Approve minutes of the September 17, 2024 Regular Meeting of City Council
approve the minutes of the September 17, 2024 Regular Meeting of City Council
Postpone Resolution 10-a for six weeks
postpone Resolution 10-a for six weeks
10-a
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Appeal of zoning administrator's determination regarding LES compliance at 1307 Galway Street
A Resolution approving the appeal by Jeremy Greenhouse, on behalf of Liquid Environmental Solutions ("LES"), of the Board of Zoning Appeals' decision to uphold the Zoning Administrator’s determination that LES is not in compliance with Article IV Section 2.3.2.B.3.k of the 2017 City of Knoxville Zoning Ordinance, for property located at 1307 Galway Street, thereby reversing the Zoning Administrator's determination. BZA file No. BZA-24-0049.(Requested by Plans Review & Inspections)
Approve consent items
approve the consent items
11-r
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Approve Certificate of Compliance for Mapco Express Inc. d/b/a Mapco #3697 for wine license
A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Mapco Express Inc. d/b/a Mapco #3697 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department)
11-s
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Grant pension of $5,619.00/month to Christopher S. Baldwin of KPD
A Resolution granting a pension of $5,619.00 per month to Christopher S. Baldwin, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
11-t
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Grant pension of $4,217.88/month to Donald W. Tipton, Jr. of KFD
A Resolution granting a pension of $4,217.88 per month to Donald W. Tipton, Jr., an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
11-u
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Grant pension of $4,286.50/month to Christopher G. Karnes of KFD
A Resolution granting a pension of $4,286.50 per month to Christopher G. Karnes, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
11-v
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Grant pension of $4,489.14/month to Keli R. Randolph of KPD
A Resolution granting a pension of $4,489.14 per month to Keli R. Randolph, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
11-w
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Grant pension of $641.81/month to Michael E. Brown of KFD
A Resolution granting a pension of $641.81 per month to Michael E. Brown, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
11-x
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Grant pension of $151.18/month (Defined Benefit Only) to Robert D. Becker
A Resolution granting a pension of $151.18 per month (Defined Benefit Only) to Robert D. Becker, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Robert D. Becker)
11-y
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Grant pension of $1,370.33/month to Nicholas A. Spine, III of General Government
A Resolution granting a pension of $1,370.33 per month to Nicholas A. Spine, III, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
11-z
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Grant pension of $706.53/month to William K. Roberts of General Government
A Resolution granting a pension of $706.53 per month to William K. Roberts, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
12-b
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Emergency ordinance appropriating $32,505 from Community Improvement Fund for agencies
An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $32,505.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Community Agencies and Organizations as set forth in the attachment.(Requested by Vice Mayor Smith and Councilmembers Roberto, Singh, Rider, Thomas, McKenzie, Fugate, Helsley, and Parker)
8-a
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Confirm appointments/reappointments to the Board of Environmental Appeals
A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Leslie Henderson and Matt Teglas and appointment of Adam Kohntopp to the Board of Environmental Appeals for the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
9-a
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Amend Operating and Capital budgets for fiscal year 24/25
An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital budgets for fiscal year 24/25.(Requested by Finance Department)
9-b
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Close unimproved alley from McCarty Ave to Baldwin Ave, execute quitclaim deeds
An Ordinance to close an unimproved and unnamed alley from former McCarty Ave (closed by Ordinance No. O-52-2021) to Baldwin Avenue within City Block 25373, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners.(Requested by Engineering Department)
9-c
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Close unimproved Dooley Street from McCarty Ave to Baldwin Ave, execute quitclaim deeds
An Ordinance to close unimproved Dooley Street from former McCarty Avenue (closed by Ordinance No. O-52-2021) to Baldwin Ave within City Block 25373, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners.(Requested by Engineering Department)
11-a
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Request KCDC create Magnolia Avenue Corridor Redevelopment Plan
A Resolution requesting Knoxville's Community Development Corporation to create a Redevelopment Plan for an area to be titled the Magnolia Avenue Corridor Redevelopment Plan.(Requested by Urban Design and Development)
11-b
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Add honorary name "Barbara Kelly Legacy" to Major Avenue at Western Avenue intersection
A Resolution to add the honorary name "Barbara Kelly Legacy" to Major Avenue at its intersection with Western Avenue.(Requested by Chairperson McKenzie)
11-c
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Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Whaley Construction for Sevier Avenue Streetscapes
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Whaley Construction, LLC in an amount not to exceed $8,930,463.40 for the Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Project.(Requested by Engineering Department)
11-d
