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Regular meeting — June 14, 2022

On June 14, 2022, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council recorded 16 published decisions. Each links to its place in the official minutes.

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Plain-language summary

The City Council met and approved several ordinances and resolutions. Most notably, they approved the Fiscal Years 2023-2028 Capital Improvements Program. The council also approved various contracts for services including destination marketing, violence prevention programs, homeless services, and infrastructure projects. Three ordinances related to rezoning and sector plan amendments for properties on Bruhin Road were postponed for two weeks.

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

Absent: Lynne Fugate (all 16 recorded votes)· Andrew Roberto (all 16 recorded votes)· Janet Testerman (all 16 recorded votes)

Everything taken up, in order

Approve minutes from May 31, 2022 Regular Meeting

Motion to: approve the minutes of the May 31, 2022 Regular Meeting of City Council

Unanimous Adopted 6-0-0-3

approve the minutes of the May 31, 2022 Regular Meeting of City Council

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Tommy Smith

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Absent Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Absent Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Absent
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9-a · item history →

Approve rezoning property for Hopeful Housing / Huber Properties on Bruhin Road

An Ordinance approving the request of Hopeful Housing / Huber Properties for an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 4207, 4201, 4123 and 0 Bruhin Road. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-A-22-SP) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 6-0-0-3

postpone Ordinances 9-a, b, and c for two weeks

Moved by Charles Thomas · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Absent Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Absent Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Absent
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9-b · item history →

Approve one-year plan amendment for Hopeful Housing / Huber Properties on Bruhin Road

An Ordinance approving the request of Hopeful Housing / Huber Properties for a One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 4207, 4201, 4123 and 0 Bruhin Road. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-A-22-PA) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 6-0-0-3

postpone Ordinances 9-a, b, and c for two weeks

Moved by Charles Thomas · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Absent Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Absent Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Absent
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9-c · item history →

Rezone property for Hopeful Housing / Huber Properties on Bruhin Road from RN-1 to RN-5

An Ordinance to rezone property located at 4207, 4201, 4123 and 0 Bruhin Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Hopeful Housing / Huber Properties, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-A-22-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Unanimous Consent Adopted 6-0-0-3

postpone Ordinances 9-a, b, and c for two weeks

Moved by Charles Thomas · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Absent Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Absent Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Absent
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O-76-2022 · item history →

Approve sector plan amendment for Knoxville College properties on Mississippi Ave & Western Ave

An Ordinance approving the request of Knoxville College / Leonard Adams for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Public Parks and Refuges and Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 0 Mississippi Avenue, and for portions of properties located at 927 Knoxville College Drive and 0 Western Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-J-22-SP) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Unanimous Adopted 6-0-0-3

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Absent Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Absent Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Absent
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O-77-2022 · item history →

Approve one-year plan amendment for Knoxville College properties on Mississippi Ave & Western Ave

An Ordinance approving the request of Knoxville College / Leonard Adams for a One Year Plan amendment from Public Parks and Refuges and Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 0 Mississippi Avenue, and portions of properties located at 927 Knoxville College Drive and 0 Western Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-D-22-PA) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Unanimous Adopted 6-0-0-3

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Absent Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Absent Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Absent
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O-78-2022 · item history →

Rezone Knoxville College properties on Mississippi Ave & Western Ave from INST/RN-2 to RN-6

An Ordinance to rezone property located at 0 Mississippi Avenue, and portions of properties located at 927 Knoxville College Drive and 0 Western Avenue from INST (Institutional) and RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) Districts to RN-6 (Multi-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Knoxville College / Leonard Adams, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-R-22-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Unanimous Adopted 6-0-0-3

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Absent Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Absent Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Absent
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O-79-2022 · item history →

Approve Fiscal Years 2023-2028 Capital Improvements Program and FY 2023 budget

An Ordinance to approve and adopt the Fiscal Years 2023-2028 Capital Improvements Program, including the FY 2023 Capital Improvements Budget, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 5-A-22-OB) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Split Adopted 5-1-0-3

Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Tommy Smith

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Absent Amelia Parker — No Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Absent Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Absent
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R-169-2022 · item history →

Recognize LGBTQ+ Pride and History Months in Knoxville

A Resolution recognizing LGBTQ+ pride and LGBTQ+ history months and the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning individuals fighting to live freely as their authentic selves in the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Councilmembers Parker, McKenzie, and Singh)

Unanimous Adopted 6-0-0-3

Moved by Amelia Parker · seconded by Seema Singh

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Absent Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Absent Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Absent
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R-170-2022 · item history →

Authorize Mayor to contract with Visit Knoxville for destination marketing and event services

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Knoxville Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc. d/b/a Visit Knoxville for the provision of destination marketing and event management services for an initial term of five years.(Requested by Administration)

Unanimous Adopted 6-0-0-3

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Absent Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Absent Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Absent
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R-171-2022 · item history →

