City of Knoxville · City Council
On December 20, 2016, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council recorded 99 published decisions. Each links to its place in the official minutes.
Official minutes (PDF) →Our summary — not the record
The City Council met and approved several contracts and ordinances. Key decisions included allocating funds to local organizations like the Knoxville Opera Company and Central High School Athletic Foundation, and approving new contracts for infrastructure projects such as the Wilkerson Road Bridge Replacement and Sevier Avenue improvements. The council also approved zoning changes and annexation requests to facilitate development and service expansions.
Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Tuesday, December 06, 2016
approve the minutes from the December 6, 2016 Regular Meeting of City Council.
Moved by Duane Grieve · seconded by Finbarr Saunders
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Raddy's Liquor Center 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)
Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by Nick Della Volpe
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution granting a pension of $1,023.54 per month to Sharon M. Todd, survivor of Raymon L. Todd, a former employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by Nick Della Volpe
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution granting a pension of $600.16 per month to David W. Proffitt, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by Nick Della Volpe
Follow & discuss this decision →An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $450.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knoxville Opera Company to be utilized toward the furtherance of certain efforts of its education and outreach programs.(Requested by Councilmembers Della Volpe and Saunders)
Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by Nick Della Volpe
Follow & discuss this decision →An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $100.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Old Grey Cemetery Historic & Memorial Association to be utilized toward the Trees, Trails, and Traditions campaign.(Requested by Councilmember Saunders)
Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by Nick Della Volpe
Follow & discuss this decision →An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $100.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Crutcher Memorial Youth Enrichment Center to be utilized toward the purchase of an electronic smartboard and website.(Requested by Councilmember Saunders)
Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by Nick Della Volpe
Follow & discuss this decision →An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee Office on Aging to be utilized toward the John T. O'Conner Center's enhancement of theater productions and the O'Conner Band.(Requested by Councilmembers Pavlis, Della Volpe, Campen, and Brown.)
Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by Nick Della Volpe
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution re-electing Mark Heinz and electing Kelsey T. Finch to serve as members of the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Mayor Rogero)
Moved by Duane Grieve · seconded by Finbarr Saunders
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution re-electing Mark Heinz and electing Kelsey T. Finch to serve as members of the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville for the Downtown Cinema, Inc.(Requested by Mayor Rogero)
Moved by Duane Grieve · seconded by Mark Campen
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution confirming the appointment of Sandra Booher, Chris Crouch and Walter L. Williams to the Knoxville Transportation Authority Board.(Requested by Mayor Rogero)
Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by Nick Della Volpe
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution confirming the appointment of Tracy Polite-Johnson, Anna Lee Toon and Kenneth B. Townsend to the City Tree Board.(Requested by Mayor Rogero)
Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by Nick Della Volpe
Follow & discuss this decision →Motion to: move up Ordinance 12-a in the agenda
move up Ordinance 12-a in the agenda
Moved by Duane Grieve · seconded by Finbarr Saunders
Follow & discuss this decision →An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $25,000.00 from the Mayor's operating budget and donating same to the McClung Museum for the acquisition of a significant archeological artifact.(Requested by Mayor Rogero)
Ordinance on First Reading
Moved by George C. Wallace · seconded by Mark Campen
Follow & discuss this decision →An Ordinance amending Chapter 21, Article II, Sections 21-32 and 21-36 of the Knoxville City Code streamlining the existing governance structure for the City's Transit System by dissolving the KAT Community Advisory Committee and transferring public involvement responsibilities to KTA and KAT.(Requested by Mayor Rogero)
Moved by Duane Grieve · seconded by Brenda Palmer
Follow & discuss this decision →An Ordinance amending Chapter 13, Article I, Sections 13-2, 13-3, 13-4, 13-13, 13-15, 13-16, 13-17, 13-19; Article II, Section 13-57; Article III, Division 1, Sections 13-77, 13-78, 13-80, 13-82; Division 2, Sections 13-101, 13-102; Article IV, Section 13-144; Article V, Sections 13-167, 13-168, 13-169, 13-172; Article VI, Sections 13-191, 13-193, and 13- 195 of the Knoxville City Code to reflect the changes resulting from the City purchasing and delivering standardized wheeled garbage and recycling containers to all City households.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by Duane Grieve
Follow & discuss this decision →An Ordinance to amend Chapter 17, Article VI of the Knoxville City Code by repealing Division 4, Downtown Residential Parking Permit Program, in its entirety.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by Nick Della Volpe
