Approve minutes from April 28, 2015
Approve minutes from April 28, 2015.
Appropriate $250 from Community Improvement Fund to James White's Fort Association
An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to James White's Fort Association, Inc., to defray certain costs of hosting the annual Cherokee Heritage Day event.(Requested by Council Member Stair)
Appropriate $2,000 from Community Improvement Fund to Great Schools Partnership
An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Great Schools Partnership to benefit the Norwood Community School initiative, supplementing school day instruction with additional learning opportunities and other services.(Requested by Council Member Palmer)
Appropriate $850 from Community Improvement Fund to Fountain City Elementary School
An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $850.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Fountain City Elementary School as financial assistance to purchase rubberized mulch needed for the playground area.(Requested by Council Members Grieve, Della Volpe and Campen)
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Authorize Mayor to execute documents for easements at 731 S. Chestnut Street
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to purchase a temporary construction easement and a permanent drainage easement located at 731 S. Chestnut Street from Koffi Kouassi for $992.00, as part of the 2013 Water Quality Project, Cavalier/Ulster Avenue stream restoration.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
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Authorize Mayor to amend contract with Gresham Smith and Partners
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor amend Contract No. C-13-0060 with Gresham Smith and Partners for the Downtown Knoxville Wayfinding Project, increasing the contract price by $57,000.00 for a new contract total of $371,105.97.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
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Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept TEMA grant for storm damage reimbursement
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the State of Tennessee, Department of Military, Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) for reimbursement of up to $250,000.00 of eligible expenses from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the February 15-23, 2015 storm events resulting in damage to City property.(Requested by Department of Finance)
Make annual appropriations for fiscal year 2015-2016
An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville 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, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016.(Requested by Department of Finance)
Levy tax on properties for general fund and debt service operations
An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville 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, 2015 and ending June 30 2016.(Requested by Department of Finance)
Amend City Code for classification and compensation plans
An Ordinance to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Division 2, 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)
Appropriate $1,400 from Parks/Rec to Boys & Girls Clubs for Sports Hall of Fame
An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,400.00 from Parks and Recreation Department funds and donating same to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley to be utilized toward the Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction Ceremony.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Amend City Code regarding demolition permits for historically significant structures
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6 "Buildings and Building Regulations", Article II, Section 6-32 by adding Subsection 105.5.5 related to delay and issuance of demolition permits for historically significant structures. (MPC Approved 9-5) (File No. 4-B-15-OA)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Amend Zoning Regulations regarding historic and neighborhood conservation districts
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, "Zoning Regulations", Article II, "Definitions", Article IV, Section 5.1, "H-1 historic overlay district", Article IV, Section 5.2, "NC-1 neighborhood conservation overlay district", and Article V, "Supplementary regulations applying to a specific, to several, or to all districts", related to Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-51-1201. (MPC Approved 14-0) (File No. 4-C-15-OA)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Adopt 2015 Northwest City Sector Plan
An Ordinance adopting the 2015 Northwest City Sector Plan which amends the previously adopted 2003 Northwest City Sector Plan and the General Plan 2033. (MPC Approved 13-1) (File No. 4-C-15-SP) (Council Districts 2, 3, 5, & 6)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Approve amendment to East City Sector Plan for Harrison Construction
An Ordinance approving the request of Harrison Construction for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial for property located on the north side of Rutledge Pike, east and west sides of Spring Hill Road. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (File No. 4-B-15-SP) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Rezone property to I-4 (Heavy Industrial) District for Harrison Construction
An Ordinance to rezone property located on the north side of Rutledge Pike, east and west sides of Spring Hill Road, from I-3 (General Industrial) District to I-4 (Heavy Industrial) District, Harrison Construction, Applicant. (MPC File No. 4-B-15-RZ) (Fourth District).(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
