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

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
Honor Knox County Sheriff's Office and US Immigration and Customs Enforcement. R-25-8-101 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE AND UNITED STATES IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 7-3-1-0
Split
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
Deny appeal by Benjamin C. Mullins for rezoning from A to CN. 5-I-25-RZ — APPEAL BY BENJAMIN C. MULLINS OF THE KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION'S DENIAL OF A REQUEST FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO CN (NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL). (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 5-I-25-RZ) (8TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use
Motion to deny:Failed 9-2-0-0
Split Failed
Aug 18, 2025
Rezone 0 Asheville Highway (Parcel ID 072 002 part) A to PC. 5-P-25-RZ — REQUEST OF BRAD PRUITT FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO PC (PLANNED COMMERCIAL). PROPERTY LOCATED AT 0 ASHEVILLE HIGHWAY / PARCEL ID 072 002 (PART OF). (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 5-P-25-RZ) (8TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use
Motion to defer:Deferred 11-0-0-0
Deferred
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
Rezone 0 Ball Road (Parcel ID 078 254) A to PR, up to 1.7 dwelling units/acre. RZ-25-8-101 — REQUEST OF JOPA PROPERTIES LLC FOR REZONING FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO PR (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL) UP TO 3 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 0 BALL ROAD / PARCEL ID 078 254. (PLANNING COMMISSION’S FILE NUMBER: 7-Q-25-RZ) (6TH COMMISSION DISTRICT) Zoning & land use
Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
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
Adjournment ADJOURNMENT
Adopted —
Jul 28, 2025
Increase Mineral Severance Tax R-25-7-902 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO LEVY AN INCREASE IN MINERAL SEVERANCE TAX FROM FIFTEEN CENTS ($0.15) TO TWENTY CENTS ($0.20) PER TON FOR KNOX COUNTY Budget & taxes
Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
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
Deferred —
Deferred
Jul 28, 2025
Approve amendment to agreement with Sacred Ground Hospice House R-25-7-502 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT NUMBER TWO TO THE AGREEMENT WITH SACRED GROUND HOSPICE HOUSE FOR END-OF-LIFE HOSPICE CARE TO UNDER/UNINSURED PERSONS OF KNOX COUNTY, SUBJECT TO THE US. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT’S (HUD) APPROVAL, WHICH AMENDMENT EXTENDS THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT TO JUNE 30, 2026 AND PROVIDES ADDITIONAL CDBG-CV FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $64,804.57 FOR A TOTAL OF $114,562.57 (FEDERALLY FUNDED THROUGH HUD’S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CARES ACT (CDBG-CV) FUNDS) (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED Contracts & purchasing
Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
Jul 28, 2025
Approve amendments to Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plans R-25-7-501 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THE SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENTS TO KNOX COUNTY’S 2020-2024 CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND THE ANNUAL ACTION PLANS OF PROGRAM YEARS (PY) 2020, (PY) 2021, AND (PY) 2024 FOR VARIOUS PROJECT AND PROGRAM RELATED ACTIVITIES AND ALLOCATIONS BENEFITING LOW-TO-MODERATE INCOME PERSONS OF KNOX COUNTY (FEDERALLY FUNDED THROUGH U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT’S (HUD) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CARES ACT (CDBG-CV), HOME AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN (HOME-ARP), AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS) (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED) Intergovernmental & resolutions
Adopted 8-1-2-0
Split
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
Deferred —
Deferred
Jul 28, 2025
Appoint individual to Sheriff's Office Merit System Board of Directors R-25-7-111 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF CHRISTOPHER MANNING ON THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE EMPLOYEES’ MERIT SYSTEM BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND APPOINTING AN INDIVIDUAL TO SERVE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF MR. MANNING ON THE BOARD (TERM EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 30, 2025) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
Jul 28, 2025
Appoint individual to Sheriff's Office Merit System Board of Directors R-25-7-111 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF CHRISTOPHER MANNING ON THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE EMPLOYEES’ MERIT SYSTEM BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND APPOINTING AN INDIVIDUAL TO SERVE THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF MR. MANNING ON THE BOARD (TERM EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 30, 2025) Personnel & appointments
Adopted 10-1-0-0
Split
Jul 28, 2025
Spread of Record: Juvenile judge's appointment of Rhonda Lee SPREAD OF RECORD JUVENILE COURT JUDGE TIM IRWIN’S APPOINTMENT OF RHONDA LEE TO THE JUVENILE SERVICE CENTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR A TERM EXPIRING AUGUST 31, 2026
Adopted —
Jul 28, 2025
Spread of Record: Mayor's order appointing LeeAnn Foster SPREAD OF RECORD THE KNOX COUNTY MAYOR’S ORDER APPOINTING LEEANN FOSTER TO THE LENOIR CITY UTILITIES BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Adopted —
Jul 28, 2025
Approve Notary Public Applications NOTARY PUBLIC APPLICATIONS
Adopted 10-0-1-0
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
Presentation: Homebuilders Association of Greater Knoxville PRESENTATION: HOMEBUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF GREATER KNOXVILLE
Motion to defer:Deferred —
Deferred
Jul 28, 2025
Presentation: Metro Drug Coalition PRESENTATION: METRO DRUG COALITION.
Adopted —
Jul 28, 2025
Presentation on removing broken, abandoned or duplicate utility poles PRESENTATION ON EFFORTS TO REMOVE BROKEN, ABANDONED OR DUPLICATE UTILITY POLES IN KNOX COUNTY
Adopted —
Jul 28, 2025
Presentation: Knoxville Association of Realtors, Maria McHale PRESENTATION: KNOXVILLE ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS, MARIA MCHALE
Adopted —
Jul 28, 2025
Presentation from Orion PRESENTATION FROM ORION
Motion to defer:Deferred —
Deferred
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
Grant funding agreement with Morgan Wallen Foundation for Gibbs High School R-25-7-211 — CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE MORGAN WALLEN FOUNDATION FOR RECEIPT OF GRANT FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,200,000.00 FOR GIBBS HIGH SCHOOL Schools
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