Approve minutes from the February 22, 2022, regular meeting
Motion to: approve the minutes of the February 22, 2022 Regular Meeting of City Council
Approve consent calendar items
Motion to: approve the consent items
R-71-2022
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Grant pension of $1,493.09/month to Mark R. Jenks
A Resolution granting a pension of $1,493.09 per month to Mark R. Jenks, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-72-2022
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Grant pension of $1,586.41/month to Tandara L. Resto-Smith
A Resolution granting a pension of $1,586.41 per month to Tandara L. Resto-Smith, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-73-2022
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Grant pension of $3,827.12/month to Steven A. Frazier
A Resolution granting a pension of $3,827.12 per month to Steven A. Frazier, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-74-2022
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Grant pension of $398.75/month to David R. Wilson
A Resolution granting a pension of $398.75 per month to David R. Wilson, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-75-2022
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Grant pension of $2,698.84/month to Roger D. McNutt
A Resolution granting a pension of $2,698.84 per month to Roger D. McNutt, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-76-2022
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Confirm Scott Schimmel's appointment to the Civil Service Merit Board
A Resolution confirming the appointment of Scott Schimmel to the Civil Service Merit Board.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
R-77-2022
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Honor the memory of Royden "Roy" Kruse and offer condolences to his family
A Resolution honoring the memory of Royden "Roy" Kruse and to express Council's condolences to his family upon the occasion of his passing.(Requested by Vice Mayor Roberto and Councilmembers Testerman, Thomas, Rider and McKenzie)
R-78-2022
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Authorize Mayor to lease 1515 St Mary's Street for temporary office space
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Metro Knoxville HMA, LLC, to lease property located at 1515 St Mary's Street for temporary office space.(Requested by Administration)
R-79-2022
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Authorize IDB to enter PILOT agreement with Old City Ventures, LLC for 210 E Jackson Ave
A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to enter into a payment-in-lieu-of-tax (PILOT) transaction with Old City Ventures, LLC with respect to certain real property located at 210 East Jackson Avenue, Knoxville, Tennessee.(Requested by Administration)
R-80-2022
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Authorize Mayor to award up to $23,070 in Youth Violence Prevention Week Micro Grants
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to award a total amount not to exceed $23,070.00 in grants from the 2022 Youth Violence Prevention Week Micro Grants program to provide support and programming for youth and young adults to 8 community-based organizations in the City.(Requested by Office of Community Safety)
R-81-2022
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Approve annual budget for Downtown Knoxville Alliance for FY 2021-2022
A Resolution approving the annual budget of the Central Business Improvement District, more currently known as Downtown Knoxville Alliance, for Fiscal Year 2021-2022.(Requested by Department of Economic & Community Development)
R-82-2022
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Authorize Mayor to agree with Knox County for N. Central Street public parking
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Knox County, Tennessee regarding the use of surface parking lots to support public parking in the N. Central Street area.(Requested by Department of Economic & Community Development)
R-83-2022
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Authorize Mayor to contract CDM Smith, Inc. for 17th Street Bridge Project engineering
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. to provide professional engineering inspection, design, and related technical services for the Seventeenth Street Bridge Project for an amount not to exceed $92,400.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-84-2022
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Amend contract with Kimley-Horn for Woodland Ave Complete Street Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-18-0232 with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for the Woodland Avenue Complete Street Project, increasing the contract amount by $38,000.00 for a new contract total of $410,900.00, and extending the date of completion to December 1, 2024.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-85-2022
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Amend agreement with TN DOT for First Creek Greenway - Broadway Streetscape Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 170054 with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation for the First Creek Greenway - Broadway Streetscape Project, increasing the total project funding to $3,918,600.00 with the City funding $783,720.00 (20%).(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-86-2022
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Issue Electric System Revenue Bonds, Series MM-2022, not to exceed $55,000,000
A Resolution supplementing Resolution No. 1644 adopted by the City Council of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee on January 4, 1949 entitled "A Resolution providing for the issuance of Electric System Revenue Bonds" so as to provide for the issuance of not to exceed Fifty-Five Million and 00/100 Dollars ($55,000,000) of Electric System Revenue Bonds, Series MM-2022.(Requested by Finance Department)
R-87-2022
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Issue Wastewater System Revenue Bonds, Series 2022A, not to exceed $12,000,000
A Resolution supplementing Resolution No. R-129-90 adopted by the City Council of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee on May 15, 1990 providing for the issuance of not to exceed Twelve Million and no/100 Dollars ($12,000,000) of Wastewater System Revenue Bonds, Series 2022A.(Requested by Finance Department)
R-88-2022
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Issue Electric System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series NN-2022, not to exceed $27,415,000
A Resolution supplementing Resolution No. 1644 adopted by the City Council of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee on January 4, 1949 entitled "A Resolution providing for the issuance of Electric System Revenue Refunding Bonds" so as to provide for the issuance of not to exceed Twenty-Seven Million Four Hundred Fifteen Thousand and no/10 Dollars ($27,415,000) of Electric System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series NN-2022.(Requested by Finance Department)
R-89-2022
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Issue Water System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series MM-2022, not to exceed $15,765,000
A Resolution supplementing Resolution No. 2075 adopted by the City Council of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee on April 20, 1954 entitled "A Resolution providing for the issuance of Water Revenue Bonds" so as to provide for the issuance of not to exceed Fifteen Million Seven Hundred Sixty-Five Thousand and no/100 Dollars ($15,765,000) of Water System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series MM-2022.(Requested by Finance Department)
R-90-2022
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Issue Wastewater System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2022B, not to exceed $24,535,000
A Resolution supplementing Resolution No. R-129-90 adopted by the City Council of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee on May 15, 1990 providing for the issuance of not to exceed Twenty-Four Million Five Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand and no/100 Dollars ($24,535,000) of Wastewater System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2022B.(Requested by Finance Department)
R-91-2022
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Set lieu of tax payments for KUB electric/gas systems for FY2021 and allocate payments
A Resolution setting the in lieu of tax payments for the electric and gas systems of the Knoxville Utilities Board for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 and providing for the allocation and distribution of such payments to the affected taxing jurisdictions.(Requested by Finance Department)
R-92-2022
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Authorize Mayor to accept Willow Cottage property for Lakeshore Park recreation facilities
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept the transfer of property at 6430 South Northshore Drive, known as Willow Cottage, from the State of Tennessee for use in the development of new public recreation facilities at Lakeshore Park.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation)
R-93-2022
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Approve comprehensive Fee Schedule for Plans Review and Building Inspections Dept.
