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Regular meeting — April 15, 2014

On April 15, 2014, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council recorded 38 published decisions. Each links to its place in the official minutes.

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Our summary — not the record

Plain-language summary

The City Council met and approved several ordinances and resolutions. Key decisions included appropriating funds to local schools for various projects, authorizing the acquisition of properties identified as chronic problem properties, and approving agreements for drainage improvement projects. The council also approved first readings for numerous ordinances, many of which related to rezoning properties and closing street sections.

From the minutes

“Council Member Finbarr Saunders and COO Christi Branscom.”
“Mayor Madeline Rogero, Council Member Duane Grieve and Margaret Gaiter.”
“Mayor Madeline Rogero and Coach Shelley Collier.”
“Community Development Director Becky Wade.”
“Council Member Stair.”
“Council Member Nick Della Volpe, Engineering Director Jim Hagerman, Council Member Brown.”
“Council Member Nick Della Volpe, Parks and Recreation Director Joe Walsh.”

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

Everything taken up, in order

Resolution to authorize Mayor to execute Change Order No. 2 to Liberty Building Demolition contract.

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. C-14-0088 between the City of Knoxville and E. Luke Greene Company, Inc., for the Liberty Building Demolition Project, increasing the contract price by $44,000.00 for a new contract total of $332,090.00, and extending the date of completion.(Requested by Department of Engineering)

5-A-13-OA · item history →

Ordinance to amend Knoxville City Code, Zoning Regulations, create Corridor Overlay zone.

An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, "Zoning Regulations," Article IV, Section 4.5.6 to create a new Corridor Overlay zone. (MPC Approved 12-0) (File No. 5-A-13-OA)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

R-144-2014 · item history →

Resolution approving Certificate of Compliance for Merchants Liquor Store license renewal.

A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Rajab LLC d/b/a Merchants Liquor Store 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)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 9-0-0-0

Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by Duane Grieve

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O-65-2014 · item history →

Emergency ordinance appropriating $1,000 to Sunnyview Primary School for new marquee.

An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Sunnyview Primary School to be utilized toward the purchase of a new school marquee.(Requested by Council Members Della Volpe, Stair, Saunders)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 9-0-0-0

Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by Duane Grieve

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O-66-2014 · item history →

Emergency ordinance appropriating $1,200 to Whittle Springs Middle School for academic event.

An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,200.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Whittle Springs Middle School to purchase certain materials and supplies, to benefit the annual academic event(s).(Requested by Council Members Della Volpe, Brown, Stair, Saunders)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 9-0-0-0

Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by Duane Grieve

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O-67-2014 · item history →

Emergency ordinance appropriating $440 to Mooreland Heights Elementary for Safety Patrol.

An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $440.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Mooreland Heights Elementary School to benefit the School's Safety Patrol Program.(Requested by Vice Mayor Pavlis)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 9-0-0-0

Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by Duane Grieve

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R-127-2014 · item history →

Resolution reappointing Daniel T. Brown to Public Property Naming Committee.

A Resolution reappointing Daniel T. Brown to serve as the Sixth District representative to the Public Property Naming Committee.(Requested by Councilmember Brown)

O-64-2014 · item history →

Ordinance amending Knoxville City Code Chapter 17 regarding headlights.

An Ordinance amending Chapter 17, Article VII, Section 17-379 of the Knoxville City Code relating to headlights on motor vehicles.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)

R-128-2014 · item history →

Resolution honoring memory of Felix Gaiter and expressing condolences.

A Resolution to honor the memory of Felix Gaiter and to express Council's condolences to his family upon the occasion of his passing.(Requested by Council)

R-129-2014 · item history →

Resolution honoring The Webb School of Knoxville's Lady Spartans basketball team.

A Resolution honoring and congratulating The Webb School of Knoxville's Lady Spartans basketball team upon the occasion of its most recent State Championship.(Requested by Council)

R-130-2014 · item history →

Resolution authorizing acquisition of property at 327 Cansler Ave. for $37,500.

A Resolution authorizing the acquisition, by condemnation if necessary, of a fee simple interest in certain property located at 327 Cansler Avenue (CLT No: 094-FN-030), believed to be owned by Barbara and Mary Robinson, at an estimated cost of $37,500.00, as recommended by the Chronic Problem Properties Committee.(Requested by Department of Community Development)

R-131-2014 · item history →

Resolution authorizing acquisition of property at 0 Cansler Ave. for $2,000.

A Resolution authorizing the acquisition, by condemnation if necessary, of a fee simple interest in certain property located at 0 Cansler Avenue (CLT No. 094-FN-031), believed to be owned by Barbara and Mary Robinson, at an estimated cost of $2,000.00, as recommended by the Chronic Problem Properties Committee.(Requested by Department of Community Development)

R-132-2014 · item history →

Resolution authorizing acquisition of property at 5126 Villa Road for $65,500.

