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City of Knoxville · City Council

Regular meeting — April 10, 2018

On April 10, 2018, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council recorded 17 published decisions. Each links to its place in the official minutes.

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Plain-language summary

The City Council approved several ordinances appropriating funds to various local organizations for community programs and initiatives. They also authorized professional consulting services for risk management and enacted agreements for park and civic center renovations. Additionally, the council approved borrowing funds through bonds and advanced several zoning and planning ordinances on their first reading.

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

Everything taken up, in order

Approve minutes of March 27 and April 5, 2018 meetings

approve the minutes of both the March 27, 2018 Regular Meeting of City Council and the April 5, 2018 Special Meeting of City Council

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve minutes of March 27, 2018 Regular Meeting and April 5, 2018 Special Meeting

Moved by Finbarr Saunders · 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-48-2018 · item history →

Appropriate $1,000.00 to Chance House for "From Chains to Change" program

An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Chance House of East Tennessee to be utilized toward the "From Chains to Change" program.(Requested by Councilmember McKenzie)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve Ordinance O-48-2018

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-49-2018 · item history →

Appropriate $12,250.00 to Great Schools Partnership for Community Schools initiative

An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $12,250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Great Schools Partnership to be utilized toward the Community Schools initiative.(Requested by Councilmembers Campen, Wallace, and Saunders)

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-0

Motion to approve Ordinance O-49-2018

Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by George C. Wallace

Stephanie Welch — Recused 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-50-2018 · item history →

Appropriate $1,300.00 to Bike Walk TN for Open Streets Knoxville event

An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,300.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating the same to Bike Walk Tennessee serving as Fiscal Agent on behalf of the Open Streets Knoxville event.(Requested by Vice Mayor Saunders and Councilmembers Rider and McKenzie)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve Ordinance O-50-2018

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-51-2018 · item history →

Appropriate $500.00 to Knoxville Opera Company for education & outreach

An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knoxville Opera Company to be utilized toward the furtherance of certain efforts of their education & outreach programs.(Requested by Councilmember McKenzie)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve Ordinance O-51-2018

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-52-2018 · item history →

Appropriate $500.00 to Centro Hispano for flooring replacement

An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Centro Hispano de East Tennessee to be utilized toward the flooring replacement project.(Requested by Councilmember McKenzie)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve Ordinance O-52-2018

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-53-2018 · item history →

Appropriate $500.00 to Centro Hispano for flooring replacement

An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Centro Hispano de East Tennessee to be utilized toward the flooring replacement project.(Requested by Councilmember Welch)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve Ordinance O-53-2018

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-133-2018 · item history →

Confirm appointment of Jason Scott to Board of Environmental Appeals

A Resolution confirming the appointment of Jason Scott to the Board of Environmental Appeals for the City of Knoxville. (Requested by Mayor Rogero)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve Resolution R-133-2018

Moved by Finbarr Saunders · 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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R-134-2018 · item history →

Authorize agreement with Willis of Tennessee for risk management consulting

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Willis of Tennessee, Inc. to provide professional brokerage and risk management consulting services for all property and casualty coverage for all City operations, including, without limitation, the City's workers' compensation, liability, management liability, excess liability and auto physical damage coverage, including Knoxville Area Transit's operations, for a period of five years at an annual cost not to exceed $95,000.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve Resolution R-134-2018

Moved by George C. Wallace · seconded by Seema Singh

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-135-2018 · item history →

Authorize agreement with Barge Design Solutions for First Creek Greenway

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Barge Design Solutions, Inc. for a First Creek Greenway connection project for an amount not to exceed $278,500.00.(Requested by Departments of Engineering and Parks & Recreation)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve Resolution R-135-2018

Moved by Lauren Rider · 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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R-136-2018 · item history →

Authorize request for PBA services for Civic Auditorium renovations

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to request the Public Building Authority of the County of Knox and the City of Knoxville, Tennessee, to perform construction management services to manage and facilitate the renovations of the Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum, in an amount not to exceed $10,000,000.00, pursuant to the existing operating contract, Contract No. C-05-0300. (Requested by Department of Finance and Administration)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve Resolution R-136-2018

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-137-2018 · item history →

Authorize borrowing up to $17,500,000 via General Obligation Bonds

An initial Resolution authorizing the City of Knoxville, Tennessee, to borrow funds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $17,500,000 through the issuance of its General Obligation Bonds. (Requested by Department of Finance)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve Resolution R-137-2018

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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Amend City Code Chapter 4, Article II, Division 2, Section 4-69 (beer permits)

An Ordinance to amend Chapter 4, Article II, Division 2, Section 4-69 of the Knoxville City Code relative to beer permits.(Requested by Beer Board Chair Wallace)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve on first reading and adopt on consent calendar.

Moved by George C. Wallace · 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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3-A-18-OYP · item history →

Adopt the Metropolitan Planning Commission's 2018 One Year Plan

An Ordinance to adopt the One Year Plan dated 2018 as prepared by the Metropolitan Planning Commission for the City of Knoxville. (MPC Approved 15-0) (File No. 3-A-18-OYP) (All Districts)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve on first reading and adopt on consent calendar.

Moved by George C. Wallace · 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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2-A-18-RZ · item history →

Rezone property on NW Kermit Drive from SC-1/C-3 to C-3

An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northwest side of Kermit Drive, northeast of Clinton Highway, from SC-1 (Neighborhood Shopping Center) and C-3 (General Commercial) District to C-3 (General Commercial) District (for the entire property), Graham Corporation, Applicant. (MPC approved 9-5) (MPC File No. 2-A-18-RZ) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to amend the ordinance

Moved by Mark Campen · 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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Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the amended ordinance on first reading

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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3-A-18-RZ · item history →

Rezone property on SE Hinton Avenue from I-2 to O-1

An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southeast side of Hinton Avenue, southwest of N. Central Street, from I-2 (Restricted Manufacturing and Warehousing) District to O-1 (Office, Medical, and Related Services) District, Johnny Lewis EM Jellinek Center, Applicant. (MPC approved 13-0-2) (MPC File No. 3-A-18-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve on first reading and adopt on consent calendar.

Moved by Lauren Rider · 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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