Approve minutes of May 18, 2021 meeting
approve the minutes of the May 18, 2021 Regular Meeting of City Council
R-157-2021
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Grant pension to Keith J. Hogue
A Resolution granting a pension of $705.77 per month to Keith J. Hogue, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-158-2021
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Grant pension to Chevelle C. Lewis
A Resolution granting a pension of $4,097.87 per month to Chevelle C. Lewis, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-159-2021
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Grant pension to Franklin L. Ramsey
A Resolution granting a pension of $4,378.50 per month to Franklin L. Ramsey, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-160-2021
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Grant pension to Jason W. Keck
A Resolution granting a pension of $2,737.82 per month to Jason W. Keck, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-161-2021
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Confirm appointments to Design Review Board
A Resolution confirming the appointment of Cameron Bolin and reappointment of Rick Blackburn and John Thurman to the Design Review Board.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
4-E-21-VA
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Approve appeal for property at 4605 Central Avenue Pike
A Resolution approving an Appeal by Benjamin C. Mullins on behalf of Dr. Todd Stinnett of the Board of Zoning Appeal’s decision to uphold the Zoning Administrator's interpretation, described herein, for property located at 4605 Central Avenue Pike. (File No. 4-E-21-VA).(Requested by Plans Review & Inspections)
R-162-2021
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Authorize agreement with Change Center for youth enrichment
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Change Center to support youth enrichment services in Knoxville starting in the summer of 2021 and to provide additional services in support of Empower Knox and other City initiatives in an amount not to exceed $150,000.00.(Requested by Administration)
R-163-2021
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Authorize agreement for new play structure at Fort Kid
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Great Southern Recreation for the final design and construction of a new play structure at Fort Kid at World's Fair Park for an amount not to exceed $450,000.00.(Requested by Administration)
R-164-2021
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Authorize contribution to United Way for violence interruption
A Resolution authorizing a contribution not to exceed $50,000.00 to the United Way of Greater Knoxville's Direct Neighborhood Fund to support violence interruption activities led by local non-profit organizations.(Requested by Community Empowerment)
R-165-2021
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Authorize agreement for Pedestrian and Bicycle Pavement Marking Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Superior Pavement Marking, Inc. for the 2021 Pedestrian and Bicycle Pavement Marking Project for an amount not to exceed $228,262.50.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
C-21-0107
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Amend subgrantee agreement with Knoxville-Knox County CAC
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to a subgrantee agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee, Document No. C-21-0107, to increase the funding to provide an additional $20,000.00 in HUD ESG-CV funding, for a new total contract amount not to exceed $120,000.00, and to increase the number served from 60 to 70 families and senior citizens in the City of Knoxville who are experiencing homelessness during the Covid-19 Pandemic.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development)
Authorize subgrantee agreement with Catholic Charities
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with the Catholic Charities of East Tennessee to provide funding in an amount not to exceed $35,000.00 in City of Knoxville Homeless General Funds and HUD ESG-CV funds for Emergency Shelter/Services, as part of the City’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development)
Authorize subgrantee agreement with Knoxville Leadership Foundation
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Knoxville Leadership Foundation to provide $316,800.00 in HUD CDBG-CV funding for housing stability services for households impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, with a specific emphasis on youth aging out of foster care, as part of the City's response to Covid-19.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development)
Authorize agreement with GMV Syncromatics for KAT's CAD/AVL System
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with GMV Syncromatics to replace Knoxville Area Transit's existing CAD/AVL System and install, integrate and host for a period of five years an intelligent transportation system solution at an initial, first-year cost not to exceed $3,419,484.00 for the contract base system and a total cost for years two through five not to exceed $1,795,455.00.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
Authorize grant application for Knoxville Area Transit
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 total amount of $2,068,824.00 to Knoxville Area Transit pursuant to the Highway Infrastructure Program of the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act which requires a City match of $229,870.00.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
Accept donation for Edgewood Park fitness equipment
A Resolution expressing appreciation to the Knox County Health Department for the donation of $27,916.22, for outdoor fitness equipment and installation at Edgewood Park, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Apply for Bulletproof Vest Partnership grant
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership grant award of $44,800.00 over a two-year period, with a required 50% local match, for a total amount of $89,600.00, to provide funding for the purchase of bullet-resistant vests for Knoxville Law Enforcement Officers.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Apply for Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness grant
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award for $125,000,00, with no required local match, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Community Oriented Policing Services to be used to support and enhance Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act programs and activities.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Amend Capital and Operating Budgets for FY 20/21
An Ordinance to amend the Capital Budget and the Operating Budget, both as approved by Ordinance No. O-73-2020 for Fiscal Year 20/21, in order to transfer surplus, excess, or unencumbered funds between various units and funds as reflected in the various funds and budgets of the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Finance Department)
