Approve minutes from December 20, 2016 meeting
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion to approve the minutes from the December 20, 2016 Regular Meeting of City Council
Moved by George C. Wallace · seconded by Finbarr Saunders
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Regular meeting — January 17, 2017
On January 17, 2017, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council recorded 53 published decisions. Each links to its place in the official minutes.
Official minutes (PDF) →Our summary — not the record
Plain-language summary
The City Council met to discuss and vote on various matters, approving several ordinances and resolutions. Key decisions included appropriating funds for community organizations like Golden Gloves Charities, the MLK Commemorative Commission, Friends of the Knox County Public Library, and the Great Schools Partnership. The council also approved agreements for streetscape improvements, park land donations, and professional services for governmental relations. Additionally, multiple contracts were authorized for mowing and landscaping services across different city zones and specific sites.
Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.
Everything taken up, in order
Announcements and adoption of agenda
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EXTRAORDINARY MATTERS, ADOPTION OF AGENDA
No published motion on this item.
BZA File No. 9-C-16-VA · item history →
Approve appeal of BZA decision to deny variances for sign reconstruction
A Resolution approving an appeal by Arthur Seymour, Jr. of the Board of Zoning Appeals' decision to deny variances related to reconstruction of a ground sign in a C-3 (General Commercial) District, property located at 2932 Alcoa Highway.
Motion to approve the appeal
Moved by Nick Pavlis · 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
— Aye
Finbarr Saunders
— Aye
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Ordinance No. O-1-2017 · item history →
Appropriate $400 from Community Improvement Fund to Golden Gloves Charities for Baby Roadrunner Football Organization celebration
An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $400.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Golden Gloves Charities, Inc., acting as fiscal agent on behalf of Baby Roadrunner Football Organization to be utilized toward their end of the year celebration.
Approve, Emergency
Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by George C. Wallace
Follow & discuss this decision →Ordinance No. O-2-2017 · item history →
Appropriate $700 from Community Improvement Fund to MLK Commemorative Commission for "2017 King Week Celebration"
An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $700.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Commission, Inc., to be utilized toward the "2017 King Week Celebration" events.
Approve, Emergency
Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by George C. Wallace
Follow & discuss this decision →Ordinance No. O-3-2017 · item history →
Appropriate $750 from Community Improvement Fund to Friends of Knox County Public Library for Children's Festival
An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $750.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Friends of the Knox County Public Library to be utilized toward the 12th annual Children's Festival of Reading.
Approve, Emergency
Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by George C. Wallace
Follow & discuss this decision →Ordinance No. O-4-2017 · item history →
Appropriate $12,000 from Community Improvement Fund to Great Schools Partnership for Community Schools initiative
An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $12,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Great Schools Partnership to be utilized toward the Community Schools initiative.
Approve, Emergency
Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by George C. Wallace
Follow & discuss this decision →Resolution No. R-1-2017 · item history →
Support Mayor's appointments/reappointments to Neighborhood Advisory Council
A Resolution expressing support for the Mayor’s appointment of Jennifer Reynolds and Terrell Patrick and the reappointment of Danny Gray, Robert Donald (Donnie) Ernst, Anna Compton, and Travetta Johnson to the Neighborhood Advisory Council and expressing appreciation to Ashley Williams and Kimberley Fowler for their years of service on the Neighborhood Advisory Council.
Ordinance No. O-5-2017 · item history →
Appropriate $25,000 from Mayor's budget to McClung Museum for artifact acquisition
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.
Approve on First Reading
Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by Daniel T. Brown
Follow & discuss this decision →Ordinance No. O-6-2017 · item history →
Appropriate $5,000 from Parks & Rec Grant/Benevolence Fund to Central High School Athletic Foundation
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.
Approve on First Reading
Moved by George C. Wallace · seconded by Mark Campen
Follow & discuss this decision →Resolution No. R-2-2017 · item history →
Authorize Mayor to execute renewal agreement with Knoxville Botanical Gardens for Farmer's Market/Community Kitchen renovation
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a renewal agreement with the Knoxville Botanical Gardens and Arboretum to fund the renovation and repair of one building that will house the Indoor Farmer’s Market/Community Kitchen in an amount not to exceed $230,926.00.
Resolution No. R-3-2017 · item history →
Authorize Mayor to execute Limited Use Agreement with CCSHP Knoxville for Cumberland Ave ROW encroachment
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Limited Use Agreement with CCSHP Knoxville, LLC to permit its building improvements to encroach into the public right-of-way of Cumberland Avenue.