A Resolution authorizing the acquisition, by condemnation if necessary, of a fee simple interest in certain property located at 5126 Villa Road (CLT No: 049-PD-020), believed to be owned by Pauline M. Evans, deceased, at an estimated cost of $65,500.00, as recommended by the Chronic Problem Properties Committee.(Requested by Department of Community Development)

R-133-2014 · item history →

Resolution authorizing acquisition of property at 320 S. Castle St. for $30,300.

A Resolution authorizing the acquisition, by condemnation if necessary, of a fee simple interest in certain property located at 320 S. Castle Street (CLT No: 082-EP-033), believed to be owned by Ben Vaughn and wife, Linn Vaughn, at an estimated cost of $30,300.00, as recommended by the Chronic Problem Properties Committee.(Requested by Department of Community Development)

R-134-2014 · item history →

Resolution authorizing Mayor to execute quitclaim deed to Edith Snyder Gilboy.

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Edith Snyder Gilboy for one parcel of property located at 2961 Kenilworth Lane (CLT No: 070-JH-018), within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $55,100.00.(Requested by Department of Community Development)

R-135-2014 · item history →

Resolution authorizing Mayor to execute quitclaim deed to Stephanie R. Hargrove.

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Stephanie R. Hargrove for one parcel of property located at 950 Monroe Street, CLT No. 082-IL-001, within the limits of the City of Knoxville, pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $5,100.00.(Requested by Department of Community Development)

R-136-2014 · item history →

Resolution authorizing purchase of easements at 3621 Sutherland Ave. for $3,700.

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to purchase approximately 1,478 square feet of temporary construction easement and 174 square feet of permanent drainage easement within certain real property located at 3621 Sutherland Avenue, CLT No. 107FF001, from Robert E. Nutt, for $3,700.00, as part of the Sutherland Avenue Sidewalk Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)

R-137-2014 · item history →

Resolution authorizing agreement with Twin K Construction for drainage project.

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Twin K Construction, Inc., in the amount of $3,735,868.30 for the Cross Park Drive Drainage Improvements Project, No. 07H-D-0441.(Requested by Department of Engineering)

R-138-2014 · item history →

Resolution authorizing agreement with Twin K Construction for Prosser Rd. drainage project.

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Twin K Construction, Inc., in the amount of $1,442,973.89 for the Prosser Road Drainage Improvements Project, No. 11L-D-0504.(Requested by Department of Engineering)

R-139-2014 · item history →

Resolution authorizing transfer of property to Knoxville Utilities Board.

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver on behalf of the City of Knoxville all documents necessary to transfer to the Knoxville Utilities Board one tract of real property located on Bernard Avenue at no cost.(Requested by Law Department)

R-140-2014 · item history →

Resolution authorizing application for Recreational Trails Program Grant.

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for the 2014 Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Recreational Trails Program Grant, in the amount of $200,000.00 with a City match of $50,000.00, to be used to extend the Sarah Moore Greene Trail from the Sarah Moore Greene Elementary Magnet School to the Knoxville Botanical Gardens and Arboretum, and if such application is approved, to accept such grant.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)

R-141-2014 · item history →

Resolution appreciating Aslan Foundation donation for Fort Dickerson Park.

A Resolution expressing appreciation to Aslan Foundation for the donation of an approximately 1/2 acre parcel of property adjacent to Fort Dickerson Park to enhance the new park entranceway and additional greenspace for the park, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)

R-142-2014 · item history →

Resolution authorizing Industrial Dev. Board to negotiate PILOT w/ Jackson Terminal LLC.

A Resolution authorizing The Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from Jackson Terminal LLC payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes with respect to property located at 205 West Jackson 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)

R-143-2014 · item history →

Resolution authorizing Industrial Dev. Board to negotiate PILOT w/ The Farragut Group LLC.

A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from The Farragut Group LLC payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes with respect to property located at 530 South Gay Street 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)

Ordinance 12A postponed 90 days.

Ordinance 12A WAS POSTPONED 90 DAYS. SEE ITEM 5B.

No published motion on this item.

Ordinance appropriating $388.50 for Olympian high jump standards at Austin-East.

An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $388.50 from the Parks and Recreation Department's Grants and Benevolence Fund and donating same for purchasing Olympian high jump standards for Austin-East Magnet High School as part of the Challenge Grant Award Program.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)

3-C-14-SC · item history →

Ordinance to close portion of Loraine Street.

An Ordinance to close a portion of Loraine Street from Morris Avenue to the northern property lines of parcels 094 PC 01801 and 01803, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (MPC Approved 10-0-2) (File No. 3-C-14-SC) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

3-B-14-SC · item history →

Ordinance to close Elka Street.