Follow & discuss this decision →An Ordinance to release residual utility easements from three earlier right-of-way closures at 261 W. Springdale Avenue and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the property owner, Feroleto Steel Company, Inc.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Moved by Mark Campen · seconded by Nick Della Volpe
Follow & discuss this decision →An Ordinance to close a portion of an unnamed alley from the northeast corner of parcel 108CC032 to the southwest terminus at railroad right-of-way, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Orange Knoxville Cumberland, LLC, Applicant. (MPC Approved 13-0) (File No. 10-B-16-AC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Moved by Nick Pavlis · seconded by Daniel T. Brown
Follow & discuss this decision →An Ordinance to close a portion of an unnamed alley from Twenty Second Street to S. Twenty First Street, subject to conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Starboard Properties IV, LLC, Applicant. (MPC Approved 15-0) (File No. 10-A-16-AC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
amend Ordinance 9-f with language that clarifies the administrative process related to the condition
Moved by Nick Pavlis · seconded by Duane Grieve
Follow & discuss this decision →Moved by Nick Pavlis · seconded by Duane Grieve
Follow & discuss this decision →An Ordinance approving an amendment to the South City Sector Plan from Open Space to General Commercial, property located on the northwest and southeast sides of Sevier Heights Road, south side of Wallace Drive, east side of Lancaster Drive, Tom Weiss, Applicant. (MPC Approved 15-0) (File No. 10-B-16-SP) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Moved by Nick Pavlis · seconded by Finbarr Saunders
Follow & discuss this decision →An Ordinance approving a One Year Plan amendment from Open Space to General Commercial, property located on the northwest and southeast sides of Sevier Heights Road, south side of Wallace Drive, east side of Lancaster Drive, Tom Weiss, Applicant. (MPC Approved 15-0) (File No. 10-B-16-PA) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Moved by Nick Pavlis · seconded by Finbarr Saunders
Follow & discuss this decision →An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northwest and southeast sides of Sevier Heights Road, south side of Wallace Drive, east side of Lancaster Drive, from R-1 (Low Density Residential) District to C-3 (General Commercial) District subject to one condition, Tom Weiss, Applicant. (MPC approved 15-0) (MPC File No. 10-B-16-RZ) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Moved by Nick Pavlis · seconded by Finbarr Saunders
Follow & discuss this decision →An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northwest side of E. Magnolia Avenue, northeast of N. Olive Street from C-3 (General Commercial) District to RP-1 (Planned Residential) District, at a density of up to 24 dwelling units per acre, subject to one condition, USA Compound, Inc., Applicant. (MPC approved 15-0) (MPC File No. 10-C- 16-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Moved by Daniel T. Brown · seconded by Nick Pavlis
Follow & discuss this decision →An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department's Grant and Benevolence Fund and donating same to the Baby Roadrunner's Football Inner-City Youth Program.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Moved by Mark Campen · seconded by Finbarr Saunders
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution honoring the memory of Avon Rollins, Sr. and to express Council's condolences to his family upon the occasion of his passing.(Requested by Council)
Moved by Duane Grieve · seconded by Finbarr Saunders
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution to effect annexation of certain territory adjoining the bounds of the City of Knoxville, an area generally being described as a certain tract of land situated in the 6th Civil District of Knox County, Tennessee fronting along the northern right-of-way line of Sherrill Boulevard, west of its intersection with Park 40 North Boulevard and Christian Academy Boulevard (2-11-16.AX), and incorporate this property into the limits of the City of Knoxville and to revise the boundary of Ward 47 of the City of Knoxville so as to include said area.(Requested by Mayor Rogero)
Moved by Duane Grieve · seconded by Finbarr Saunders
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution supporting East Tennessee Human Resource Agency'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 $276,858.00 of Fiscal Year 2016 5307 funds.(Requested by Mayor Rogero)
Moved by Duane Grieve · seconded by Finbarr Saunders
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution supporting East Tennessee Human Resource Agency's designation by the FTA as a direct recipient for a portion of the Urbanized Area Formula Bus and Bus Facilities Capital Grant Funds (5339 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 $73,120.00 of Fiscal Year 2016 5339 funds.(Requested by Mayor Rogero)
Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by Duane Grieve
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution supporting Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee Transit'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 KCAC to execute any and all documents necessary for KCAC to file a grant application for $775,819.00 for Fiscal Year 2016 5307 funds.(Requested by Mayor Rogero)
Moved by George C. Wallace · seconded by Finbarr Saunders
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Amendment to Contract No. C-16-0433 with Catholic Charities of East Tennessee to provide an additional $10,000.00 in Empowerment Zone Program Income to meet a funding shortfall in the existing project for new flooring and a new laundry room at Columbus Home.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Moved by Daniel T. Brown · seconded by Finbarr Saunders
