Approve minutes of November 15, 2022 regular meeting
approve the minutes of the November 15, 2022 Regular Meeting of City Council
City of Knoxville · City Council
Regular meeting — November 29, 2022
On November 29, 2022, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council recorded 23 published decisions.
Official minutes (PDF) →The clerk’s minutes note 6 speakers at the public forum. A sign-up count, not a measure of overall public opinion.
Our summary — not the record
Plain-language summary
The City Council met on November 29, 2022, approving several ordinances and resolutions. Key decisions included appropriating funds for various community organizations and city projects, such as the Fort Dickerson Park utilities and a new records management system for the Fire Department. The council also approved a resolution to amend a previous funding authorization for affordable housing.
Everything taken up, in order
Withdraw Ordinance 12-e: donation to UT Div. of Diversity and Engagement
An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to the University of Tennessee Division of Diversity and Engagement to co-sponsor "Healthy for the Holidays", an event providing mental health education, conversation, and resources to Knoxville youth and families.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department)
Postpone Resolution 10-a for two weeks
A Resolution approving an appeal by Janice Tocher of the denial of her appeal to challenge the Zoning Administrator’s decision to utilize the Level II Development Plan Review for the project at 451 West Blount Avenue, SW4 (South Waterfront) Zoning District, 1st Council District. BZA File No. 9-G-22-VA.(Requested by Plans Review and Inspections)
Approve consent items
approve the consent items
Grant pension to Harvey D. Ward
A Resolution granting a pension of $3,353.78 per month to Harvey D. Ward, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Grant pension to Jamie S. Cross
A Resolution granting a pension of $2,748.53 per month to Jamie S. Cross, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Appropriate $2,900 to My Daughters Journey, Inc.
An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $2,900.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to My Daughters Journey, Inc. to provide program expenses and a clinical services consultant for young women (14-24 years of age) impacted by the trauma of gun violence.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department)
Appropriate $2,000 to Alliance House Community Coalition AHCC
An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $2,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Alliance House Community Coalition AHCC to be utilized toward events and outreach focused on providing resources for people in poverty and those underserved in the areas of health care and services.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department)
Appropriate $3,000 to Appalachian Mountain Bike Club's Fall Festival
An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $3,000.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department's operating budget and donating same toward the sponsorship of Appalachian Mountain Bike Club's 13th annual AMBC Fall Festival.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation)
Approve fence height increase appeal for 3934 Alma Ave.
A Resolution approving an appeal by Arlene Gnoose of the denial to increase the permitted height of a solid fence from five feet behind the front building line forward to the front lot line from 42 inches to 72 inches per Article 10.3.L.1.a. and the plan submitted to increase permitted height of fence at 3934 Alma Avenue in the RN-2 (Single Family Residential Neighborhood) Zoning District, 4th Council District, BZA File No. 10-A-22- VA.(Requested by Plans Review and Inspections)
Adopted
no recorded vote
Honor memory of Mae Moody
A Resolution honoring the memory of Mae Moody, and to express City Council's condolences to her family upon the occasion of her passing.(Requested by Council)
Award $10,500 in Neighborhood Small Grants
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award a total amount not to exceed $10,500.00 in Neighborhood Small Grants Program grants to support community-building activities planned by four neighborhood organizations in the City.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department)
Apply for NEH grant for African American Equity Restoration Taskforce
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Cultural and Community Resilience National Endowment for the Humanities in an amount not to exceed $150,000.00 with no local match required for the safeguarding of cultural resources and fostering cultural resilience on behalf of the African American Equity Restoration Taskforce.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department)
Accept BlueCross BlueShield proposal for Stop Loss insurance
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept the proposal from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc. for Stop Loss insurance for the City’s self-insured medical plan and prescription drug plan, for an estimated annual premium of $934,476.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits and Risk Management)
Execute agreement with East Tennessee Pipeline for Fort Dickerson Park Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with East Tennessee Pipeline, LLC in an amount not to exceed $481,559.50 for the Fort Dickerson Park Site Utilities Project.(Requested by Engineering Department)
Contract with Locality Media (First Due) for Fire Dept. Records Mgmt. System
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Locality Media, Inc. d/b/a First Due to provide a remotely hosted Records Management System for the Knoxville Fire Department at a total cost not to exceed $148,000.00 for the first year of the term and a base price of $132,000.00 for each subscription year thereafter.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department)
Agree with Samsara, Inc. for Fleet Services vehicle tracking
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Samsara, Inc. for the provision of telematics hardware, services and accessories for automatic vehicle location tracking of assets managed by the Department of Fleet Services, for an initial term through June 30, 2024 with up to two one-year renewal options thereafter, in an amount not to exceed $121,415.32 per year.(Requested by Fleet Services)
Amend Resolution R-336-2022 regarding funding source for Gleason Partners
A Resolution to amend Resolution No. R-336-2022, which authorized the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award an amount not to exceed $510,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund to Gleason Partners, L.P. for the rehabilitation of 17 affordable rental housing units for very low-income households to be located at 7823 Gleason Drive, in order to reflect that the correct funding source is the Rental Rehabilitation Program Fund.(Requested by Law Department)
Amend agreement with Knoxville Landfills DBA Meridian Waste for waste disposal
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment with Knoxville Landfills, LLC DBA Meridian Waste for waste disposal services for any construction and demolition waste delivered from our solid waste transfer facility for an amount not to exceed $1,062,000.00.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Amend City Code regarding vehicle impoundment lot procedures
An Ordinance to amend Chapter 17, Article II, Division 4 of the Knoxville City Code relating to the operating procedures of the vehicle impoundment lot.(Requested by Fleet Services)
Appropriate $5,000 to Knoxville-Knox County CAC for Youth Action Board
An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee on behalf of the Youth Action Board to supply seasonal clothing and holiday gifts for youth experiencing homelessness during the winter months.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department)
Appropriate $7,000 to YO-STEM for STEM programs
An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $7,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to YO-STEM to support its STEM Saturday and gSTEM programs designed to expose middle school aged youth to the world of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department)
Appropriate $8,000 to Muse Knoxville for apprenticeship program
An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $8,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Muse Knoxville to support an apprenticeship program for East Knoxville students providing them with workforce skills, exposure to new careers and leadership development.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department)