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Regular meeting — May 28, 2013

On May 28, 2013, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council recorded 33 published decisions. Each links to its place in the official minutes.

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The City Council met and approved the city's annual budget and tax levy for the upcoming fiscal year. They also passed ordinances related to zoning changes, including a rezoning on North Gay Street and the establishment of regulations for funeral homes. Several resolutions were approved, including agreements for senior center programs, additional police services, and grant applications for law enforcement and community programs.

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

Everything taken up, in order

O-79-2013 · item history →

Appropriations for fiscal year 2013-2014.

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, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014.(Requested by Department of Finance & Accountability)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

APPROVE ORDINANCE O-79-2013

Moved by Nick Pavlis · seconded by Finbarr Saunders

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O-80-2013 · item history →

Levy tax for fiscal year 2013-2014 general and debt service funds.

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, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014.(Requested by Department of Finance & Accountability)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

APPROVE ORDINANCE O-80-2013

Moved by Nick Della Volpe · seconded by Finbarr Saunders

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O-81-2013 · item history →

Adjust City General Government classification and compensation plans.

An Ordinance to amend Section 2-450 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the City of Knoxville's classification and compensation plans for General Government employees.(Requested by Civil Service)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

APPROVE ORDINANCE O-81-2013

Moved by Nick Pavlis · seconded by Finbarr Saunders

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O-82-2013 · item history →

Amend operating and capital budgets for FY 2012/2013.

An Ordinance to amend the operating and capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2012/2013.(Requested by Department of Finance and Accountability)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

APPROVE ORDINANCE O-82-2013

Moved by Nick Pavlis · seconded by Brenda Palmer

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O-83-2013 · item history →

Amend zoning regulations for crematories, columbariums, funeral establishments.

An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, "Zoning Regulations," regarding regulations for crematories, columbariums, and funeral establishments within the City of Knoxville. (MPC Approved 15-0) (File No. 4-A-13-OA)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

APPROVE ORDINANCE O-83-2013

Moved by Duane Grieve · seconded by Brenda Palmer

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O-84-2013 · item history →

Close portion of Ben Atchley Street and execute quitclaim deeds.

An Ordinance to close a portion of Ben Atchley Street between Kingston Pike and Homberg Drive, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Anthony P. Cappiello, Jr., Applicant, on appeal from a denial by the Metropolitan Planning Commission. (MPC denied 13-1-1) (File No. 2-A-13-SC) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

Split Adopted 5-3-1-0

APPROVE ORDINANCE O-84-2013, AS AMENDED

Moved by Duane Grieve · seconded by George C. Wallace

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Adopted 8-0-1-0

SUSPEND THE RULES OF COUNCIL AND ALLOW 4 SPEAKERS PER SIDE ON ITEM 9F

Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by Mark Campen

Nick Pavlis — Aye Duane Grieve — Aye Brenda Palmer — Aye Nick Della Volpe — Aye Mark Campen — Aye Daniel T. Brown — Aye George C. Wallace — Aye Marshall Stair — Abstain Finbarr Saunders — Aye
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Adopted 8-0-1-0

APPROVE THE DECLARATION OF PERMANENT NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT FOR ACCESS

Moved by Duane Grieve · seconded by Finbarr Saunders

Nick Pavlis — Aye Duane Grieve — Aye Brenda Palmer — Aye Nick Della Volpe — Aye Mark Campen — Aye Daniel T. Brown — Aye George C. Wallace — Aye Marshall Stair — Abstain Finbarr Saunders — Aye
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O-85-2013 · item history →

Adopt City of Knoxville FY 2014-2019 Capital Improvements Program.

An Ordinance to adopt the City of Knoxville FY 2014 - 2019 Capital Improvements Program. (File No. 4-C-13-OB)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

APPROVE ORDINANCE O-85-2013

Moved by Nick Pavlis · seconded by Daniel T. Brown

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O-86-2013 · item history →

Amend One Year Plan for property on N. Gay St/N. Broadway.