Resolution No. R-4-2017 · item history →
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Southern Constructors for Old City Streetscape - North Side W. Jackson Ave Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Southern Constructors, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $615,461.50 for the Old City Streetscape - North Side W. Jackson Avenue Project, which is a portion of the overall Old City Streetscape Improvement Plan.
Resolution No. R-5-2017 · item history →
Authorize Mayor to amend contract with Vaughn & Melton for Jackson Ave Ramps Replacement Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-09-0058 with Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers, Inc. for the Jackson Avenue Ramps Replacement Project, increasing the contract amount by $47,171.00 for a new contract total of $1,138,989.00 and extending the date of completion.
Resolution No. R-6-2017 · item history →
Authorize Mayor to amend contract with Vaughn & Melton for 200 Block North Central St Streetscapes Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-16-0006 with Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers, Inc. for the 200 Block of North Central Street Streetscapes Project, increasing the amount by $7,800.00 for a new total contract amount of $32,600.00, and extending the date of completion.
Resolution No. R-7-2017 · item history →
Authorize Mayor to accept funds from TDOT for TCE on W. Jackson Ave for Broadway Viaduct reconstruction
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept funds from the Tennessee Department of Transportation for temporary construction easements on property along W. Jackson Avenue in the amount of $167,010.00 for the reconstruction of the Broadway Viaduct.
Resolution No. R-8-2017 · item history →
Authorize Mayor to execute documents for sale of surplus property at 0 West Street to George Edward McAlister
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary for the sale of surplus property located at 0 West Street (Parcel ID No. 108-AK-028) to George Edward McAlister for a purchase price of $7,000.00.
Resolution No. R-9-2017 · item history →
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with TargetSolutions Learning for online firefighter training system
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with TargetSolutions Learning, LLC to provide an online learning management system for firefighter training and certifications for a term of three years with the initial cost for the first year not to exceed $27,863.00.
Resolution No. R-10-2017 · item history →
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Fred D. (Tony) Thompson, Jr. for governmental relations services
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Fred D. (Tony) Thompson, Jr. in the amount of $55,000.00 to provide governmental relations services for the City of Knoxville.
Resolution No. R-11-2017 · item history →
Express appreciation to KUB and authorize Mayor to accept donation of 3 acres at 4719 Old Broadway for greenway
A Resolution expressing appreciation to Knoxville Utilities Board for the donation of 3 acres of property at 4719 Old Broadway to be used for a future greenway trail and small parking area, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation.
Resolution No. R-12-2017 · item history →
Authorize Mayor to execute documents to purchase property at 2600 Brooks Road from State of TN
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to purchase property located at 2600 Brooks Road (Parcel ID No. 095-C-G-0038) from the State of Tennessee for a purchase price of $189,200.00.
Resolution No. R-13-2017 · item history →
Express appreciation to Mabry Hazen Historic Museum Foundation for property donation
A Resolution expressing appreciation to Mabry Hazen Historic Museum Foundation for the donation of property adjacent to Morningside Park, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation.
Resolution No. R-14-2017 · item history →
Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept $700,000 grant from US DOJ for 2017 Smart Policing Initiative
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award in the amount of $700,000.00 from the U. S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, with no required local match, for funding of the 2017 Smart Policing Initiative.
Resolution No. R-15-2017 · item history →
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with TN Association of Chiefs of Police for ICAC training
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police to coordinate Internet Crimes Against Children investigation training pursuant to a grant from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Programs in an amount not to exceed $82,785.00.
Resolution No. R-16-2017 · item history →
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Southern Grounds Landscaping
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Southern Grounds Landscaping to provide mowing and grounds maintenance services to Lakeshore Park and landscaping services to the Henley Street Connector, for a total contract price of $120,400.
Resolution No. R-17-2017 · item history →
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Seeds of Change for mowing/grounds maintenance in Zone B
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Seeds of Change to provide mowing and grounds maintenance services to Zone B, for a total contract price of $49,950.00.
Resolution No. R-18-2017 · item history →
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with KMF3 Lawn and Landscaping
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with KMF3 Lawn and Landscaping to provide landscaping services to Lakeshore Park and scattered sites/Smart Fix 40 and Suttree Landing Park, for a total contract price of $46,644.00.
