Approval of minutes from the May 30, 2023 Regular Meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion to: the minutes of the May 30, 2023 Regular Meeting of City Council
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Resolution to amend agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee for COVID-19 transportation funding.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Second Amendment to Agreement No. C-22-0147 with the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to extend the term and to provide an additional amount not to exceed $1,300,000.00 to provide transportation that meets the needs of residents in responding to and recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, for a period ending September 30, 2024.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
Motion to approve the consent agenda items.
CONSENT ITEMS (Indicated with "*") Motion to: approve the consent item
O-93-2023
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Emergency ordinance to appropriate $28,450 from Community Improvement Fund to community agencies.
An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $28,450.00 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, Thomas, McKenzie, Fugate, Testerman, and Parker)
R-176-2023
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Resolution confirming Linda Gay Blanc's appointment to the City Pension Board.
A Resolution confirming the appointment of Linda Gay Blanc to the City Pension Board.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
O-94-2023
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Ordinance to amend City Code regarding transfer of duties and definitions for Public Service Department.
An Ordinance to amend Chapter 2, Article II and Chapter 6, Article VI, Sections 6-137, 6-140, 6-145, 6-152, 6-153 and Article VII, Section 6-181 and Chapter 13, Article I, Sections 13-5, Article IV, Sections 13-15, 13-145, 13-146, 13-147 and 13-148 of the Knoxville City Code to reflect the transfer of duties from the Director of Plans Review and Building Inspections to the Director of Public Service and amend the definitions of the Codes Official and Director of Public Service and Director of Plans Review and Building Inspections.(Requested by Public Service Department)
O-95-2023
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Ordinance to approve Fiscal Years 2024-2029 Knoxville Capital Improvements Program.
An Ordinance to approve and adopt the Fiscal Years 2024-2029 Knoxville Capital Improvements Program, including the Fiscal Year 2024 Capital Improvements Budget, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 5-A-23-OB) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
R-177-2023
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Resolution supporting the Protecting Community Television Act (S. 340/H.R. 907).
A Resolution expressing support of the Protecting Community Television Act (S. 340/H.R. 907) of the 118th U.S. Congress to clarify that franchise fees are only monetary.(Requested by Councilmember Parker)
Resolution to annex a 5.29-acre parcel at 2920 Dresser Road into Ward 25.
A Resolution to effect annexation of a 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)
Resolution to annex a 0.64-acre parcel at 7624 Sabre Drive into Ward 47.
A Resolution to effect annexation of a 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-178-2023
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Resolution to execute an agreement with Knoxville's Community Development Corporation for redevelopment services.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville's Community Development Corporation to provide administrative services and planning support to assist in redevelopment of underutilized properties and support the City's key development priorities, for an amount not to exceed $300,000.00 for the two-year term of the Agreement.(Requested by Economic Development)
R-179-2023
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Resolution to amend contract with East Tennessee Pipeline for Fort Dickerson Park utilities project.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with East Tennessee Pipeline, LLC for the Fort Dickerson Park Site Utilities Project, increasing the contract amount by $199,787.50 for a new contract total of $681,347.00.(Requested by Engineering Department)
R-180-2023
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Resolution authorizing Mayor to release unnecessary 20-foot stormwater facilities easement.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to release a previously recorded 20 foot wide stormwater facilities easement that has been found by City Engineering to be unnecessary.(Requested by Engineering Department)
R-181-2023
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Resolution for subgrantee agreement with InterFaith Health Center for COVID-19 mental health services.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with InterFaith Health Center to provide an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 in CARES Act supplemental Community Development Block Grant - Coronavirus funding for mental health and substance abuse services for low- and moderate-income individuals within the corporate limits of Knoxville, as part of the City's response to the Covid-19 pandemic.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
R-182-2023
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Resolution for subgrantee agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee for home repair.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide an amount not to exceed $450,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding to support the Emergency and Minor Home Repair program.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
R-183-2023
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Resolution for agreement with Catholic Charities of East Tennessee for emergency homeless services.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Catholic Charities of East Tennessee to provide an amount not to exceed $27,304.00 in 2023-2024 Homeless General Funds to provide emergency shelter/services through its Samaritan Place.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
R-184-2023
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Resolution for subgrantee agreement with Salvation Army for CARES Act homeless services funding.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Salvation Army, Knoxville Area Command, to provide an amount not to exceed $33,000.00 in CARES Act supplemental Community Development Block Grant - Coronavirus funds to provide public services and homeless services at its Joy D. Baker Center.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
R-185-2023
