Approve minutes of previous meeting
approve the minutes of the November 26, 2024 Regular Meeting of the City Council
Rezone Milton Street properties from RN-4 to RN-5
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4011 4013, 4017 and 4025 Milton Street from RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Heyoh Design & Development, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 8-4) (File No. 11-U-24-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Rezone Saint Mary Street property from INST to RN-6
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Saint Mary Street from INST (Institutional) District to RN-6 (Multi-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Jim Hatfield, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 11-G-24-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
R-335-2024
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Approve Certificate of Compliance for Ian's Market #141 Retail Food Store Wine License
A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to V & N Ventures LLC d/b/a Ian's Market #141 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department)
O-142-2024
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Appropriate $23,650 from Community Improvement Fund for community agencies
An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $23,650.00 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, and Parker)
R-329-2024
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Re-elect Hatchett, Wolf; elect Olds to Industrial Development Board
A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville re-electing Melissa Hatchett and Patrick Wolf and electing Anderson Olds to serve as members of the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
R-330-2024
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Re-elect Hatchett, Wolf; elect Olds to Industrial Development Board for Downtown Cinema
A Resolution re-electing Melissa Hatchett and Patrick Wolf and electing Anderson Olds to serve as members of the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville for the Downtown Cinema, Inc.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
R-331-2024
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Elect Phyllis Nichols to Knoxville Utilities Board of Commissioners
A Resolution electing Phyllis Nichols to the Knoxville Utilities Board of Commissioners.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
R-332-2024
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Confirm appointment of Jade Kloss to Historic Zoning Commission
A Resolution confirming the appointment of Jade Kloss to the Historic Zoning Commission.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
R-333-2024
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Confirm reappointments to Knoxville Tree Board
A Resolution confirming the reappointments of Robert Graves and Charles Kwit to the Knoxville Tree Board.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
R-334-2024
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Confirm appointments to Knoxville Transportation Authority Board
A Resolution confirming the appointments of Mary Thom Adams, Zack Roskop and Aly Taylor to the Knoxville Transportation Authority Board.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
O-143-2024
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Amend code regarding parking violation penalties and metered parking
An Ordinance to amend Chapter 17, Article II, Division 3, § 17-72 and Article VI, Division 2, § 17-325 of the Knoxville City Code related to parking violation penalties and metered parking, respectively.(Requested by Administration)
O-144-2024
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Authorize Municipal Enforcement Officers to tow and impound vehicles
An Ordinance amending Chapter 17, Article II, Division 4, § 17-98 of the Knoxville City Code giving authority to Municipal Enforcement Officers employed by the Public Building Authority to tow and impound any vehicle in violation of City Code on public property.(Requested by Administration)
O-145-2024
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Adopt 2024 International Fire Code, effective January 1, 2025
An Ordinance amending Chapter 11 of the Knoxville City Code so as to adopt the 2024 edition of the International Fire Code, including appendices B, C, D and O, with amendments with an effective date of January 1, 2025.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department)
O-146-2024
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Amend fee collection for nonresidential waste services downtown
An Ordinance to amend Chapter 13, Article III, Division 1 of the Knoxville City Code to reflect changes to the processes of fee collection for nonresidential waste collection services for the downtown Knoxville Alliance area, formerly known as the Central Business Improvement District (CBID).(Requested by Public Service Department)
Change zoning for Vance Road property from RN-1 to RN-2 on appeal
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 6521 Vance Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Mohamed Abbas/Oost Properties, LLC, Applicant, on appeal from a denial by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission. (Planning Commission File No. 11-L-24-RZ) (Planning Commission Denied 13-0) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
R-336-2024
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Authorize agreement with United Way for Community Schools Initiative
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with United Way of Greater Knoxville, Inc. to provide funding in an amount not to exceed $425,000.00 for a multifaceted Community Schools Initiative in 15 schools located within the corporate limits of Knoxville, which promotes community resources to achieve healthy communities.(Requested by Administration)
R-337-2024
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Authorize Industrial Development Board to negotiate PILOT for North Broadway/Stone Street
A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from McCarty Holsaple McCarty, Inc, or an affiliate thereof (“Applicant”), payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes (“PILOT”) with respect to certain real property located at 625 North Broadway and 750 Stone Street, and finding that such payments are deemed to be in furtherance of the public purposes of the Board as defined in Tennessee Code Annotated Section 7-53-305.(Requested by Administration)
R-338-2024
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Authorize transfer of property in James White Parkway to TDOT
