Authorize Historic Preservation Grant awards not to exceed $642,752.00.
a. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to award an amount not to exceed $642,752.00 in Historic Preservation Grant awards to support property improvements to eligible historic properties within the City of Knoxville.
R-69-2020
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Confirm nomination of Jacquelene Dent to Planning Commission.
a. A Resolution confirming the Mayor's nomination of Jacquelene Dent to the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission.
R-70-2020
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Approve appeal regarding variances for 931 Langford Ave.
a. A Resolution approving an appeal by Jennifer Arthur of the Board of Zoning Appeals' decision to approve four variances, more fully described herein, for property temporarily designated as 931 Langford Avenue, Michael Davis, Applicant.
R-71-2020
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Request opposition to proposed legislation regarding gun permitting.
a. A Resolution respectfully requesting that the members of the Knoxville Legislation Delegation consider and oppose proposed legislation regarding gun permitting.
R-72-2020
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Convey property at 4104 Porter Ave to Debra Haynes for $19,000.
c. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to convey property, including a quitclaim deed, to Debra Haynes for one parcel of property located at 4104 Porter Avenue, Parcel ID No: 071-PK-011, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $19,000.00.
R-73-2020
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Acquire property for Palmetto Rd Phase 2/Sullivan Rd Sidewalk Project.
d. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property by negotiated purchase, or by condemnation if necessary, in fee simple and for easements within 18 tracts of real property as part of the Palmetto Road Phase 2 and Sullivan Road Sidewalk Project for a total amount not to exceed $160,000.00.
R-74-2020
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Transfer real property to Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority.
e. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary for the transfer of real property to the Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority.
R-75-2020
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Accept $200k donation from Thomas Boyd for Fort Kid Renovation Project.
f. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a memorandum of understanding between the City, the Public Building Authority, the Knoxville Museum of Art, and Thomas Boyd, to accept a $200,000.00 donation from Mr. Boyd, and to express appreciation to Mr. Boyd for the same, all as part of the Fort Kid Renovation Project.
R-76-2020
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Apply for and accept Victims of Crimes Act grant.
g. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a Victims of Crimes Act grant from the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs, in the amount of $332,727.53 with a 20% local match of $83,181.89, for a total grant amount of $415,909.42, for FY 2021 and FY2022.
R-77-2020
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Apply for and accept State Highway Safety Office grant.
h. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a one-year grant 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 costs of enhanced Alcohol and Impaired Driver Education and Enforcement.
R-78-2020
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Apply for and accept School Violence Prevention Program Grant.
i. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a two-year School Violence Prevention Program Grant award from the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services in the amount of $337,500.00, with a required local match to be provided by Knox County Schools in the amount of $112,500.00, for a total grant amount of $450,000.00 to expand and improve security at schools.
R-79-2020
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Apply for and accept Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act grant.
j. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award for $125,000.00, with no local match, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Community Oriented Policing Services Office for the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act Program.
R-80-2020
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Apply for and accept Forensic Capacity Hiring Program grant.
k. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of $200,000.00, with no local match, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, for the Forensic Capacity Hiring Program for Wounded Veterans, for funding of two forensic electronic evidence collection specialist positions in the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.
R-81-2020
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Approve agreement with Southern Grounds Landscaping for Lakeshore Park.
l. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Southern Grounds Landscaping to provide mowing and turf maintenance for Lakeshore Park within the City of Knoxville for a total contract price not to exceed $80,000.00.
R-82-2020
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Approve agreement with Patriot Lawn Maintenance for 5 sites.
m. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Patriot Lawn Maintenance, LLC to provide landscaping and turf maintenance for five (5) sites within the City of Knoxville for a total contract price not to exceed $47,150.00.
R-83-2020
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Approve agreement with Patriot Lawn Maintenance for 7 sites.
n. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Patriot Lawn Maintenance, LLC to provide landscaping and turf maintenance for seven (7) sites within the City of Knoxville for a total contract price not to exceed $74,655.00.
R-84-2020
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Amend R-238-2015 regarding PILOT assignment for 1132 N 6th Ave.
o. A Resolution to amend Resolution No. R-238-2015 which authorized the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from The Courtland Group, LLC payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes with respect to property located at 1132 North Sixth Avenue so as to allow assignment of its interest in the PILOT to Patricia Nash Designs, Inc., or its assigns as the PILOT lessee.
R-85-2020
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Support robust engagement and participation in the 2020 U.S. Census.
p. A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville supporting robust engagement with and participation in the 2020 U. S. Census to assure an accurate and complete count.
2-A-20-OA
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Amend zoning code for bus parking and I-MU district use.
a. An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 11, to revise standards for parking buses in residential districts and Article 9 to revise Table 9-1 to identify two-family dwellings as permitted use in the I-MU District, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant.
2-C-20-OA
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Amend zoning code regarding BZA public hearing notice deadline.
b. An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Article 15, Section 15.2.A and 15.2.B to include notice of BZA public hearing publication deadline, City of Knoxville, Applicant.
2-D-20-OA
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Amend zoning code regarding nonconforming lots of record.
c. An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Article 17, regarding lots created by deed, to create a new subsection to be entitled Nonconforming Lot of Record, City of Knoxville, Applicant.
2-A-20-SC
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Close Honor Our Troops Drive and convey quitclaim deeds.
d. An Ordinance to close Honor Our Troops Drive between Howard Baker Jr. Avenue and Historic Preservation Drive between City Block 01061 and 01080, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant.
2-A-20-AC
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Close unnamed alley off N. Central St. and convey quitclaim deeds.
e. An Ordinance to close a portion of an unnamed alley off of N. Central Street between E. Woodland Avenue and E. Scott Avenue, closing area between N. Central Street and rear lot line of 1406 N. Central Street (Parcel ID 081 K F 042), and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owner, Central Street Holdings, Applicant.
2-B-20-SC
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Close turning radii and convey quitclaim deeds.
f. An Ordinance to close the right-of-way turning radius at the southwest corner of Twentieth Street and Clinch Avenue and the turning radius of the northwest corner of Twentieth Street and White Avenue, City Block 10321, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Land Development Solutions, Applicant.
2-B-20-RZ
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Rezone 5023 & 5029 Fowler Ln from RN-1 to RN-3.
g. An Ordinance to rezone property located at 5023 and 5029 Fowler Lane, from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Steven Naab (Valiant Enterprises, LLC), Applicant.
2-C-20-RZ
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Rezone 4683 Old Broadway C-G-2 to C-G-2/H.
h. An Ordinance to rezone property located at 4683 Old Broadway, from C-G-2 (General Commercial) District to C-G-2 (General Commercial) / H (Historic Overlay) District (with design guidelines), Doug White (MAAD Properties), Applicant.
