Approve minutes of previous meeting
Motion to: approve the minutes of the June 14, 2022 Regular Meeting of City Council
Approve consent items
Motion to: approve the consent items
R-183-2022
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Grant pension to Carol L. Runyan
A Resolution granting a pension of $1,992.59 per month (Defined Benefit Only) to Carol L. Runyan, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-184-2022
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Grant pension to Paul C. Booher, Jr.
A Resolution granting a pension of $905.11 per month to Paul C. Booher, Jr., an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-185-2022
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Grant pension to Christopher M. Coyle
A Resolution granting a pension of $684.78 per month to Christopher M. Coyle, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-186-2022
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Grant pension to Randall C. Kenner
A Resolution granting a pension of $372.43 per month (Defined Benefit Only) to Randall C. Kenner, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
O-80-2022
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Appropriate and donate funds to community agencies
An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $42,212.00 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, Singh, Rider, Thomas, McKenzie, Fugate, Testerman, and Parker)
R-187-2022
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Confirm appointments to Police Advisory and Review Committee
A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Leticia Flores and appointments of Jonathan Haskell and Reico Hopewell to the Police Advisory and Review Committee.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
R-188-2022
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Confirm nominations for Mayor's Council on Disability Issues
A Resolution confirming the nominations for members and officers for the Mayor's Council on Disability Issues.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
O-81-2022
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Appropriate funds 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)
O-82-2022
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Amend North City Sector Plan for Bruhin Road property
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)
O-83-2022
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Approve One Year Plan amendment for Bruhin Road property
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)
O-84-2022
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Rezone Bruhin Road property 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)
O-85-2022
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Rezone Francis Road property from AG to RN-2
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)
R-189-2022
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Amend agreement with Willis Towers Watson Southeast, Inc.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to an agreement with Willis Towers Watson Southeast, Inc. to include the provision of a third party administrator selection process to the scope of services and to increase the contract price by an amount not to exceed $35,000.00 for these additional services.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management)
R-190-2022
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Accept Surface Transportation Block Grant funds for Atlantic Ave Sidewalk
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept Surface Transportation Block Grant funds from the Tennessee Department of Transportation in the amount of $1,524,421.08 with a City match of $381,105.27, to provide funding for the Atlantic Avenue Sidewalk Construction Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-191-2022
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Execute agreement with McKinnon Construction for Atlantic Ave Sidewalk
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with McKinnon Construction Company, LLC for an amount not to exceed $2,903,342.35 for the Atlantic Avenue Sidewalk Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-192-2022
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Execute agreement with Volunteer Highway Supply for Pavement Marking
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Volunteer Highway Supply Company, Inc. for the 2022 Pedestrian and Bicycle Pavement Marking Project for an amount not to exceed $263,492.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-193-2022
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Authorize annual budget adjustments for tax increment revenues
A Resolution authorizing annual year-end adjustments to the budget of the City of Knoxville to reflect mandatory allocations of tax increment revenues during the City's fiscal year.(Requested by Finance Department)
R-194-2022
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Transfer vehicles to PBA and refund maintenance costs
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents required to transfer six vehicles and one piece of equipment to the Public Building Authority of Knox County and Knoxville ("PBA") and to authorize the refund of $38,317.64 paid by PBA for maintenance and replacement of the vehicles.(Requested by Fleet Services)
R-195-2022
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Fund Neighborhood Housing Inc. KnoxWorx Workforce Development Program
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Neighborhood Housing Inc. to provide an amount not to exceed $216,105.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for its KnoxWorx Workforce Development Program.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
R-196-2022
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Fund Salvation Army Pathway to Hope Program
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with the Salvation Army, Knoxville Area Command, to provide an amount not to exceed $25,334.00 in Community Development Block Grant funds for case management and supportive programming to six eligible households through its Pathway to Hope Program.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
