Approval of minutes from the July 11, 2023 Regular Meeting
Approval of the minutes of the July 11, 2023 Regular Meeting of City Council
Approval of consent items
Consent items
R-227-2023
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Certificate of Compliance for CGS Stores LLC d/b/a Casey's #4044 for a wine license
A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to CGS Stores LLC d/b/a Casey's #4044 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department)
R-228-2023
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Certificate of Compliance for Knoxville Liquor Land for a liquor store license
A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Knoxville Liquor Land relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Finance Department)
R-229-2023
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Appointment of members and election of officers for the Mayor's Council on Disability Issues
A Resolution approving the appointment of members to and the elections of officers for the Mayor's Council on Disability Issues.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
O-104-2023
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Amendment to Zoning Code Article 11, Off-Street Parking, regarding parking 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)
O-105-2023
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Amendment to Zoning Code Articles 12.5 and 12.6 regarding parking lot landscaping
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)
O-106-2023
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Close portion of Eakers Road and execute quitclaim deeds to adjacent property owners
An Ordinance to close the portion of Eakers Road fronting parcel 109 GE 029, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Lisa Oliver, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 6-A-23-SC) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-107-2023
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Close portions of Riverside Drive and Kreis Road, execute quitclaim deeds to property owners
An Ordinance to close the portion of Riverside Drive from the southwest corner of parcel 096 01104 to where it meets Kreis Road, and to close Kreis Road in its entirety, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, University of Tennessee, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 6-B-23-SC) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-108-2023
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Change zoning at 1909 and 1915 Hoitt Avenue from RN-2 to RN-4
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 1909 and 1915 Hoitt Avenue from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Zachary Tetley / Nexus Partners, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 6-A-23-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-109-2023
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Change zoning at 3705 Valley View Drive from RN-1 (C) to RN-3 (C)
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 3705 Valley View Drive from RN-1 (C) (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-3 (C) (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Juan Hernandez, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-2) (File No. 6-C-23-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-110-2023
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Change zoning at 1902 Forest Avenue from O to RN-6
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 1902 Forest Avenue from O (Office) District to RN-6 (Multi-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Gordon Smith, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 6-F-23-RZ) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-111-2023
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Change zoning at 0 Sterchi Street from I-G to I-MU
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 0 Sterchi Street from I-G (General Industrial) District to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District, Franco Irakoze, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 6-G-23-RZ) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-112-2023
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Change zoning at 0 and 112 Shipman Drive from RN-4 to O
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 and 112 Shipman Drive from RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to O (Office) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, David Buckner, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 6-K-23-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
R-230-2023
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Tenth Amendment to operating contract for Downtown Cinema property management
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Tenth Amendment to the operating contract with the Public Building Authority and the Industrial Development Board for the Downtown Cinema, Inc., Document No. C-07-0191, with respect to the property management of the Downtown Cinema, to extend the services for three additional years at an annual cost for the first year of the extension of $66,713.00.(Requested by Administration)
R-231-2023
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Request Knoxville-Knox County Planning to recommend eliminating special use for duplexes in RN-2
A Resolution respectfully requesting Knoxville-Knox County Planning to consider and make a recommendation to City Council regarding elimination of the Special Use requirement for duplexes in RN-2 zoned districts.(Requested by Councilmember Singh)
R-232-2023
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Renew Liberty Mutual insurance policy for property, flood, earthquake, and boiler/machinery
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to renew a policy with Liberty Mutual for property, flood, earthquake, and boiler and machinery insurance coverage for the City of Knoxville for an approximate annual premium of $536,129.00, leaving one remaining renewal option on the policy for one additional one-year term.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management)
R-233-2023
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Amend contract for Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Improvement Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Johnson, Mirmiran, and Thompson for the Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Improvement Project, increasing the contract amount by $60,045.00 for a new contract total of $506,475.00 and extending the date of completion to December 31, 2024.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-234-2023
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Agreement with Cannon & Cannon, Inc. for third-party engineering plan review services
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Cannon & Cannon, Inc., to provide third-party engineering plans review services on an as-needed basis for an amount not to exceed $125,000.00 for one year with two optional one-year renewal terms.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-235-2023
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Agreement with APAC Atlantic, Inc. for Third Creek Greenway Resurfacing - Phase I
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with APAC Atlantic, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $331,923.75 for the Third Creek Greenway Resurfacing - Phase I Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-236-2023
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Railroad agreement for Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a railroad agreement with the Knoxville & Holston River Railroad Company for a public grade railroad crossing and for the City to pay for construction inspection services in an amount not to exceed $108,000.00 as part of the Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-237-2023
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Agreement with S&ME, Inc. for First Creek Best Management Practices Demonstration Park
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with S&ME, Inc., to provide professional engineering design services for the First Creek Best Management Practices Demonstration Park Project for an amount not to exceed $168,000.00, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act Grant.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-238-2023