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Althea Pope, for one parcel of property located at 2000 Seminole Avenue, Parcel ID No. 095-FH-021, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the HOPE 3/Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $1,000.00.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Moved by Daniel T. Brown · seconded by Finbarr Saunders
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept and express appreciation to the Knoxville Fire Fighters Association for the donation of $16,857.00 to be used for the purchase of supplies for the Knoxville Fire Department's "Learn Not To Burn" program which educates children about fire safety.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department)
Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by Nick Della Volpe
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property by purchase, or condemnation if necessary, in fee simple and for a temporary construction easement within certain real property located at 4909 Western Avenue for $45,000.00 as part of the Western Avenue Pedestrian Bridge Project.(Requested by Departments of Engineering and Parks and Recreation)
Moved by Brenda Palmer · seconded by Nick Della Volpe
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property by purchase, or condemnation if necessary, in fee simple as right-of-way, for permanent drainage easements and for temporary construction easements within three tracts of real property for a total amount not to exceed $7,000.00 as part of the Grainger Avenue Bridge Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Moved by Nick Della Volpe · seconded by Finbarr Saunders
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Jones Brothers, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $323,809.00 for the Wilkerson Road Bridge Replacement Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Moved by George C. Wallace · seconded by Nick Pavlis
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with McKinnon Construction Co., LLC. for an amount not to exceed $89,122.50 for the Gleason Drive Sidewalk Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Moved by Duane Grieve · seconded by Finbarr Saunders
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design & Construction Services, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $146,189.25 for the Ray Mears Boulevard Sidewalk Improvements Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Moved by Duane Grieve · seconded by George C. Wallace
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-15-0180 with Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers, Inc. for the Sevier Avenue Improvements Project, increasing the contract price by $34,950.00 for a new contract total of $342,045.00.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment and Engineering Department)
Moved by Nick Pavlis · seconded by Finbarr Saunders
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $181,562.00 to provide right-of- way acquisition services for the Sevier Avenue Improvements Project.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment and Engineering Department)
Moved by Nick Pavlis · seconded by Finbarr Saunders
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Dunn and Metz Appraisal Group for an amount not to exceed $26,000.00 to provide real estate appraisal services for the Sevier Avenue Improvements Project.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment and Engineering Department)
Moved by Nick Pavlis · seconded by Nick Della Volpe
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a third amendment to agreement No. C- 13-0158 with Cannon & Cannon, Inc for additional professional engineering services associated with the Suttree Landing Park project in an amount not to exceed $186,697.28.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment and Engineering Department)
Moved by Nick Pavlis · seconded by Nick Della Volpe
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a License Agreement with the State of Tennessee allowing the City to assist in installation of a gateway sign project at the intersection of State Route 1 (Rutledge Pike) with Timothy Avenue and Interstate 40, exit 392.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
Moved by Brenda Palmer · seconded by Finbarr Saunders
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution approving the annual budget of the Central Business Improvement District for Fiscal Year 2016-2017.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by Nick Pavlis
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a four-year Internet Crimes Against Children grant in the amount of $960,000.00 from the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs, with no required match, for the purpose of employing an organizational strategy to build new partnerships with entities and institutions that provide further technological assistance.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Moved by Nick Della Volpe · seconded by George C. Wallace
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design & Construction Services, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $239,000.00 for the removal and replacement of Compactor #2 and replacement of the current trench drain grate system at the City of Knoxville Solid Waste Transfer Facility located at 1033 Elm Street.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by Nick Della Volpe
Follow & discuss this decision →Resolutions 11-v through 11-x were approved on consent - see Section 5-d
No published motion on this item.
Ordinance 12-a was disposed of earlier in the meeting – see Section 12 following Section 8
No published motion on this item.
