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City of Knoxville · Budget season

Fiscal year 2024

July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024

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.

54

budget decisions on the record

54

adopted

$239,638,664.29

written into adopted motions across 58 figures

  1. July 11, 2023 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The City Council met and postponed several zoning-related items, including a sector plan amendment and zoning changes for properties on Victory Street. They also approved new appointments to the Police Advisory and Review Committee and authorized grant applications for various city projects, including violence reduction strategies, stream stabilization, sidewalk construction, and bus purchases for Knoxville Area Transit.

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

  2. August 22, 2023 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The City Council approved several ordinances related to zoning changes and adopted resolutions for various community programs and infrastructure projects. This included allocating funds for youth supplies, supporting a nature center fundraiser, and approving neighborhood development changes. The council also confirmed appointments to advisory committees and authorized funding for violence interruption services and housing stability initiatives.

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

  3. September 5, 2023 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The City Council approved several resolutions, including allocating funds for homeless outreach, park improvements, and a downtown parking study. They also confirmed appointments to various commissions and boards. A lengthy discussion and referral to the planning commission occurred regarding zoning code amendments for middle housing, while a separate rezoning proposal for Chickamauga Avenue was denied.

    From the minutes

    “Tina Sparks, Knoxville”
    “Rick Roach, Knoxville”

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

  4. September 19, 2023 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The Knoxville City Council met and approved several appointments to city boards and commissions. They also rezoned properties, approved funding for community programs, and authorized grant applications. Notable decisions included appropriating funds for a Community Schools Initiative and accepting a significant grant for energy-efficient projects.

    From the minutes

    “Constance Every, Knoxville” — Constance Every

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

  5. October 3, 2023 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The Knoxville City Council met and approved several measures including granting pensions to former city employees, authorizing engineering contracts for various infrastructure projects, and issuing bonds for electric, water, and wastewater systems. The council also approved a $2 million grant for substance abuse initiatives and amended a contract for the new Public Safety Complex.

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

  6. October 17, 2023 meeting Source minutes (PDF)
  7. October 31, 2023 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The City Council met to approve minutes, adopt the agenda, and handle various resolutions and ordinances. Key decisions included approving liquor store license renewals, a pension for a former employee, zoning changes, affordable housing funding, and a temporary ban on personal delivery devices.

    From the minutes

    “Mayor Kincannon wished everyone a happy Halloween.” — Indya Kincannon

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

  8. November 14, 2023 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The City Council met to discuss and approve several resolutions and ordinances. Key decisions included awarding grant money for youth programs and community building, extending a contract for golf course management, and approving agreements for waste hauling and climate initiatives. The council also advanced several zoning and land use changes, including amendments to sector plans and changes to base zoning classifications.

    From the minutes

    “Speaking in favor of the resolution:”
    “Speaking in opposition to the resolution:”
    “Speaking in favor of the ordinance:”
    “Speaking in opposition to the ordinance:”

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

  9. November 28, 2023 meeting Source minutes (PDF)
  10. December 12, 2023 meeting Source minutes (PDF)
  11. January 9, 2024 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The Knoxville City Council met on January 9, 2024, to approve minutes, withdraw several zoning-related ordinances, and postpone two zoning appeals. They also approved multiple resolutions, including budget amendments, the closure of a street, street name changes, zoning map changes, pension grants, and various contractual agreements for city projects and public safety initiatives. A new permit fee structure was introduced on first reading.

    From the minutes

    “Mayor Kincannon wished everyone a Happy New Year.” — Indya Kincannon
    “The Mayor congratulated Vice-Mayor Smith on his election as Vice-Mayor.” — Indya Kincannon
    “Mayor Kincannon welcomed Councilmember Helsley to her first regular meeting.” — Indya Kincannon

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

  12. January 23, 2024 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The Knoxville City Council met on January 23, 2024, and approved several resolutions, including amendments to contracts for road projects and an agreement for bulk fuel supply. They also passed an ordinance on first reading to update zoning codes related to middle housing and approved ordinances related to closing city streets. Several appointments to city committees were confirmed.

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

  13. February 6, 2024 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The City Council met on February 6, 2024, approving several ordinances related to zoning changes and land use amendments, including adding middle housing standards to the zoning code and changing zoning classifications for various properties. The council also approved multiple resolutions, including funding for roadway projects, park improvements, and a youth homelessness program, as well as granting pensions to several former city employees and authorizing grant applications. One ordinance concerning zoning code references was amended on second reading.

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

  14. March 19, 2024 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The City Council met and approved several ordinances, including closing various streets and alleys, changing zoning for multiple properties, and appropriating funds for community programs and infrastructure. They also confirmed appointments to city boards and authorized agreements for city services including insurance and grant writing.

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

  15. April 16, 2024 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The City Council met to approve minutes, adopt the One Year Plan, and consider several ordinances and resolutions. Key decisions included amending the budget, rezoning two properties, and authorizing fund transfers for development projects. Council also confirmed an appointment to the Wrecker Services Commission and approved property acquisitions.

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

  16. May 28, 2024 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The City Council approved the city's budget and tax ordinances for the upcoming fiscal year, ensuring funding for city operations and debt services. They also passed several zoning and sector plan amendments to change land use designations for various properties across the city. Additionally, the council authorized agreements and grants for historical preservation, infrastructure improvements, and law enforcement equipment.

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

  17. June 11, 2024 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The City Council met and approved funding for various community agencies and projects, including grants for equity restoration, citywide paving, and streambank restoration. They also approved resolutions authorizing the issuance of electric and water system revenue bonds and finalized the 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan. Several zoning and land use changes were also considered and approved.

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

  18. June 25, 2024 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The Knoxville City Council approved various items, including zoning changes for several properties, alley closures, and agreements for workforce development and home repair programs funded by Community Development Block Grants. They also confirmed appointments to city committees and taskforces and authorized accepting grant funds for emergency management. The meeting included a public forum where one resident spoke.

    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.