Approve minutes of the May 19, 2020 Regular Meeting
Motion to: approve the minutes of the May 19, 2020 Regular Meeting of City Council
12-d
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Amend zoning code for applicability of previously approved plans in non-residential districts
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 1.4.G to clarify applicability of previously approved plans in non-residential districts, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 4-A-20-OA) (Non-residential districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Add resolution condemning racism, excessive use of force, and violence to agenda
Motion to: add to the agenda a resolution condemning racism, excessive use of force and violence
Approve consent items
Motion to: approve the consent items
O-89-2020
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Amend Knoxville City Code Section 2-450 to adjust Classification and Compensation Plan
An Ordinance to amend Section 2-450 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the City of Knoxville's Classification and Compensation Plan for general government.(Requested by Civil Service)
Approve appeal of BZA denial of variances for 820 N. Third Ave. (BZA File 4-J-20-VA)
A Resolution approving an appeal by Trenton D. Smith of the Board of Zoning Appeals' denial of his request for two variances for property located at 820 N. Third Ave. (BZA File number 4-J-20-VA)(Requested by Plans Review and Inspections)
R-154-2020
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Call on U.S. Congress to appropriate funds for the United States Postal Service
A Resolution respectfully calling on the U.S. Congress to support the appropriation of $25 billion and sufficient additional funds over time to sustain the United States Postal Service.(Requested by Councilmember Parker)
R-155-2020
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Authorize agreement with Knox Housing Partnership for CDBG funding for COVID-19 response
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knox Housing Partnership, Inc. d/b/a HomeSource East Tennessee to provide $433,028.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for Public Services/Housing Assistance, as part of the City’s response to COVID-19.(Requested by Community Development Department)
R-156-2020
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Authorize agreement with Knoxville Leadership Foundation for CDBG funding for COVID-19 response
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville Leadership Foundation to provide $200,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for Public Services/Housing Assistance, as part of the City’s response to COVID-19.(Requested by Community Development Department)
R-157-2020
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Authorize agreement with K-KC Community Action Committee for CDBG funding for COVID-19 response
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide $263,867.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for Public Services/Housing Assistance, as part of the City’s response to COVID-19.(Requested by Community Development Department)
R-158-2020
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Authorize agreement with K-KC Community Action Committee for ESG funding for COVID-19 response
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide $278,893.00 in Emergency Solutions Grant funding for Homelessness Prevention, as part of the City’s response to COVID-19.(Requested by Community Development Department)
R-159-2020
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Authorize agreement with Covenant Village, L.P. for rental rehabilitation program funds
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Covenant Village, L.P. to award an amount not to exceed $500,000.00 from the Rental Rehabilitation Program Fund for the rehabilitation of 25 affordable housing units for low-income households, located at 322 Forestal Drive.(Requested by Community Development Department)
R-160-2020
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Authorize agreement with Henley Roofing for Cumberland Estates Recreation Center Roof Replacement
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Henley Roofing Company for an amount not to exceed $243,000.00 for the Cumberland Estates Recreation Center Roof Replacement Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-161-2020
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Authorize amendment to contract with Design and Construction Services for Colonial Circle Slope Stabilization
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-19-0326 with Design and Construction Services Inc. for the Colonial Circle Slope Stabilization Project, increasing the contract amount by $18,482.00 for a new contract total of $587,801.00 and extending the completion date to June 26, 2020.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-162-2020
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Authorize agreement with Edison Electric, LLC for Citywide Streetlighting and High Mast Maintenance
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Edison Electric, LLC for an amount not to exceed $875,000.00 for the Citywide Streetlighting and High Mast Maintenance Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-163-2020
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Authorize agreement with TDOT for Papermill Drive Corridor Study
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Tennessee Department of Transportation for the Papermill Drive Corridor Study for an estimated project cost of $100,000.00 with $80,000.00 federally funded and $20,000.00 funded by the City.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-164-2020
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Authorize agreement with Gresham Smith for professional design services for James White Parkway study
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Gresham Smith to provide professional design services for the James White Parkway Urban Wilderness Corridor Study for an amount not to exceed $231,354.50.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-165-2020
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Authorize application and acceptance of AARP Community Challenge Grant for William Powell Park
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept an AARP Community Challenge Grant to provide park improvements at William Powell Park in an amount not to exceed $40,000.00 with no matching funds from the City.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
R-166-2020
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Resolution condemning racism, excessive use of force, and violence
A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville condemning racism, excessive use of force and violence.(Requested by Vice-Mayor McKenzie)
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Amend Capital and Operating Budgets for FY 19/20 to transfer unencumbered funds
An Ordinance to amend the Capital Budget and the Operating Budget, both as approved by Ordinance No. O-63-2019 for Fiscal Year 19/20, in order to transfer surplus, excess, or unencumbered funds between various units and funds as reflected in the various funds and budgets of the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Finance Department)
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Amend Knoxville City Code to reestablish a Human Resources Department
An Ordinance to amend Chapter 2, Articles II and III of the Knoxville City Code relating to the organization of the executive branch and the City's personnel system to reestablish a personnel department, to be known as the department of human resources, and for related purposes.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
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Appropriate funds from Community Empowerment Budget to The Shora Foundation
An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $2,415.28 from the Community Empowerment Budget and donating same to The Shora Foundation to provide meals and groceries to vulnerable families in east Knoxville.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment)
