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City of Knoxville · City Council

Regular meeting — March 27, 2018

On March 27, 2018, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council recorded 52 published decisions. Each links to its place in the official minutes.

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Plain-language summary

The City Council met and approved multiple resolutions and ordinances. Key decisions included granting pensions to several former employees, appropriating funds to local organizations like the Knoxville Opera Company and Friends of the Library, and updating various city building codes. The council also approved contracts for city audits, insurance, and property sales, alongside agreements for public infrastructure projects like streetscapes and transit improvements.

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

Everything taken up, in order

R-97-2018 · item history →

Approve Certificate of Compliance for Kroger #670 wine license renewal

A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Kroger #670 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Approve

Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by George C. Wallace

Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Mark Campen — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye George C. Wallace — Aye Marshall Stair — Aye Finbarr Saunders — Aye
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R-98-2018 · item history →

Approve Certificate of Compliance for Kroger #848 wine license renewal

A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Kroger #848 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Approve

Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by George C. Wallace

Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Mark Campen — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye George C. Wallace — Aye Marshall Stair — Aye Finbarr Saunders — Aye
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R-99-2018 · item history →

Approve Certificate of Compliance for Kroger #698 wine license renewal

A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Kroger #698 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Approve

Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by George C. Wallace

Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Mark Campen — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye George C. Wallace — Aye Marshall Stair — Aye Finbarr Saunders — Aye
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R-100-2018 · item history →

Approve Certificate of Compliance for Kroger #684 wine license renewal

A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Kroger #684 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Approve

Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by George C. Wallace

Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Mark Campen — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye George C. Wallace — Aye Marshall Stair — Aye Finbarr Saunders — Aye
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R-101-2018 · item history →

Approve Certificate of Compliance for Kroger #558 wine license renewal

A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Kroger #558 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Approve

Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by George C. Wallace

Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Mark Campen — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye George C. Wallace — Aye Marshall Stair — Aye Finbarr Saunders — Aye
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R-102-2018 · item history →

Approve Certificate of Compliance for Kroger #549 wine license renewal

A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Kroger #549 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Approve

Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by George C. Wallace

Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Mark Campen — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye George C. Wallace — Aye Marshall Stair — Aye Finbarr Saunders — Aye
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R-103-2018 · item history →

Approve Certificate of Compliance for Kroger #531 wine license renewal

A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Kroger #531 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Approve

Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by George C. Wallace

Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Mark Campen — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye George C. Wallace — Aye Marshall Stair — Aye Finbarr Saunders — Aye
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R-104-2018 · item history →

Approve Certificate of Compliance for Kroger #525 wine license renewal

A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Kroger #525 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Approve

Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by George C. Wallace

Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Mark Campen — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye George C. Wallace — Aye Marshall Stair — Aye Finbarr Saunders — Aye
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R-105-2018 · item history →

Approve Certificate of Compliance for Kroger #506 wine license renewal

A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Kroger #506 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Approve

Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by George C. Wallace

Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Mark Campen — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye George C. Wallace — Aye Marshall Stair — Aye Finbarr Saunders — Aye
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R-106-2018 · item history →

Grant pension to Larry W. Spencer

A Resolution granting a pension of $3,566.98 per month to Larry W. Spencer, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Approve

Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by George C. Wallace

Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Mark Campen — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye George C. Wallace — Aye Marshall Stair — Aye Finbarr Saunders — Aye
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R-107-2018 · item history →

Grant pension to Janna Cecil

A Resolution granting a pension of $2,746.26 per month to Janna Cecil, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Approve

Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by George C. Wallace

Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Mark Campen — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye George C. Wallace — Aye Marshall Stair — Aye Finbarr Saunders — Aye
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R-108-2018 · item history →

Grant pension to Mark C. Morris

A Resolution granting a pension of $4,835.52 per month to Mark C. Morris, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Approve

Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by George C. Wallace

Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Mark Campen — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye George C. Wallace — Aye Marshall Stair — Aye Finbarr Saunders — Aye
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R-109-2018 · item history →

Grant pension to Frankie T. Slay

A Resolution granting a pension of $117.22 per month (defined benefit only) to Frankie T. Slay, an employee of the Knoxville General Government. (Requested by Pension Board)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Approve

Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by George C. Wallace

Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Mark Campen — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye George C. Wallace — Aye Marshall Stair — Aye Finbarr Saunders — Aye
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R-110-2018 · item history →

Grant pension to Kenneth T. Gilreath

A Resolution granting a pension of $3,721.43 per month to Kenneth T. Gilreath, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department. (Requested by Pension Board)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Approve

Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by George C. Wallace

Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Mark Campen — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye George C. Wallace — Aye Marshall Stair — Aye Finbarr Saunders — Aye
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O-32-2018 · item history →

Appropriate $1,750 to Knoxville Opera Company for education/outreach

An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,750.00 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 & outreach programs.(Requested by Vice Mayor Saunders and Councilmembers Roberto, Rider, Campen, and Stair)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Approve, Emergency

Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by George C. Wallace

Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Mark Campen — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye George C. Wallace — Aye Marshall Stair — Aye Finbarr Saunders — Aye
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O-33-2018 · item history →

Appropriate $800 to Friends of Knox County Public Library for Children's Festival

An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $800.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Friends of the Knox County Public Library to be utilized toward the 14th Annual Children's Festival of Reading.(Requested by Councilmembers Roberto, Singh-Perez, and Campen)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Approve, Emergency

Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by George C. Wallace

Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Mark Campen — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye George C. Wallace — Aye Marshall Stair — Aye Finbarr Saunders — Aye
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O-34-2018 · item history →

Appropriate $3,915 to Bike Walk TN for Open Streets Knoxville

An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $3,915.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Bike Walk Tennessee serving as fiscal agent on behalf of the Open Streets Knoxville event.(Requested by Councilmembers Welch, Campen, and Stair)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Approve, Emergency

Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by George C. Wallace

Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Mark Campen — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye George C. Wallace — Aye Marshall Stair — Aye Finbarr Saunders — Aye
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O-35-2018 · item history →

Appropriate $2,335 to Keep Knoxville Beautiful for graffiti abatement

An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,335.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Keep Knoxville Beautiful, Inc. toward their graffiti-abatement program.(Requested by Councilmembers Rider, Campen, and Stair)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Approve, Emergency

Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by George C. Wallace

Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Mark Campen — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye George C. Wallace — Aye Marshall Stair — Aye Finbarr Saunders — Aye
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O-36-2018 · item history →

Amend code to allow dancing with beer permit, remove special permit

An Ordinance amending Chapter 4, Article II, Division 1, Section 4-40 and Division 2, Section 4-60 of the Knoxville City Code to allow current and future permitholders to permit dancing on any premises holding a valid beer permit and to eliminate the requirement for new applicants to apply for a special "with dancing" permit. (Requested by Mayor and Councilmember Wallace)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Approve

Moved by George C. Wallace · seconded by Stephanie Welch

Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Mark Campen — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye George C. Wallace — Aye Marshall Stair — Aye Finbarr Saunders — Aye
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O-37-2018 · item history →

Amend building code re: appeals board scope and clarity

An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article II, § 6-32 by amending the 2012 International Building Code regarding the scope and composition of the appeals board and condensing or clarifying other enforcement and administrative provisions.(Requested by Department of Plans Review and Inspections)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Approve

Moved by Marshall Stair · seconded by Mark Campen

Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Mark Campen — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye George C. Wallace — Aye Marshall Stair — Aye Finbarr Saunders — Aye
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O-38-2018 · item history →

Amend existing building code re: appeals board scope and clarity

An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IIC, § 6-54 by amending the 2012 International Existing Building Code regarding the scope and composition of the appeals board and condensing or clarifying other enforcement and administrative provisions.(Requested by Department of Plans Review and Inspections)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Approve

Moved by Stephanie Welch · seconded by Marshall Stair

Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Mark Campen — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye George C. Wallace — Aye Marshall Stair — Aye Finbarr Saunders — Aye
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O-39-2018 · item history →

Amend electrical code re: appeals board scope and admin/enforcement

An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 10, Article II, § 10-26 by readopting the 2011 National Electrical Code with amendments regarding the scope and composition of the appeals board and adding a newly created, comprehensive administration and enforcement article, numbered as Article 10.(Requested by Department of Plans Review and Inspections)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Approve

Moved by Stephanie Welch · seconded by Finbarr Saunders

Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Mark Campen — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye George C. Wallace — Aye Marshall Stair — Aye Finbarr Saunders — Aye
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O-40-2018 · item history →

Amend energy code re: appeals board scope and admin/enforcement

An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IIB, by adding a new § 6-52, amending the 2012 International Energy Conservation Code regarding the scope and composition of the appeals board and condensing or clarifying other enforcement and administrative provisions.(Requested by Department of Plans Review and Inspections)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Approve

