Approve minutes of November 28, 2023 regular meeting
approve the minutes of the November 28, 2023 Regular Meeting of City Council
R-397-2023
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Confirm reappointment to Knoxville City Golf Course Advisory Committee
A Resolution confirming the reappointments of Sheryl Ely and Chad Weth to the Knoxville City Golf Course Advisory Committee.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
R-398-2023
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Confirm appointment to Knoxville Animal Control Board
A Resolution confirming the appointment of Erin Donovan to the Knoxville Animal Control Board.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
R-399-2023
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Confirm appointment to Knoxville Transportation Authority Board
A Resolution confirming the appointment of Eboni Winford to the Knoxville Transportation Authority Board.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
R-400-2023
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Appoint Nicole Elliott and Ronnie Brabson to Audit Committee
A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville appointing Nicole Elliott and Ronnie Brabson to the City of Knoxville Audit Committee.(Requested by Audit Committee)
O-166-2023
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Change zoning at 707 Delapp Drive from RN-1 to RN-2
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 707 Delapp Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single- Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Jim Fox, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 10-M-23-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-167-2023
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Amend North City Sector Plan at 114 Sylvia Drive
An Ordinance approving the request of Amy Sherrill for an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 114 Sylvia Drive. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 10-A-23-SP) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-168-2023
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Approve One Year Plan amendment at 114 Sylvia Drive
An Ordinance approving the request of Amy Sherrill for a One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 114 Sylvia Drive. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 10-A-23- PA) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-169-2023
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Change zoning at 114 Sylvia Drive from RN-1 to RN-5
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 114 Sylvia Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Amy Sherrill, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 10-A-23-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
R-401-2023
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Honor memory of Larry G. Cox
A Resolution honoring the memory of Larry G. Cox, and to express Council's condolences to his family upon the occasion of his passing.(Requested by Council)
R-402-2023
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Authorize purchase of property for new fire station in Burlington
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign, on behalf of the City, any and all documents necessary to purchase two parcels of property in the Burlington community for the potential development of a new fire station, for an amount not to exceed $700,000.00.(Requested by Administration and Knoxville Fire Department)
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign, on behalf of the City, any and all documents necessary to purchase two parcels of property in the Burlington community for the potential development of a new fire station
Moved by
Gwen McKenzie
· seconded by Charles Thomas
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R-403-2023
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Authorize PILOT payments for property at 1801 E. Magnolia Ave
A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from Knoxville Leadership Foundation, or an affiliate thereof, payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes (“PILOT”) with respect to real property located at 1801 E. Magnolia Avenue, Parcel ID 082 PL 012, Knoxville, Tennessee and finding that such payments are deemed to be in furtherance of the public purposes of the Board as defined in Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-53-305.(Requested by Administration)
A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from Knoxville Leadership Foundation, or an affiliate thereof, payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes (“PILOT”)
Moved by
Gwen McKenzie
· seconded by Andrew Roberto
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R-404-2023
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Approve Park City Redevelopment and Urban Renewal Plan
A Resolution approving the Park City Redevelopment and Urban Renewal Plan prepared by Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation.(Requested by Administration)
R-405-2023
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Authorize MOU with Knox County for Homeland Security Grant
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a memorandum of understanding with Knox County in order for Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency to accept $25,000.00 as a sub recipient of a Homeland Security Grant for equipment and software at the Mobile Command Post and the Emergency Operations Center.(Requested by Emergency Management Agency)
R-406-2023
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Authorize agreement with Knoxville Urban Renaissance Builders for Fire Station #6
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville Urban Renaissance Builders, LLC (KURB) in an amount not to exceed $44,450.00 for the Fire Station #6 Repairs Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
R-407-2023
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Amend contract for electric buses and charging infrastructure
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a third amendment to contract number C- 20-0147 between the City of Knoxville and New Flyer of America, Inc. authorizing an increase in the purchase price for nine electric buses and related charging infrastructure for a total purchase price of $10,777,038.72 and permitting the parties to negotiate future escalation caps as needed due to the result of extreme economic inflation.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
R-408-2023
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Authorize agreement with Cornerstone Government Affairs, Inc.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Cornerstone Government Affairs, Inc. in the amount of $180,000.00 to provide governmental relations services for the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Law Department)
R-409-2023
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Authorize agreement with Fred D. (Tony) Thompson, Jr.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Fred D. (Tony) Thompson, Jr. in the amount of $72,000.00 to provide governmental relations services for the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Law Department)
R-410-2023
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Adopt updated comprehensive Fee Schedule for Plans Review and Building Inspections
A Resolution adopting an updated comprehensive Fee Schedule for inspections, permits and renewals, plan reviews, licenses, and appeals for the Department of Plans Review and Building Inspections.(Requested by Plans Review & Inspections)
R-411-2023
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Apply for grant for Advocate for Overdose Families
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of up to $300,000.00 over three years, with no required local match, from Knox County Grants and Community Development to be used for salaries/benefits, supplies, equipment, and training costs associated with hiring and retaining an Advocate for Overdose Families.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Amend Operating and Capital Budgets for FY 23/24
An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 23/24.(Requested by Finance Department)
O-170-2023
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Amend code regarding remedial plans and fines for sales to minors
An Ordinance amending Section 4-78(b)(ii) of Chapter 4 of the Knoxville City Code to clarify submission of remedial plans and fines for sales to underaged persons.(Requested by Beer Board Chair Testerman)
O-171-2023
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Transfer Animal Control Unit functions to Young-Williams Animal Center
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 5, to transfer Animal Control Unit functions to Young-Williams Animal Center of East Tennessee and modify the Animal Control Board.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Close unnamed street between Richmond Ave and Joseph Schofield St
An Ordinance to close an unnamed street between Richmond Avenue and Joseph Schofield Street, located between the northwest and northeast corners of parcel 094 HJ 002, subject to one condition, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Andrew Byrd, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No.11-A-23-SC) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Change street name of Pelham Road to Rock Pointe Drive
An Ordinance to change the street name of a portion of Pelham Road located between Rutledge Pike and the west terminus of Rock Pointe Drive to Rock Pointe Drive, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (PC File No. 11-A- 23-SNC) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Amend zoning map to add PD designation to 1834 Beech Street
An Ordinance to amend the zoning map to add the PD (Planned Development) designation to 1834 Beech Street, David Cockrill, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 11-A-23-PD) (First District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Change zoning at 4501 Lonas Drive from RN-1 to RN-2
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 4501 Lonas Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single- Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Northshore Construction, Inc., Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 11-D-23-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Change zoning at 1124-1130 Trigg Street from RN-2 to RN-3
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1124, 1126, 1128 and 1130 Trigg Street from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Keith Foster, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 11-F-23-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-172-2023
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Appropriate funds to community agencies and organizations
An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $23,800.00 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)
