Approve minutes of the August 25, 2020 Regular Meeting.
approve the minutes of the August 25, 2020 Regular Meeting of the City Council
Approve consent items.
approve the consent items
R-246-2020
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Grant pension to Jonne L. Crick.
A Resolution granting a pension of $2,197.82 per month to Jonne L. Crick, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-247-2020
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Grant pension to Randy C. Reagan.
A Resolution granting a pension of $748.34 per month to Randy C. Reagan, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-248-2020
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Grant pension to Deborah A. Thomas.
A Resolution granting a pension of $1,486.80 per month to Deborah A. Thomas, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-249-2020
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Grant pension to Lynn E. Clemons, Jr.
A Resolution granting a pension of $3,611.54 per month to Lynn E. Clemons, Jr., an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-250-2020
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Grant pension to Ray E. Offenbacher.
A Resolution granting a pension of $2,904.34 per month to Ray E. Offenbacher, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-251-2020
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Confirm appointment of Beth Eason to the Historic Zoning Commission.
A Resolution confirming the appointment of Beth Eason to the Historic Zoning Commission.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
R-252-2020
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Support Mayor's appointments to the Mayor's Maker Council.
A Resolution expressing support for the Mayor's appointments of Mary Thom Adams, Kiame Biandudi, Jasmine Newton, Brigid Oesterling, Marshall Prado, Kelly Sullivan, Marcus Williamson, and the reappointments of Marianne Canada, Barron Hall, Forrest Kirkpatrick, and Haseeb Qureshi to the Mayor's Maker Council.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
O-134-2020
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Appropriate $10,000 for Alliance House Community Coalition.
An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $10,000.00 from the Community Empowerment Budget and donating same to Alliance House Community Coalition to be utilized toward events and outreach focused on providing resources for people in poverty and those underserved in jobs, health care and services.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment)
O-135-2020
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Appropriate $6,000 for Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee's Office on Aging.
An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $6,000.00 from the Community Empowerment Budget and donating same to Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee's Office on Aging to provide bandwidth for live chat and bot services for 24/7 availability and provide multi-lingual tech access to ensure everyone has access to its services and resources.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment)
O-136-2020
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Appropriate $6,400 for A 1 Learning Connections.
An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $6,400.00 from the Community Empowerment Budget and donating same to A 1 Learning Connections to assist in providing after school academic and healthy living enrichment services for low-income, at-risk students and their families at Austin East High School and Vine Middle Magnet School and implementing a program for parents who are African immigrants.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment)
O-137-2020
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Appropriate $10,000 for Trees Knoxville Urban Tree Canopy assessment.
An Ordinance appropriating $10,000.00 from the Public Service Department's budget to Trees Knoxville to complete an Urban Tree Canopy (UTC) assessment to better understand baseline conditions of tree canopy and its changes over time, its distribution of trees and value of the urban forest, and facilitate the importance of urban trees during planning processes in partnership with Trees Knoxville, Knoxville Utilities Board, and the Tennessee Division of Forestry.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Postpone sector plan amendment for 2724 Western Avenue.
An Ordinance approving the request of Wade Lovin for Alliance Funeral Group, LLC for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Open Space to General Commercial for property located at 2724 Western Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 7-F-20-SP) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Postpone one-year plan amendment for 2724 Western Avenue.
An Ordinance approving the request of Wade Lovin for Alliance Funeral Group, LLC for a One Year Plan Amendment from Open Space to General Commercial for property located at 2724 Western Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 7-D-20-PA) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Postpone rezoning for 2724 Western Avenue.
