Approve minutes of the July 29, 2021 Regular Meeting of City Council
approve the minutes of the July 29, 2021 Regular Meeting of City Council
R-230-2021
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Grant pension to Vanessa Mayes, Knoxville Police Department employee
A Resolution granting a pension of $1,990.43 per month to Vanessa Mayes, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-231-2021
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Grant pension to Jordan G. Henderson, Knoxville Police Department employee
A Resolution granting a pension of $1,879.01 per month to Jordan G. Henderson, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-232-2021
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Grant pension to Jeffery H. Stooksbury, Knoxville Fire Department employee
A Resolution granting a pension of $4,434.30 per month to Jeffery H. Stooksbury, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-233-2021
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Grant pension to Robert M. Pickett, Knoxville Fire Department employee
A Resolution granting a pension of $3,126.91 per month to Robert M. Pickett, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-234-2021
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Grant pension to Michael E. Hayes, Knoxville Fire Department employee
A Resolution granting a pension of $3,098.95 per month to Michael E. Hayes, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-235-2021
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Grant pension to David L. Bost, Knoxville Fire Department employee
A Resolution granting a pension of $2,884.85 per month to David L. Bost, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-236-2021
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Grant pension to Richard K. Buhl, Knoxville Fire Department employee
A Resolution granting a pension of $3,665.05 per month to Richard K. Buhl, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-237-2021
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Grant pension to William D. Hopper, Knoxville General Government employee
A Resolution granting a pension of $1,450.30 per month to William D. Hopper, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-238-2021
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Renew Travelers insurance policy for City of Knoxville
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents required to renew a policy with Travelers for property, flood, earthquake, and boiler and machinery insurance coverage for the City of Knoxville for an approximate annual premium of $381,090.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management)
R-239-2021
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Amend Jones Brothers Contractors contract for Mineral Springs Avenue Bridge
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-20-0012 with Jones Brothers Contractors, LLC for the Mineral Springs Avenue Bridge Project, increasing the contract amount by $29,100.56 for a new contract total of $1,217,654.70 and extending the date of completion to August 6, 2021.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-240-2021
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Execute Medical Facility Easement with East Tennessee Children's Hospital
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Medical Facility Easement with East Tennessee Children's Hospital for construction and maintenance of an underground oxygen line along the edge of Clinch Avenue.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-241-2021
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Subgrantee agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center for homeless services
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center to provide $99,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funds for the provision of supportive services for homeless persons who utilize the Foyer Low Barrier Shelter.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development)
R-242-2021
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Apply for and accept CARES Act funding for homelessness services
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept CARES Act supplemental Emergency Solutions Grant funding in the amount of $699,984.00 from the Tennessee Housing Development Agency, with no required local match, to implement eligible activities addressing homelessness.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development)
R-243-2021
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Amend subgrantee agreement with Knoxville-Knox County CAC for homelessness support
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Second Amendment to a subgrantee agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee, Document No. C-21-0107, to increase the funding by an additional $60,000.00 in Emergency Solutions Grant - Coronavirus funding, for a new total contract amount not to exceed $180,000.00 and to increase the number served from 70 to 100 families and senior citizens in the City of Knoxville who are experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development)
R-244-2021
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Subgrantee agreement with Salvation Army for supportive programming
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with the Salvation Army, Knoxville Area Command, to provide an amount not to exceed $80,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funds for the provision of case management and supportive programming to 10 eligible households through its Pathway to Hope Program.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development)
R-245-2021
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Apply for and accept FTA/TDOT grant for electric bus charging infrastructure
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 $1,600,000.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Grant Assistance, with a city match of $400,000.00 to purchase electric bus overhead charging infrastructure.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
R-246-2021
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Agreement with Playworld Preferred for park and rec improvements
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Playworld Preferred, Inc. for design, provision, and installation of play structures and related improvements at Paul Hogue Park for an amount not to exceed $24,508.26 and at Inskip Norwood Recreation Center for an amount not to exceed $178,298.93, for a total not to exceed amount of $202,807.19.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation)
R-247-2021
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Agreement with Great Southern Recreation for playground improvements
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Great Southern Recreation for design, provision, and installation of play structures and related improvements at Ashley Nicole Dream Playground for an amount not to exceed $221,261.00.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation)
R-248-2021
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Agreement with Playcore Wisconsin for park play structure installation