An Ordinance to close Elka Street from Morris Avenue to the northern property line of parcel 094 PC 017, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (MPC Approved 10-0-2) (File No. 3-B-14-SC) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

3-B-14-AC · item history →

Ordinance to close unnamed alley from Morris Ave. to parcel 094 PB 019.

An Ordinance to close a portion of an unnamed alley from Morris Avenue to the northern property line of parcel 094 PB 019, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (MPC Approved 10-0-2) (File No. 3-B-14-AC) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

3-A-14-AC · item history →

Ordinance to close unnamed alley from Loraine St. to parcel 094 PB 020.

An Ordinance to close a portion of an unnamed alley from Loraine Street to the eastern property line of parcel 094 PB 020, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville Applicant. (MPC Approved 10-0-2) (File No. 3-A-14-AC) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

3-A-14-SC · item history →

Ordinance to close portion of W. Magnolia Ave. right-of-way.

An Ordinance to close a portion of the right-of-way on the south side of West Magnolia Avenue from Ogden Street to North Central Street, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, The Courtland Group LLC, Applicant. (MPC Approved 10-0-2) (File No. 3-A-14-SC) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

3-A-14-OYP · item history →

Ordinance adopting the 2014 One Year Plan for the City of Knoxville.

An Ordinance to adopt the One Year Plan dated 2014 as prepared by the Metropolitan Planning Commission for the City of Knoxville. (MPC Approved 10-0-2) (File No. 3-A-14-OYP) (All Districts)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

3-I-14-RZ · item history →

Ordinance to rezone property on Sherrill Blvd. from BP-1/TO-1 to C-6/TO-1.

An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northeast side of Sherrill Blvd., south of Dutchtown Road, from BP-1 (Business and Technology Park) / TO-1 (Technology Overlay) to C-6 (General Commercial Park) / TO-1 (Technology Overlay), Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, Applicant. (MPC approved 10-0-2) (File No. 3-I-14-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

3-J-14-RZ · item history →

Ordinance to rezone property on Lyons View Pike from O-2 to OS-2.

An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southeast side of Lyons View Pike, east side of S. Northshore Drive, from O-2 (Civic and Institutional) to OS-2 (Park and Open Space), Metropolitan Planning Commission Applicant. (MPC approved 10-0-2) (File No. 3-J-14-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

3-A-14-SP · item history →

Ordinance approving amendment to Central City Sector Plan for property on Walker St.

An Ordinance approving the request of Edward McAlister for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Office to Commercial for property located west side of Walker Street, north of Sutherland Avenue. (MPC Approved 10-0-2) (File No. 3-A-14-SP) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

3-C-14-RZ · item history →

Ordinance to rezone property on Walker Street from R-2 to C-3.

An Ordinance to rezone property located on the west side of Walker Street, north of Sutherland Avenue, from R-2 (General Residential) to C-3 (General Commercial), Edward McAlister, Applicant. (MPC approved 10-0-2) (File No. 3-C-14-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

O-68-2014 · item history →

Emergency ordinance to rezone property on Dartford Road from No Zone to R-1.

An Emergency Ordinance to rezone property located on the northeast side of Dartford Road, northwest side Devonshire Drive, from No Zone to R-1 (Low Density Residential), City of Knoxville, Applicant. (MPC approved 10-0-2) (File No. 3-H-14-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

O-69-2014 · item history →

Emergency ordinance to rezone property on Buena Vista Drive from No Zone to R-1.

An Emergency Ordinance to rezone property located on the southeast side of Buena Vista Drive, north side of Woodson Drive, west of Hilltop Road, from No Zone to R-1 (Low Density Residential), City of Knoxville, Applicant. (MPC approved 10-0-2) (File No. 3-G-14-RZ) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

3-B-14-RZ · item history →

Ordinance to rezone property on W. Magnolia Ave. from C-3 to C-2.

An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southeast side of W. Magnolia Avenue, southwest side of N. Central Street, from C-3 (General Commercial) to C-2 (Central Business), The Courtland Group LLC, Applicant. (MPC approved 10-0-2) (File No. 3-B-14-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

3-A-14-RZ · item history →

Ordinance to rezone property on Maloney Rd. from A-1 to R-1.

An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northeast side of Maloney Rd., southeast side of Ginn Drive, from A-1 (General Agricultural) to R-1 (Low Density Residential), Caleb Boyers, Applicant. (MPC approved 13-0) (File No. 3-A-14-RZ) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

4-H-13-RZ · item history →

Ordinance to rezone property on Sutherland Ave from R-1/RP-1 to R-1E.

An Ordinance to rezone property located on the north side of Sutherland Avenue, east and west sides of Forest Heights Boulevard, from R-1 (Low Density Residential) & RP-1 (Planned Residential) to R-1E (Low Density Exclusive Residential), Metropolitan Planning Commission, Applicant. (MPC approved 10-0-2) (File No. 4-H-13-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

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