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City of Knoxville · City Council

Regular meeting — May 15, 2012

On May 15, 2012, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council recorded 25 published decisions. Each links to its place in the official minutes.

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Plain-language summary

The City Council met and postponed several key ordinances, including the annual budget appropriation for the upcoming fiscal year and the property tax levy. They also approved resolutions authorizing the acceptance of Homeland Security grants for emergency response equipment and the purchase of services, as well as a significant contract for road resurfacing. Additionally, the council advanced several ordinances on first reading concerning zoning changes and budget amendments.

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

Everything taken up, in order

Appropriations ordinance for fiscal year 2012-2013

An Ordinance making and fixing the annual appropriations for the several departments, agencies, and funds of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013.(Requested by Department of Finance and Accountability)

Ordinance to levy taxes for fiscal year 2012-2013

An Ordinance to levy a tax on all taxable properties, real, personal and mixed, within the corporate limits of the City of Knoxville to provide sufficient revenues to fund the general fund and debt service fund operations and debt service obligations of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013.(Requested by Department of Finance and Accountability)

Amend city employee classification and compensation plans

An Ordinance to amend Sections 2-450, 2-458, and 2-459 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the City of Knoxville's classification and compensation plans for general government employees and uniformed members of the police and fire departments.(Requested by Civil Service)

10-A-11-OA · item history →

Amend zoning code regarding maximum height of ground and monument signs

An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, "Zoning Regulations," Article V, Section 10 (Signs, billboards and other advertising structures) regarding the maximum height of ground and monument signs. (MPC Approved 10-1) (File No. 10-A-11-OA)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

R-127-2012 · item history →

Approve Certificate of Compliance for Warehouse Liquors license renewal

A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Warehouse Liquors relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Department of Finance and Accountability)

R-128-2012 · item history →

Approve Certificate of Compliance for McScrooge's Wine Boutique license renewal

A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to McScrooge's Wine Boutique & Liquor Warehouse, Inc. relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Department of Finance and Accountability)

R-129-2012 · item history →

Approve Certificate of Compliance for Rosy's Wine & Spirits license renewal

A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Rosy's Wine & Spirits relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Department of Finance and Accountability)

R-130-2012 · item history →

Honor retirement of Sequoyah Elementary School Principal Martha Hill

A Resolution honoring and congratulating Sequoyah Elementary School Principal Martha Hill upon the occasion of her retirement.(Requested by Councilmembers Grieve, Wallace, Stair, Campen, Saunders, and Vice Mayor Pavlis)

R-131-2012 · item history →

Accept Homeland Security Grant for Mobile Command Post equipment

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox County to accept $37,479.00 as a subrecipient of the 2011 Homeland Security Grant in order to purchase satellite phone, fax and data services and maintenance for the Mobile Command Post for the Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency.(Requested by Emergency Management Agency)

R-132-2012 · item history →

Execute agreement with Rogers Group for 2012 Resurfacing Project

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Rogers Group, Inc. for the 2012 Resurfacing Project, No. 12W-P-0513, for an amount not to exceed $6,910,838.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)

R-133-2012 · item history →

Accept Homeland Security Grant for Explosive Ordnance Detail vehicle

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox County to accept $46,500.00 as a subrecipient of the 2011 Homeland Security Grant in order to purchase an Explosive Ordnance Detail vehicle.(Requested by Police Department)

R-134-2012 · item history →

Apply for and accept grant for Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of $364,509.00 from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, for continued funding of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.(Requested by Police Department)

R-135-2012 · item history →

Request MPC consider rezoning 3428 Broadway to Park and Open Space

A Resolution respectfully requesting the Metropolitan Planning Commission to consider and make recommendation to City Council regarding possible change to the zoning classification of property located at 3428 Broadway from C-3, General Commercial and F-1, Floodway District to OS-2, Park and Open Space and F-1 Floodway District and to the extent required, amending the One Year Comprehensive Development Plan and Zoning Plan to amend the classification of all such property, if necessary.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)

R-136-2012 · item history →

Request MPC consider rezoning Emoriland Blvd property to R-1

A Resolution respectfully requesting the Metropolitan Planning Commission to consider and make recommendation to City Council regarding possible change to the zoning classification of property located at 0 Emoriland Boulevard and 1517 Emoriland Boulevard from C-3, General Commercial; F-1, Floodway; and H-1, Historical Overlay District to R-1, Low Density Residential; F-1, Floodway; and H-1, Historic Overlay District; and to the extent required, amending the One Year Comprehensive Development Plan and Zoning Plan to amend the classification of all such property, if necessary.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)

Amend Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2011/2012 on First Reading

An Ordinance to amend the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2011/2012.(Requested by Department of Finance and Accountability)

Change Beer Board and City Council meeting date in December 2012

An Ordinance changing the date of the regularly scheduled Beer Board and City Council Meetings from December 25, 2012 to December 20, 2012.(Requested by Vice Mayor Pavlis and Beer Board Chair Palmer)

4-A-12-OA · item history →

Amend zoning code regarding TC-1 (Town Center District) permitted uses

An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, "Zoning Regulations," Article II, Definitions, and Article IV, Section 3.12, TC-1 (Town Center District) to change provisions regarding permitted uses and other related ordinance provisions. (MPC Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-A-12-OA)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

4-A-12-OB · item history →

Approve and adopt FY 2013-2018 Knoxville Capital Improvement Program

An Ordinance to approve and adopt the FY 2013-2018 Knoxville Capital Improvement Program, including the FY 2013 Capital Improvement Budget. (File No. 4-A-12-OB)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

3-C-12-RZ · item history →

Emergency ordinance to rezone Callahan Drive property

An Emergency Ordinance to rezone property located on the northwest side of Callahan Drive, southwest of Keck Road from No Zone to C-6, General Commercial Park District (for the area previously zoned LI) and A-1, General Agricultural District (for the area previously zoned A), City of Knoxville, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0) (File No. 3-C-12-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

4-D-12-RZ · item history →

Rezone Sutherland Ave property from R-2 to R-1

An Ordinance to rezone property located on the south side of Sutherland Avenue, east side of Tobler Lane from R-2, General Residential District to R-1, Low Density Residential District, Metropolitan Planning Commission, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-D-12-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

4-A-12-SP · item history →

Approve Central City Sector Plan amendment for Western Ave property

An Ordinance approving the request of Philip Irminger and Elise Irminger for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located on the northeast side of Western Avenue, northwest of Major Avenue. (MPC Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-A-12-SP) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

4-A-12-PA · item history →

Approve One Year Plan amendment for Western Ave property

An Ordinance approving the request of Philip Irminger and Elise Irminger for a One Year Plan amendment from General Commercial to Medium Density Residential for property located on the northeast side of Western Avenue, northwest of Major Avenue. (MPC Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-A-12-PA) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

4-A-12-RZ · item history →

Rezone Western Ave property from C-3 to R-2

An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northeast side of Western Avenue, northwest of Major Avenue from C-3, General Commercial District to R-2, General Residential District, Philip Irminger and Elise Irminger, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-A-12-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

Appropriate funds for Boy Scouts of America Learning for Life Program

An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,000.00 from the Knoxville Police Department's Drug Prevention Enforcement Fund and donating same to the Greater Smoky Mountain Council of Boy Scouts of America Learning for Life Program.(Requested by Police Department)

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