Resolution No. R-19-2017 · item history →
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with B & B Lawn Services for mowing/grounds maintenance in Zones A, C, D
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with B & B Lawn Services, Inc. to provide mowing and grounds maintenance of local medians, boulevards and other scattered sites within Zones A, C and D of the City, for a total contract price of $121,565.52.
Resolution No. R-20-2017 · item history →
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with AvaLawn, Inc. for TDOT controlled access sites mowing/maintenance
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with AvaLawn, Inc. to provide mowing and grounds maintenance services to TDOT controlled access sites including I-275 corridor, for a total contract price of $136,500.00.
Ordinances on First Reading
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
No published motion on this item.
Ordinance to amend Operating and Capital budgets for FY 2016/2017
An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2016/2017.
Approved on First Reading
Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by George C. Wallace
Follow & discuss this decision →Ordinance to amend City Code requiring permit holder, employee, or agent to pour/serve beer
An Ordinance to amend Chapter 4, Article II, Division 2, Section 4-56 of the Knoxville City Code so as to require either the permit holder, an employee of the permit holder or an agent of the permit holder to pour and serve beer.
Postponed
Moved by George C. Wallace · seconded by Finbarr Saunders
Nick Pavlis
— Aye
Duane Grieve
— Aye
Brenda Palmer
— Aye
Nick Della Volpe
— Aye
Mark Campen
— No
Daniel T. Brown
— Aye
George C. Wallace
— Aye
Marshall Stair
— Aye
Finbarr Saunders
— Aye
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MPC File No. 12-C-16-RZ · item history →
Rezone property on NW side Richmond Ave from R-1A to RP-1
An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northwest side of Richmond Avenue, northeast of Buick Street, from R-1A (Low Density Residential) District to RP-1 (Planned Residential) District, at a density of up to four dwelling units per acre, Christine Duncan, Applicant.
Approved on First Reading
Moved by George C. Wallace · seconded by Mark Campen
Follow & discuss this decision →Resolution No. R-2-2017 · item history →
Authorize Mayor to execute renewal agreement with Knoxville Botanical Gardens for Farmer's Market/Community Kitchen renovation
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a renewal agreement with the Knoxville Botanical Gardens and Arboretum to fund the renovation and repair of one building that will house the Indoor Farmer’s Market/Community Kitchen in an amount not to exceed $230,926.00.
Resolution No. R-3-2017 · item history →
Authorize Mayor to execute Limited Use Agreement with CCSHP Knoxville for Cumberland Ave ROW encroachment
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Limited Use Agreement with CCSHP Knoxville, LLC to permit its building improvements to encroach into the public right-of-way of Cumberland Avenue.
Resolution No. R-4-2017 · item history →
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Southern Constructors for Old City Streetscape - North Side W. Jackson Ave Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Southern Constructors, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $615,461.50 for the Old City Streetscape - North Side W. Jackson Avenue Project, which is a portion of the overall Old City Streetscape Improvement Plan.
Resolution No. R-5-2017 · item history →
Authorize Mayor to amend contract with Vaughn & Melton for Jackson Ave Ramps Replacement Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-09-0058 with Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers, Inc. for the Jackson Avenue Ramps Replacement Project, increasing the contract amount by $47,171.00 for a new contract total of $1,138,989.00 and extending the date of completion.
Resolution No. R-6-2017 · item history →
Authorize Mayor to amend contract with Vaughn & Melton for 200 Block North Central St Streetscapes Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-16-0006 with Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers, Inc. for the 200 Block of North Central Street Streetscapes Project, increasing the amount by $7,800.00 for a new total contract amount of $32,600.00, and extending the date of completion.
Resolution No. R-7-2017 · item history →
Authorize Mayor to accept funds from TDOT for TCE on W. Jackson Ave for Broadway Viaduct reconstruction
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept funds from the Tennessee Department of Transportation for temporary construction easements on property along W. Jackson Avenue in the amount of $167,010.00 for the reconstruction of the Broadway Viaduct.
Resolution No. R-8-2017 · item history →
Authorize Mayor to execute documents for sale of surplus property at 0 West Street to George Edward McAlister
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary for the sale of surplus property located at 0 West Street (Parcel ID No. 108-AK-028) to George Edward McAlister for a purchase price of $7,000.00.
Resolution No. R-9-2017 · item history →
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with TargetSolutions Learning for online firefighter training system
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with TargetSolutions Learning, LLC to provide an online learning management system for firefighter training and certifications for a term of three years with the initial cost for the first year not to exceed $27,863.00.
