Approve minutes of May 14, 2024 meeting
approve the minutes of the May 14, 2024 Regular Meeting of City Council
Approve consent items
approve the consent items
R-134-2024
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Approve Certificate of Compliance for Admiral Wine & Spirits liquor store license
A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Admiral Wine & Spirits, LLC d/b/a Admiral Wine & Spirits relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (ABC) for a license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Finance Department)
R-135-2024
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Grant pension to John D. Lawson, Knoxville Police Dept.
A Resolution granting a pension of $3,414.16 per month to John D. Lawson, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-136-2024
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Grant pension to Ronald D. Collins, Knoxville General Government
A Resolution granting a pension of $1,745.13 per month to Ronald D. Collins, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-137-2024
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Confirm Design Review Board reappointments and appointment
A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Rick Blackburn and Cameron Bolin and appointment of Tony Allen to the Design Review Board.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
R-138-2024
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Confirm Visit Knoxville Board reappointment
A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Lola Alapo to the Visit Knoxville Board of Directors.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
R-139-2024
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Confirm Knoxville Animal Control Board appointments
A Resolution confirming the appointment of Captain Tammy DeBow and Harrison Forbes to the Knoxville Animal Control Board.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
R-140-2024
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Approve appointment to Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority
A Resolution approving the appointment of Allison Page to the Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
R-141-2024
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Reappoint to Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee
A Resolution reappointing Bradford Redding to serve as the At-Large Seat A representative to the Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee.(Requested by Councilmember Fugate)
O-53-2024
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Appropriations ordinance for FY 2024-2025
An Ordinance making and fixing the annual appropriations for the several departments, agencies, and funds of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025 and providing the authority to reappropriate non-project related encumbrances at the end of FY 23/24 into FY 24/25.(Requested by Finance Department)
O-54-2024
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Levy tax for General Fund and Debt Service Fund FY 2024-2025
An Ordinance to levy a tax on all taxable properties, real, personal and mixed, within the corporate limits of the City of Knoxville to provide sufficient revenues to fund the General Fund and Debt Service Fund operations and Debt Service obligations of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025.(Requested by Finance Department)
O-55-2024
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Amend City Code re: classification and compensation plans
An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Division 2, Sections 2-449, 2-450, 2-458, and 2-459 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the classification and compensation plans.(Requested by Human Resources Department)
O-56-2024
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Amend Zoning Code to add Residential Care Facilities in OP district
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 9.2, Use Matrix Table 9-1 to add Residential Care Facilities as a special use in the OP (Office Park) Zoning District, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-B-24-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-57-2024
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Amend Northeast County Sector Plan for 1707 Loves Creek Road
An Ordinance approving the request of Randy Guignard for an amendment to the Northeast County Sector Plan from Public Parks and Refuges to Medium Density Residential for property located at 1707 Loves Creek Road. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-H-24-SP) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-58-2024
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Amend One Year Plan for 1707 Loves Creek Road
An Ordinance approving the request of Randy Guignard for a One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 1707 Loves Creek Road. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-G-24-PA) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-59-2024
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Amend Northwest City Sector Plan for 0 Henson Road
An Ordinance approving the request of Dream House Construction, LLC for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 0 Henson Road, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-B-24-SP) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-60-2024
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Amend One Year Plan for 0 Henson Road
An Ordinance approving the request of Dream House Construction, LLC for a One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 0 Henson Road, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-B-24-PA) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-61-2024
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Change base zoning for 0 Henson Road
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Henson Road from AG (General Agricultural) District to RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Dream House Construction, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-D-24-RZ) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-62-2024
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Amend North City Sector Plan for 5531 N Broadway
An Ordinance approving the request of Gary Koontz for an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to General Commercial for property located at 5531 N Broadway, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-E-24-SP) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-63-2024
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Amend One Year Plan for 5531 N Broadway
An Ordinance approving the request of Gary Koontz for a One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to General Commercial for property located at 5531 N Broadway, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-D-24-PA) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-64-2024
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Change base zoning for 5531 N Broadway
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 5531 N Broadway from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to C-H-2 (Highway Commercial) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Gary Koonz, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-G-24-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-65-2024
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Amend Central City Sector Plan for 1221 Laurel Ave
An Ordinance approving the request of John Lynch Sanders, FAIA, for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential to Neighborhood Commercial for a portion of property located at 1221 Laurel Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-F-24-SP) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-66-2024
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Amend One Year Plan for 1221 Laurel Avenue
An Ordinance approving the request of John Lynch Sanders, FAIA for a One Year Plan amendment from Medium Density Residential to Neighborhood Commercial for a portion of property located at 1221 Laurel Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-E-24-PA) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-67-2024
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Change base zoning for a portion of 1221 Laurel Avenue
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of a portion of property located at 1221 Laurel Avenue from RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, John Lynch Sanders, FAIA, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-I-24-RZ) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-68-2024
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Amend South City Sector Plan for 2600 Sevier Avenue