An Ordinance approving the request of Hatcher-Hill Properties LLC for a One Year Plan amendment from General Commercial to Central Business District for property located on the west side of N. Gay Street, east side of N. Broadway, south of W. Fifth Avenue. (MPC Approved 15-0) (File No. 4-A-13-PA) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

APPROVE ORDINANCE O-86-2013

Moved by Daniel T. Brown · seconded by Duane Grieve

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O-87-2013 · item history →

Rezone property on N. Gay St/N. Broadway from C-3 to C-2.

An Ordinance to rezone property located on the west side of N. Gay Street, east side of N. Broadway, south of W. Fifth Avenue, from C-3 (General Commercial) to C-2 (Central Business) District, Hatcher-Hill Properties, LLC, Applicant. (MPC approved 15-0 Consent) (File No. 4-A-13-RZ) Sixth District(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

APPROVE ORDINANCE O-87-2013

Moved by Daniel T. Brown · seconded by Nick Della Volpe

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O-88-2013 · item history →

Amend East City Sector Plan for Linden Ave property to Medium Density Residential.

An Ordinance approving the request of John A. McCay for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Commercial to Medium Density Residential for property located on the southeast side of Linden Avenue, southwest of Nash Road. (MPC Approved 15-0) (File No. 4-B-13-SP)(Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

APPROVE ORDINANCE O-88-2013

Moved by Daniel T. Brown

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O-89-2013 · item history →

Amend One Year Plan for Linden Ave property to Medium Density Residential.

An Ordinance approving the request of John McCay for an amendment to the One Year Plan from General Commercial to Medium Density Residential for property located on the southeast side of Linden Avenue, southwest of Nash Road, John McCay, Applicant. (MPC Approved 15-0) (File No. 4-C-13-PA) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

APPROVE ORDINANCE O-89-2013

Moved by Daniel T. Brown · seconded by Finbarr Saunders

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O-90-2013 · item history →

Rezone Linden Ave property from C-3 to R-2.

An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southeast side of Linden Avenue, southwest of Nash Road, from C-3 (General Commercial) District to R-2 (General Residential) District, John McCay, Applicant. (MPC Approved 15-0) (File No. 4-C-13-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

APPROVE ORDINANCE O-90-2013

Moved by Daniel T. Brown

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O-91-2013 · item history →

Amend Northwest County Sector Plan for Middlebrook Pike property to Office.

An Ordinance approving the request of Knox County for an amendment to the Northwest County Sector Plan from Public Institutional to Office for property located on the north side of Middlebrook Pike, east side of Francis Road designated as Parcel 106KB02603, Knox County Applicant. (MPC Approved 10-5) (File No. 4-D-13-SP) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

APPROVE ORDINANCE O-91-2013

Moved by Brenda Palmer · seconded by Daniel T. Brown

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O-92-2013 · item history →

Amend One Year Plan for Middlebrook Pike property to Office.

An Ordinance approving the request of Knox County for a One Year Plan amendment from Public Institutional to Office for property located on the north side of Middlebrook Pike, east side of Francis Road designated as Parcel 106KB02603. (MPC Approved 10-5) (File No. 4-D-13-PA) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

APPROVE ORDINANCE O-92-2013

Moved by Brenda Palmer · seconded by Nick Della Volpe

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O-93-2013 · item history →

Rezone Middlebrook Pike property from R-1/R-1A to O-1.

An Ordinance to rezone property located on the north side of Middlebrook Pike, east side of Francis Road designated as Parcel 106KB02603 from R-1 (Low Density Residential) and R-1A (Low Density Residential) to O-1 (Office, Medical & Related Services) District, Knox County, Applicant. (MPC Approved 9-6) (File No. 4-E-13-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

APPROVE ORDINANCE O-93-2013

Moved by Brenda Palmer · seconded by Nick Della Volpe

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O-94-2013 · item history →

Rezone Francis Road property from A-1 to R-1.

An Ordinance to rezone property located on the west side Francis Road, north of Bearden View Lane, from A-1 (General Agricultural) District to R-1 (Low Density Residential) District, Donald J. Roberts, Applicant. (MPC approved 15-0) (File No. 4-D-13-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

APPROVE ORDINANCE O-94-2013

Moved by Brenda Palmer · seconded by George C. Wallace

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O-95-2013 · item history →

Appropriate $2,850 for Project Grad Knoxville youth sports workshop.

