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City of Knoxville · City Council

Regular meeting — March 23, 2021

On March 23, 2021, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council recorded 25 published decisions. Each links to its place in the official minutes.

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Plain-language summary

The City Council met to address various city matters, including budget amendments and zoning changes. Key decisions involved approving an ordinance to amend the operating and capital budgets for the current fiscal year and rezoning property to allow for residential use. The council also authorized agreements for infrastructure improvements and public transit grants.

Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.

Everything taken up, in order

10-a · item history →

Withdrawn: Resolution 10-a

A Resolution approving an appeal by Dr. Todd Stinnett of the Board of Zoning Appeals' denial of a request for a variance to increase the maximum height for a detached accessory structure from 18 feet to 45 feet for a freestanding work of art in the shape of a cross and bearing no advertising, property located at 4605 Central Avenue Pike. (File number 12-A-20-VA) Council District 5.(Requested by Department of Plans Review and Building Inspections)

Withdrawn Withdrawn 9-0-0-0

Withdraw

Moved by Charles Thomas · 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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8-a · item history →

Postponed: Reappointment to Community Television of Knoxville Board

A Resolution confirming the reappointments of Jackie Lane and Beth Waters to the Board of Directors of Community Television of Knoxville.(Requested by Law Department)

Deferred Deferred 9-0-0-0

Postpone

Moved by Seema Singh · 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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8-b · item history →

Postponed: Reappointment to Community Television of Knoxville Board

A Resolution reappointing Councilmember Seema Singh to serve on the Board of Directors of Community Television of Knoxville.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie)

Deferred Deferred 9-0-0-0

Postpone

Moved by Seema Singh · 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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9-b · item history →

Ordinance to add social service centers as special use

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)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

To approve

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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9-c · item history →

Ordinance to rezone property at Dry Gap Pike

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)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

To approve

Moved by Charles Thomas · 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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11-l · item history →

Pension for Daniel L. Anderson

A Resolution granting a pension of $3,320.42 per month to Daniel L. Anderson, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Approve

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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11-m · item history →

Pension for Jack C. Wang

A Resolution granting a pension of $2,162.45 per month to Jack C. Wang, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Approve

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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11-n · item history →

Pension for Donna E. Patty

A Resolution granting a pension of $2,535.13 per month to Donna E. Patty, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Approve

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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11-o · item history →

Pension for Charles E. Johnson

A Resolution granting a pension of $2,908.07 per month to Charles E. Johnson, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Approve

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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9-d · item history →

Ordinance: Waterfront Drive improvements

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)

Split Adopted 8-1-0-0

To approve

Moved by Tommy Smith · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Aye 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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9-e · item history →

Amend health center agreement

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to Agreement No. C-17-0060 with Premise Health Employers Solutions, LLC, for operation and management of the City's employer-sponsored health center and field offices, increasing the budget for the final year of the agreement by an amount not to exceed $40,000.00, to allow for overtime required due to additional COVID-19 duties, for a total cost for the fifth and final year of the agreement not to exceed $2,334,977.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management Department)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Approve

Moved by Seema Singh · 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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9-f · item history →

Waterfront Drive Improvements

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)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Approve

Moved by Tommy Smith · 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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9-g · item history →

Arc Flash Analysis contract

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Miller Electric Company for Arc Flash Analysis for the City's Engineering Department for an amount not to exceed $73,080.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Approve

Moved by Lauren Rider · 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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9-h · item history →

FTA/TDOT 5307 grant for KAT

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Federal Transit Administration and the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide funding in the amount of $5,836,795.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for Formula Urbanized Area Transit Grant Assistance (Section 5307) for fiscal year 2021, with a City match of $648,533.00.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Approve

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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9-i · item history →

FTA Section 5339 grant for KAT

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Federal Transit Administration and the Tennessee Department of Transportation in the amount of $806,067.00 for Knoxville Area Transit for Formula Bus and Bus Facilities Capital Grant Assistance (Section 5339) for fiscal year 2021, with a City match of $89,563.00 for a total project amount of $895,630.00.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Approve

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · 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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9-j · item history →

Amend Ziggurat contract for fire suppression

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-21-0046 with Ziggurat Development LLC for the installation of a Fire Suppression System in the Compactor Building at the Solid Waste Transfer Facility, increasing the contract amount by $33,580.64 for a new contract total of $212,883.80 and extending the date of completion to May 23, 2021.(Requested by Public Service Department)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Approve

Moved by Lauren Rider · 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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9-k · item history →

Amend Ziggurat contract (duplicate entry)

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-21-0046 with Ziggurat Development LLC for the installation of a Fire Suppression System in the Compactor Building at the Solid Waste Transfer Facility, increasing the contract amount by $33,580.64 for a new contract total of $212,883.80 and extending the date of completion to May 23, 2021.(Requested by Public Service Department)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Approve

Moved by Lauren Rider · 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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9-l · item history →

Amend Ziggurat contract (duplicate entry, cont.)

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-21-0046 with Ziggurat Development LLC for the installation of a Fire Suppression System in the Compactor Building at the Solid Waste Transfer Facility, increasing the contract amount by $33,580.64 for a new contract total of $212,883.80 and extending the date of completion to May 23, 2021.(Requested by Public Service Department)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Approve

Moved by Charles Thomas · 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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11-l · item history →

Pension for Daniel L. Anderson

A Resolution granting a pension of $3,320.42 per month to Daniel L. Anderson, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Approve

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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11-m · item history →

Pension for Jack C. Wang

A Resolution granting a pension of $2,162.45 per month to Jack C. Wang, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Approve

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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11-n · item history →

Pension for Donna E. Patty

A Resolution granting a pension of $2,535.13 per month to Donna E. Patty, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Approve

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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11-o · item history →

Pension for Charles E. Johnson

A Resolution granting a pension of $2,908.07 per month to Charles E. Johnson, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Approve

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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12-a · item history →

Ordinance: Challenge Grant donations

An Ordinance appropriating the total sum of $10,398.10 from the Parks and Recreation Department's Grants and Benevolence Fund and donating same for completed projects to various qualified organizations as part of the Challenge Grant Award Program.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Approve on First Reading

Moved by Janet Testerman · 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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