Moved by Mark Campen · seconded by Stephanie Welch

Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Mark Campen — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye George C. Wallace — Aye Marshall Stair — Aye Finbarr Saunders — Aye
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O-41-2018 · item history →

Amend fuel gas code re: appeals board scope and admin/enforcement

An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article III, § 6-57 by amending the 2012 International Fuel Gas Code regarding the scope and composition of the appeals board and condensing or clarifying other enforcement and administrative provisions.(Requested by Department of Plans Review and Inspections)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Approve

Moved by Mark Campen · seconded by Finbarr Saunders

Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Mark Campen — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye George C. Wallace — Aye Marshall Stair — Aye Finbarr Saunders — Aye
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O-42-2018 · item history →

Amend green construction code re: appeals board scope and admin/enforcement

An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IIE, § 6-55.2 by amending the 2012 International Green Construction Code regarding the scope and composition of the appeals board and condensing or clarifying other enforcement and administrative provisions.(Requested by Department of Plans Review and Inspections)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Approve

Moved by Mark Campen · seconded by Finbarr Saunders

Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Mark Campen — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye George C. Wallace — Aye Marshall Stair — Aye Finbarr Saunders — Aye
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O-43-2018 · item history →

Amend mechanical code re: appeals board scope and admin/enforcement

An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IV, § 6-82 by amending the 2012 International Mechanical Code regarding the scope and composition of the appeals board and condensing or clarifying other enforcement and administrative provisions.(Requested by Department of Plans Review and Inspections)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Approve

Moved by Stephanie Welch · seconded by Finbarr Saunders

Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Mark Campen — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye George C. Wallace — Aye Marshall Stair — Aye Finbarr Saunders — Aye
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O-44-2018 · item history →

Amend plumbing code re: appeals board scope and admin/enforcement

An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article V, § 6-107 by amending the 2012 International Plumbing Code regarding the scope and composition of the appeals board and condensing or clarifying other enforcement and administrative provisions.(Requested by Department of Plans Review and Inspections)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Approve

Moved by Stephanie Welch · seconded by Finbarr Saunders

Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Mark Campen — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye George C. Wallace — Aye Marshall Stair — Aye Finbarr Saunders — Aye
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O-45-2018 · item history →

Amend residential code re: appeals board scope and admin/enforcement

An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IIA, § 6-42 by amending the 2012 International Residential Code regarding the scope and composition of the appeals board and condensing or clarifying other enforcement and administrative provisions.(Requested by Department of Plans Review and Inspections)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Approve

Moved by Mark Campen · seconded by Finbarr Saunders

Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Mark Campen — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye George C. Wallace — Aye Marshall Stair — Aye Finbarr Saunders — Aye
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O-46-2018 · item history →

Appropriate $5,000 to Fountain City Lions Club for park upkeep

An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,000.00 from Parks and Recreation Department funds and donating same to Fountain City Lions Club to be utilized toward the maintenance and upkeep of Fountain City Park.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Approve

Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by Marshall Stair

Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Mark Campen — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye George C. Wallace — Aye Marshall Stair — Aye Finbarr Saunders — Aye
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R-111-2018 · item history →

Commend International Association of Fire Fighters and Local 65

A Resolution commending the International Association of Fire Fighters and Local 65 on the occasion of their 100th Anniversary.(Requested by Council)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Approve

Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by Gwen McKenzie

Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Mark Campen — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye George C. Wallace — Aye Marshall Stair — Aye Finbarr Saunders — Aye
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R-112-2018 · item history →

Approve contract with Crosslin, PLLC for city audits (FY18-20)

A resolution approving a contract between the City of Knoxville and Crosslin, PLLC to audit the accounts of the City of Knoxville for the Fiscal Years ending 2018, 2019, and 2020, for a total contract price of $493,500.00.(Requested by Audit Committee)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Approve

Moved by Marshall Stair · seconded by Finbarr Saunders

Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Mark Campen — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye George C. Wallace — Aye Marshall Stair — Aye Finbarr Saunders — Aye
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R-113-2018 · item history →

Authorize easement agreement for property at 923 and 0 Baker Avenue

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Cross Access and Parking Easement Agreement for a portion of City-owned property located at 923 and 0 Baker Avenue, to enable South High, LLC and Knox County ingress, egress and parking upon and across the property. (Requested by Community Development Department)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Approve

Moved by Stephanie Welch · seconded by Finbarr Saunders

Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Mark Campen — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye George C. Wallace — Aye Marshall Stair — Aye Finbarr Saunders — Aye
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R-114-2018 · item history →