R-197-2022
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Fund Knoxville Area Urban League RISE Re-entry Program
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Knoxville Area Urban League to provide an amount not to exceed $70,610.00 in Community Development Block Grant funds to support its RISE Re-entry Program for workforce/employment skills training and coaching support.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
R-198-2022
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Fund Neighborhood Housing Inc. "Operation Backyard" minor home repair
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Neighborhood Housing Inc. to provide an amount not to exceed $300,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding to support the minor home repair program “Operation Backyard.”(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
R-199-2022
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Fund Knoxville-Knox County CAC Emergency and Minor Home Repair
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide an amount not to exceed $500,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding to support the Emergency and Minor Home Repair Program.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development)
R-200-2022
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Accept grant for Knoxville Area Transit electric buses
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept a grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation and the Federal Transit Administration to provide funding in the total amount of $5,184,779.20 to Knoxville Area Transit for Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Grant Assistance, with a city match of up to $1,036,955.84, in order to purchase four electric buses and electric bus charging infrastructure.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
R-201-2022
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Accept donation from American Red Cross for swimming lessons
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept a grant donation up to $51,765.57 from the American Red Cross to help offset operating expenses associated with trainings, certifications, and administrative costs and to offer scholarships to individuals for swimming lessons at City pools.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
R-202-2022
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Contract Pyro Shows, Inc. for 2022 holiday fireworks
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Pyro Shows, Inc. to provide labor, equipment and materials to perform large-scale displays in 2022 for the Festival on the 4th on July 4; Celebration of Lights on November 25; and New Year’s at the Sunsphere on December 31, for a total contract amount not to exceed $69,050.00 for all three Events.(Requested by Special Events)
O-86-2022
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Correct clerical errors in classification and compensation ordinance
An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Ordinance No. O-58-2022, which amended Chapter 2, Article III and Chapter 8, Article II of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the classification and compensation plans and implement the recommendations of the 2021-2022 classification and compensation study final report, so as to correct several clerical and typographical errors in the text of the Ordinance.(Requested by Human Resources Department)
Amend maximum purchasing authority without competitive bidding
An Ordinance to amend Chapter 2, Article VIII, Division 3, § 2-866 of the Knoxville City Code regulating maximum purchasing authority without competitive bidding.(Requested by Purchasing Department)
Raise threshold for competitive sealed bidding procurements
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 2, Article VIII, Division 3, Section 2-862 "Competitive Sealed Bidding" to raise the threshold for such competitive sealed bidding procurements from $25,000.00 to $50,000.00.(Requested by Purchasing Department)
Amend Charter Article VII, Section 707(B) regarding district candidate selection
An Ordinance to amend the Charter of the City of Knoxville, specifically Chapter 412 of the Private Acts of 1923 of the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee, entitled, “An Act to incorporate the City of Knoxville and Knox County, Tennessee, and define the rights, powers, and liabilities of the same; to fix the boundaries of said municipality, and repeal all acts or parts of acts in conflict with this Act,” and all acts amendatory thereto, by amending Article VII, Section 707(B) so as to change the language from “the two (2) candidates receiving the highest number of votes in each district shall be placed on the regular election ballot” to “the candidates with the two (2) highest number of votes in each district shall be placed on the regular election ballot”, and further providing for the submission of this Ordinance to the qualified voters of the City of Knoxville for approval as provided in Article IV, Section 9 of the Constitution of the State of Tennessee.(Requested by Councilmember Parker)
Amend Charter Article VII, Section 707(C) regarding at-large candidate selection
An Ordinance to amend the Charter of the City of Knoxville, specifically Chapter 412 of the Private Acts of 1923 of the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee, entitled, “An Act to incorporate the City of Knoxville and Knox County, Tennessee, and define the rights, powers, and liabilities of the same; to fix the boundaries of said municipality, and repeal all acts or parts of acts in conflict with this Act,” and all Acts amendatory thereto, by amending Article VII, Section 707(C) so as to change the language from “the two (2) candidates receiving the highest number of votes for each designated at-large seat shall be placed on the regular election ballot” to “the candidates receiving the two (2) highest number of votes for each designated at-large seat shall be placed on the regular election ballot”, and further providing for the submission of this Ordinance to the qualified voters of the City of Knoxville for approval as provided in Article IV, Section 9 of the Constitution of the State of Tennessee.(Requested by Councilmember Parker)