An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $2,850.00 from Parks and Recreation Department funds and donating same to Project Grad Knoxville, Inc., to be utilized toward a non-profit workshop for youth sports commissions.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

APPROVE ORDINANCE O-95-2013

Moved by Finbarr Saunders

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R-172-2013 · item history →

Authorize agreement with UT for bus shelters.

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the University of Tennessee delaying the return of ten (10) City-owned bus shelters located on the University's Knoxville campus until such time as these shelters are replaced by the University with new shelters.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)

Split Adopted 8-1-0-0

APPROVE RESOLUTION R-172-2013

Moved by Nick Pavlis · seconded by Finbarr Saunders

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R-173-2013 · item history →

Authorize agreement with Community Action Committee for Senior Center programs.

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee in an amount not to exceed $138,000.00 to provide adult education, health, social services and recreation programs in the John T. O'Connor Senior Citizen Center.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

APPROVE RESOLUTION R-173-2013

Moved by Nick Della Volpe · seconded by Brenda Palmer

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R-174-2013 · item history →

Authorize agreement for additional police services at Townview Towers.

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an Agreement with Wood Properties, Inc., as receiver for Eleven Hundred, LLC to provide additional police services at Townview Towers Apartments.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

APPROVE RESOLUTION R-174-2013

Moved by Duane Grieve · seconded by Brenda Palmer

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R-175-2013 · item history →

Apply for $240K grant for Family Justice Center model education.

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of $240,000 from the State of Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs, with no required match, for funding of a contractor and/or staff to educate targeted community leaders and stakeholders on the Family Justice Center model and to establish a statewide Family Justice Center network.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

APPROVE RESOLUTION R-175-2013

Moved by Nick Della Volpe · seconded by Finbarr Saunders

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R-176-2013 · item history →

Apply for $150K grant for KPD officer safety and wellness EAP.

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of $150,000, with no required local match, from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, through the Community Policing Development Grants Program to research, develop, identify, and implement effective practices for an Employee Assistance Program for the Knoxville Police Department, related to officer safety and wellness.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

APPROVE RESOLUTION R-176-2013

Moved by Nick Della Volpe · seconded by Marshall Stair

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R-177-2013 · item history →

Apply for $400K grant for law enforcement critical situation training.

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of $400,000, with no required local match, from the U. S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, to enter into a contract to provide training for law enforcement officers to provide aid in critical situations, evaluate the effectiveness of the training, and purchase the needed equipment for officers receiving training.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

APPROVE RESOLUTION R-177-2013

Moved by Duane Grieve · seconded by Brenda Palmer

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R-178-2013 · item history →

Authorize KCDC to study Cumberland Corridor redevelopment plan.

A Resolution authorizing Knoxville's Community Development Corporation to study and prepare a redevelopment and urban renewal plan for the Cumberland Corridor District within the City of Knoxville and to conduct a public hearing regarding the necessity for the adoption of such a redevelopment and urban renewal plan.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

APPROVE RESOLUTION R-178-2013

Moved by Nick Pavlis · seconded by Nick Della Volpe

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R-179-2013 · item history →

Authorize IDB to negotiate PILOT payments for 2010 Cumberland Ave property.

A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from Campus Investors Knoxville, LLC payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes with respect to property located at 2010 Cumberland Avenue and finding that such payments are deemed to be in furtherance of the public purposes of the Board as defined in Tennessee Code Annotated Section 7-53-305.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

APPROVE RESOLUTION R-179-2013

Moved by unrecorded

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Clarify when temporary construction easements require City Council approval.

An Ordinance to amend Chapter 2, Article VIII, Division 1, Section 2-806 of the Knoxville City Code so as to clarify that temporary construction easements requiring an expenditure of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) or less shall not require specific approval by City Council.(Requested by Department of Finance & Accountability, Purchasing)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

APPROVED ON FIRST READING

Moved by Nick Pavlis · seconded by Nick Della Volpe

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Appropriate $750 for GFWC Ossoli Circle Celebration Bench Project.

An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $750.00 from Parks and Recreation Department funds and donating same to GFWC Ossoli Circle to be utilized toward the Celebration Bench Project which places benches in City parks and on City greenways.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

APPROVED ON FIRST READING

Moved by Nick Della Volpe · seconded by Finbarr Saunders

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