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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of City Council of May 2, 2023
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Amend South City Sector Plan: Low Density Residential to Civic/Institutional at 835 Tipton Ave
An Ordinance approving the request of Benjamin C. Mullins for an amendment to the South City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Civic and Institutional for property located at 835 Tipton Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 11-3) (File No. 4-D-23- SP) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
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Amend One Year Plan: Low Density Residential to Civic/Institutional at 835 Tipton Ave
An Ordinance approving the request of Benjamin C. Mullins for a One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to Civic and Institutional for property located at 835 Tipton Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 11-3) (File No. 4-C-23-PA) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
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Change zoning: RN-5 to INST at 835 Tipton Avenue
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 835 Tipton Avenue from RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to INST (Institutional) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Benjamin C. Mullins, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-2) (File No. 4-H-23-RZ) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-68-2023
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Amend City Code Chapter 7.5 regarding Internal Auditor responsibilities
An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 7.5, Article I, Section 7 of the Knoxville City Code to clarify the responsibilities of the Internal Auditor.(Requested by Audit Committee)
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Recognize centennial anniversary of Ironworkers Local 384
A Resolution recognizing the centennial anniversary of Ironworkers Local 384 and celebrating the work and community involvement of members of Local 384 in Knoxville and our region.(Requested by Vice Mayor Roberto and Councilmembers Smith, Singh, Rider, Thomas, McKenzie, Fugate, Testerman, and Parker)
R-140-2023
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Request state legislators to address firearm violence and order of protection laws
A Resolution respectfully requesting state legislators representing the City of Knoxville work toward the adoption of legislation recognizing violence involving firearms as a particular threat for young people in Tennessee and enacting a stronger order of protection law.(Requested by Mayor/Mayor's Youth Council)
R-141-2023
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Apply for $2M DOJ grant for violence intervention/prevention
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of up to $2,000,000.00 from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, with no required local match, to support community-based violence intervention and prevention initiatives.(Requested by Office of Community Safety)
R-142-2023
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Award $198,621.50 in Summer Opportunity Youth Program grants
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to award a total amount not to exceed $198,621.50 in Summer Opportunity Youth Program grants to provide support and programming for youth and young adults to 13 community-based organizations in the City.(Requested by Office of Community Safety)
R-143-2023
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Annex property at 7624 Sabre Drive and approve Plan of Service
A Resolution proposing to annex one parcel of land situated in the 6th Civil District of Knox County, Tennessee, to be within Ward 47, City Block 47665 of the City of Knoxville Tennessee, abutting the eastern right-of-way of Sabre Drive, being approximately 0.64 acres, known as all of Tax Map 120, Insert N, Group D, Parcel 031.00, this day known as 7624 Sabre Drive, and to approve a Plan of Service for said area.(Requested by Economic Development)
R-144-2023
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Annex property at 2920 Dresser Road and approve Plan of Service
A Resolution proposing to annex one parcel of land situated in the 9th Civil District of Knox County, Tennessee, to be within Ward 25, City Block 25916 of the City of Knoxville Tennessee, abutting the eastern right-of-way of Dresser Road, being approximately 5.29 acres, known as all of Tax Map 122, Insert O, Group J, Parcel 002.01, this day known as 2920 Dresser Road and to approve a Plan of Service for said area.(Requested by Economic Development)
R-145-2023
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Award $50,000 in Historic Preservation Grants
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to award a total amount not to exceed $50,000.00 in Historic Preservation Grant awards to support property improvements to eligible historic properties within the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development)
R-146-2023
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Apply for $1.125M TDOT grant for bus stop rehab/renovation
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application with the Tennessee Department of Transportation in the amount of $1,125,000.00 to provide funding to the City of Knoxville on behalf of Knoxville Area Transit for Multimodal Access Grant (MMAG) funds for fiscal year 2024, with a City match of up to $125,000.00 to rehabilitate and renovate bus stops along state routes, 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)
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Lease Charter Doyle Park facility to Keep Knoxville Beautiful
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Keep Knoxville Beautiful, Inc. to lease the Charter Doyle Park facility located at 5100 Martin Mill Pike for an amount not to exceed $400.00 monthly.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation)
R-148-2023
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Contract for $44,800 golf course study with JJ Keegan+
