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Regular meeting — July 14, 2020

On July 14, 2020, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council recorded 15 published decisions. Each links to its place in the official minutes.

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The City Council met virtually to approve minutes from a previous meeting and several resolutions. Key decisions included approving funding for bridge repairs and streetscape improvements, hiring a financial advisor, accepting a grant for fire department equipment, and contracting security services for parks. A resolution to amend a sidewalk project contract was postponed, and a zoning appeal was reconsidered for a future meeting.

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Everything taken up, in order

11-b · item history →

Resolution to amend contract for Old Broadway Sidewalk Project, increasing cost and extending date

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No C-15-0199 with Barge Design Solutions, Inc. for the Old Broadway Sidewalk Project, increasing the contract amount by $27,400.00 for a new total contract amount of $337,700.00 and extending the date of completion to December 31, 2020.(Requested by Department of Engineering)

Deferred Deferred 9-0-0-0

Motion to postpone the matter for two weeks

Moved by Charles Thomas · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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Resolution to approve appeal of BZA's denial of variances for property at 3308 Barton

A Resolution approving an appeal by Bill Clark of the Board of Zoning Appeals' denial of Aaron Tomlinson's request for eight variances for property located at 3308 Barton Street. (File number 5-F-20-VA)(Requested by Plans Review and Inspections) (For Consideration of a Motion to Reconsider)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to reconsider the vote

Moved by Seema Singh · seconded by Tommy Smith

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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R-199-2020 · item history →

Resolution authorizing agreement with Jones Bros. Contractors for Ed Shouse Drive Bridge Repair

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Jones Bros. Contractors, LLC for an amount not to exceed $265,595.60 for Phase II of the Ed Shouse Drive Bridge Repair Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the resolution

Moved by Seema Singh · seconded by Janet Testerman

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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R-200-2020 · item history →

Resolution to amend contract for Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Improvement Project

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-15-0180 with Vaughn and Melton Consulting Engineers, Inc. for the Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Improvement Project, increasing the contract amount by $16,385.00 for a new contract total of $446,430.00 and extending the date of completion to September 1, 2020.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment and Engineering Department)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the resolution

Moved by Tommy Smith · seconded by Lynne Fugate

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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R-201-2020 · item history →

Resolution authorizing agreement with PFM Financial Advisors LLC for financial advisory services

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with PFM Financial Advisors LLC to serve as the City's financial advisor to develop and assist with implementation of the City's financial strategies needed to meet its current and long-term operations, financial obligations and financing needs, and to render assistance concerning debt transactions, in an amount not to exceed $240,000 for a three year term, with two optional one year extensions.(Requested by Finance Department)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the resolution

Moved by Lynne Fugate · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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R-202-2020 · item history →

Resolution authorizing MOU with Knox County to accept Homeland Security Grant for HazMat

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox County to accept $22,908.00 as a sub-recipient of the 2019 Homeland Security Grant in order to purchase HazMat Equipment for the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the resolution

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Lynne Fugate

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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R-203-2020 · item history →

Resolution authorizing agreement with Gulf Source Security Systems for Parks & Rec security

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Gulf Source Security Systems, LLC d/b/a Signal 88 Security to provide security services for the Parks and Recreation Department for a contract price not to exceed $89,031.00 per year, and to provide security services as needed for special events and City sponsored basketball games at the rate of $18.45 per hour, for a total contract price not to exceed $281,000.00 annually.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the resolution

Moved by Tommy Smith · seconded by Gwen McKenzie

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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Ordinance appropriating $5,175 to Fountain City Lions Club for park maintenance

An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,175.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department's grants and benevolence fund and donating same to Fountain City Lions Club to be utilized toward the maintenance and upkeep of Fountain City Park.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the ordinance

Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Charles Thomas

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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5-A-20-OA · item history →

Ordinance to amend Zoning Code Article 13.9.E regarding maximum sign area in Office Park

An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, at Article 13.9.E to address limitations on the maximum sign area in the Office Park District, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 5-A-20-OA) (All districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Deferred Deferred 9-0-0-0

Motion to refer the ordinance to Knoxville-Knox County Planning to consider a cap for Office Park

Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Lynne Fugate

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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5-D-20-OA · item history →

Ordinance to amend Zoning Code Articles regarding Infill Housing and Design Review

An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, at Articles 14.2, 14.6, 14.9, 14.12, 14.15, 14.16, and 16.6 regarding the Infill Housing Review Committee and the Design Review Board, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 5-D-20-OA) (All districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the ordinance

Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Lynne Fugate

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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6-A-20-SC · item history →

Ordinance to close Hill Crest Road and authorize quitclaim deeds to adjacent owners

An Ordinance to close Hill Crest Road between Pelham Road and Nash Road on City Block 31050, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Rock Pointe Development, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 6-A-20-SC) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the ordinance

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Seema Singh

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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5-E-20-RZ · item history →

Ordinance to rezone property at 745 N. Broadway Avenue

An Ordinance to rezone property located at 745 N. Broadway Avenue from C-G-2 (General Commercial District) to DK-E (Downtown Knoxville District, Edge Subdistrict), SMJT, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 5-E-20-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Adopted 8-0-1-0

Motion to approve the ordinance

Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Seema Singh

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Abstain Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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Suspend rules to limit public forum speakers to three minutes each

suspend the rules to limit the speakers to three minutes each

Split Adopted 7-2-0-0

Motion to suspend the rules to limit the speakers to three minutes each

Moved by Lynne Fugate · seconded by Seema Singh

Charles Thomas — No Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — No Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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