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Regular meeting — July 9, 2013

On July 9, 2013, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council recorded 19 published decisions. Each links to its place in the official minutes.

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Plain-language summary

The City Council met to approve minutes from a previous meeting and held discussions on various ordinances and resolutions. Most of the ordinances presented were postponed to future dates. Several resolutions were approved, including funding for infrastructure projects, consulting services, and grant applications. The Mayor reported on a settlement for an old lawsuit concerning the McClung Warehouses, and upcoming travel to Washington D.C. for the "Let's Move!" program.

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

Everything taken up, in order

Ordinance amending Knoxville City Code regarding International Green Construction Code.

An Ordinance of the Council Of The City of Knoxville amending Chapter 6 of the Knoxville City Code to add a new Article IIE; adopting the 2012 edition of the International Green Construction Code; providing for the review of plans, inspections, and the collection of fees therefor; providing penalties for the violation thereof; and providing for a delayed effective date of May 1, 2013.(Requested by Department of Plans Review & Building Inspections)

4-A-13-SP · item history →

Amend West City Sector Plan for property on Deane Hill Drive/Winchester Drive.

An Ordinance approving the request of Rufus H. Smith Jr. & Company for an amendment to the West City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located on the southeast side of Deane Hill Drive, northeast side of Winchester Drive. (MPC Approved 13-2) (File No. 4-A-13-SP) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

4-B-13-PA · item history →

One Year Plan Amendment for property on Deane Hill Drive/Winchester Drive.

An Ordinance approving the request of Rufus H. Smith Jr. & Company for a One Year Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located on the southeast side of Deane Hill Drive, northeast side of Winchester Drive. (MPC Approved 14-1) (File No. 4-B-13-PA) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

4-B-13-RZ · item history →

Rezone property on Deane Hill Drive/Winchester Drive to RP-1 District.

An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southeast side of Deane Hill Drive, northeast side of Winchester Drive from R-1 (Low Density Residential) District to RP-1 (Planned Residential) District (at a density up to 10 dwelling units per acre), Rufus H. Smith Jr. & Company, Applicant. (MPC approved 11-4) (File No. 4-B-13-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

4-D-13-PA · item history →

One Year Plan Amendment for property on Middlebrook Pike/Francis Road.

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 106KB02602. (MPC Approved 10-5) (File No. 4-D-13-PA) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

4-E-13-RZ · item history →

Rezone property on Middlebrook Pike/Francis Road to O-1 District.

An Ordinance to rezone property located on the north side of Middlebrook Pike, east side of Francis Road designated as Parcel 106KB02602, from R-1 (Low Density Residential) and R-1A (Low Density Residential District 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)

Approve Certificate of Compliance for Toddy's Package Store Inc. liquor license renewal.

A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Toddy's Package Store 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 & Accountability)

R-220-2013 · item history →

Authorize change order for Third Creek Greenway Bridge Replacement Project.

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. C-13-0032 with Design & Construction Services, Inc., for the Third Creek Greenway Bridge Replacement Project, increasing the contract price by $36,199.10 for a new contract total of $232,722.10, and extending the completion date to July 31, 2013.(Requested by Department of Engineering)

R-221-2013 · item history →

Contract with Gobis & Co., LLC for transit system management consulting.

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Gobis & Co., LLC to provide professional consulting services to assist the City in evaluating requests for proposals for the management of the City of Knoxville's transit system in an amount not to exceed $40,000.00.(Requested by Department of Finance and Accountability)

R-222-2013 · item history →

Support ETHRA designation as direct recipient of 5307 Funds.

A Resolution supporting ETHRA's designation by the FTA as a direct recipient for a portion of the Urbanized Area Formula Grant Funds (5307 Funds) received by the City of Knoxville as this area's designated recipient and authorizing the Mayor and ETHRA to execute any and all documents necessary for ETHRA to file a grant application for $176,500.00 of Fiscal Year 2013 5307 Funds.(Requested by Law Department)

R-223-2013 · item history →

Agreement with Ross/Fowler, P.C. for greenway corridor feasibility assessment.

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Ross/Fowler, P.C., for professional preliminary engineering and design services to create a feasibility assessment report for several greenway corridors in the City for an amount not to exceed $197,900.00.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)

R-224-2013 · item history →

Agreement with Fort Loudoun Lake Association for waterway trash removal.

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Fort Loudoun Lake Association to provide trash and debris removal services for the waterways along Volunteer Landing for an amount not to exceed $30,000.00 annually.(Requested by Public Service Department)

R-225-2013 · item history →

File grant application for Tree Planting on Public Lands Program.

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application with the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry for a Tennessee Agriculture Enhancement Tree Planting on Public Lands Program in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00 with a City match of $20,000.00 and, if approved, to execute any and all documents necessary to accept such a grant.(Requested by Public Service Department)

R-226-2013 · item history →

Approve amendment to contract with S&ME, Inc. for South Waterfront Phase II services.

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to approve an amendment to Contract No. C-10-0172 with S&ME, Inc., for additional environmental Phase II services in the South Waterfront Redevelopment Area in an amount not to exceed $11,000.00 for a new contract price of $393,000.00.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)

R-227-2013 · item history →

Approve tax increment financing amendment for Gay Street redevelopment.

A Resolution approving a tax increment financing amendment to the Gay Street Redevelopment and Urban Renewal Plan prepared by Knoxville's Community Development Corporation to support the redevelopment of real property located at 412, 414, and 416 South Gay Street.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)

6-F-13-RZ · item history →

Rezone property on Asheville Highway to C-4 District.

An Ordinance to rezone property located on the south side Asheville Highway, east of Ruggles Drive from C-3 (General Commercial) District to C-4 (Highway and Arterial Commercial) District, Knox Farmers CO-OP by Philip B. Campbell, Applicant. (MPC Approved 13-0-1) (File No. 6-F-13-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

3-A-13-AC · item history →

Close unnamed alley subject to conditions and execute quitclaim deeds.

An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley from the eastern boundary of parcel 107NJ003 to the western boundary of parcels 107NJ006 & 107NJ011, subject to conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Pike Enterprises, Applicant. (MPC Approved 14-0) (File No. 3-A-13-AC) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

Amend ordinance to approve revised version.

AMEND THE ORDINANCE TO APPROVE THE REVISED VERSION OF THE ORDINANCE.

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to: AMEND THE ORDINANCE TO APPROVE THE REVISED VERSION OF THE ORDINANCE.

Moved by Duane Grieve · seconded by George C. Wallace

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