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City of Knoxville · City Council

Regular meeting — July 2, 2019

On July 2, 2019, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council recorded 11 published decisions. Each links to its place in the official minutes.

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Plain-language summary

The City Council met and approved several resolutions and ordinances. Notable actions included approving the issuance of a compliance certificate for a liquor store, granting pensions to two former employees, amending flood regulations and chicken permit procedures, authorizing property conveyance for a housing program, approving funds for the Northwest Greenway Connector Project, and accepting a grant for bullet-resistant vests. The council also approved two annexations of land into the city.

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

Absent: Stephanie Welch (all 11 recorded votes)

Everything taken up, in order

R-228-2019 · item history →

Approve liquor store license compliance certificate for Merchants Wine & Spirits

A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Merchants Wine & Spirits 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 8-0-0-1

Motion to approve

Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by George C. Wallace

Stephanie Welch — Absent 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-229-2019 · item history →

Grant pension of $606.82/month to Steve C. Webster

A Resolution granting a pension of $606.82 per month to Steve C. Webster, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Motion to approve

Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by George C. Wallace

Stephanie Welch — Absent 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-230-2019 · item history →

Grant pension of $4,349.33/month to James K. Arnold

A Resolution granting a pension of $4,349.33 per month to James K. Arnold, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board)

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Motion to approve

Moved by Finbarr Saunders · seconded by George C. Wallace

Stephanie Welch — Absent 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-97-2019 · item history →

Amend code Chapter 12 for flooding regulations

An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 12, to clarify flooding regulations and remove certain unnecessary language.(Requested by Department of Engineering)

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Motion to approve

Moved by George C. Wallace · seconded by Seema Singh

Stephanie Welch — Absent 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-98-2019 · item history →

Amend code Chapter 5 for chicken permit procedures

An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 5, Article IV, Section 5-107, to reduce administrative costs and procedures for domesticated chicken permits.(Requested by Office of Sustainability)

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Motion to approve

Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by George C. Wallace

Stephanie Welch — Absent 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-231-2019 · item history →

Authorize Mayor to convey property to Aplos Home, LLC

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to convey property, including a quitclaim deed, to Aplos Home, LLC for two parcels of property located at 3738 and 3740 Speedway Circle, Parcel ID Nos. 082-DD-030 and 081-DD-031, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $6,000.00.(Requested by Department of Community Development)

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Motion to approve

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by George C. Wallace

Stephanie Welch — Absent 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-232-2019 · item history →

Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. for Greenway Project

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $362,375.00 for design of Phase II of the Northwest Greenway Connector Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Motion to approve

Moved by Seema Singh · seconded by George C. Wallace

Stephanie Welch — Absent 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-233-2019 · item history →

Apply for and accept Bullet Proof Vest Partnership Grant

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant from the U. S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bullet Proof Vest Partnership Grant, with a required local match of 50%, for a total grant amount of $12,000.00, for the purchase of bullet-resistant vests for fifteen Knoxville law enforcement officers.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Motion to approve

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Finbarr Saunders

Stephanie Welch — Absent 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-234-2019 · item history →

Annex land at Montlake Dr/Lynbrulee Lane & approve Plan of Services

A Resolution to effect annexation of a tract of land located at the southern and eastern intersection of Montlake Drive and Lynbrulee Lane and to approve a Plan of Services for said area.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Motion to approve

Moved by George C. Wallace · seconded by Andrew Roberto

Stephanie Welch — Absent 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-235-2019 · item history →

Annex land on Crystal Lake Drive & approve Plan of Services

A Resolution to effect annexation of a tract of land abutting the northern right-of-way of Crystal Lake Drive approximately 700 feet west of the intersection with Woodland Drive and to approve a Plan of Services for said area.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Motion to approve

Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Finbarr Saunders

Stephanie Welch — Absent 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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