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Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. for Sevier Avenue Streetscapes services
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. to provide Construction Engineering and Inspection services for the Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Project in an amount not to exceed $980,734.75.(Requested by Engineering Department)
11-e
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Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Southern Constructors for Sevier Avenue Utility Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Southern Constructors, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $5,270,470.00 for the Sevier Avenue Utility Conduit and Duct Bank Project.(Requested by Engineering Department)
11-f
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Authorize Mayor to revise MOU with KUB for Sevier Avenue Streetscapes electric work reimbursement
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a revised Memorandum of Understanding with the Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) to reimburse KUB for all expenses related to the electric construction work for the Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Project at an additional estimated cost of $1,189,656.00.(Requested by Engineering Department)
11-g
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Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Butler Appraisal Group for Woodland Avenue Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Butler Appraisal Group, LLC in an amount not to exceed $41,500.00 to provide right-of-way appraisal services for the Woodland Avenue Complete Street Project.(Requested by Engineering Department)
11-h
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Authorize Mayor to execute quitclaim deed to Philip Chesney for 205 Spruce Street property
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Philip Chesney for one parcel of property located at 205 Spruce Street, Parcel ID No. 082-OF-008, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $50,500.00.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
11-i
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Authorize agreement with Perez Planning + Design for Parks and Recreation Master Plan
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Perez Planning + Design, LLC, to provide professional services to develop a Parks and Recreation Systems Master Plan for an amount not to exceed $250,000.00.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
11-j
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Authorize agreement with K-KCCAC for programs at John T. O'Connor Senior Citizen Center
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee in an annual amount not to exceed $138,000.00 to provide adult education, health, social services, and recreation programs in the John T. O' Connor Senior Citizen Center.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
11-k
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Authorize agreement with Ace Miller Golden Gloves Charities for boxing program
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Ace Miller Golden Gloves Charities, Inc. to provide an amateur boxing program for an amount not to exceed $75,000.00.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
11-l
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Authorize agreement with Childhelp, Inc. for child trauma services funded by KPD
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Childhelp, Inc. to provide funding in an amount not to exceed $125,000.00 from the Police Department's annual budget to support services and assist the needs of children who have experienced complex trauma through abuse, neglect, psychological harm and exposure to crimes.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
11-m
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Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply jointly with Knox County for the 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant award of $136,946.00 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)
11-n
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Authorize Mayor to execute tree installation agreement with Utility Arborist of Tennessee, LLC
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Utility Arborist of Tennessee, LLC, to install trees at various locations throughout the City during the 2024-2025 tree planting season in an amount not to exceed $35,000.00.(Requested by Public Service Department)
11-o
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Authorize Mayor to execute tree installation agreement with Taylors Lawn Service, LLC
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Taylors Lawn Service, LLC, to install trees at various locations throughout the City during the 2024/2025 tree planting season in an amount not to exceed $35,000.00.(Requested by Public Service Department)
11-p
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Authorize Mayor to execute tree installation agreement with AvaLawn, Inc.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with AvaLawn, Inc. to install trees at various locations throughout the City during the 2024-2025 tree planting season in an amount not to exceed $35,000.00.(Requested by Public Service Department)
11-q
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Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept Connected Communities 2.0 grant
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a Connected Communities 2.0 grant from the Department of Energy in an amount not to exceed $5,600,000.00, with a local match of in-kind staff time, to create technology innovations that support increased energy efficiency for homes, commercial buildings, and an electric system that is flexible and resilient.(Requested by Office of Sustainability)
12-a
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Close portion of Ford Place and authorize quitclaim deeds to adjacent owners
An Ordinance to close a portion of Ford Place from the northeast corner of Parcel No. 095OE032 to its northern terminus adjacent to City Block 260063, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners.(Requested by Engineering Department)
