Approve minutes of the March 7, 2023 Regular Meeting
Motion to: approve the minutes of the March 7, 2023 Regular Meeting of City Council
Approve consent items
Motion to: approve the consent items
R-79-2023
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Approve Certificate of Compliance for Fort Sanders Liquor license
A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to SAMEERA 3 LLC d/b/a Fort Sanders Liquor relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Department of Finance)
R-80-2023
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Grant pension to Barry A. Austin
A Resolution granting a pension of $2,248.58 per month to Barry A. Austin, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-81-2023
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Confirm appointment of Mark Dukes to Civil Service Merit Board
A Resolution confirming the appointment of Mark Dukes to the Civil Service Merit Board.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
O-51-2023
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Amend Flood Damage and Prevention Code for dam-controlled rivers
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)
O-52-2023
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Amend 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)
O-53-2023
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Change zoning at 308 South Gay Street from DK-H to DK-G
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)
R-82-2023
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Add honorary name "Home Run Alley" to Sutherland Avenue segment
A Resolution to add the honorary name "Home Run Alley" to a segment of Sutherland Avenue, from Jade Road to Renford Road.(Requested by Chairperson Smith, Vice Mayor Roberto and Councilmember McKenzie)
R-83-2023
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Amend lease agreement with Tennessee Valley Agricultural and Industrial Fair, Inc.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the Lease Agreement with Tennessee Valley Agricultural and Industrial Fair, Inc. extending the term for an additional one-year period.(Requested by Administration)
R-84-2023
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Accept proposals for insurance coverage for self-insured liability program
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept proposals to provide excess liability insurance coverage, vehicle and equipment damage insurance coverage, and inland marine insurance coverage for mobile equipment, all as part of the City’s and K-Trans Management, Inc.’s self-insured liability program, for an estimated annual premium of $599,941.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management)
R-85-2023
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Execute agreement with Gulf Coast Underground, LLC for CIPP IV project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Gulf Coast Underground, LLC in an amount not to exceed $873,988.85 for the CIPP IV Stormwater Infrastructure Rehabilitation Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-86-2023
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Execute agreement with Surveying and Mapping, LLC for CIPP IV project CEI services
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Surveying and Mapping, LLC in an amount not to exceed $77,274.88 to provide construction engineering and inspection (CEI) services for the CIPP IV Stormwater Infrastructure Rehabilitation Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-87-2023
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Execute agreement with Gresham Smith for South Knoxville Bridge Greenway design
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Gresham Smith in an amount not to exceed $240,210.00 to provide design services for the South Knoxville Bridge Greenway.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-88-2023
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Execute agreement with Whaley Construction, LLC for Old Broadway Sidewalk Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Whaley Construction, LLC in an amount not to exceed $2,544,793.35 for the Old Broadway Sidewalk Improvements Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-89-2023
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Execute agreement with 21CP Solutions for KPD assessment and strategic planning
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Phase II professional services agreement with 21CP Solutions for a department assessment and strategic planning for the Knoxville Police Department for an amount not to exceed $250,000.00.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
R-90-2023
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Apply for and accept grant from TN Highway Safety Office for traffic safety education
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award from the Tennessee Highway Safety Office in the amount of $200,000.00, with no local match, to provide enhanced community traffic safety education programs including Teen Driving, Older Driver, Bike/Pedestrian Safety, Child Passenger Safety and Traffic Safety Education.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
R-91-2023
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Apply for and accept grant from TN Highway Safety Office for traffic safety enforcement
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant from the Tennessee Highway Safety Office in the amount of $200,000.00, with no required local match, to purchase traffic safety equipment and to provide for overtime costs to enforce impaired, distracted or aggressive driving, occupant protection and speeding, and to conduct high visibility and traffic calming operations.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
R-92-2023
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Apply for and accept DOJ grant for KPD Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award for $200,000.00, with no required local match, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Community Oriented Policing Services to be used to support and enhance Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act programs and activities for Police Department staff.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
R-93-2023
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Extend Victims of Crime Act grant for one year
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to extend for one year the Victims of Crime Act grant from the State of Tennessee, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, for an additional amount of $150,546.00, with no required local match.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
R-94-2023
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Amend contract C-21-0296 with Messer Construction for Public Safety Complex
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a third amendment to contract C-21-0296 with Messer Construction Company to increase the scope of work to include the office space construction of the Real Time Information Center at the New Public Safety Complex, increasing the contract price by $1,022,700.00 for a total contract price not to exceed $53,435,700.00.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Ordinance for 90-day moratorium on building permits in South Waterfront zoning districts
An Emergency Ordinance enacting a moratorium of ninety (90) days upon the granting of building permits within all of the South Waterfront zoning districts.(Requested by Councilmember Parker)
Appropriate $5,000 for donation to T3 Corp for youth mentoring program
An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to T3 Corp to support its Mentoring and Inspirational Speaker program that empowers youth to overcome traumatic experiences.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment)
10-R-21-RZ
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Change zoning at Francis Road, Old Amherst Road, Helmbolt Road 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-54-2023
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Appropriate $36,650 from Community Improvement Fund for donations to agencies
An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $36,650.00 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, McKenzie, Fugate, Testerman, and Parker)
