Approve minutes of the July 14, 2020 Regular Meeting
approve the minutes of the July 14, 2020 Regular Meeeting of City Council
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Refer ordinance to amend zoning code regarding non-residential districts to Planning Commission
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)
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Postpone resolution regarding appeal of zoning variances for 3308 Barton Street
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)(Fourth District)(Requested by Plans Review and Inspections) (For Reconsideration)
Approve consent agenda items
approve the consent items
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Grant a pension of $453.25/month to John D. Ferguson of Knoxville Police Department
A Resolution granting a pension of $453.25 per month to John D. Ferguson, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
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Grant a pension of $4,632.47/month to Malinda J. Fortner of Knoxville Police Department
A Resolution granting a pension of $4,632.47 per month to Malinda J. Fortner, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
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Grant a pension of $841.25/month to Gary E. Durrett of Knoxville General Government
A Resolution granting a pension of $841.25 per month to Gary E. Durrett, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
O-112-2020
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Appropriate $5,175 from Parks and Recreation to Fountain City Lions Club
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)
O-113-2020
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Amend Knoxville City Code regarding Infill Housing Review Committee and Design Review Board
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)
O-114-2020
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Close Hill Crest Road and authorize quitclaim deeds to adjacent property 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)
O-115-2020
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Rezone property at 745 N. Broadway Avenue from C-G-2 to DK-E
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)
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Deny appeal for rezoning property at 0 Sanders Drive
An Ordinance approving an appeal by Benjamin C. Mullins, Esq. for Baxter Properties, LP of Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission’s denial of a request for rezoning from RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to C-G-2 (General Commercial) District, property located at 0 Sanders Drive. (Planning Commission File No. 10-B-19-RZ) (Planning Commission Denied 12-1) (Fourth District).(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Suspend rules regarding limiting the number of public speakers
suspend the rules with respect to limiting the number of speakers.
R-207-2020
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Request Governor Lee consider posthumous pardon of Maurice Franklin Mays
A Resolution respectfully requesting that Governor Bill Lee consider the posthumous pardon of Knoxvillian Maurice Franklin Mays.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie)
R-208-2020
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Endorse executive action by Mayor and KUB for public utility policies and procedures
A Resolution endorsing executive action by the Mayor and the Knoxville Utilities Board to promote greater collaboration, transparency, and community engagement in public utility policies and procedures.(Requested by Administration)
R-209-2020
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Authorize submission of 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan and 2020-2021 Annual Action Plan
A Resolution authorizing the submission of the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development and the 2020-2021 Annual Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and authorizing the Mayor to execute any required documents under the Community Development Block Grant, Home Investment Partnerships Act and Emergency Solutions Grant Programs.(Requested by Community Development Department)
R-210-2020
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Authorize agreement with K-KCCAC for $100,000 in ESG funding for Homeward Bound Program
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 in Emergency Solutions Grant funding for the Homeward Bound Program.(Requested by Community Development Department)
R-211-2020
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Authorize agreement with K-KCCAC for $650,000 in CDBG funding for Home Repair Program
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide an amount not to exceed $650,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for the Emergency and Minor Home Repair Program.(Requested by Community Development Department)
R-212-2020
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Authorize agreement with ETCDC for $55,000 in CDBG for community improvement projects
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the East Tennessee Community Design Center to provide an amount not to exceed $55,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for conceptual design and technical assistance for community improvement projects.(Requested by Community Development Department)
R-213-2020
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Authorize agreement with Neighborhood Housing Inc. for CDBG for KnoxWorx Workforce Program
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Neighborhood Housing Inc. to provide an amount not to exceed $216,105.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for its KnoxWorx Workforce Development Program.(Requested by Community Development Department)
R-214-2020
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Authorize agreement with Neighborhood Housing Inc. for CDBG for Operation Backyard program
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Neighborhood Housing Inc. to provide an amount not to exceed $252,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for the Minor Home Repair program “Operation Backyard.”(Requested by Community Development Department)
R-215-2020
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Authorize application and acceptance of COVID-19 supplemental funding from THDA
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a COVID-19 Supplemental Funding to Continuums of Care award of $50,000.00 from the Tennessee Housing Development Agency, with no required local match.(Requested by Community Development Department)
R-216-2020
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Authorize Mayor to accept Travelers' proposal for City of Knoxville insurance coverage
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept a proposal from Travelers for property, flood, earthquake, and boiler and machinery insurance coverage for the City of Knoxville for an approximate annual premium of $316,093.00.(Requested by Department of Employee Benefits and Risk Management)
R-217-2020
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Amend contract with Barge Design Solutions for Old Broadway Sidewalk Project
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)
R-218-2020
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Authorize agreement with E. Cornell Malone for Loraine Street Heavy Shop Roof Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with E. Cornell Malone Corporation for an amount not to exceed $108,449.00 for the Loraine Street Heavy Shop Roof Project.(Requested by Departments of Public Service and Engineering)
R-219-2020
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Authorize agreement with Dixie Roofing for Lakeshore Storage Building Roof Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Dixie Roofing, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $56,238.18 for the Lakeshore Storage Building Roof Project.(Requested by Departments of Public Service and Engineering)
R-220-2020
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Amend agreement with National Building Service for park restroom janitorial services
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the current agreement C-18-0119 with National Building Service for outdoor restroom janitorial services located at numerous park facilities within the city limits to include daily cleaning services due to COVID-19, at an additional cost of $1,900.00 a month, as needed, for six (6) months, for a total monthly price not to exceed $6,129.58.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
R-221-2020
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Authorize agreement with Axon for KPD in-car and body camera system
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. to provide the Knoxville Police Department with a Comprehensive In-Car and Body Camera Video Capture and Cloud Based Management System for 350 officers for a five year term at a cost not to exceed $4,923,125.70.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
R-222-2020
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Authorize agreement with Helen Ross McNabb Center for behavioral health pilot program
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Helen Ross McNabb Center, Inc. for a pilot program to strengthen law enforcement and behavioral health partnerships and ensure public safety and continuity of care for those in behavioral health crises, in an amount not to exceed $95,000.00 for a one-year term, with the option to renew the agreement for two additional one-year terms.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
R-223-2020
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Authorize agreement with Galls, Inc. for online uniform purchasing for various departments
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Galls, Inc. to provide on-line purchasing of uniform garments for the Public Service Department, Knoxville Area Transit, Engineering Department and Parks and Recreation Department at an estimated annual cost of $200,000.00.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Amend the Operating and Capital Budget for fiscal year 2020/2021
An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital Budget for fiscal year 2020/2021.(Requested by Finance Department)
Amend City Charter regarding Knoxville Utilities Board commissioner terms and fees
An Ordinance to amend the Charter of the City of Knoxville, specifically Chapter 412 of the Private Acts of 1923 of the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee, entitled, "An Act to incorporate the City of Knoxville and Knox County, Tennessee, and define the rights, powers, and liabilities of the same; to fix the boundaries of said municipality, and repeal all acts or parts of acts in conflict with this act," and all acts amendatory thereto, by amending Article XI, entitled "Knoxville Utilities Board", to promote accountability, cost-savings, and transparency by shortening commissioner terms, changing the process of nominating commissioners and filling vacated seats, and requiring that fees, fixed monthly charges, and basic service charges must not exceed the actual cost of service as determined by a cost of service study, and be subject to a public hearing before enactment, and further providing for the submission of this ordinance to the qualified voters of the City of Knoxville for approval as provided in Article XI, Section 9 of the Constitution of the State of Tennessee.(Requested by Councilmembers Singh and Parker)