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Execute quitclaim deed for property at 2901 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue to 2700 Properties, LLC
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to 2700 Properties, LLC for one parcel of property located at 2901 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, Parcel ID No. 082-FN-024, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $45,000.00.(Requested by Housing & Neighborhood Development)
R-239-2023
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Execute quitclaim deed for property at 2735 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue to 2700 Properties, LLC
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to 2700 Properties, LLC for one parcel of property located at 2735 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, Parcel ID No. 082-KD-016, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $31,500.00.(Requested by Housing & Neighborhood Development)
R-240-2023
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Agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center for case management and social services
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center to provide an amount not to exceed $54,500.00 to support the provision of case management services at Minvilla Manor and social services at its Resource Center and Bush Family Refuge.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
R-241-2023
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Agreement with Southeastern Housing Foundation II, Inc. for services at Flenniken Landing
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Southeastern Housing Foundation II, Inc. to provide an amount not to exceed $75,000.00 to support case management and property management services at Flenniken Landing.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
R-242-2023
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Award funds from Affordable Rental Development Fund to Liberty Place Knoxville, LP
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award an amount not to exceed $500,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund to Liberty Place Knoxville, LP, for the development of 32 affordable permanent supportive rental housing units to be located at 3627 Division Street (Parcel ID No. 107 DA 001).(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
R-243-2023
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Agreement with Stubblefield Construction, LLC for Knoxville Area Transit gating system
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Stubblefield Construction, LLC to replace the existing gating system at the Knoxville Area Transit operations and maintenance facility and provide maintenance for two years for a total contract price not to exceed $488,000.00.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
R-244-2023
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Grant authority to Planning Commission for final plat approval for subdivisions
A Resolution granting authority to the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to delegate to staff final plat approval for subdivisions up to twenty-five (25) units.(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
R-245-2023
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Apply for grant for inclusive play structure for children and adults with disabilities
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file an application for, and if awarded, accept a grant from the State of Tennessee Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, to provide funding for the creation of an inclusive play structure for children and adults who have intellectual developmental disabilities, in an amount not to exceed $500,000.00.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
R-246-2023
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Agreement with Finchum Sports Floors, LLC for Gym/Dance floor maintenance services
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Finchum Sports Floors, LLC, to provide Gym/Dance floor maintenance services in an amount not to exceed $35,000.00.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
R-247-2023
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Accept donation from NABF for Christenberry Ballfields improvements
A Resolution expressing appreciation to National Amateur Baseball Foundation (NABF) for the donation of $237,000.00 toward ballfield improvements and installation at Christenberry Ballfields, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation, as well as accept a construction agreement with NABF and their contractors.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
R-248-2023
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Apply for and accept grant for law enforcement recruitment and retention
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept grant award from the State of Tennessee Department of Finance in an amount up to $200,000.00, with no required matching funds, to be used for law enforcement recruitment and retention efforts.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
R-249-2023
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Apply for Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant with Knox County
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply jointly with Knox County for the 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant award of $154,782.00 from the U.S. Department of Justice to enhance law enforcement functions through the purchase of equipment, supplies and technology upgrades as well as provide enhanced law enforcement training for the Knoxville Police Department, and if such application is approved, authorizing the Mayor to accept such a grant award.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
R-250-2023
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Apply for grant for School Resource Officer Program
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award from the State of Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security in an amount not to exceed $750,000.00 for the School Resource Officer Program, with no required local match, to be used for expenses such as training, equipment, salary and benefits for school resource officers at Knox County schools.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
R-251-2023
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Agreement with H. Bruce Guyton for Professional Standards Services for Police Department
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with H. Bruce Guyton in an amount not to exceed $12,500.00 per month to provide Professional Standards Services for the City of Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Resolutions 11-w and 11-x approved on consent
Resolutions 11-w and 11-x were approved on consent - see Section 5-d
No published motion on this item.
Amendment to Central City Sector Plan for property at 522 and 524 Victory Street
An Ordinance approving the request of Victor Jernigan for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential/Office to Mixed Use-Special District, Sutherland Northside for property located at 522 and 524 Victory Street. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 4-I-23-SP) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
One Year Plan amendment for property at 522 and 524 Victory Street
An Ordinance approving the request of Victor Jernigan for a One Year Plan amendment from Medium Density Residential/Office to Mixed Use-Special District, Sutherland Northside for property located at 522 and 524 Victory Street. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 4-G-23-PA) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Change zoning at 522 and 524 Victory Street from RN-4 to C-G-2
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 522 and 524 Victory Street from RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to C-G-2 (General Commercial) District, Victor Jernigan, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 4-P-23-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