Award $360k to ECG Martin Mill GP, LLC for affordable housing

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with ECG Martin Mill GP, LLC to award $360,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund for the development of twelve affordable housing units to be located at 2712 Martin Mill Pike. (Requested by Community Development Department)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Approve

Moved by Stephanie Welch · seconded by Finbarr Saunders

Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Mark Campen — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye George C. Wallace — Aye Marshall Stair — Aye Finbarr Saunders — Aye
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R-115-2018 · item history →

Authorize quitclaim deed to Stanley Ray Settles for 4601 Sims Road

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Stanley Ray Settles for one parcel of property located at 4601 Sims Road, Parcel ID No. 122-LC-005, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $50,000.00.(Requested by Community Development Department)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Approve

Moved by Stephanie Welch · seconded by Finbarr Saunders

Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Mark Campen — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye George C. Wallace — Aye Marshall Stair — Aye Finbarr Saunders — Aye
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R-116-2018 · item history →

Authorize sales agreement for 3026 E. Fifth Avenue property

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a sales agreement with Sheryl P. Jones-Goan and Knoxville Teachers Federal Credit Union for the purchase of property located at 3026 E. Fifth Avenue (Parcel ID No. 082-FD-005), at a purchase price of $45,000.00.(Requested by Community Development Department)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Approve

Moved by George C. Wallace · seconded by Gwen McKenzie

Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Mark Campen — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye George C. Wallace — Aye Marshall Stair — Aye Finbarr Saunders — Aye
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R-117-2018 · item history →

Authorize PBA to manage renovations for ADA compliance

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to request the Public Building Authority of the County of Knox and the City Knoxville, Tennessee to perform contract management of renovations to various City facilities to achieve adherence to the 2010 Americans with Disabilities Act standards, in an amount not to exceed $1,300,000.00.(Requested by Community Development Department)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Approve

Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by Gwen McKenzie

Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Mark Campen — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye George C. Wallace — Aye Marshall Stair — Aye Finbarr Saunders — Aye
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R-118-2018 · item history →

Authorize excess liability insurance with Trident Public Risk Solutions

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept a proposal from Trident Public Risk Solutions, a member of Argo Group, to provide excess liability and vehicle and equipment damage insurance coverage as part of the City’s and K-Trans Management, Inc.’s self-insured liability program for an annual premium of $284,618.00. (Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Approve

Moved by Mark Campen · seconded by Gwen McKenzie

Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Mark Campen — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye George C. Wallace — Aye Marshall Stair — Aye Finbarr Saunders — Aye
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R-119-2018 · item history →

Authorize encroachment agreement for 627 Elk Falls Lane

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Encroachment Agreement with John Katsaras and Samantha Scarbrough to permit an encroachment into the right-of-way of 627 Elk Falls Lane.(Requested by Department of Engineering)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Approve

Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by George C. Wallace

Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Mark Campen — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye George C. Wallace — Aye Marshall Stair — Aye Finbarr Saunders — Aye
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R-120-2018 · item history →

Authorize MPC to oversee Chapman Highway study

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign all documents necessary for the Metropolitan Planning Commission to oversee a study of Chapman Highway between Blount Avenue and Mountain Grove Drive for an amount not to exceed $50,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Approve

Moved by Stephanie Welch · seconded by Finbarr Saunders

Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Mark Campen — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye George C. Wallace — Aye Marshall Stair — Aye Finbarr Saunders — Aye
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R-121-2018 · item history →

Authorize license agreement for gateway monument sign

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a License Agreement with the State of Tennessee allowing the City to install a gateway monument style sign located at the northeast corner of the intersection of Magnolia Avenue and Jessamine Street.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment and Engineering Department)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Approve

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Stephanie Welch

Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Mark Campen — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye George C. Wallace — Aye Marshall Stair — Aye Finbarr Saunders — Aye
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R-122-2018 · item history →

Amend contract for Magnolia Avenue Streetscapes Project

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-16-0001 with Barge Design Solutions, Inc. for the Magnolia Avenue Streetscapes Project, increasing the current contract amount by $88,800.00 for a new total amount of $585,300.00 and extending the date of completion to December 31, 2018. (Requested by Office of Redevelopment and Engineering Department)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Approve

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Stephanie Welch

Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Mark Campen — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye George C. Wallace — Aye Marshall Stair — Aye Finbarr Saunders — Aye
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R-123-2018 · item history →

Authorize agreement with TDOT for Asheville Highway traffic improvements

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation for traffic improvements along Asheville Highway. (Requested by Department of Engineering)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Approve

