Approval of minutes from the May 4, 2021 City Council meeting
Motion to: approve the minutes of the May 4, 2021 Regular Meeting of City Council
Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Lauren Rider
City of Knoxville · City Council
On May 18, 2021, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council recorded 24 published decisions. Each links to its place in the official minutes.
Official minutes (PDF) →Our summary — not the record
The Knoxville City Council approved the city's annual budget and set property tax rates for the upcoming fiscal year. They also established a new fund for affordable housing initiatives and approved several zoning changes. The council also authorized contracts for citywide paving and property acquisition for sidewalk improvements.
Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.
Motion to: approve the minutes of the May 4, 2021 Regular Meeting of City Council
Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Lauren Rider
An Ordinance to remove a previously approved planned district designation from property located at 2002 Thunderhead Road, Taylor D. Forrester for Northshore Market Investor, LLC, Applicant, on appeal from a denial by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission. (Planning Commission File No. 12-C-20-SU) (Planning Commission Denied 8-6) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Charles Thomas
An Ordinance to rezone property located at 2002 Thunderhead Road from C-R-2 (Regional Commercial) District to C-G-3 (General Commercial) District, Taylor Forrester for Northshore Market Investor, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-1) (File No. 12-B-20-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Charles Thomas
A Resolution appointing Councilmember Amelia Parker to serve on the Board of Directors of Community Television of Knoxville.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie)
Moved by Seema Singh · seconded by Gwen McKenzie
A Resolution confirming the appointment of Lola Alapo to the Visit Knoxville Board of Directors.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Gwen McKenzie
An Ordinance making and fixing the annual appropriations for the several departments, agencies, and funds of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022 and providing the authority to reappropriate non-project related encumbrances at the end of FY 20/21 into FY 21/22.(Requested by Finance Department)
Motion to amend the ordinance to move $400,000 from the Police Department and transferring same to the Reserve Fund.
Moved by Amelia Parker
Follow & discuss this decision →motion to approve the ordinance
Moved by Lynne Fugate · seconded by Gwen McKenzie
An Ordinance to levy a tax on all taxable properties, real, personal and mixed, within the corporate limits of the City of Knoxville to provide sufficient revenues to fund the General fund and Debt Service Fund operations and Debt Service obligations of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022.(Requested by Finance Department)
Moved by Lynne Fugate · seconded by Lauren Rider
An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Article III, Division 2, Section 2-450 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the City of Knoxville's Classification and Compensation Plans.(Requested by Human Resources Department)
Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Lynne Fugate
An Ordinance to amend Chapter 2, Articles II and IV of the Knoxville City Code to establish the Knoxville Affordable Housing Fund.(Requested by Administration)
Moved by Lynne Fugate · seconded by Gwen McKenzie
An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-107-2019, known and cited as "The City of Knoxville Zoning Code," to remove a previously approved planned district (C) designation from property located at O Nickle Road, Chris Sharp, P.E. / Urban Engineering, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 4-F-21-SU) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Seema Singh
An Ordinance approving the request of Terry L. Harris for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Heavy Industrial to Light Industrial for property located at 2100 Chipman Street. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-B-21-SP) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Lauren Rider
An Ordinance approving the request of Terry L. Harris for a One Year Plan Amendment from Heavy Industrial to Light Industrial for property located at 2100 Chipman Street. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-A-21-PA) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Lauren Rider
An Ordinance to rezone property located at 2100 Chipman Street from RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District, Terry L. Harris, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-F-21-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Lauren Rider
A Resolution honoring notable Knoxville historians Robert "Bob" Booker and Jack Neely.(Requested by Council)
Moved by Tommy Smith · seconded by Charles Thomas
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) for the non-exclusive use of 205 parking spaces at 1531 St. Mary's Street to provide parking for students, staff and visitors of LMU's educational facility at Magdalen Clarke Tower for a period of one year for $500.00 per year with the option to renew for four one-year extensions.(Requested by Administration)
Moved by Charles Thomas · seconded by Gwen McKenzie
A Resolution proposing to annex one parcel of land and a portion of a parcel of land abutting the northern right-of-way of Callahan Drive and to approve a plan of services for said area.(Requested by Economic and Community Development)
Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Tommy Smith
A Resolution proposing to annex a tract of land northeast of Luscombe Drive and approximately 300 feet northeast of the intersection of Bardon Road and Luscombe Drive and to approve a plan of services for said area.(Requested by Economic and Community Development)
Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Lauren Rider
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property by negotiated purchase, or by condemnation if necessary, in fee simple and for easements within five tracts of real property as part of the Texas Avenue Sidewalk Project for a total amount not to exceed $125,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Moved by Seema Singh · seconded by Lynne Fugate
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Duracap Asphalt Paving Company, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $336,864.20 for the 2021 Citywide Facilities Paving Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Tommy Smith
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to Agreement No. C-21-0106 with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to extend the term of the Agreement and to provide an additional $396,508.08 in ESG-CV funding, for a new total contract amount not to exceed $516,508.08 for Rapid Re-Housing services to 350 families and senior citizens in the City of Knoxville who are experiencing homelessness during the coronavirus/Covid-19 pandemic.(Requested by Department of Housing and Neighborhood Development)
Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Lauren Rider
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center to provide an amount not to exceed $585,700.00 in HUD ESG-CV funds for rapid re-housing services, as part of the City’s response to COVID-19.(Requested by Department of Housing and Neighborhood Development)
Moved by Janet Testerman · seconded by Gwen McKenzie
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a First Amendment to Agreement No. C-20-0278 with Volunteer Ministry Center to provide an additional $58,342.00 in ESG-CV funds for rehabilitation/construction of the public restroom facilities at The Foyer and to extend the term of the Agreement to allow time for completion of this work, as part of the City's response to COVID-19.(Requested by Department of Housing and Neighborhood Development)
Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Gwen McKenzie
A Resolution expressing appreciation to Legacy Parks Foundation for the donation of 53.86 Acres on the north side of Sharps Ridge and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Moved by Charles Thomas · seconded by Gwen McKenzie