Authorize lease agreement with Knox County for Helen Ross McNabb Center services

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knox County to lease property located at 1515 St. Mary's Street to the Helen Ross McNabb Center in order to offer urgent care and mental health services for the community.(Requested by Administration)

Adopted 5-0-1-3

Moved by Charles Thomas · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Absent Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Absent Seema Singh — Abstain Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Absent
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R-172-2022 · item history →

Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept $1.5M DOJ grant for violence prevention initiatives

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant in an amount up to $1,500,000.00, with no required local match, from the U. S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, to support community based violence intervention and prevention initiatives.(Requested by Office of Community Safety)

Unanimous Adopted 6-0-0-3

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Charles Thomas

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Absent Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Absent Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Absent
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R-173-2022 · item history →

Authorize Mayor to contract with SEEED, Inc. for violence interruption outreach programs

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with SEEED, Inc. to incubate and oversee the implementation of violence interruption street outreach programs for the City of Knoxville in an amount not to exceed $450,000.00.(Requested by Office of Community Safety)

Split Adopted 5-1-0-3

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Charles Thomas

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Absent Amelia Parker — No Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Absent Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Absent
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R-174-2022 · item history →

Approve contract extension with Crosslin & Associates to audit City accounts for FY2022

A Resolution approving the extension of Agreement No. C-18-0283, with Crosslin & Associates to audit the accounts of the City of Knoxville for the Fiscal Year ending 2022 for a total contract price of $169,500.00.(Requested by Audit Committee)

The minutes do not clearly record the outcome.

R-175-2022 · item history →

Authorize Mayor to amend contract with Design and Construction Services for sidewalk project

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-21-0117 with Design and Construction Services, Inc. for Phase II of the 2020 On-Call Sidewalk Replacement Project, increasing the contract amount by $399,757.00 for a new contract total of $1,200,462.00 and extending the date of completion to September 30, 2022.(Requested by Department of Engineering)

The minutes do not clearly record the outcome.

R-176-2022 · item history →

Authorize Mayor to amend contract with Morgan Contracting for Amherst Road project

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Morgan Contracting, Inc. for the Amherst Road Slope Stabilization Project, increasing the contract amount by $272,750.35 for a new total amount of $1,159,775.55 and extending the date of completion to June 30, 2022.(Requested by Department of Engineering)

The minutes do not clearly record the outcome.

R-177-2022 · item history →

Authorize Mayor to amend contract with CDM Smith for Amherst Road project design services

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with CDM Smith, Inc. to provide additional design services for the Amherst Road Slope Stabilization Project, increasing the contract amount by $27,500.00 for a new total amount of $161,884.00 and extending the date of completion to July 1, 2022.(Requested by Department of Engineering)

The minutes do not clearly record the outcome.

R-178-2022 · item history →

Authorize Mayor to accept SCBA regulator donation from Fire Fighter's Challenge for KFD

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept and express appreciation to Fire Fighter's Challenge for donating twenty (20) SCBA regulators to the Knoxville Fire Department to be used as replacement parts for an approximate value of $46,980.00.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department)

The minutes do not clearly record the outcome.

R-179-2022 · item history →

Authorize Mayor to contract with FireCatt, LLC for KFD fire hose and ladder testing

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with FireCatt, LLC, to provide annual fire hose and ground ladder testing for the Knoxville Fire Department for an annual amount of $27,960.00.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department)

The minutes do not clearly record the outcome.

R-180-2022 · item history →

Authorize Mayor to contract with Volunteer Ministry Center for homeless dental services

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center to provide an amount not to exceed $54,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for free dental services to 100 individuals who are experiencing homelessness within the City.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development)

Unanimous Adopted 6-0-0-3

Moved by Tommy Smith · seconded by Gwen McKenzie

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Absent Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Absent Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Absent
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R-181-2022 · item history →

Authorize Mayor to contract with K-KCCAC for homelessness prevention services

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide an amount not to exceed $110,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for homelessness prevention services.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)

Unanimous Adopted 6-0-0-3

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Absent Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Absent Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Absent
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R-182-2022 · item history →

Authorize Mayor to accept supplemental HUD Emergency Solutions Grant funds

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept additional, supplemental U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Emergency Solutions Grant funds under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, and to execute any associated documents and certifications required to do so.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development)

Unanimous Adopted 6-0-0-3

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Absent Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Absent Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Absent
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Appropriate $25,000 from Community Empowerment to United Way for Social Innovation Challenge

An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $25,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating the same to the United Way of Greater Knoxville to partially fund the Mayor's Social Innovation Challenge.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment)

Unanimous Adopted 6-0-0-3

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Tommy Smith

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Absent Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Absent Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Absent
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Rezone property on Francis Road from AG to RN-2 for Scott Burdette

An Ordinance to rezone property located at 1621 Francis Road from AG (Agricultural) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Scott Burdette, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 5-B-22-RZ) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)

Unanimous Adopted 6-0-0-3

Moved by Seema Singh · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Absent Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Absent Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye Janet Testerman — Absent
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