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Playcore Wisconsin, Inc. d/b/a GameTime for design, provision, and installation of play structures and related improvements at Skyline Park for an amount not to exceed $78,284.24 and at Fountain City Park for an amount not to exceed $274,314.33, for a total combined amount not to exceed $352,598.57.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation)
Grant pension to Vanessa Mayes, Knoxville Police Department employee
A Resolution granting a pension of $1,990.43 per month to Vanessa Mayes, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
Grant pension to Jordan G. Henderson, Knoxville Police Department employee
A Resolution granting a pension of $1,879.01 per month to Jordan G. Henderson, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
Grant pension to Jeffery H. Stooksbury, Knoxville Fire Department employee
A Resolution granting a pension of $4,434.30 per month to Jeffery H. Stooksbury, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
Grant pension to Robert M. Pickett, Knoxville Fire Department employee
A Resolution granting a pension of $3,126.91 per month to Robert M. Pickett, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
Grant pension to Michael E. Hayes, Knoxville Fire Department employee
A Resolution granting a pension of $3,098.95 per month to Michael E. Hayes, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
Grant pension to David L. Bost, Knoxville Fire Department employee
A Resolution granting a pension of $2,884.85 per month to David L. Bost, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
Grant pension to Richard K. Buhl, Knoxville Fire Department employee
A Resolution granting a pension of $3,665.05 per month to Richard K. Buhl, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
Grant pension to William D. Hopper, Knoxville General Government employee
A Resolution granting a pension of $1,450.30 per month to William D. Hopper, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Ordinance to create Common Area Permit and Subordinate Retailer's Permit
An Ordinance amending Chapter 4, Article II of the Knoxville City Code so as to create a Common Area Permit and a Subordinate Retailer's On-Premise Permit subject to a Common Area Permit and to allow possession and consumption of beer and alcoholic beverages on private property within the common area, upon approval of such permit by the Beer Board under such terms, conditions, rules and regulations as the Beer Board may establish.(Requested by Beer Board Chair Roberto)
Appropriate and donate $766.39 to UUNIK Academy, Inc. for books
An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $766.39 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to UUNIK Academy, Inc. for books that empower and enrich the minds of young Black males and continue the mission of developing the next generation of leaders and thriving citizens engaged with their communities.(Requested by Community Empowerment)
Close undeveloped portion of Georgia Avenue
An Ordinance to close the undeveloped portion of Georgia Avenue starting south of East Depot Avenue to the train tracks to the southeast and between Parcel ID 095 AL 014 and 095 AL 015, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Matthew Howell Wantland, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0 Consent) (File No. 6-A-21-SC) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Rezone 1820 Amherst Road from RN-1 to RN-2 District
An Ordinance to rezone property located at 1820 Amherst Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Taylor D. Forrester for OFR Investments, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0 Consent) (File No. 5-J-21-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Change zoning at 4315 Rutledge Pike from C-N to C-G-1
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4315 Rutledge Pike from C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Wes Carruthers, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0 Consent) (File No. 6-D-21-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Amend Northwest City Sector Plan for Wilbanks, LLC properties
An Ordinance approving the request of Wilbanks, LLC for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Callahan Drive Mixed Use Special District for a portion of property located at 6318 Keck Road, from General Commercial to Callahan Drive Mixed Use Special District for a portion of property located at 6302 Keck Road, from Low Density Residential to Callahan Drive Mixed Use Special District for property located at 0 Keck Road, and from General Commercial to Callahan Drive Mixed Use Special District for property located at 6601 Wilbanks Road, leaving any special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Wilbanks, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0) (File No. 4-G-21-SP) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Approve Wilbanks, LLC One Year Plan Amendment for Callahan Drive District
An Ordinance approving the request of Wilbanks, LLC for a One Year Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Callahan Drive Mixed Use Special District for a portion of property located at 6318 Keck Road, from General Commercial to Callahan Drive Mixed Use Special District for a portion of property located at 6302 Keck Road, from Low Density Residential to Callahan Drive Mixed Use Special District for property located at 0 Keck Road, and from General Commercial to Callahan Drive Mixed Use Special District for property located at 6601 Wilbanks Road, leaving any special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Wilbanks, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0) (File No. 4-B-21-PA) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Change zoning classification for properties on Callahan Drive and Keck Road
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 726 Callahan Drive from C-H-2 (Highway Commercial) District to I-G (General Industrial) District, and of property located at 0 Keck Road from AG (Agricultural) District to I-G (General Industrial) District, and of property located at 6601 Wilbanks Road from C-H-1 (Highway Commercial) District to I-G (General Industrial) District, and of one portion of property located at 6302 Keck Road from C-G-1 (General Commercial) District to I-G (General Industrial) District, and of another portion of property located at 6302 Keck Road from C-G-1 (General Commercial) to C-H-1 (Highway Commercial), and of a portion of property located at 6318 Keck Road from AG (Agricultural) District to I-G (General Industrial) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Wilbanks, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0) (File No. 4-M-21-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Remove planned district designation from Deane Hill Drive properties
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 7140, 7144 and 7134 Deane Hill Drive, Benjamin C. Mullins for Rufus Smith and Dooley, L.P., Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 6-B-21-SU) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
