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City of Knoxville · Budget season

Fiscal year 2022

July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022

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.

74

budget decisions on the record

73

adopted

$184,017,111.61

written into adopted motions across 60 figures

  1. July 13, 2021 meeting Source minutes (PDF)
  2. July 27, 2021 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The City Council met on July 27, 2021, and approved several measures including new permits for alcohol consumption in common areas, funding for community programs, and various zoning changes. They also authorized agreements for sidewalk and drainage projects, and provided grants for homelessness services and workforce training. A resolution was adopted requesting a study on a zero-tolerance policy for racist or sexist practices within city government.

    From the minutes

    “The Mayor urged persons to get vaccinated for COVID-19.” — Mayor Kincannon

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

  3. September 7, 2021 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The City Council met on September 7, 2021, approving appropriations for youth programs, authorizing contracts for infrastructure projects like streetscapes and sidewalks, and amending existing contracts for utility and building renovations. The council also approved grant applications for public safety equipment and programs, and awarded funds for affordable housing development.

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

  4. September 21, 2021 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The City Council met and approved several ordinances and resolutions. They approved ordinances that appropriated funds for community agencies and rezoned several properties. The council also passed resolutions to accept grants for transit improvements and WiFi upgrades, and to enter into agreements for janitorial services and ice rink equipment. Finally, an ordinance related to closing Glenmore Drive was withdrawn.

    From the minutes

    “Withdrawn” — Council Member Roberto

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

  5. November 2, 2021 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The City Council met to approve minutes, handle announcements, and consider various resolutions and ordinances. Key decisions included postponing an ordinance regarding a right-of-way closure, approving several resolutions to grant pensions to former employees, and amending the city's operating and capital budgets. The council also approved multiple resolutions for agreements related to community services, infrastructure projects, and grants for housing and environmental assessments.

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

  6. November 30, 2021 meeting Source minutes (PDF)
  7. December 14, 2021 meeting Source minutes (PDF)
  8. January 11, 2022 meeting Source minutes (PDF)
  9. January 25, 2022 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The City Council approved several appointments to various city committees and boards, including the Audit Committee and the Public Arts Committee. They also approved amendments to contracts related to the new Public Safety Complex and authorized agreements for infrastructure projects like sidewalk repairs and drainage maintenance. Additionally, zoning amendments were passed to allow airports and drug treatment clinics in certain districts, alongside two property rezonings.

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

  10. February 22, 2022 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The City Council met and approved several ordinances, including one allowing beer distribution at Lakeshore Park and several rezoning measures for different properties. They also approved resolutions authorizing agreements for violence interruption programs, youth grants, street repairs, and park maintenance. Numerous building code amendments were postponed to a later date.

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

  11. March 8, 2022 meeting Source minutes (PDF)
  12. March 22, 2022 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The Knoxville City Council met on March 22, 2022, and approved several ordinances and resolutions. Key decisions included amending building codes, appropriating funds for community programs and projects, and accepting donations for park improvements. The council also approved ordinances related to budget amendments and park usage rules.

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

  13. April 5, 2022 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The City Council met and approved several resolutions, including accepting donations, entering into service agreements for accounting, and awarding historic preservation grants. They also approved an ordinance to donate funds to support youth job training and another to allow a local soccer club to install a mini-pitch in a park. Additionally, ordinances related to budget amendments and street closures were advanced.

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

  14. April 19, 2022 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The Knoxville City Council met on April 19, 2022, and approved several ordinances and resolutions. Key decisions included amending the city's budget, closing certain street rights-of-way for adjacent property owners, and authorizing applications for grants related to water infrastructure and law enforcement wellness programs. The council also approved a solar array installation at a recreation center and an amendment to a redevelopment plan to allow tax increment financing.

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

  15. May 17, 2022 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The City Council approved amendments to the operating and capital budgets for the current fiscal year, as well as the annual appropriations and tax levy for the upcoming fiscal year. They also approved ordinances related to zoning changes and land use amendments in various parts of the city. Multiple agreements and grant applications for infrastructure improvements, including streetlights, guardrails, road resurfacing, and electric buses for public transit, were also authorized. Several ordinances related to zoning and land use were introduced and approved on first reading.

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

  16. May 31, 2022 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The City Council met and approved several zoning changes, including amendments to sector plans and base zoning for various properties across the city. They also authorized agreements for employee benefits consulting, park maintenance, and city event services. Additionally, several grants were approved for public safety initiatives and transit improvements.

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

  17. June 14, 2022 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The City Council met and approved several ordinances and resolutions. Most notably, they approved the Fiscal Years 2023-2028 Capital Improvements Program. The council also approved various contracts for services including destination marketing, violence prevention programs, homeless services, and infrastructure projects. Three ordinances related to rezoning and sector plan amendments for properties on Bruhin Road were postponed for two weeks.

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

  18. June 28, 2022 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The City Council met and approved several resolutions, including authorizing funds for community agencies, accepting grants for sidewalk and bus projects, and approving budget adjustments. They also rezoned property on Bruhin Road and Francis Road. Several ordinances proposing changes to the City Charter were discussed but ultimately failed.

    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.