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Regular meeting — November 2, 2021

On November 2, 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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The City Council met to approve minutes, handle announcements, and consider various resolutions and ordinances. Key decisions included postponing an ordinance regarding a right-of-way closure, approving several resolutions to grant pensions to former employees, and amending the city's operating and capital budgets. The council also approved multiple resolutions for agreements related to community services, infrastructure projects, and grants for housing and environmental assessments.

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

Everything taken up, in order

R-339-2021 · item history →

Grant pension to Kevin K. Carlson

A Resolution granting a pension of $836.14 per month to Kevin K. Carlson, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve consent items

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · 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-340-2021 · item history →

Grant pension to Katherine J. Darnell

A Resolution granting a pension of $298.05 per month (Defined Benefit Only) to Katherine J. Darnell, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve consent items

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · 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-341-2021 · item history →

Grant pension to Salina K. Garrett

A Resolution granting a pension of $942.14 per month to Salina K. Garrett, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve consent items

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · 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-342-2021 · item history →

Grant pension to Keith A. Lyon

A Resolution granting a pension of $2,348.50 per month to Keith A. Lyon, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve consent items

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · 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-343-2021 · item history →

Grant pension to Charles R. Gibson

A Resolution granting a pension of $3,382.70 per month to Charles R. Gibson, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve consent items

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · 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-344-2021 · item history →

Grant pension to David R. Bruner

A Resolution granting a pension of $1,727.83 per month to David R. Bruner, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve consent items

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · 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-345-2021 · item history →

Grant pension to survivor of Jeffrey S. Damewood

A Resolution granting a pension of $2,226.65 per month to Tanji Damewood, survivor of Jeffrey S. Damewood, a former employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve consent items

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · 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-346-2021 · item history →

Re-elect Jordana Nelson to Industrial Development Board

A Resolution re-electing Jordana Nelson to serve as a member of the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve resolution

Moved by Lynne Fugate · 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-347-2021 · item history →

Re-elect Jordana Nelson to Industrial Development Board for Downtown Cinema

A Resolution re-electing Jordana Nelson to serve as a member of the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville for the Downtown Cinema, Inc.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve resolution

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · 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-348-2021 · item history →

Confirm appointment of John Heins to Board of Environmental Appeals

A Resolution confirming the appointment of John Heins to the Board of Environmental Appeals for the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve resolution

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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R-349-2021 · item history →

Confirm Nathaniel Shelso to Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission

A Resolution confirming the Mayor's nomination of Nathaniel Shelso to a seat on the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve resolution

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-127-2021 · item history →

Amend FY2021/2022 Operating and Capital budgets

An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2021/2022.(Requested by Finance Department)

Split Failed Failed 2-7-0-0

Motion to divide the question

Moved by Seema Singh · seconded by Amelia Parker

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Split Adopted 7-1-1-0

Motion to approve ordinance

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Tommy Smith

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — No Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Abstain Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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O-128-2021 · item history →

Amend Councilmanic Districts ordinance

An Ordinance to amend Section 7.5-5 of the Knoxville City Code entitled "Councilmanic Districts," within the City of Knoxville and to repeal all Ordinances in conflict therewith.(Requested by Council)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve ordinance

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Andrew Roberto

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-350-2021 · item history →

ARPA funds to Community Action Committee for COVID-19 response

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide an amount not to exceed $2,000,000.00 in American Rescue Plan Act Funds to provide transportation, programming, and other services that meet the needs of residents in responding to and recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic.(Requested by Administration)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve resolution

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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R-351-2021 · item history →

Agreement with Capital Rx for pharmacy benefit management

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Capital Rx, Inc. for the provision of pharmacy benefit management administrative services for eligible members enrolled in the City's medical plan.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management Department)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve resolution

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-352-2021 · item history →

Amend contract for Old Broadway Sidewalk Project

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No C-15-0199 with Barge Design Solutions, Inc. for the Old Broadway Sidewalk Project, increasing the contract amount by $105,600.00 for a new total contract amount of $443,300.00 and extending the date of completion to December 31, 2021.(Requested by Department of Engineering)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve resolution

Moved by Charles Thomas · 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-353-2021 · item history →

Acquire property for flooding mitigation at 2308 Tecoma Drive

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property in fee simple located at 2308 Tecoma Drive by negotiated purchase, or by condemnation if necessary, for an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 to alleviate flooding issues.(Requested by Department of Engineering)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve resolution

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · 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-354-2021 · item history →

Agreement with TDOT for Woodland Avenue Complete Street Project

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation for the Woodland Avenue Complete Street Project for an estimated project cost of $3,600,000.00 with TDOT funding $2,880,000.00 and the City funding $720,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve resolution

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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R-355-2021 · item history →

Apply for EPA brownfield assessment grant

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency in an amount of approximately $500,000.00 with no City match required to be used to conduct assessments of brownfield sites.(Requested by Department of Engineering)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve resolution

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-356-2021 · item history →

Accept HOME ARP Grant from HUD

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a grant agreement with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a HOME Investment Partnerships Program - American Rescue Plan Grant in the amount of $4,076,859.00, with no required matching funds, and any and all documents necessary to accept such grant award.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve resolution

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-357-2021 · item history →

Quitclaim deed to Roscoe Millie, Inc. for property on E Glenwood Ave

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Roscoe Millie, Inc. for one parcel of property located at 2500 East Glenwood Avenue, Parcel ID No. 082-JE- 001, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $5,600.00.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve resolution

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-358-2021 · item history →

Affordable Rental Development Fund award to Inskip Flats, LP

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Inskip Flats, LP to award an amount not to exceed $1,980,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund for the development of 66 affordable housing units for low income households, to be located at 4755 Romeo Way and 4810 Elder Road.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve resolution

Moved by Charles Thomas · 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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R-359-2021 · item history →

Agreement with Pyro Shows, Inc. for Celebration of Lights and New Year's

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Pyro Shows, Inc. to perform large-scale displays for the Celebration of Lights on November 26 and the ball drop for New Year's at the Sunsphere on December 31, including equipment and staff, in a total amount not to exceed $26,100.00 for both events.(Requested by Special Events)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve resolution

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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Appropriate funds for AMBC Fall Fest sponsorship

An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $3,000.00 from Parks and Recreation Department's operating budget and donating same toward the sponsorship of Appalachian Mountain Bike Club's 12th annual AMBC Fall Fest.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve ordinance on first reading

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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7-A-21-SP · item history →

Amend North City Sector Plan for 0 Kingwood Road

An Ordinance approving the request of Van Smith Group, LLC for an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 0 Kingwood Road. (Planning Commission Approved 9-2) (File No. 7- A-21-SP) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Split Adopted 5-4-0-0

Motion to approve ordinance on first reading

Moved by Seema Singh · seconded by Janet Testerman

Charles Thomas — No Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — No Andrew Roberto — No Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — No Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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7-A-21-PA · item history →

Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 0 Kingwood Road

An Ordinance approving the request of Van Smith Group, LLC for a One Year Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 0 Kingwood Road. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 7-A-21-PA) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Split Adopted 7-2-0-0

Motion to approve ordinance on first reading

Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Gwen McKenzie

Charles Thomas — No Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — No Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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7-A-21-RZ · item history →

Rezone property at 0 Kingwood Road to RN-4

An Ordinance to rezone property located at 0 Kingwood Road from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Van Smith Group, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 7-A- 21-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Split Adopted 7-2-0-0

Motion to approve ordinance on first reading

Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Gwen McKenzie

Charles Thomas — No Lynne Fugate — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — No Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Aye
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