An Ordinance approving the request of Connolly Development Ventures, LLC for an amendment to the South City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Neighborhood Commercial for property located at 2600 Sevier Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-L-24-SP) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-69-2024
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Amend One Year Plan for 2600 Sevier Avenue
An Ordinance approving the request of Connolly Development Ventures, LLC for a One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to Neighborhood Commercial for property located at 2600 Sevier Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-J-24-PA) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-70-2024
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Change base zoning for 2600 Sevier Avenue
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 2600 Sevier Avenue from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) District, Connolly Development Ventures, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-T-24-RZ) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-71-2024
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Change base zoning for Joe Lewis Rd & Lewis Ave properties
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 4407 and 4411 Joe Lewis Road and for portions of property located at 4415 Joe Lewis Road and 1410 Lewis Avenue from I-G (General Industrial) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Alexis Feliciano, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-E-24-RZ) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-72-2024
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Amend East City Sector Plan for 1117 Beaman Lake Road
An Ordinance approving the request of Rev. Harold Middlebrook for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for a portion of property located at 1117 Beaman Lake Road. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0) (File No. 4-K-24-SP) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-73-2024
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Amend One Year Plan for 1117 Beaman Lake Road
An Ordinance approving the request of Rev. Harold Middlebrook for a One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for a portion of property located at 1117 Beaman Lake Road. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0) (File No. 4-I-24-PA) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-74-2024
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Change base zoning for a portion of 1117 Beaman Lake Road
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for a portion of property located at 1117 Beaman Lake Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Rev. Harold Middlebrook, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0) (File No. 4-R-24-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
R-142-2024
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Authorize agreement with Beck Cultural Exchange Center
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Beck Cultural Exchange Center to provide historical preservation, research, education, and programming reflecting Black and African-American experiences and culture in the Knoxville area, in an amount not to exceed $90,000.00 with the option to extend the terms of the Agreement for up to three additional one-year periods under the same conditions.(Requested by Office of Community Safety & Empowerment)
R-143-2024
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Award Historic Preservation Program grant funds
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to award a total amount not to exceed $247,855.00 in Historic Preservation Program grant funds to support property improvements to eligible historic properties within the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
R-144-2024
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Authorize agreement for Western Heights infrastructure improvements
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation for Phase 2 infrastructure improvements at Western Heights, in an amount not to exceed $4,200,000.00.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
R-145-2024
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Apply for and accept Bulletproof Vest Partnership grant
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Award of $44,000.00 over a two year period, with a required 50% local match, for a total amount of $88,000.00, to provide funding for the purchase of bullet-resistant vests for Knoxville law enforcement officers.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
R-146-2024
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Accept School Violence Prevention Program Grant
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept a School Violence Prevention Program Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services in an amount not to exceed $375,000.00 with a required 25% local match not to exceed $125,000.00, for a total grant amount of $500,000.00, to be used for equipment, supplies, travel and training for school violence prevention in Knox County Schools.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
R-147-2024
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Apply for and accept Communities Sparking Investment grant
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a Communities Sparking Investment in Transformative Energy grant from the the United States Department of Energy, Office of State and Community Energy Programs, in an amount of up to $3,600,000.00 with a local match of 5%, to be covered by a community partnership with East Tennessee Clean Fuels to provide funding for programs that would deliver direct local community benefits regarding energy efficiency and clean energy projects for disadvantaged communities.(Requested by Office of Sustainability)
O-53-2024
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Approve and adopt FY 2025-2030 Capital Improvements Program
An Ordinance to approve and adopt the FY 2025-2030 Knoxville Capital Improvements Program, including the FY 2025 Capital Improvements Budget, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 5-A-24-OB) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-54-2024
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Amend Northwest City Sector Plan for Broome Rd & Middlebrook Pike
An Ordinance approving the request of Homestead Land Holdings, LLC for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 0 Broome Road, and at 7700 and 7708 Middlebrook Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-D-24-SP) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-55-2024
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Amend One Year Plan for Broome Rd & Middlebrook Pike
An Ordinance approving the request of Homestead Land Holdings, LLC for a One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 0 Broome Road, and at 7700 and 7708 Middlebrook Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-C-24-PA) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-56-2024
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Change base zoning for Broome Rd & Middlebrook Pike
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 0 Broome Road, and at 7700 and 7708 Middlebrook Pike from RN-2 (C) (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-5 (C) (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Homestead Land Holdings, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-F-24-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-57-2024
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Amend Central City Sector Plan for 2635 Western Ave
An Ordinance approving the request of BIR Investments, LLC for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial for a portion of property located at 2635 Western Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-G-24-SP) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-58-2024
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Amend One Year Plan for 2635 Western Avenue
An Ordinance approving the request of BIR Investments, LLC for a One Year Plan amendment from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial for a portion of property located at 2635 Western Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-F-24-PA) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
O-59-2024
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Change base zoning for a portion of 2635 Western Avenue
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for a portion of property located at 2635 Western Avenue from I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District to I-H (Heavy Industrial) District, BIR Investments, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-J-24-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
