Approve minutes from previous regular meeting
approve the minutes of the August 23, 2022 Regular Meeting of City Council
Approve consent agenda items
approve the consent items
R-264-2022
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Approve Certificate of Compliance for Holston Package Store liquor license
A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to F&S, LLC d/b/a Holston Package Store relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Finance Department)
R-265-2022
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Authorize pension for Amos Massengile, Jr.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to grant a pension of $963.36 per month to Amos Massengile, Jr., an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-266-2022
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Authorize pension for David W. Hagerman
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to grant a pension of $3,914.27 per month to David W. Hagerman, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
O-121-2022
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Amend Northwest County Sector Plan for Dowell Springs property
An Ordinance approving the request of Dowell Springs Company for an amendment to the Northwest County Sector Plan from Office to Medium Density Residential / Office for property located at 0 Dowell Springs Boulevard, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 7-1) (File No. 7-D-22-SP) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-122-2022
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Amend Dowell Springs Company One Year Plan status
An Ordinance approving the request of Dowell Springs Company for a One Year Plan Amendment from Office to Medium Density Residential / Office for property located at 0 Dowell Springs Boulevard, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 7-1) (File No. 7-A-22-PA) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-123-2022
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Amend wrecker rotation list rates and charges
An Ordinance amending Chapter 26, Article IV, §26-410 of the Knoxville City Code relating to wrecker rotation list rates and charges.(Requested by Wrecker Services Commission)
Pause Public Art Committee Sculpture Project
A Resolution to pause the Public Art Committee's Sculpture Project for the Cradle of Country Music Park for six months to allow time for the City to determine a way to preserve the mature trees on the park.(Requested by Councilmembers Singh and Parker)
R-267-2022
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Affirm residents' right to access obstetric and gynecological health care
A Resolution affirming that all city residents should have the right to access fundamental obstetric and gynecological health care services.(Requested by Councilmembers Singh, Parker, McKenzie, Thomas, Rider, Fugate and Vice Mayor Roberto)
R-268-2022
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Appreciate Visit Knoxville donation for Fort Kid Park amenities
A Resolution expressing appreciation to Visit Knoxville for the donation of $44,456.00 toward the purchase of new amenities at Fort Kid Park and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation.(Requested by Finance Department)
Resolution expressing appreciation to Visit Knoxville for the donation of $44,456.00 toward the purchase of new amenities at Fort Kid Park and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation
Moved by
Tommy Smith
· seconded by Lauren Rider
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R-269-2022
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Amend contract with Great Southern Recreation for Fort Kid Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Great Southern Recreation for the Fort Kid at World's Fair Park Project, increasing the contract amount by $44,456.00 for a new contract total of $494,456.00.(Requested by Administration)
R-270-2022
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Apply for and accept DOJ grant for youth violence prevention
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant in the amount of $250,000.00, with no local match, from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, to support implementation of youth violence prevention strategies for middle and high school aged youth.(Requested by Office of Community Safety)
R-271-2022
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Accept state funds for Emergency Operations Center
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to request and accept funds from the state of Tennessee, Department of the Military and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency in the amount of $100,000.00 which will reimburse the Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency for furnishing and equipping the new Emergency Operations Center in the Public Safety Complex.(Requested by Emergency Management)
R-272-2022
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Authorize agreement with Henley Roofing for Recreation Center project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Henley Roofing Company for the Christenberry Recreation Center Roof Replacement and HVAC Upgrades Project for an amount not to exceed $450,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-273-2022
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Apply for HUD Continuum of Care Planning Grant
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Continuum of Care Planning Grant in the amount of $52,266.00, with a required 25% local match, and if such application is approved, authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept such grant award.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
R-274-2022
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Apply for and accept TDOT grant for bus depot chargers
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide funding in the amount of $3,750,000.00 to the City of Knoxville on behalf of Knoxville Area Transit from IMPROVE Act Transit Investment Grant funds for fiscal year 2023, with a City match of up to $1,250,000.00 in order to construct depot chargers for electric buses at the transit station.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
R-275-2022
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Apply for and accept TDOT grant for transit vehicle overhauls
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide funding in the amount of $658,155.00 to the City of Knoxville on behalf of Knoxville Area Transit from IMPROVE Act Transit Investment Grant funds for fiscal year 2023, with a City match of up to $219,385.00 for mid-life overhauls on transit vehicles.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
R-276-2022
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Apply for and accept TDOT grant for transit operating assistance
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application with the Tennessee Department of Transportation in the amount of $3,609,300.00 to provide funding to Knoxville Area Transit for Fiscal Year 2023 urban transit operating assistance, and if such application is approved, to authorize the Mayor to execute any and all documents to accept such a grant award.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
R-277-2022
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Authorize agreement with West for online research services
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement, with Addenda, with West, a Thomson Reuters Business, for online research services, in an initial amount not to exceed $3,145.69 per month, or $37,750.00 per year.(Requested by Law Department)
R-278-2022
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Appreciate donation for Forest Heights Park playground
A Resolution expressing appreciation to the Forest Heights Neighborhood Association for the donation of $23,855.26, for playground equipment and installation at Forest Heights Pocket Park, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation, as well as accept the construction agreement with Playworld Preferred.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Resolution expressing appreciation to the Forest Heights Neighborhood Association for the donation of $23,855.26, for playground equipment and installation at Forest Heights Pocket Park, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation, as well as accept the construction agreement with Playworld Preferred
Moved by
Andrew Roberto
· seconded by Janet Testerman
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R-279-2022
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Apply for and accept DOJ grant for ICAC Task Force
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of $500,000.00, with no local match, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention for continued funding of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
O-121-2022
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Remove planned district designation from Knoxville Center Drive property
An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-107-2019, known and cited as "The City of Knoxville Zoning Code," to remove a previously approved planned district (C) designation from property located at 3200 Knoxville Center Drive, Bernardo Holdings, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-B-22-SU) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-107-2019, known and cited as "The City of Knoxville Zoning Code," to remove a previously approved planned district (C) designation from property located at 3200 Knoxville Center Drive
Moved by
Lauren Rider
· seconded by Andrew Roberto
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O-122-2022
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Change zoning for West Vine Avenue property
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 516 and 520 West Vine Avenue from DK-G (Downtown Knoxville District, Grid Subdistrict)) to DK-B (Downtown Knoxville District, Boulevards Subdistrict), Joe Petre, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 7-M-22-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