An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,000.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department's Grant and Benevolence Fund and donating same to the Central High School Athletic Foundation.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Approved on First Reading
Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by Daniel T. Brown
Follow & discuss this decision →Ordinances 12-c through 12-f were approved on consent - see Section 5-d
No published motion on this item.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Amendment to Contract No. C-16-0433 with Catholic Charities of East Tennessee to provide an additional $10,000.00 in Empowerment Zone Program Income to meet a funding shortfall in the existing project for new flooring and a new laundry room at Columbus Home.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Moved by Daniel T. Brown · seconded by Finbarr Saunders
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Althea Pope, for one parcel of property located at 2000 Seminole Avenue, Parcel ID No. 095-FH-021, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the HOPE 3/Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $1,000.00.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Moved by Daniel T. Brown · seconded by Finbarr Saunders
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept and express appreciation to the Knoxville Fire Fighters Association for the donation of $16,857.00 to be used for the purchase of supplies for the Knoxville Fire Department's "Learn Not To Burn" program which educates children about fire safety.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department)
Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by Nick Della Volpe
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property by purchase, or condemnation if necessary, in fee simple and for a temporary construction easement within certain real property located at 4909 Western Avenue for $45,000.00 as part of the Western Avenue Pedestrian Bridge Project.(Requested by Departments of Engineering and Parks and Recreation)
Moved by Brenda Palmer · seconded by Nick Della Volpe
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property by purchase, or condemnation if necessary, in fee simple as right-of-way, for permanent drainage easements and for temporary construction easements within three tracts of real property for a total amount not to exceed $7,000.00 as part of the Grainger Avenue Bridge Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Moved by Nick Della Volpe · seconded by Finbarr Saunders
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Jones Brothers, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $323,809.00 for the Wilkerson Road Bridge Replacement Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Moved by George C. Wallace · seconded by Nick Pavlis
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with McKinnon Construction Co., LLC. for an amount not to exceed $89,122.50 for the Gleason Drive Sidewalk Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Moved by Duane Grieve · seconded by Finbarr Saunders
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design & Construction Services, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $146,189.25 for the Ray Mears Boulevard Sidewalk Improvements Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Moved by Duane Grieve · seconded by George C. Wallace
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-15-0180 with Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers, Inc. for the Sevier Avenue Improvements Project, increasing the contract price by $34,950.00 for a new contract total of $342,045.00.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment and Engineering Department)
Moved by Nick Pavlis · seconded by Finbarr Saunders
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $181,562.00 to provide right-of- way acquisition services for the Sevier Avenue Improvements Project.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment and Engineering Department)
Moved by Nick Pavlis · seconded by Finbarr Saunders
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Dunn and Metz Appraisal Group for an amount not to exceed $26,000.00 to provide real estate appraisal services for the Sevier Avenue Improvements Project.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment and Engineering Department)
Moved by Nick Pavlis · seconded by Nick Della Volpe
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a third amendment to agreement No. C- 13-0158 with Cannon & Cannon, Inc for additional professional engineering services associated with the Suttree Landing Park project in an amount not to exceed $186,697.28.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment and Engineering Department)
Moved by Nick Pavlis · seconded by Nick Della Volpe
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a License Agreement with the State of Tennessee allowing the City to assist in installation of a gateway sign project at the intersection of State Route 1 (Rutledge Pike) with Timothy Avenue and Interstate 40, exit 392.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
Moved by Brenda Palmer · seconded by Finbarr Saunders
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution approving the annual budget of the Central Business Improvement District for Fiscal Year 2016-2017.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by Nick Pavlis
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a four-year Internet Crimes Against Children grant in the amount of $960,000.00 from the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs, with no required match, for the purpose of employing an organizational strategy to build new partnerships with entities and institutions that provide further technological assistance.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Moved by Nick Della Volpe · seconded by George C. Wallace
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design & Construction Services, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $239,000.00 for the removal and replacement of Compactor #2 and replacement of the current trench drain grate system at the City of Knoxville Solid Waste Transfer Facility located at 1033 Elm Street.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by Nick Della Volpe
Follow & discuss this decision →Resolutions 11-v through 11-x were approved on consent - see Section 5-d
No published motion on this item.
Ordinance 12-a was disposed of earlier in the meeting – see Section 12 following Section 8
No published motion on this item.
