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City of Knoxville · City Council

Regular meeting — July 3, 2018

On July 3, 2018, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council recorded 20 published decisions. Each links to its place in the official minutes.

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Everything taken up, in order

9-a · item history →

Rezone property on Ferd Hickey Road from Agricultural to Planned Residential District

An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northeast side of Ferd Hickey Road, east of Piney Grove Church Road, from A-1 (General Agricultural) District to RP-1 (Planned Residential) District, at up to 4 DU/AC, Eagle CDI, Inc., Applicant. (MPC approved 11-1-1) (MPC File No. 4-L-18-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)

Deferred Deferred 9-0-0-0

Motion to postpone

Moved by Seema Singh · 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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11-k · item history →

Approve Certificate of Compliance for University Liquor license renewal

A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to HOM Properties LLC d/b/a University Liquor relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its license to operate a liquor store in the City. (Requested by Finance Department)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Resolution approving issuance of Certificate of Compliance

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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11-l · item history →

Approve Certificate of Compliance for Ingles Markets #399 wine license renewal

A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Ingles Markets, Inc. #399 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

Resolution approving issuance of Certificate of Compliance

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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11-m · item history →

Approve Certificate of Compliance for Ingles Markets #307 wine license renewal

A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Ingles Markets, Inc. #307 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

Resolution approving issuance of Certificate of Compliance

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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11-n · item history →

Grant pension to Paul A. Harrell

A Resolution granting a pension of $198.70 per month (defined benefit only) to Paul A. Harrell, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Resolution granting pension

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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11-o · item history →

Grant pension to Karen M. Pappas

A Resolution granting a pension of $2,144.70 per month to Karen M. Pappas, an employee of the Knoxville General Government. (Requested by Pension Board)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Resolution granting pension

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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11-p · item history →

Grant pension to Carl D. Green

A Resolution granting a pension of $1,208.65 per month to Carl D. Green, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Resolution granting pension

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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11-q · item history →

Grant pension to Dennis P. Beckley

A Resolution granting a pension of $4,049.70 per month to Dennis P. Beckley, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Resolution granting pension

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-241-2018 · item history →

Confirm appointment of Richard Allen Foster to Downtown Design Review Board

A Resolution confirming the appointment of Richard Allen Foster to the Downtown Design Review Board. (Requested by Mayor Rogero)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Resolution confirming appointment

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-242-2018 · item history →

Honor memory of Lynn Redmon and express condolences

A Resolution honoring the memory of Lynn Redmon and to express Council's condolences to his family upon the occasion of his passing. (Requested by Council)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Resolution honoring memory

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-243-2018 · item history →

Authorize agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center for homeless services

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Volunteer Ministry Center to provide $110,000.00 in General Funds for the provision of supportive services for homeless persons who utilize the Day Resource Center, Bush Family Refuge and the Volunteer Ministry Center Dental Clinic.(Requested by Community Development Department)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Resolution authorizing agreement

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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R-244-2018 · item history →

Accept proposal for employee long-term disability insurance

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept a proposal from Ochs, Inc., underwritten by the Madison National Life Insurance Company, Inc., to provide employee long-term disability insurance coverage for a period of three years at an annual estimated cost of $170,000.00 and to execute a contract and application for insurance consistent with the proposal. (Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Resolution authorizing acceptance of proposal

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-245-2018 · item history →

Accept proposal for employee and dependent life/AD&D insurance

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept a proposal from Ochs, Inc., underwritten by the Minnesota Life Insurance Company, to provide employee and dependent life and AD&D insurance coverage for a period of three years at an annual premium not to exceed $125,000.00 and to execute a contract and application for insurance consistent with the proposal. (Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Resolution authorizing acceptance of proposal

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-246-2018 · item history →

Amend contract for New City Impound Building Project

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-17-0161 with Thomas Caldwell, Architect for the New City Impound Building Project, increasing the contract amount by $17,800.00 for a new contract total of $42,400.00, and extending the date of completion to December 31, 2019. (Requested by Fleet Services and Engineering Department)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Resolution authorizing contract amendment

Moved by Finbarr Saunders · 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-247-2018 · item history →

Authorize agreement for Amherst Road Slope Stabilization Project

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $102,623.00, for the Amherst Road Slope Stabilization Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Resolution authorizing agreement

Moved by Seema Singh · 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-248-2018 · item history →

Acquire property for Northwest Greenway Connector Project

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property in fee simple and for easements by purchase, or condemnation if necessary, within twelve tracts of real property for a total amount not to exceed $250,000.00 as part of the Northwest Greenway Connector Project. (Requested by Departments of Engineering and Parks & Recreation)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Resolution authorizing property acquisition

Moved by Seema Singh · 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-249-2018 · item history →

Accept transfer of property adjacent to Sam E. Hill School

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept the transfer of property adjacent to Sam E. Hill School, in the Lonsdale neighborhood, from Knox County. (Requested by Department of Law)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Resolution authorizing property transfer acceptance

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-250-2018 · item history →

Apply for and accept Port Security Grant for police and fire departments

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a three-year Port Security Grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in the amount of $453,957.00 with a required 25% in kind match of $151,319.00 for a total grant amount of $605,276.00 to purchase a police boat, equipment and a dock for the Knoxville Police Department and the Knoxville Fire Department. (Requested by Knoxville Police Department)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Resolution authorizing Port Security Grant application and acceptance

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-251-2018 · item history →

Amend agreement with Knox County for surplus lawn mowing equipment lease

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to Agreement No. C-16-0316 with Knox County, Tennessee, acting on behalf of the Knox County Sheriff's Office, to extend the term of the original agreement for an additional two-year term for the lease of surplus lawn mowing equipment.(Requested by Public Service Department)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Resolution authorizing agreement amendment

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · 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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