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City of Knoxville · Budget season

Fiscal year 2020

July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020

Every budget & taxes decision the body made in this fiscal year, in the order it happened. Each step shows who moved it, how the body voted, and any dollar figure written into the motion — and links to that meeting and its source minutes.

What this shows — and what it doesn't. This is the sequence of published motions carrying the budget & taxes topic whose meeting fell in this fiscal year (City of Knoxville's runs July 1 – June 30). It is not the county budget document, not actual money spent, and not a complete account of budget deliberations. Movers, votes, and dollar amounts are copied from the record; nothing is inferred. Amounts sum only across adopted motions.

Excludes 114 motions not yet published. Contested and deferred votes publish only after review, so this arc can run short until the queue clears.

52

budget decisions on the record

51

adopted

$92,310,575.13

written into adopted motions across 71 figures

  1. September 10, 2019 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The City Council met to approve minutes, adopt the agenda, and handle several ordinances and resolutions. Key decisions included approving a salary increase for the Municipal Court Judge, authorizing the purchase of city property, and accepting multiple grants for the police department and public safety initiatives. The council also approved amendments to contracts for public art and landscaping projects.

    From the minutes

    “Council Member Campen and David Brace, Chief Operating Officer and Deputy to the Mayor”

    Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.

  2. February 11, 2020 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The City Council met on February 11, 2020, approving several emergency ordinances to donate funds to various community organizations for programs and events. They also discussed and took action on budget amendments and personnel classifications. Additionally, the council approved resolutions requesting studies for corridor development and authorized agreements for police training and census marketing.

    Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.

  3. February 25, 2020 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The City Council met and approved several ordinances, including appropriating funds to various community organizations and granting pensions to six former city employees. They also extended the moratorium on shared mobility vehicles and approved amendments to downtown design guidelines and the city's zoning code. Additionally, several ordinances related to closing portions of streets and amending contracts for infrastructure projects were passed.

    Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.

  4. March 10, 2020 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The City Council met and approved multiple resolutions, including confirmations of appointments, property conveyances, and the acceptance of various grants for public safety and community projects. They also approved agreements for park maintenance and public services, and enacted ordinances on first reading related to zoning code amendments and street closures. A resolution requesting opposition to proposed gun permitting legislation was also approved.

    From the minutes

    “Before she called for the vote, Mayor Kincannon recognized in the audience Jacquelene Dent.”
    “Mr. Kline”
    “Vice-Mayor McKenzie read aloud the resolution into the record.”
    “Council Member Parker and Chad Weth, Public Service Director”
    “Vice-Mayor McKenzie read aloud the resolution into the record.”
    “Council Member Thomas, Doug White, 3610 Captains Way; and Council Member Parker”

    Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.

  5. March 24, 2020 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The City Council met to approve minutes, address agenda changes, and vote on various ordinances and resolutions. Key decisions included modifying zoning codes, approving street and alley closures, rezoning properties, and authorizing bond issuances for water, wastewater, gas, and electric systems. The council also passed an emergency ordinance allowing beer delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic and requested consideration of emergency funding and tax deadlines.

    Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.

  6. April 7, 2020 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The City Council met on April 7, 2020, and approved a $2,700 donation to Chance House for a program aimed at helping those transitioning from incarceration. They also approved amendments to contracts for utility location services and traffic signal infrastructure. Additionally, several ordinances were approved on first reading, including budget amendments and donations to various community programs.

    From the minutes

    “The Mayor congratulated Dr. Bill Lyons on the occasion of his recent retirement.” — Indya Kincannon

    Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.

  7. April 21, 2020 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The City Council met to approve minutes and several ordinances. Key decisions included appropriating funds for various community organizations and programs, amending the city's budget, and approving zoning changes. The council also authorized applications for grants related to public safety and pandemic response, and enacted temporary moratoriums on new institutional zoning and sign applications.

    Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.

  8. May 5, 2020 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The Knoxville City Council met and approved several measures including zoning changes, budget adjustments, and infrastructure projects. They also authorized applications for federal grants for the Knoxville Area Transit system and the fire department. Two ordinances creating a moratorium on property naming and amending zoning codes were approved on an emergency basis.

    Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.

  9. May 19, 2020 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The City Council met on May 19, 2020, and approved the city's annual budget and tax levy for the upcoming fiscal year. They also passed ordinances related to zoning code amendments, land use changes, and employee compensation. Additionally, the council voted on resolutions concerning healthcare access and infrastructure projects.

    From the minutes

    “The Mayor spoke further about the dangerous conditions and crime in the area around Blackstock Avenue. Mayor Kincannon spoke about the work of Officer Thomas Clinton in serving the needs of this community and area.” — Indya Kincannon
    “The Mayor spoke further on this issue and requested that City Council Members concerned with her administration's policies or efforts should address those concerns with herself or her senior leadership and not individual members of City staff.” — Indya Kincannon

    Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.

  10. June 2, 2020 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The City Council met to approve minutes, add an item condemning racism and excessive force to the agenda, and postpone a zoning code amendment. They also approved several resolutions, including awarding community development grants for COVID-19 response, funding housing assistance and rehabilitation projects, approving a roofing project, and authorizing agreements for street lighting and corridor studies. Additionally, they approved an ordinance to adjust the city's classification and compensation plan and passed another ordinance on first reading to reestablish a human resources department.

    From the minutes

    “She stated that she receives no compensation and that this does not pose a conflict.” — Gwen McKenzie

    Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.

  11. June 16, 2020 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The City Council met and approved several emergency ordinances that allocated funds to various local non-profits for community programs and services. They also confirmed board appointments, approved agreements for affordable housing development, and allocated funds towards COVID-19 response services like mobile meals and emergency shelters. Additionally, the council voted on ordinances related to reestablishing the Human Resources Department and various zoning code amendments.

    Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.

  12. June 30, 2020 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The City Council met and approved several resolutions and ordinances. Key decisions included appropriating funds for community projects, granting pensions to former employees, and approving funding for various city improvements and studies. The council also confirmed multiple appointments to city committees and boards.

    Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.

How this is built. The arc is every published motion carrying the neutral budget & taxes topic whose meeting fell in this fiscal year, ordered by meeting date. Movers, dispositions, tallies, and dollar figures are read straight from the record; amounts are copied verbatim and summed only across adopted motions. This is a view of the record, not the budget document itself. See spending approved and Methodology.