Approve minutes of previous meeting
approve the minutes of the February 21, 2023 Regular Meeting of City Council
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Ordinance to rezone property from AG to RN-2
An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 0 and 1817 Francis Road, 0 Old Amherst Road, and 0 Helmbolt Road from AG (Agricultural) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Huber Properties, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 10-R-21-RZ) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-46-2023
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Ordinance to amend budgets for Fiscal Year 22/23
An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 22/23.(Requested by Finance Department)
O-47-2023
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Appropriate funds for TKJ Foundation's Camp 24
An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $7,500.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to TKJ Foundation to support Camp 24, a youth leadership development camp held in Lonsdale in honor of Zaevion Dobson.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment)
An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $7,500.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to TKJ Foundation to support Camp 24, a youth leadership development camp held in Lonsdale in honor of Zaevion Dobson
Moved by
Gwen McKenzie
· seconded by Andrew Roberto
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O-48-2023
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Appropriate funds for Knoxville Inner City Kids Outreach's Emerging Leaders program
An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $7,500.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Knoxville Inner City Kids Outreach to support its Emerging Leaders program.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment)
O-49-2023
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Appropriate funds for Knoxville Area Urban League's Sneaker Ball
An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,785.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to the Knoxville Area Urban League to support the National Achievers Society Sneaker Ball, an event celebrating graduating scholars and their accomplishments.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment)
An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,785.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to the Knoxville Area Urban League to support the National Achievers Society Sneaker Ball, an event celebrating graduating scholars and their accomplishments
Moved by
Gwen McKenzie
· seconded by Charles Thomas
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O-50-2023
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Appropriate funds for Challenge Grant Award Program
An Ordinance appropriating the total sum of $8,483.29 from the Parks and Recreation Department's Grants and Benevolence Fund and donating same for completed projects to various qualified organizations as part of the Challenge Grant Award Program.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
An Ordinance appropriating the total sum of $8,483.29 from the Parks and Recreation Department's Grants and Benevolence Fund and donating same for completed projects to various qualified organizations as part of the Challenge Grant Award Program
Moved by
Lauren Rider
· seconded by Gwen McKenzie
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R-66-2023
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Approve appeal to increase fence height at 7601 Bennington Dr.
A Resolution approving an appeal by Thomas and ReNeé Pelicano of the denial to increase the permitted height of a solid fence from five feet behind the front building line forward to the corner side 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 7601 Bennington Dr. in the RN-1 (Single Family Residential Neighborhood) Zoning District, 2nd Council District, BZA File No. 1-D-23-VA(Requested by Plans Review & Inspections)
R-67-2023
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Authorize Mayor to transfer property in St. Mary's Redevelopment Area
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to transfer three parcels of real property in the St. Mary's Redevelopment Area to Knoxville's Community Development Corporation.(Requested by Administration)
R-68-2023
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Authorize Mayor to transfer property for Lincoln Memorial University Tower entrance
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to transfer a section of property along the west side of the Lincoln Memorial University Tower in order to establish a main entrance to the tower at the former St. Mary's Hospital site.(Requested by Administration)
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to transfer a section of property along the west side of the Lincoln Memorial University Tower in order to establish a main entrance to the tower at the former St. Mary's Hospital site
Moved by
Charles Thomas
· seconded by Lauren Rider
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R-69-2023
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Authorize Mayor to enter Greenspace Agreement with Lincoln Memorial University
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Greenspace Agreement with Lincoln Memorial University for a portion of the former St. Mary's Hospital site that will be a public park in the future.(Requested by Administration)
R-70-2023
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Authorize Mayor to apply for AARP Community Challenge Flagship Grant
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the African American Equity Restoration Taskforce, to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept an AARP Community Challenge Flagship Grant in an amount up to $50,000.00, with no local match required, to support certain initiatives of the African American Equity Restoration Taskforce.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment)
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the African American Equity Restoration Taskforce, to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept an AARP Community Challenge Flagship Grant in an amount up to $50,000.00, with no local match required, to support certain initiatives of the African American Equity Restoration Taskforce