An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,000.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department's Grant and Benevolence Fund and donating same to the Central High School Athletic Foundation.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Approved on First Reading
Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by Daniel T. Brown
Follow & discuss this decision →Ordinances 12-c through 12-f were approved on consent - see Section 5-d
No published motion on this item.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Amendment to Contract No. C-16-0433 with Catholic Charities of East Tennessee to provide an additional $10,000.00 in Empowerment Zone Program Income to meet a funding shortfall in the existing project for new flooring and a new laundry room at Columbus Home.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Moved by Daniel T. Brown · seconded by Finbarr Saunders
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Althea Pope, for one parcel of property located at 2000 Seminole Avenue, Parcel ID No. 095-FH-021, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the HOPE 3/Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $1,000.00.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Moved by Daniel T. Brown · seconded by Finbarr Saunders
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept and express appreciation to the Knoxville Fire Fighters Association for the donation of $16,857.00 to be used for the purchase of supplies for the Knoxville Fire Department's "Learn Not To Burn" program which educates children about fire safety.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department)
Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by Nick Della Volpe
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property by purchase, or condemnation if necessary, in fee simple and for a temporary construction easement within certain real property located at 4909 Western Avenue for $45,000.00 as part of the Western Avenue Pedestrian Bridge Project.(Requested by Departments of Engineering and Parks and Recreation)
Moved by Brenda Palmer · seconded by Nick Della Volpe
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property by purchase, or condemnation if necessary, in fee simple as right-of-way, for permanent drainage easements and for temporary construction easements within three tracts of real property for a total amount not to exceed $7,000.00 as part of the Grainger Avenue Bridge Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Moved by Nick Della Volpe · seconded by Finbarr Saunders
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Jones Brothers, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $323,809.00 for the Wilkerson Road Bridge Replacement Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Moved by George C. Wallace · seconded by Nick Pavlis
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with McKinnon Construction Co., LLC. for an amount not to exceed $89,122.50 for the Gleason Drive Sidewalk Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Moved by Duane Grieve · seconded by Finbarr Saunders
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design & Construction Services, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $146,189.25 for the Ray Mears Boulevard Sidewalk Improvements Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Moved by Duane Grieve · seconded by George C. Wallace
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-15-0180 with Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers, Inc. for the Sevier Avenue Improvements Project, increasing the contract price by $34,950.00 for a new contract total of $342,045.00.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment and Engineering Department)
Moved by Nick Pavlis · seconded by Finbarr Saunders
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $181,562.00 to provide right-of- way acquisition services for the Sevier Avenue Improvements Project.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment and Engineering Department)
Moved by Nick Pavlis · seconded by Finbarr Saunders
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Dunn and Metz Appraisal Group for an amount not to exceed $26,000.00 to provide real estate appraisal services for the Sevier Avenue Improvements Project.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment and Engineering Department)
Moved by Nick Pavlis · seconded by Nick Della Volpe
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a third amendment to agreement No. C- 13-0158 with Cannon & Cannon, Inc for additional professional engineering services associated with the Suttree Landing Park project in an amount not to exceed $186,697.28.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment and Engineering Department)
Moved by Nick Pavlis · seconded by Nick Della Volpe
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a License Agreement with the State of Tennessee allowing the City to assist in installation of a gateway sign project at the intersection of State Route 1 (Rutledge Pike) with Timothy Avenue and Interstate 40, exit 392.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
Moved by Brenda Palmer · seconded by Finbarr Saunders
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution approving the annual budget of the Central Business Improvement District for Fiscal Year 2016-2017.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by Nick Pavlis
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a four-year Internet Crimes Against Children grant in the amount of $960,000.00 from the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs, with no required match, for the purpose of employing an organizational strategy to build new partnerships with entities and institutions that provide further technological assistance.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Moved by Nick Della Volpe · seconded by George C. Wallace
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design & Construction Services, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $239,000.00 for the removal and replacement of Compactor #2 and replacement of the current trench drain grate system at the City of Knoxville Solid Waste Transfer Facility located at 1033 Elm Street.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by Nick Della Volpe
Follow & discuss this decision →Resolutions 11-v through 11-x were approved on consent - see Section 5-d
No published motion on this item.
Ordinance 12-a was disposed of earlier in the meeting – see Section 12 following Section 8
No published motion on this item.
