Approve minutes from the April 5, 2022 regular meeting
Motion to: approve the minutes of the April 5, 2022 Regular Meeting of City Council
O-48-2022
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Amend Capital and Operating Budgets for Fiscal Year 2021/2022 and transfer funds
An Ordinance to amend the Capital Budget and the Operating Budget both as approved by Ordinance O-58-2021 for Fiscal Year 2021/2022 and 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)
O-49-2022
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Close intersection rights-of-way of Patton Street and Willow Avenue and execute quitclaim deeds
An Ordinance to close the intersection rights-of-way of Patton Street and Willow Avenue to a point 282.46 feet to the west, as more particularly described herein, subject to three conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 3-A-22-SC) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-50-2022
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Close a portion of Patton Street and authorize Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds
An Ordinance to close a portion of Patton Street between the southern line of Willow Avenue and a point located 98.44 feet to the south, subject to three conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 3-B-22-SC) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-51-2022
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Close right-of-way adjacent to First Creek and authorize Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds
An Ordinance to close a portion of the right-of-way adjacent to First Creek between the southwestern tip of Parcel 095HC015 and a point 214.36 feet to the west, subject to three conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 3-C-22-SC) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-52-2022
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Adopt the 2022 One Year Plan prepared by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission
An Ordinance to adopt the One Year Plan dated 2022 as prepared by the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission for the City of Knoxville. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 3-A-22-OYP) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
R-116-2022
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Resolution appreciating Chief Eve Thomas's service to Knoxville Police Department upon her retirement
A Resolution expressing appreciation to Chief Eve Thomas for her stellar career culminating as Chief of the Knoxville Police Department, for her many years of faithful service to the citizens and residents of the City, congratulating Chief Thomas and extending to her very best wishes upon the occasion of her retirement.(Requested by Mayor and City Council)
R-117-2022
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Authorize Mayor to apply for TDEC grant for water infrastructure investments
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply for a grant from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation in the amount of $20,041,654.60 with a City match of $3,010,000.00, to provide funding for necessary investments in water infrastructure, and if approved, authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept such a grant.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-118-2022
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Authorize acquisition of property at 2005 Maplewood Drive by condemnation if needed
A Resolution authorizing the acquisition, by condemnation if necessary, of a fee simple interest in certain property located at 2005 Maplewood Drive (Parcel ID No. 095-NF-029), believed to be owned by Cathy Jane Edmondson and Anne Taylor Edmondson, at an estimated cost of $130,000.00, as recommended by the Abandoned, Blighted and Vacant Properties Committee.(Requested by Housing & Neighborhood Development)
R-119-2022
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Authorize Mayor to execute quitclaim deed for property at 3314 McPherson Street
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Knox Housing Partnership, Inc. d/b/a/ HomeSource east tennessee, for one parcel of property located at 3314 McPherson Street, Parcel ID No. 081-PA-026, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $1,700.00.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development)
R-120-2022
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Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept grant for Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness programs
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award for $175,000.00, 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)
R-121-2022
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Authorize Mayor to agreement with Solar Alliance Southeast, LLC for Cal Johnson Recreation Center solar array
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Solar Alliance Southeast, LLC to install a solar array at the Cal Johnson Recreation Center for a cost not to exceed $48,765.50.(Requested by Office of Sustainability)
R-122-2022
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Approve amendment to Summit Hill Redevelopment Plan for tax increment financing
A Resolution approving an amendment to the Summit Hill Redevelopment Plan to authorize tax increment financing.(Requested by Economic and Community Development)
Appropriate $10,000 from Community Empowerment budget to UUNIK Academy for STEAMI Summer Institute
An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $10,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to UUNIK Academy, Inc. to support the STEAMI Summer Institute.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment)
Appropriate $5,000 from Community Empowerment budget for Diversity and Equity awards
An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Knoxville Black Doula Collective, The Women LLC, Black Girls Do Bike, Battlefield Farms and Gardens, and Canvas Can Do Miracles in $1,000.00 Diversity and Equity awards for promoting equity and improved quality of life in Knoxville.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment)