Approval of minutes from the October 3, 2023 regular meeting
Approval of the minutes of the October 3, 2023 Regular Meeting of City Council
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Resolution for agreement with Waste Connections for waste hauling and disposal
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City of Knoxville and Waste Connections of Tennessee, Inc. for the hauling and disposal of municipal solid waste and construction demolition debris and for installation of a compactor for an estimated amount of $1,472,600.00 annually.(Requested by Public Service Department)
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CONSENT ITEMS
R-349-2023
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Approve Certificate of Compliance for SoKno Wine & Spirits liquor license
A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Doc & DD, LLC d/b/a SoKno Wine & Spirits 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-350-2023
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Confirming Tyrone Beach's appointment to the Police Advisory and Review Committee
A Resolution confirming the appointment of Tyrone Beach to the Police Advisory and Review Committee.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
R-351-2023
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Rescheduling December 2024 Beer Board and City Council meetings
A Resolution rescheduling the Beer Board meeting of December 24, 2024 to December 10, 2024 and rescheduling the City Council meeting of December 24, 2024 to January 7, 2025.(Requested by Vice Mayor Roberto and Beer Board Chair Testerman)
R-352-2023
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Resolution supporting incentives for mixed-use residential development for housing needs
A Resolution recognizing the need for additional housing and in support of the use of incentives for mixed-use residential development along City commercial corridors as an additional opportunity to address the need for increased housing.(Requested by Vice Mayor Roberto and Councilmembers Thomas, Parker, and Singh)
Motion to amend the resolution in Section 1 by striking out "inventorying" and inserting “identifying corridor areas with current infrastructure to support infill mixed-use as allowed by the code” in lieu thereof.
Moved by
Lauren Rider
· seconded by Janet Testerman
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R-353-2023
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Agreement with BlueCross BlueShield for employee medical program administrative services
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc. for the provision of administrative services for the City's self-funded employee medical program at an estimated annual cost of $774,816.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management Department)
R-354-2023
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Agreement with BlueCross BlueShield for employee dental benefits program
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc. for the provision of a dental benefits program for eligible City employees for a period of three years with two one-year options to renew at an estimated annual cost of $575,000.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management Department)
R-355-2023
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Amend contract with Gulf Coast Underground for stormwater rehabilitation project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Gulf Coast Underground, LLC for the CIPP IV Stormwater Infrastructure Rehabilitation Project, increasing the contract amount by $19,374.80 for a new contract total of $893,363.65.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-356-2023
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Agreement with Southern Constructors for Augusta Quarry Amenities Project - Phase II
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Southern Constructors, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $3,577,967.00 for the Augusta Quarry Amenities Project - Phase II.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-357-2023
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Agreement with EnSafe, Inc. for Cherry Street Water Quality Design Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with EnSafe, Inc. to provide professional engineering design services for the Cherry Street Water Quality Design Project for an amount not to exceed $48,520.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-358-2023
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Acquire property for Washington Pike Drainage Improvements Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property for the Washington Pike Drainage Improvements Project by negotiated purchase, or by condemnation if necessary, in fee simple within one tract of real property for a total amount not to exceed $3,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-359-2023
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Acquire property for Woodland Avenue Complete Streets Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property for the Woodland Avenue Complete Streets Project by negotiated purchase, or by condemnation if necessary, within 12 tracts of real property in a total amount not to exceed $650,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-360-2023
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Agreement with Progression Electric for Inskip Pool pump house electrical upgrades
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City of Knoxville and Progression Electric, LLC for electrical upgrades to the Inskip Pool pump house for an estimated amount of $56,986.20.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
R-361-2023
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Amend contract with Verra Mobility to extend existing contract term
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract C-17-0099 with Verra Mobility to extend the term of the existing contract by five months.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
R-362-2023
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Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept TDEC grant for Hazardous Waste Facility
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant in the amount of $30,000.00 from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) for the operation and maintenance of the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Facility.(Requested by Public Service Department)
R-363-2023
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Adopt TDOT policy on consultant selection for federally funded projects
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to adopt the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation's policy on consultant selection for projects funded with Federal Highway Administration or TDOT funds.(Requested by Purchasing)
R-364-2023
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Agreement with Edison Electric for Electric Vehicle Charging Expansion Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Edison Electric, LLC in an amount not to exceed $103,719.00 for the Electric Vehicle Charging Expansion Project.(Requested by Office of Sustainability)
Ordinance to close an unnamed alley and execute quitclaim deeds
An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley from Wonderland Lane to its northeast terminus at the southeast corner of parcel 070 DD 001, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Kavonda Chandler, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 9-A-23-AC) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Ordinance to rezone property at 3616 Skyline Drive from RN-1 to RN-2
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 3616 Skyline Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, SRI Lambodar Properties, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 9-C-23-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
