Approve minutes of the March 8, 2022 Regular Meeting
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Knoxville
Adoption of Agenda
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
O-29-2022
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Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IIA, § 6-42
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)
O-30-2022
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Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IIC, § 6-54
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)
O-31-2022
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Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article II, § 6-32
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)
O-32-2022
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Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IIB, § 6-52
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)
O-33-2022
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Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article V, § 6-107
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)
O-34-2022
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Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IV, § 6-82
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)
O-35-2022
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Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article III, § 6-57
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 and Building Inspections)
O-36-2022
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Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IID, § 6-55.01
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)
O-37-2022
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Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 10, Article II, § 10-26 and § 10-27
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)
O-38-2022
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Amend Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IIE, § 6-55.2
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)
R-94-2022
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Grant pension of $577.21/month to Robert D. Jones
A Resolution granting a pension of $577.21 per month to Robert D. Jones, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-95-2022
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Grant pension of $3,481.17/month to Don R. Evans
A Resolution granting a pension of $3,481.17 per month to Don R. Evans, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-96-2022
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Grant pension of $2,039.00/month to Danny L. Seiber
A Resolution granting a pension of $2,039.00 per month to Danny L. Seiber, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
O-39-2022
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Emergency Ordinance: repeal O-156-2021, donate $800 to Mechanicsville Community Association
An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville repealing a portion of Ordinance O-156-2021 and appropriating the sum of $800.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee as the fiscal agent for the Mechanicsville Community Association.(Requested by Vice Mayor Roberto and Councilmembers Rider, Fugate, and Testerman)
O-40-2022
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Emergency Ordinance: donate $19,125 to community agencies
An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $19,125.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to community agencies and organizations as set forth in the attachment.(Requested by Vice Mayor Roberto and Councilmembers Smith, Rider, Thomas, Fugate, Testerman, and Parker)
O-41-2022
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Amend Operating and Capital budgets for FY 2021/2022
An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2021/2022.(Requested by Finance Department)
O-42-2022
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Prohibit tobacco/vapor products in City parks, playgrounds, 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)
O-43-2022
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Appropriate $17,042.09 from Parks & Rec fund for Challenge Grant 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)
O-44-2022
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Appropriate $7,500 from Community Empowerment budget for 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)
O-45-2022
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Change zoning for 3802 Knox Lane from RN-1 to RN-2
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)
R-97-2022
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Authorize agreement with Matrix Consulting Group for development services analysis
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Matrix Consulting Group to provide consultant services to analyze, identify and recommend improvements to the City’s development services functions, in an amount not to exceed $124,900.00.(Requested by Administration)
R-98-2022
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Authorize agreement with Cornerstone Government Affairs, Inc.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Cornerstone Government Affairs, Inc., in the amount of $150,000.00 to provide governmental relations services for the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Law Department)
R-99-2022
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Authorize acceptance of insurance proposals
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept proposals from Munich and Burlington Insurance Company to provide excess liability and vehicle and equipment damage insurance coverage, as well as a proposal from Travelers for inland marine coverage for mobile equipment, all as part of the City’s and K-Trans Management, Inc.’s self-insured liability program for an estimated annual premium of $500,996.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management)
R-100-2022
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Amend contract for Urban Wilderness Gateway Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-19-0036 with Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers, Inc. to provide detailed design and construction documents for the Urban Wilderness Gateway Project, increasing the contract amount by $55,535.00 for a new contract total of $1,057,650.37, and extending the date of completion to December 31, 2024.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-101-2022
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Amend contract for Northwest Greenway Connector Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-21-0166 with Adams Contracting, LLC for the Northwest Greenway Connector Project, increasing the contract amount by $84,428.24 for a new contract total of $1,207,729.64 and extending the date of completion to May 10, 2022.(Requested by Departments of Engineering and Parks & Recreation)
R-102-2022
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Accept donation of 16 park benches from Veterans Heritage Site Foundation
A Resolution expressing appreciation to the Veterans Heritage Site Foundation for the donation of 16 park benches, with an estimated value of $40,000.00, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
R-103-2022
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Accept donation from Knox County Health Dept for Caswell Park fitness equipment
A Resolution expressing appreciation to the Knox County Health Department for the donation of $32,995.54, for outdoor fitness equipment and installation at Caswell Park, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
R-104-2022
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Authorize lease agreement with Fountain City Recreation Commission
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Fountain City Recreation Commission for the lease of Fountain City Ballpark for the purpose of maintaining and operating athletic and recreation programs for City residents for an annual fee of $3,500.00.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
R-105-2022
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Apply for and accept $200k grant for traffic safety equipment and enforcement
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant from the State of Tennessee Highway Safety Office in the amount of $200,000.00, with no required local match, to purchase Radar/ LIDAR and other traffic safety related equipment and supplies and to provide for overtime costs to enforce impaired, distracted or aggressive driving, occupant protection and speeding, and to provide high visibility and traffic calming enforcement.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
R-106-2022
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Apply for and accept $200k grant for traffic safety education programs
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award from the State of Tennessee Highway Safety Office in the amount of $200,000.00, with no local match, to provide enhanced community traffic safety education programs including Teen Driving, Older Driver, Bike/Pedestrian Safety, Child Passenger Safety and Traffic Safety Education.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
R-107-2022
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Authorize agreement with Keep Knoxville Beautiful
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Keep Knoxville Beautiful to provide litter abatement, graffiti abatement, recycling education, volunteer coordination and an adopt-a-road program for the City of Knoxville Waste and Resources Office for an amount not to exceed $40,000.00 annually.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Ordinances 11-l through 11-n were approved on consent - see Section 5-d
No published motion on this item.
An Ordinance appropriating $10,000 from Community Empowerment budget for Two Bikes
Approved on First Reading
Ordinances 12-b and 12-c were approved on consent - see Section 5-d
No published motion on this item.
