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City of Knoxville · City Council

Regular meeting — May 18, 2021

On May 18, 2021, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council recorded 24 published decisions. Each links to its place in the official minutes.

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Plain-language summary

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.

Everything taken up, in order

10-a · item history →

Ordinance to remove planned district designation from 2002 Thunderhead Road

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)

Deferred Deferred 9-0-0-0

Moved by Andrew Roberto · 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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12-a · item history →

Ordinance to rezone 2002 Thunderhead Road from C-R-2 to C-G-3

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)

Deferred Deferred 9-0-0-0

Moved by Andrew Roberto · 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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R-145-2021 · item history →

Resolution appointing Councilmember Amelia Parker to Community Television of Knoxville Board

A Resolution appointing Councilmember Amelia Parker to serve on the Board of Directors of Community Television of Knoxville.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Moved by Seema Singh · 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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R-146-2021 · item history →

Resolution confirming Lola Alapo's appointment to Visit Knoxville Board of Directors

A Resolution confirming the appointment of Lola Alapo to the Visit Knoxville Board of Directors.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Moved by Lauren Rider · 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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O-58-2021 · item history →

Ordinance fixing annual appropriations for City of Knoxville departments for FY 2021-2022

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)

Failed Failed — died for lack of a second

Motion to amend the ordinance to move $400,000 from the Police Department and transferring same to the Reserve Fund.

Moved by Amelia Parker

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Split Adopted 8-1-0-0

motion to approve the ordinance

Moved by Lynne Fugate · seconded by Gwen McKenzie

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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O-59-2021 · item history →

Ordinance to levy property tax for General Fund & Debt Service Fund for FY 2021-2022

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)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Moved by Lynne Fugate · 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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O-60-2021 · item history →

Ordinance to amend City Code Section 2-450 regarding Classification and Compensation Plans

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)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Moved by Lauren Rider · 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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O-61-2021 · item history →

Ordinance to amend Knoxville City Code to establish the Affordable Housing Fund

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)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Moved by Lynne Fugate · 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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O-62-2021 · item history →

Ordinance to amend Zoning Code to remove planned district designation from O Nickle Road

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)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

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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O-63-2021 · item history →

Ordinance to amend Central City Sector Plan for 2100 Chipman Street from Heavy to Light Industrial

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)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · 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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O-64-2021 · item history →

Ordinance approving One Year Plan Amendment for 2100 Chipman Street from Heavy to Light Industrial

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)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · 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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O-65-2021 · item history →

Ordinance to rezone 2100 Chipman Street from RN-4 to I-MU

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)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · 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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R-147-2021 · item history →

Resolution honoring Knoxville historians Robert "Bob" Booker and Jack Neely

A Resolution honoring notable Knoxville historians Robert "Bob" Booker and Jack Neely.(Requested by Council)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Moved by Tommy Smith · 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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R-148-2021 · item history →

Resolution authorizing Mayor to agree with LMU for parking at 1531 St. Mary's Street

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)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

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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R-149-2021 · item history →

Resolution proposing annexation of land near Callahan Drive and approval of services plan

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)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

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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R-150-2021 · item history →

Resolution proposing annexation of land near Luscombe Drive and Bardon Road, with service plan

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)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Moved by Andrew Roberto · 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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R-151-2021 · item history →

Resolution authorizing Mayor to acquire property for Texas Avenue Sidewalk Project up to $125k

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)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Moved by Seema Singh · 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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R-152-2021 · item history →

Resolution authorizing Mayor to contract with Duracap Asphalt Paving for 2021 Citywide Paving

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)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

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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R-153-2021 · item history →

Resolution authorizing Mayor to amend agreement with CAC for Rapid Re-Housing services

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)

R-154-2021 · item history →

Resolution authorizing Mayor to agree with Volunteer Ministry Center for rapid re-housing funds

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)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

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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R-155-2021 · item history →

Resolution authorizing Mayor to amend agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center for Foyer restrooms

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)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Moved by Lauren Rider · 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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R-156-2021 · item history →

Resolution appreciating Legacy Parks Foundation's donation of land and authorizing acceptance

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)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

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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