Amend Charter Article IX, Section 901(E) regarding budget ordinance first reading
An Ordinance to amend the Charter of the City of Knoxville, specifically Chapter 412 of the Private Acts of 1923 of the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee, entitled, "An Act to incorporate the City of Knoxville and Knox County, Tennessee, and define the rights, powers, and liabilities of the same; to fix the boundaries of said municipality, and repeal all acts or parts of acts in conflict with this Act," and all acts amendatory thereto, by amending Article IX, Section 901(E) so as to remove language requiring City Council to pass the budget ordinance on first reading, and further providing for the submission of this Ordinance to the qualified voters of the City of Knoxville for approval as provided in Article IV, Section 9 of the Constitution of the State of Tennessee.(Requested by Councilmember Parker)
Amend Charter Article IX, Section 901(F) to change budget ordinance adoption date
An Ordinance to amend the Charter of the City of Knoxville, specifically Chapter 412 of the Private Acts of 1923 of the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee, entitled, "An Act to incorporate the City of Knoxville and Knox County, Tennessee, and define the rights, powers, and liabilities of the same; to fix the boundaries of said municipality, and repeal all acts or parts of acts in conflict with this Act,” and all acts amendatory thereto, by amending Article IX, Section 901(F) so as to change the final date for City Council to adopt the budget ordinance from fifteen days prior to the commencement of the fiscal year (June 15) to one day prior (June 30), and further providing for the submission of this Ordinance to the qualified voters of the City Of Knoxville for approval as provided in Article IV, Section 9 of the Constitution of the State of Tennessee.(Requested by Councilmember Parker)
Amend Charter Article IX, Section 901(G) to change tax levy ordinance adoption date
An Ordinance to amend the Charter of the City of Knoxville, specifically Chapter 412 of the Private Acts of 1923 of the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee, entitled, “An Act to incorporate the City of Knoxville and Knox County, Tennessee, and define the rights, powers, and liabilities of the same; to fix the boundaries of said municipality, and repeal all acts or parts of acts in conflict with this Act,” and all acts amendatory thereto, by amending Article IX, Section 901(G) so as to change the final date for City Council to adopt the tax levy ordinance from fifteen days prior to the commencement of the fiscal year (June 15) to one day prior (June 30), and further providing for the submission of this Ordinance to the qualified voters of the City of Knoxville for approval as provided in Article IV, Section 9 of the Constitution of the State of Tennessee.(Requested by Councilmember Parker)
Amend Charter Article VIII, Section 801(C)(2) for capital budget submission date
An Ordinance to amend the Charter of the City of Knoxville, specifically Chapter 412 of the Private Acts of 1923 of the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee, entitled, "An Act to incorporate the City of Knoxville and Knox County, Tennessee, and define the rights, powers and liabilities of the same; to fix the boundaries of said municipality and repeal all acts or parts of acts in conflict with this act," and all acts amendatory thereto, by amending Article VIII, Section 801(C)(2) so as to change the final date for the Mayor to submit to Council a capital improvements budget and program from forty-five days prior to the commencement of the fiscal year to sixty days prior to the commencement of the fiscal year, and further providing for the submission of this ordinance to the qualified voters of the City of Knoxville for approval as provided in Article IV, Section 9 of the Constitution of the State of Tennessee.(Requested by Councilmember Parker)
Amend Charter Article VIII, Section 801(C)(3) for capital improvements program act date
An Ordinance to amend the Charter of the City of Knoxville, specifically Chapter 412 of the Private Acts of 1923 of the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee, entitled, "An act to incorporate the City of Knoxville and Knox County, Tennessee, and define the rights, powers and liabilities of the same; to fix the boundaries of said municipality and repeal all acts or parts of acts in conflict with this act," and all acts amendatory thereto, by amending Article VIII, Section 801(C)(3) so as to change the final date for City Council to finally act on the capital improvements program from fifteen days prior to the commencement of the fiscal year (June 15) to one day prior (June 30), and further providing for the submission of this ordinance to the qualified voters of the City of Knoxville for approval as provided in Article IV, Section 9 of the Constitution of the State of Tennessee.(Requested by Councilmember Parker)
Amend Charter Article IX, Section 901(J) for Capital Improvements Budget adoption date
An Ordinance to amend the Charter of the City of Knoxville, specifically Chapter 412 of the Private Acts of 1923 of the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee, entitled, "An act to incorporate the City of Knoxville and Knox County, Tennessee, and define the rights, powers and liabilities of the same; to fix the boundaries of said municipality and repeal all acts or parts of acts in conflict with this act," and all acts amendatory thereto, by amending Article IX, Section 901(J) so as to change the final date for City Council to adopt the Capital Improvements Budget from fifteen days prior to the commencement of the fiscal year (June 15) to one day prior (June 30), and further providing for the submission of this ordinance to the qualified voters of the City of Knoxville for approval as provided in Article IV Section 9 of the Constitution of the State of Tennessee.(Requested by Councilmember Parker)