Resolution No. R-10-2017 · item history →
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Fred D. (Tony) Thompson, Jr. for governmental relations services
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Fred D. (Tony) Thompson, Jr. in the amount of $55,000.00 to provide governmental relations services for the City of Knoxville.
Resolution No. R-11-2017 · item history →
Express appreciation to KUB and authorize Mayor to accept donation of 3 acres at 4719 Old Broadway for greenway
A Resolution expressing appreciation to Knoxville Utilities Board for the donation of 3 acres of property at 4719 Old Broadway to be used for a future greenway trail and small parking area, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation.
Resolution No. R-12-2017 · item history →
Authorize Mayor to execute documents to purchase property at 2600 Brooks Road from State of TN
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to purchase property located at 2600 Brooks Road (Parcel ID No. 095-C-G-0038) from the State of Tennessee for a purchase price of $189,200.00.
Resolution No. R-13-2017 · item history →
Express appreciation to Mabry Hazen Historic Museum Foundation for property donation
A Resolution expressing appreciation to Mabry Hazen Historic Museum Foundation for the donation of property adjacent to Morningside Park, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation.
Resolution No. R-14-2017 · item history →
Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept $700,000 grant from US DOJ for 2017 Smart Policing Initiative
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award in the amount of $700,000.00 from the U. S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, with no required local match, for funding of the 2017 Smart Policing Initiative.
Resolution No. R-15-2017 · item history →
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with TN Association of Chiefs of Police for ICAC training
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police to coordinate Internet Crimes Against Children investigation training pursuant to a grant from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Programs in an amount not to exceed $82,785.00.
Resolution No. R-16-2017 · item history →
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Southern Grounds Landscaping
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Southern Grounds Landscaping to provide mowing and grounds maintenance services to Lakeshore Park and landscaping services to the Henley Street Connector, for a total contract price of $120,400.
Resolution No. R-17-2017 · item history →
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Seeds of Change for mowing/grounds maintenance in Zone B
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Seeds of Change to provide mowing and grounds maintenance services to Zone B, for a total contract price of $49,950.00.
Resolution No. R-18-2017 · item history →
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with KMF3 Lawn and Landscaping
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with KMF3 Lawn and Landscaping to provide landscaping services to Lakeshore Park and scattered sites/Smart Fix 40 and Suttree Landing Park, for a total contract price of $46,644.00.
Resolution No. R-19-2017 · item history →
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with B & B Lawn Services for mowing/grounds maintenance in Zones A, C, D
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with B & B Lawn Services, Inc. to provide mowing and grounds maintenance of local medians, boulevards and other scattered sites within Zones A, C and D of the City, for a total contract price of $121,565.52.
Resolution No. R-20-2017 · item history →
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with AvaLawn, Inc. for TDOT controlled access sites mowing/maintenance
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with AvaLawn, Inc. to provide mowing and grounds maintenance services to TDOT controlled access sites including I-275 corridor, for a total contract price of $136,500.00.
Ordinances on First Reading
ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
No published motion on this item.
Ordinance to amend Operating and Capital budgets for FY 2016/2017
An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2016/2017.
Approved on First Reading
Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by George C. Wallace
Follow & discuss this decision →Ordinance to amend City Code requiring permit holder, employee, or agent to pour/serve beer
An Ordinance to amend Chapter 4, Article II, Division 2, Section 4-56 of the Knoxville City Code so as to require either the permit holder, an employee of the permit holder or an agent of the permit holder to pour and serve beer.
Postponed
Moved by George C. Wallace · seconded by Finbarr Saunders
Nick Pavlis
— Aye
Duane Grieve
— Aye
Brenda Palmer
— Aye
Nick Della Volpe
— Aye
Mark Campen
— No
Daniel T. Brown
— Aye
George C. Wallace
— Aye
Marshall Stair
— Aye
Finbarr Saunders
— Aye
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MPC File No. 12-C-16-RZ · item history →
Rezone property on NW side Richmond Ave from R-1A to RP-1
An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northwest side of Richmond Avenue, northeast of Buick Street, from R-1A (Low Density Residential) District to RP-1 (Planned Residential) District, at a density of up to four dwelling units per acre, Christine Duncan, Applicant.
Approved on First Reading
Moved by George C. Wallace · seconded by Mark Campen
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