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Golf Convergence, Inc., D/B/A JJ Keegan+ to conduct a study of the City's three public golf courses for an amount not to exceed $44,800.00.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation)
R-149-2023
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Apply for $500K Coverdell Grant for Police Forensic Unit
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a 2023 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant award of $500,000.00 from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance, with no required local match, for funding of the Police Department’s Forensic Unit to pay for salaries, computers, forensic equipment, training, and supplies.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
R-150-2023
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Authorize KPD participation in National Public Safety Partnership
A Resolution authorizing the Knoxville Police Department to participate in the National Public Safety Partnership established by the U. S. Department of Justice.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
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Apply for $500K USDOT grant for EV charging infrastructure
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant from the United States Department of Transportation in the amount of $500,000.00, with a 20% local match required, to strategically deploy publicly accessible electric vehicle charging and alternative fueling infrastructure in the Knoxville community.(Requested by Office of Sustainability)
R-152-2023
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Approve contract with Crosslin, PLCC for FY2023 City audit
A Resolution approving a contract between the City of Knoxville and Crosslin, PLCC to audit the accounts of the City of Knoxville for Fiscal Year ending 2023 for a base year contract price of $159,500.00 with the option to renew for four additional one-year terms.(Requested by Evaluation & Selection Committee)
Amend City Code Ch 2 regarding classification and compensation plans
An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Sections 2-450, 2-458, and 2-459 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the classification and compensation plans.(Requested by Human Resources Department)
4-A-23-AC
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Close unnamed alley between St. Mary St and Huron St
An Ordinance to close of a portion of an unnamed alley between Saint Mary Street and Huron Street, subject to one condition, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-A-23-AC) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
4-J-23-SP
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Amend NW County Sector Plan: Office to Light Industrial at 1301 E Weisgarber Rd
An Ordinance approving the request of Winterpast Development, LLC - Dennis Norvet for an amendment to the Northwest County Sector Plan from Office to Light Industrial for property located at 1301 East Weisgarber Road. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-J-23-SP) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
4-H-23-PA
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Amend One Year Plan: Office to Light Industrial at 1301 E Weisgarber Rd
An Ordinance approving the request of Winterpast Development, LLC - Dennis Norvet for a One Year Plan amendment from Office to Light Industrial for property located at 1301 East Weisgarber Road. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-H-23-PA) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
4-Q-23-RZ
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Change zoning: O to I-MU at 1301 East Weisgarber Road
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 1301 East Weisgarber Road from O (Office) District to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District, Winterpast Development, LLC - Dennis Norvet, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-Q-23-RZ) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
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Amend East City Sector Plan: Light Industrial to Mixed Use-SD at 0 Nash/Pelham Rd
An Ordinance approving the request of Benjamin C. Mullins for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Light Industrial to Mixed Use - Special District, Magnolia Avenue for property located at 0 Nash Road, and for portions of three properties located at 0 Pelham Road, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-G-23-SP) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
4-F-23-PA
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Amend One Year Plan: Light Industrial to Mixed Use-SD at 0 Nash/Pelham Rd
An Ordinance approving the request of Benjamin C. Mullins for a One Year Plan amendment from Light Industrial to Mixed Use - Special District, Magnolia Avenue for property located at 0 Nash Road, and for portions of three properties located at 0 Pelham Road, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-F-23-PA) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
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Change zoning on Pelham/McCalla Rds and Nash Rd to C-H-2
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 McCalla Avenue, 0, 288, 308 and 330 Pelham Road, and portions of property located at 0, 305, 309, 317 and 325 Pelham Road from C-G-2 (General Commercial) District to C-H-2 (Highway Commercial) District; and to change the base zoning for property located at 0 Nash Road, and portions of property located at 0 Pelham Road (3 parcels) from I-G (General Industrial) District to C-H-2 (Highway Commercial) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Benjamin C. Mullins, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-N-23-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
4-F-23-SP
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Amend NW City Sector Plan: LR to MDR/O at 2400 Merchant Drive
