Approve minutes of February 23, 2021 regular meeting
approve the minutes of the February 23, 2021 Regular Meeting of City Council
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Authorize agreement for Waterfront Drive Roadway Improvements Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design and Construction Services, Inc. for construction of the Waterfront Drive Roadway Improvements Project for an amount not to exceed $733,262.85.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Approve consent items
approve the consent items
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Grant pension to Cynthia A. Gass
A Resolution granting a pension of $6,752.70 per month to Cynthia A. Gass, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
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Grant pension to John R. Vineyard
A Resolution granting a pension of $1,801.28 per month to John R. Vineyard, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
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Grant pension to Robin L. Tipton
A Resolution granting a pension of $4,156.31 per month to Robin L. Tipton, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
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Grant pension to Gregory M. Taylor
A Resolution granting a pension of $2,546.97 per month to Gregory M. Taylor, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
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Grant pension to Mark E. Pinkston
A Resolution granting a pension of $1,775.46 per month to Mark E. Pinkston, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
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Grant pension to Mary W. Lewis
A Resolution granting a pension of $753.47 per month to Mary W. Lewis, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
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Grant pension to Karen E. Ellis
A Resolution granting a pension of $1,217.41 per month (defined benefit only) to Karen E. Ellis, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
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Grant pension to Harry B. Boss
A Resolution granting a pension of $2,454.35 per month to Harry B. Boss, an employee of the General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
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Confirm appointment of Stephanie Taylor to Civil Service Merit Board
A Resolution confirming the appointment of Stephanie Taylor to the Civil Service Merit Board.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
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Appropriate and donate $4,800 to World United Ministries
An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $4,800.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to World United Ministries to be utilized toward its Safe Haven Gym Program and Love Your Neighbor Day.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment)
R-70-2021
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Request legislative bill for mixed-use stadium tax revenue allocation
A Resolution requesting that the members of the General Assembly representing the City of Knoxville introduce and seek passage of a legislative bill regarding state and local tax revenue allocation for a mixed-use stadium in the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Administration)
R-71-2021
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Authorize lease with Legacy Parks Foundation for boat launch
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a lease agreement with Legacy Parks Foundation for water access at Bicentennial Park for a non-motorized boat launch.(Requested by Administration)
R-72-2021
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MOU with Appalachian Mountain Bike Club for land purchase
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Appalachian Mountain Bike Club providing that the City pay an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 toward the purchase of 28 acres of property to expand the William Hastie Natural Area in the Urban Wilderness, and expressing appreciation for the donation of property to the City.(Requested by Administration)
R-73-2021
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Request Planning Commission recommendation on zoning standards
A Resolution respectfully requesting the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to consider and make a recommendation to City Council regarding the possible addition of architectural design standards to CG-1 zoned districts and the reinstitution of planned residential districts.(Requested by Councilmember Roberto)
Oppose legislation redistributing sales tax for stadium bonds
A Resolution respectfully requesting the Tennessee General Assembly oppose Senate Bill 783 and House Bill 1204, which have the purpose of amending Tennessee Code Annotated Title 67, Chapter 6, relative to sales and use taxes, and any legislation that would redistribute local and state sales tax revenue to fund the bond payments of a sports stadium.(Requested by Councilmember Parker)
R-74-2021
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Amend agreement for Jackson Ave ramps replacement
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 5 to Agreement No. 050113 with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation adjusting funding for replacement of the Jackson Avenue ramps to Gay Street and extending the date of completion.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-75-2021
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Amend contract for Washington Pike Roadway Improvements Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-12-0153 with CDM Smith, Inc. for the Washington Pike Roadway Improvements Project, increasing the contract amount by $693,000.00 for a new contract total of $1,948,600.00, and extending the date of completion to March 31, 2025.(Requested by Departments of Engineering and Parks & Recreation)
R-76-2021
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Amend contract for Fort Kid Playground Project design services
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No C-20-0052 with Hedstrom Landscape Architecture to provide design services for the Fort Kid Playground Project, increasing the contract amount by $38,600.00 for a new total contract amount of $68,200.00 and extending the date of completion to December 31, 2021.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-77-2021
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Authorize agreement with Morgan Contracting Inc. for CIPP Phase 3
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Morgan Contracting Inc. for the Cured-In-Place Pipe (CIPP) Phase 3 Project for an amount not to exceed $668,938.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-78-2021
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Set in lieu of tax payments for KUB electric and gas systems
A Resolution setting the in lieu of tax payments for the electric and gas systems of the Knoxville Utilities Board for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020 and providing for the allocation and distribution of such payments to the affected taxing jurisdictions.(Requested by Finance Department)
R-79-2021
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Issue Electric System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series LL-2021
A Resolution supplementing Resolution No. 1644 adopted by the City Council of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee on January 4, 1949 entitled "A Resolution providing for the issuance of Electric System Revenue Refunding Bonds" so as to provide for the issuance of not to exceed Eighty-Seven Million Five Hundred Thousand and no/100 Dollars ($87,500,000.00) of Electric System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series LL-2021.(Requested by Finance Department)
R-80-2021
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Issue Gas System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series AA-2021
A Resolution supplementing Resolution No. R-25-88 adopted by the City Council of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee on February 9, 1988 entitled "A Resolution providing for the issuance of Gas System Revenue Bonds" so as to provide for the issuance of not to exceed Forty-Nine Million Five Hundred thousand and no/100 Dollars ($49,500,000.00) of Gas System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series AA-2021.(Requested by Finance Department)
R-81-2021
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Issue Water System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series LL-2021
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 Forty-One Million Five Hundred Thousand and no/100 Dollars ($41,500,000.00) of Water System Revenue refunding Bonds, Series LL-2021.(Requested by Finance Department)
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Issue Wastewater System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2021A
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 Two Hundred Forty-One Million and no/100 Dollars ($241,000,000.00) of Wastewater System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2021A.(Requested by Finance Department)
R-83-2021
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Amend agreement with Community Action Committee for housing assistance
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to Agreement No. C-20-0254 with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to extend the term of the Agreement through March 31, 2022 and to provide additional funds not to exceed $123,028.00 in HUD Community Development Block Grant-Coronavirus funding for housing assistance, as part of the City’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, for a new contract amount not to exceed $386,895.00.(Requested by Department of Housing & Neighborhood Development)
R-84-2021
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Apply for and accept Kevin and Avonte Program grant
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept "The Kevin and Avonte Program: Reducing Injury and Death of Missing Individuals with Dementia and Developmental Disabilities" grant award of $150,000.00 from the Bureau of Justice Assistance, with no required local match, for funding of efforts to protect our vulnerable citizens.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
R-85-2021
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Agreement with Knox County for Household Hazardous Waste Facility
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knox County, Tennessee to share costs associated with the operation of the Household Hazardous Waste Facility located at 1033 Elm Street with Knox County reimbursing the City for 50% of operating costs and commensurate share of disposal costs.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Amend Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 20/21
An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 20/21.(Requested by Finance Department)
Amend Zoning Code for social service centers
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code to add social service centers as a special use in the C-G (General Commercial), C-R (Regional Commercial), and DK-E (Downtown Knoxville - Edge) Districts, Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 1-A-21-OA) (All districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Rezone 622 and 624 Dry Gap Pike to RN-1 District
An Ordinance to rezone property located at 622 and 624 Dry Gap Pike from AG (Agricultural) District to RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Joan Newman, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 2-B-21-RZ) (Fifth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
