERVICES FOR RENOVATIONS TO LINCOLN PARK CENTER FOR THE NEWCOMER ACADEMY. Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Approve amendment to contract with Tyler Technologies for HR and payroll system. R-25-2-202 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT NO. 15-608 WITH TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF A COMPREHENSIVE HUMAN RESOURCES AND PAYROLL MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM. Contracts & purchasing Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Approve employment contract for Dr. Jon Rysewyk as Director of Knox County Schools. R-25-2-201 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT BETWEEN THE KNOX COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION AND DR. JON RYSEWYK AS DIRECTOR OF KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS. Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Amend agenda to hear item #40 after Honorary Resolutions. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Amend agenda to hear items #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13, #14, #15, #16, #17, #18, #20, #21, #22, #23, #24, #25, #26, #27, and #28 as a consent calendar. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Amend agenda to withdraw item #33. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Amend agenda to defer items #34, #37, #38, #41, and #47 to March 2025. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Feb 24, 2025
Amend agenda to add items #19, #28, and #30. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025
Adjournment
Adopted —
Jan 27, 2025
Request TN General Assembly to allow predictable recording fees R-25-1-904 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, requesting the Tennessee General Assembly to allow Knox County to establish predictable recording fees in the Register’s Office Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Deferred —
Deferred
Jan 27, 2025
Approve contract with Ernst & Young LLP for consulting services R-25-1-502 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Ernst & Young LLP for the provision of consulting services for a housing inventory, market assessment, and disaster resiliency analysis funded through the Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant (no local match required) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 8-3-0-0
Split
Jan 27, 2025
Approve MOU with S&E Properties, LLC for road improvements R-25-1-412 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with S&E Properties, LLC for road improvements at the intersection of Kingston Pike and Ebenezer Road Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Deferred —
Deferred
Jan 27, 2025
Approve MOU with D.R. Horton, Inc. for road improvements R-25-1-410 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with D.R. Horton, Inc. for road improvements at two intersections, Tipton Station Road at Martin Mill Pike (West) and Maryville Pike at Tipton Station Road Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025
Approve Policies and Procedures for Infrastructure Development Districts R-25-1-902 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving certain Policies and Procedures relating to the Consideration of Petitions for the Creation of Infrastructure Development Districts Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
Jan 27, 2025
Approve Policies and Procedures for Infrastructure Development Districts R-25-1-902 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving certain Policies and Procedures relating to the Consideration of Petitions for the Creation of Infrastructure Development Districts Zoning & land use Item history →
Failed —
Failed
Jan 27, 2025
Approve MOA with Knoxville TPO for pavement condition data collection R-25-1-408 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a Memorandum of Agreement with Knoxville TPO for the collection of pavement condition data. Federal funding will be provided for 80% of the cost of data collection, with the remaining 20% being paid by Knox County. In Fiscal Year 2024 the amount due will be $121,557.00 and in Fiscal Year 2026 the amount due will be $46,972.00 Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Deferred —
Deferred
Jan 27, 2025
Approve appointments/reappointments to Knox County Golf Board R-25-1-111 — Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving the Knox County Mayor’s recommendations of members for appointment/reappointment to the Knox County Golf Board (terms expire December 31, 2028) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Deferred —
Deferred
Jan 27, 2025
Approve 232 notary applications Notary Applications
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025
Budget Amendments withdrawn Budget Amendments
Withdrawn —
Withdrawn
Jan 27, 2025
Approve line item transfers totaling $2,396,822.92 Line Item Transfers
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025
Approve closure of unbuilt right-of-way (second reading) Consideration of the Closure of Unbuilt Right-of-Way between Lot 1 and Community Lot 1 of the 2017 Plat titled Laurel Ridge Phase 1 in Commission District 6 – (Second Reading):
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025
Accept new county roads Drives and Roads
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jan 27, 2025
Approve minutes from December 16, 2024 meeting Consideration of approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on December 16, 2024
Adopted 11-0-0-0
Unanimous

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