An Ordinance approving the request of Merchant Holdings, LLC for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for a portion of property located at 2400 Merchant Drive. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 4-F-23-SP) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
4-E-23-PA
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Amend One Year Plan: LR to MDR/O at 2400 Merchant Drive
An Ordinance approving the request of Merchant Holdings, LLC for a One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for a portion of property located at 2400 Merchant Drive. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 4-E-23-PA) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
4-K-23-RZ
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Change zoning: CN/AG to RN-6 at 2400 Merchant Drive
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for a portion of property located at 2400 Merchant Drive from C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) and AG (General Agricultural) Districts to RN-6 (Multi-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Merchant Holdings, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 4-K-23-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
4-E-23-SP
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Amend S County Sector Plan: LR to Mixed Use-SD at 0 Dresser Road
An Ordinance approving the request of Taylor D. Forrester for an amendment to the South County Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Mixed Use Special District, Alcoa Highway Small Area Plan for a portion of property located at 0 Dresser Road. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 4-E-23-SP) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
4-D-23-PA
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Amend One Year Plan: LR to Mixed Use-SD at 0 Dresser Road
An Ordinance approving the request of Taylor D. Forrester for a One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to Mixed Use Special District, Alcoa Highway Small Area Plan for a portion of property located at 0 Dresser Road. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 4-D-23-PA) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
4-I-23-RZ
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Change zoning: RN-1 to C-G-1 at 0 Dresser Road
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for a portion of property located at 0 Dresser Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District, Taylor D. Forrester, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 4-I-23-RZ) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
4-B-23-SP
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Amend SW County Sector Plan: MDR to MDR/O at 355 S Gallaher View Rd
An Ordinance approving the request of Urban Engineering, Inc. for an amendment to the Southwest County Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 355 South Gallaher View Road, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-B-23-SP) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
4-B-23-PA
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Amend One Year Plan: MDR to MDR/O at 355 S Gallaher View Rd
An Ordinance approving the request of Urban Engineering, Inc. for a One Year Plan amendment from Medium Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 355 South Gallaher View Road, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-B-23-PA) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
4-B-23-RZ
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Change zoning: OP to RN-6 at 355 South Gallaher View Road
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 355 South Gallaher View Road from OP (Office Park) District to RN-6 (Multi-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Urban Engineering, Inc., Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-B-23-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
4-A-23-SP
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Amend East City Sector Plan: LR to LI at 0 Old State Rd/299 Nash Rd
An Ordinance approving the request of Chris Burkhart for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Light Industrial for property located at 0 Old State Road and a portion of property located at 299 Nash Road, as shown on Exhibit A, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 4-A-23-SP) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
4-A-23-PA
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Amend One Year Plan: LR to LI at 0 Old State Rd/299 Nash Rd
An Ordinance approving the request of Chris Burkhart for a One Year Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Light Industrial for property located at 0 Old State Road and a portion of property located at 299 Nash Road, as shown on Exhibit A, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No.4-A-23-PA) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
4-A-23-RZ
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Change zoning: RN-1 to I-G at 0 Old State Rd/299 Nash Rd
An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 0 Old State Road and a portion of property located at 299 Nash Road, as shown on Exhibit A, from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to I-G (General Industrial) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Chris Burkhart, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 4-A-23-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
4-J-23-RZ
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Change zoning: AG to RN-3 at 0 Central Avenue Pike
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Central Avenue Pike from AG (General Agricultural) District to RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Robert Gregory, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-J-23-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
4-D-23-RZ
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Change zoning: I-G to I-MU at 513 Cooper Street
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 513 Cooper Street from I-G (General Industrial) District to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District, Jeffrey Nash, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-D-23-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