An Ordinance to rezone a portion of property located 2724 Western Avenue from OS (Parks and Open Space) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District zoning, Wade Lovin for Alliance Funeral Group, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 7-H-20-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
R-253-2020
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Authorize agreement with Rock Solid Technologies for 311 app.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Rock Solid Technologies, Inc. in amount not to exceed $103,800.00 for the purchase and implementation of a mobile/smartphone application for online reporting to the 311 Center.(Requested by 311)
R-254-2020
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Authorize agreement with Knox Education Foundation for Community Schools Initiative.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knox Education Foundation to provide funding for the Community Schools Initiative in an amount not to exceed $425,000.00.(Requested by Community Development Department)
R-255-2020
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Authorize agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center for case management.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center to provide an amount not to exceed $54,500.00 to support case management services at its Minvilla Manor and social services at its resource center and Bush Family Refuge.(Requested by Community Development Department)
R-256-2020
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Authorize agreement with Southeastern Housing Foundation II for Flenniken Landing.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Southeastern Housing Foundation II, Inc. to provide an amount not to exceed $75,000.00 to support case management and property management services at Flenniken Landing.(Requested by Community Development Department)
R-257-2020
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Authorize quitclaim deed to David Kerns for 504 Richmond Avenue.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to David Kerns for one parcel of property located at 504 Richmond Avenue, Parcel ID No. 094-HQ-00501, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $5,000.00.(Requested by Community Development Department)
R-258-2020
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Authorize agreement with Fulghum MacIndoe & Associates for Waterfront Drive Project.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Fulghum MacIndoe & Associates, Inc. to provide design services for the Waterfront Drive Roadway Improvement Project for an amount not to exceed $61,250.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-259-2020
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Amend contract with Bell & Associates for Jackson Ave Bridge Ramps.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-18-0284 with Bell & Associates Construction, L.P. for the Jackson Avenue Bridge Ramps Connecting to Gay Street Project, increasing the contract amount by $503,089.28 for a new contract total of $6,957,627.08, and extending the date of completion to December 8, 2020.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-260-2020
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Amend contract with Barge Design Solutions for Northwest Greenway Connector.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-17-0223 with Barge Design Solutions, Inc. for the Northwest Greenway Connector Project, increasing the contract amount by $17,000.00 for a new contract total of $269,000.00 and extending the date of completion to December 31, 2021.(Requested by Departments of Engineering and Parks & Recreation)
R-261-2020
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Supplement Resolution R-129-90 for Wastewater System Revenue Bonds.
A Resolution supplementing Resolution No. R-129-90 adopted by the City Council of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee on May 15, 1990 providing for the issuance of not to exceed Thirty Million and no/100 Dollars ($30,000,000.00) of Wastewater System Revenue Bonds, Series 2020B.(Requested by Finance Department)
R-262-2020
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Supplement Resolution 2075 for Water System Revenue Bonds.
A Resolution supplementing Resolution No. 2075 adopted by the City Council of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee on April 20, 1954 entitled "A Resolution providing for the issuance of Water Revenue Bonds" so as to provide for the issuance of not to exceed Seventeen Million Dollars ($17,000,000.00) of Water System Revenue Bonds, Series KK-2020.(Requested by Finance Department)
R-263-2020
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Apply for 2021 Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept the 2021 Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant from the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs, in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00, with no local match, for funding of the Knoxville Police Department's Forensic Unit.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
R-264-2020
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Apply for Walmart Foundation grants for Safety Programs.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept multiple grant awards of up to $5,000.00 each, with no required match, from the Walmart Foundation to be used to supplement the Safety City and Safety Education Programs.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
R-265-2020
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Authorize agreement with Waste Connections for solid waste disposal.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Waste Connections of Tennessee Incorporated for the disposal of municipal solid waste and other special wastes at a Class I landfill for the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Approve first reading of ordinance to close Herman Avenue.
An Ordinance to close Herman Avenue between Timothy Avenue and Rutledge Pike from the southwest corner of Parcel 070 LC 001 to the midpoint of Parcel 070 MC 016, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Wade Lovin, MBI Companies, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 8-A-20-SC) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Approve first reading of sector plan amendment for 942 Piney Grove Church Road.
An Ordinance approving the request of Piney Grove Condominium Association for an amendment to the Northwest County Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 942 Piney Grove Church Road. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0) (File No. 7-C-20-SP) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Approve first reading of one-year plan amendment for 942 Piney Grove Church Road.
An Ordinance approving the request of Piney Grove Condominium Association for a One Year Plan Amendment from Medium Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 942 Piney Grove Church Road. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0) (File No. 7-B-20-PA) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Approve first reading of rezoning for 942 Piney Grove Church Road.
An Ordinance to rezone property located at 942 Piney Grove Church Road / Parcel ID 106 J D 039 from RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Piney Grove Condominium Association, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0) (File No. 7-E-20-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Postpone ordinance to rezone property at 0 Nickle Road.
An Ordinance to rezone property located at 0 Nickle Road, from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood)/HP (Hillside Protection) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood)/HP (Hillside Protection) District, Randy Susong, BLD Properties, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 8-G-20-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Approve first reading of rezoning for 1549 and 1541 North Sixth Avenue.
An Ordinance to rezone property located at 1549 and 1541 North Sixth Avenue, from C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) District to I-G (General Industrial) District, Thomas Gray Brandon, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 8-M-20-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