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Finbarr Saunders

Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Mark Campen — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye George C. Wallace — Aye Marshall Stair — Aye Finbarr Saunders — Aye
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R-124-2018 · item history →

Amend purchase sale agreement for 719 Locust Avenue property

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to Agreement C-17-0326, the Purchase Sale Agreement with Knoxville Supreme Court, LLC for the purchase and redevelopment of property located at 719 Locust Avenue in order to revise certain deadlines which will provide sufficient time for the parties to fully negotiate the terms of the development agreement as well as to allow the purchaser adequate time to produce schematic designs and specifications.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

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Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by Stephanie Welch

Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Mark Campen — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye George C. Wallace — Aye Marshall Stair — Aye Finbarr Saunders — Aye
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R-125-2018 · item history →

Authorize banking services agreement with Bank of America

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Bank of America for comprehensive banking services for three years at a cost not to exceed $165,000.00.(Requested by Department of Finance)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

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Moved by Mark Campen · seconded by Finbarr Saunders

Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Mark Campen — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye George C. Wallace — Aye Marshall Stair — Aye Finbarr Saunders — Aye
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R-126-2018 · item history →

Apply for grant for ADA paratransit vans for Knoxville Area Transit

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Federal Transit Administration and the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide funding in the total amount of $156,330.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for Local Surface Transportation Block Grant Program Assistance with an additional City match of up to $39,083.00, to purchase ADA paratransit vans. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

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Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Stephanie Welch

Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Mark Campen — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye George C. Wallace — Aye Marshall Stair — Aye Finbarr Saunders — Aye
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R-127-2018 · item history →

Apply for grant for neighborhood service buses for Knoxville Area Transit

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Federal Transit Administration and the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide funding in the total amount of $103,190.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for Local Surface Transportation Block Grant Program Assistance with an additional City match of up to $25,798.00, to purchase two neighborhood service buses. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

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Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Stephanie Welch

Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Mark Campen — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye George C. Wallace — Aye Marshall Stair — Aye Finbarr Saunders — Aye
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R-128-2018 · item history →

Apply for grant for fixed route transit buses for Knoxville Area Transit

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Federal Transit Administration and the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide funding in the total amount of $1,595,053.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for Local Surface Transportation Block Grant Program Assistance for fiscal years 2017 and 2018 with an additional City match of up to $398,763.00 to purchase fixed route transit buses.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

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Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Finbarr Saunders

Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Mark Campen — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye George C. Wallace — Aye Marshall Stair — Aye Finbarr Saunders — Aye
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R-129-2018 · item history →

Apply for grant for transit technology projects for Knoxville Area Transit

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Federal Transit Administration and the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide funding in the total amount of $800,000.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for Local Surface Transportation Block Grant Program Assistance with an additional City match of up to $200,000.00, to implement transit technology projects. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

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Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Finbarr Saunders

Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Mark Campen — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye George C. Wallace — Aye Marshall Stair — Aye Finbarr Saunders — Aye
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R-130-2018 · item history →

Approve agreement with Clever Devices LTD for transit app/SMS

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Clever Devices LTD to provide Knoxville Area Transit with a Transit Passenger Mobile Device Application and SMS System in an amount not to exceed a total cost of $58,474.00.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

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Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Finbarr Saunders

Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Mark Campen — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye George C. Wallace — Aye Marshall Stair — Aye Finbarr Saunders — Aye
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R-131-2018 · item history →

Apply for grant for DUI patrols

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award from the State of Tennessee Highway Safety Office in the amount of $50,000.00, with no required match, for the purpose of funding overtime pay for additional patrols to identify and arrest individuals driving under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol. (Requested by Knoxville Police Department)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

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Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Andrew Roberto

Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Mark Campen — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye George C. Wallace — Aye Marshall Stair — Aye Finbarr Saunders — Aye
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R-132-2018 · item history →

Approve agreement for Household Hazardous Waste Facility upgrades

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Holston Construction Services for the expansion and upgrades to the City of Knoxville Household Hazardous Waste Facility located within the Solid Waste Management Facility at 1033 Elm Street, for an amount not to exceed $184,860.00 with the funding being reimbursable under a grant from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC), City of Knoxville Document No. C-17-0346. (Requested by Public Service Department)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

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Moved by Stephanie Welch · seconded by Finbarr Saunders

Stephanie Welch — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Mark Campen — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye George C. Wallace — Aye Marshall Stair — Aye Finbarr Saunders — Aye
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