A Resolution approving one comprehensive Fee Schedule for inspections, permits and renewals, plan reviews, licenses, and appeals for the Department of Plans Review and Building Inspections.(Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections)
Mayor reminded audience of public forum rules of decorum
The Mayor reminded the audience of Council's rules of decorum when speaking at public forum.
No published motion on this item.
Pension Board Investment Committee directed divestment from Russian Federation investments
Council Member Fugate reported that the Pension Board Investment Committee has directed its investment advisors to divest from investments in the Russian Federation; the investment advisors estimate this constitutes one percent or less of the pension fund’s investments. The committee has taken this action as a result of the recent Russian invasion of Ukraine. Council Member Fugate cautioned listeners that it may take some time to fully divest the City’s pension fund from investments in Russia.
No published motion on this item.
Vice-Mayor Roberto thanked Council Member Fugate and Pension Board for report
Vice-Mayor Roberto thanked Council Member Fugate for that report, and he thanked the Pension Board for taking this action.
No published motion on this item.
Vice-Mayor Roberto recognized former City Council Member Larry Cox
Vice-Mayor Roberto recognized former City Council Member Larry Cox, who was present in the audience.
No published motion on this item.
Council Member Smith discussed KAT Reimagined transportation analysis
Council Member Smith spoke to Knoxville Area Transit’s program KAT Reimagined, which will be a comprehensive analysis of transportation. He stated that community meetings will begin in April.
No published motion on this item.
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Amend Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 2021/2022
An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2021/2022.(Requested by Finance Department)
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Amend City Code to prohibit tobacco/vapor products in City parks and greenways
An Ordinance amending Chapter 20, Article III, Sections 20-52 and 20-61 of the Knoxville City Code, relative to prohibiting the use of tobacco or vapor products on the grounds of City-owned parks, playgrounds, greenways, and property.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
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Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, to adjust 2018 International Residential Code
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IIA, § 6-42 by amending the 2018 International Residential Code to make adjustments to the administrative provisions.(Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections)
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Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, to adjust 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IID, § 6-55.01 by amending the 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code to make adjustments to the administrative provisions.(Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections)
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Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, to adjust 2018 International Energy Conservation Code
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IIB, § 6-52 by amending the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code to make adjustments to the administrative provisions.(Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections)
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Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, to adjust 2018 International Existing Building Code
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IIC, § 6-54 by amending the 2018 International Existing Building Code to make adjustments to the administrative provisions.(Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections)
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Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, to adjust 2018 International Building Code
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article II, § 6-32 by amending the 2018 International Building Code to make adjustments to the administrative provisions.(Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections)
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Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, to adjust 2018 International Plumbing Code
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article V, § 6-107 by amending the 2018 International Plumbing Code to make adjustments to the administrative provisions.(Requested by Plans Review & Building Inspections)
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Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, to adjust 2018 International Mechanical Code
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IV, § 6-82 by amending the 2018 International Mechanical Code to make adjustments to the administrative provisions.(Requested by Plans Review & Building Inspections)
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Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, to adjust 2018 International Fuel Gas Code
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article III, § 6-57 by amending the 2018 International Fuel Gas Code to make adjustments to the administrative provisions.(Requested by Plans Review & Building Inspections)
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Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 10, to adjust 2017 National Electrical Code
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 10, Article II, § 10-26 and § 10-27 by amending the 2017 National Electrical Code to make adjustments to the administrative provisions.(Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections)
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Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, to adjust 2012 International Green Construction Code
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IIE, § 6-55.2 by amending the 2012 International Green Construction Code to make adjustments to the administrative provisions.(Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections)
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Appropriate $7,500 from Community Empowerment budget to Knoxville Inner City Kids Outreach
An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $7,500.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Knoxville Inner City Kids Outreach to support its Emerging Leaders program.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment)
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Appropriate $17,042.09 from P&R Grants Fund for Challenge Grant Award Program
An Ordinance appropriating the total sum of $17,042.09 from the Parks and Recreation Department's Grants and Benevolence Fund and donating same for completed projects to various qualified organizations as part of the Challenge Grant Award Program.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
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Change zoning of 3802 Knox Lane from RN-1 to RN-2 for Ward Land Surveying, LLC
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 3802 Knox Lane from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood), Ward Land Surveying, LLC (REVISED), Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 2-F-22-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Public Forum: John Ziadeh
John Ziadeh
No published motion on this item.
Public Forum: Keith Britt
Keith Britt 506 Noelton Dr
No published motion on this item.
Public Forum: Greg Duthey
Greg Duthey 3825 Debonair Dr
No published motion on this item.
Public Forum: Jason Oaks
Jason Oaks 2905 Bellvue St
No published motion on this item.