Moved by
Gwen McKenzie
· seconded by Charles Thomas
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R-71-2023
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Award grants from Youth Violence Prevention Week Microgrants Program
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to award a total amount not to exceed $31,148.00 in grants from the 2023 Youth Violence Prevention Week Microgrants Program grants to provide support and programming for youth and young adults to 11 community-based organizations in the City.(Requested by Office of Community Safety)
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to award a total amount not to exceed $31,148.00 in grants from the 2023 Youth Violence Prevention Week Microgrants Program grants to provide support and programming for youth and young adults to 11 community-based organizations in the City
Moved by
Gwen McKenzie
· seconded by Lauren Rider
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R-72-2023
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Enter Easement Agreement for utility room encroachment at 203 S Gay Street
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Easement Agreement with Hatcher Hill Investment Group CC LLC to allow proposed utility room doors to encroach into the public right-of-way at 203 S Gay Street.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-73-2023
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Execute agreement with Edison Electric for street lighting maintenance
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Edison Electric, LLC for an annual amount not to exceed $1,280,000.00 for the Citywide Street Lighting and High Mast Maintenance Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-74-2023
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Execute agreement with Progression Electric for street lighting maintenance
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Progression Electric, LLC for an annual amount not to exceed $100,000.00 for the Citywide Street Lighting and High Mast Maintenance Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-75-2023
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License agreement for East Tennessee Children's Hospital public right-of-way use
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a License Agreement with East Tennessee Children's Hospital Association, Inc. to utilize a portion of S. Twenty First Street public right-of-way for a pedestrian and bicycle corridor, motor vehicle cul-de-sac, and plaza project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a License Agreement with East Tennessee Children's Hospital Association, Inc. to utilize a portion of S. Twenty First Street public right-of-way for a pedestrian and bicycle corridor, motor vehicle cul-de-sac, and plaza project
Moved by
Tommy Smith
· seconded by Janet Testerman
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R-76-2023
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Approve Preliminary Plan for Galbraith School Adaptive Reuse
A Resolution to approve the Preliminary Plan for the Galbraith School Adaptive Reuse planned development for property located at 4333 Galbraith School Road, including approval of the requested exceptions to the underlying zoning’s dimensional and use standards, subject to 6 conditions, Logan Higgins, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 2-A-23-PD) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
R-77-2023
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Authorize Mayor to rent storage space for KPD
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any documents required by Southland Commercial Group, VII, LLC to continue the rental of space at 2422 Mineral Spring Road on a monthly basis for up to six months, to be used for storage for the Knoxville Police Department's Management Service Bureau in housing KPD property, for an amount not to exceed $3,540.00 per month.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any documents required by Southland Commercial Group, VII, LLC to continue the rental of space at 2422 Mineral Spring Road on a monthly basis for up to six months, to be used for storage for the Knoxville Police Department's Management Service Bureau in housing KPD property, for an amount not to exceed $3,540.00 per month
Moved by
Andrew Roberto
· seconded by Lauren Rider
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R-78-2023
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Authorize Mayor to apply for Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept the 2023 Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant from the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs, in the amount of $51,000.00, with no required local match, to be used in reducing gun crimes and gang activities.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept the 2023 Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant from the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs, in the amount of $51,000.00, with no required local match, to be used in reducing gun crimes and gang activities
Moved by
Gwen McKenzie
· seconded by Janet Testerman
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Ordinance to amend flood damage and prevention code
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 12, Flood Damage and Prevention, to better reflect the impact of dam-controlled rivers.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
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Ordinance to update stormwater management and site development standards
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 22.5, to update and modernize stormwater management and site development standards.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
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Ordinance to change zoning of 308 South Gay Street
An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 308 South Gay Street from DK-H (Downtown Knoxville District, Historic Core Subdistrict) to DK-G (Downtown Knoxville District, Grid Subdistrict), Seth Schweitzer, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 2-A-23-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