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Resolution to award $300,000 from Affordable Rental Development Fund for 10 affordable units.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award an amount not to exceed $300,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund to Knoxville's Housing Development Corporation, an instrumentality of Knoxville's Community Development Corporation, for the development of 10 affordable rental housing units to be located on Ben Hur Avenue, Chestnut Street, and Selma Avenue as more specifically described herein.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
R-186-2023
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Resolution to amend cooperation agreement with KCDC to include Five Points Infill project.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Second Amendment to the Cooperation Agreement between the City of Knoxville and Knoxville's Community Development Corporation as required by the United States Housing Act of 1937, as amended, to include the Five Points Infill project to the list of KCDC's housing inventory shown on Exhibit A.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
R-187-2023
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Resolution for subgrantee agreement with ETCDC for community improvement projects design assistance.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with the East Tennessee Community Design Center to provide an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for conceptual design and technical assistance for approximately six community improvement projects.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development)
R-188-2023
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Resolution to apply for and accept FTA and TDOT grant for Knoxville Area Transit.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Federal Transit Administration and the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide funding in the amount of $7,634,279.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for Formula Urbanized Area Transit Grant Assistance (Section 5307) for fiscal year 2023, with a City match of $848,255.00.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
R-189-2023
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Resolution to apply for and accept FTA and TDOT grant for Knoxville Area Transit bus facilities.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Federal Transit Administration and the Tennessee Department of Transportation in the amount of $793,801.00 for Knoxville Area Transit for Formula Bus and Bus Facilities Capital Grant Assistance (Section 5339) for fiscal year 2023, with a City match of $88,200.00 for a total project amount of $882,001.00.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
R-190-2023
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Resolution to apply for and accept TDOT and FTA CMAQ grant for electric bus infrastructure.
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 and the Federal Transit Administration to provide funding in the total amount of $7,500,000.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Grant Assistance with a City match of up to $1,500,000.00 to purchase electric bus in-route overhead charging infrastructure.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
R-191-2023
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Resolution for agreement with SCU Bus Lines, LLC for Parks and Recreation transportation services.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with SCU Bus Lines, LLC, to provide transportation services to participants in various programs sponsored by the City of Knoxville Parks and Recreation Department for a total contract amount not to exceed $50,000.00 per year.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation)
Ordinance amending Knoxville City Code Sections 4-78, 4-85, 4-95 regarding fines and appeals.
An Ordinance amending Sections 4-78, 4-85 and 4-95 of Chapter 4 of the Knoxville City Code so as to set fines for sales to underaged persons, clarifying where remedial plans are delivered, and establish a process to appeal.(Requested by Beer Board Chair Testerman)
Ordinance amending Knoxville City Code for vehicle towing and impoundment by codes enforcement.
An Ordinance amending Chapter 17, Article II, Division 4, §17-98 of the Knoxville City Code giving authority to municipal enforcement officers in the Neighborhood Codes Enforcement division to tow and impound any vehicle in violation of City code on public property.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Ordinance to amend Zoning Code Article 11, Off-Street Parking, to clarify recalculation.
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B - Zoning Code, Article 11, Off-Street Parking, to clarify when recalculation of parking is required, to remove the 50% rule which creates an undue burden on redevelopment in areas of the City with existing lower property values, and to remove Article 11.1.C. City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-1) (File No. 5-A-23-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Ordinance to amend Zoning Code Articles 12.5 and 12.6 re: landscape yards.
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B - Zoning Code at Articles 12.5 and 12.6, Parking Lot Perimeter Landscape Yard and Interior Parking Lot Landscape Yard, to provide language that is consistent with the proposed changes to Article 11.1, Off-Street Parking, and to correct section number references to correspond with the proposed changes to Article 11.1, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-1) (File No. 5-B-23-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Ordinance to close Opal Avenue and execute quitclaim deeds to adjacent property owners.
An Ordinance to close Opal Avenue between its intersection with Gore Road and its eastern terminus, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Cherokee Country Club, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 5-A-23-SC) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Ordinance to rezone property at 0 Central Avenue Pike from AG to RN-6 district.
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Central Avenue Pike from AG (General Agricultural) District to RN-6 (Multi-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Crescent Bend Development, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 4-M-23-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Ordinance to rezone properties at Sherrill Boulevard and Frank Gardner Lane from C-G-2 to O.
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Sherrill Boulevard and a portion of property located at 517 Frank Gardner Lane from C-G-2 (General Commercial) District to O (Office) District, Land Development Solutions, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 5-F-23-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