An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,000.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department's Grant and Benevolence Fund and donating same to the Central High School Athletic Foundation.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Approved on First Reading
Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by Daniel T. Brown
Follow & discuss this decision →Ordinances 12-c through 12-f were approved on consent - see Section 5-d
No published motion on this item.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Amendment to Contract No. C-16-0433 with Catholic Charities of East Tennessee to provide an additional $10,000.00 in Empowerment Zone Program Income to meet a funding shortfall in the existing project for new flooring and a new laundry room at Columbus Home.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Moved by Daniel T. Brown · seconded by Finbarr Saunders
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Althea Pope, for one parcel of property located at 2000 Seminole Avenue, Parcel ID No. 095-FH-021, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the HOPE 3/Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $1,000.00.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Moved by Daniel T. Brown · seconded by Finbarr Saunders
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept and express appreciation to the Knoxville Fire Fighters Association for the donation of $16,857.00 to be used for the purchase of supplies for the Knoxville Fire Department's "Learn Not To Burn" program which educates children about fire safety.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department)
Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by Nick Della Volpe
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property by purchase, or condemnation if necessary, in fee simple and for a temporary construction easement within certain real property located at 4909 Western Avenue for $45,000.00 as part of the Western Avenue Pedestrian Bridge Project.(Requested by Departments of Engineering and Parks and Recreation)
Moved by Brenda Palmer · seconded by Nick Della Volpe
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property by purchase, or condemnation if necessary, in fee simple as right-of-way, for permanent drainage easements and for temporary construction easements within three tracts of real property for a total amount not to exceed $7,000.00 as part of the Grainger Avenue Bridge Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Moved by Nick Della Volpe · seconded by Finbarr Saunders
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Jones Brothers, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $323,809.00 for the Wilkerson Road Bridge Replacement Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Moved by George C. Wallace · seconded by Nick Pavlis
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with McKinnon Construction Co., LLC. for an amount not to exceed $89,122.50 for the Gleason Drive Sidewalk Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Moved by Duane Grieve · seconded by Finbarr Saunders
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design & Construction Services, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $146,189.25 for the Ray Mears Boulevard Sidewalk Improvements Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Moved by Duane Grieve · seconded by George C. Wallace
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-15-0180 with Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers, Inc. for the Sevier Avenue Improvements Project, increasing the contract price by $34,950.00 for a new contract total of $342,045.00.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment and Engineering Department)
Moved by Nick Pavlis · seconded by Finbarr Saunders
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $181,562.00 to provide right-of- way acquisition services for the Sevier Avenue Improvements Project.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment and Engineering Department)
Moved by Nick Pavlis · seconded by Finbarr Saunders
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Dunn and Metz Appraisal Group for an amount not to exceed $26,000.00 to provide real estate appraisal services for the Sevier Avenue Improvements Project.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment and Engineering Department)
Moved by Nick Pavlis · seconded by Nick Della Volpe
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a third amendment to agreement No. C- 13-0158 with Cannon & Cannon, Inc for additional professional engineering services associated with the Suttree Landing Park project in an amount not to exceed $186,697.28.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment and Engineering Department)
Moved by Nick Pavlis · seconded by Nick Della Volpe
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a License Agreement with the State of Tennessee allowing the City to assist in installation of a gateway sign project at the intersection of State Route 1 (Rutledge Pike) with Timothy Avenue and Interstate 40, exit 392.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
Moved by Brenda Palmer · seconded by Finbarr Saunders
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution approving the annual budget of the Central Business Improvement District for Fiscal Year 2016-2017.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by Nick Pavlis
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a four-year Internet Crimes Against Children grant in the amount of $960,000.00 from the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs, with no required match, for the purpose of employing an organizational strategy to build new partnerships with entities and institutions that provide further technological assistance.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Moved by Nick Della Volpe · seconded by George C. Wallace
Follow & discuss this decision →A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design & Construction Services, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $239,000.00 for the removal and replacement of Compactor #2 and replacement of the current trench drain grate system at the City of Knoxville Solid Waste Transfer Facility located at 1033 Elm Street.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by Nick Della Volpe
Follow & discuss this decision →Resolutions 11-v through 11-x were approved on consent - see Section 5-d
No published motion on this item.
Ordinance 12-a was disposed of earlier in the meeting – see Section 12 following Section 8
No published motion on this item.
An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,000.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department's Grant and Benevolence Fund and donating same to the Central High School Athletic Foundation.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Approved on First Reading
Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by Daniel T. Brown
Follow & discuss this decision →Ordinances 12-c through 12-f were approved on consent - see Section 5-d
No published motion on this item.