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to transfer a small area of property located in the James White Parkway right-of-way back to the Tennessee Department of Transportation.(Requested by Engineering Department)
R-339-2024
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Authorize agreement with Superior Pavement Marking for Rumble Stripes Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Superior Pavement Marking, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $150,650.00 for the 2024 Citywide Rumble Stripes Project.(Requested by Engineering Department)
R-340-2024
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Authorize agreement with Design & Construction Services for Gay St sidewalk repair
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design & Construction Services, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $265,792.50 for the Gay Street Brick Sidewalk Repair Phase II Project.(Requested by Engineering Department)
R-341-2024
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Authorize agreement with Cannon & Cannon for Fountain City Sidewalk Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Cannon & Cannon, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $165,500.00 to provide professional design services for the Fountain City Sidewalk Project.(Requested by Engineering Department)
R-342-2024
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Authorize agreement with CDM Smith for Neyland Drive Pedestrian Connection Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $268,400.00 to provide professional design services for the Neyland Drive Pedestrian Connection Project.(Requested by Engineering Department)
R-343-2024
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Amend contract with Kimley-Horn for Woodland Ave Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for the Woodland Avenue Complete Street Project, increasing the contract amount by $37,900.00 for a new contract total of $448,800.00, and extending the date of completion to May 1, 2026.(Requested by Engineering Department)
R-344-2024
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Apply for AFG grant for Fire Department fitness equipment
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to provide funding pursuant to the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program in the amount of $256,938.00 with a City match of ten (10) percent, which will be used to purchase fitness equipment needed for the Fire Suppression Division of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department)
R-345-2024
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Apply for TN DOH grant for EMS equipment for Fire Department
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the State of Tennessee Department of Health's "Essential Equipment Purchases for Licensed Ambulance Services in Tennessee" Grant Program in an amount up to $150,000.00 to purchase equipment and tools needed to enhance the capabilities of the Knoxville Fire Department's Emergency Medical Services.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department)
R-346-2024
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Authorize agreement with Chevin Fleet Solutions for Fleetwave software upgrades
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Chevin Fleet Solutions for the provision of upgrades to Fleetwave software used by the Fleet Services Department to transition to an online hosted platform which will allow efficient data input onto a cloud-based system, for an initial setup cost not to exceed $20,600.00 and an annual cost not to exceed $42,492.00 per year, for an initial three-year term.(Requested by Fleet Services)
R-347-2024
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Authorize acquisition of property at 312 S. Castle Street
A Resolution authorizing acquisition, by condemnation if necessary, of a fee simple interest in certain property located at 312 S. Castle Street (Parcel ID No. 082-EP-035), believed to be owned by Lillian Neal Roberts Miller, deceased, at an estimated cost of $31,500.00, as recommended by the Abandoned, Blighted, and Vacant Properties Committee.(Requested by Housing & Neighborhood Development Department)
R-348-2024
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Apply for cybersecurity grant from DHS
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant from the Department of Homeland Security as a subrecipient of the State of Tennessee in the amount of $137,500.00 pursuant to the 2023 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) to pay for multi-factor authentication software and network monitoring software which will protect the City's network from unauthorized access.(Requested by Information Technology)
R-349-2024
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Contract with Highstreet IT Solutions for Oracle HCM Cloud Software
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Highstreet IT Solutions, LLC to provide implementation services for Oracle HCM Cloud Software for an amount not exceed $1,049,500.00(Requested by Information Technology)
R-350-2024
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Apply for TDOT grant for Knoxville Area Transit UTAP
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application with the Tennessee Department of Transportation in the amount of $12,000.00 to provide funding to Knoxville Area Transit for Fiscal Year 2025 Urban Technical Assistance Program (UTAP), and if such application is approved, to authorize the Mayor to execute any and all documents to accept such a grant award.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
R-351-2024
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Authorize agreement with The Capitol Strategy Group for governmental relations
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Fred D. (Tony) Thompson, Jr. and Kim Adkins, on behalf of The Capitol Strategy Group, LLC, in the amount of $72,000.00 to provide governmental relations services for the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Law Department)
R-352-2024
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Adopt principles of the Urban Forest Master Plan
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to adopt the principles set forth in the Urban Forest Master Plan to support efforts to ensure all Knoxville residents, now and in the future, have access to trees and green spaces, and livable, healthy neighborhoods.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Change street name from Patton Street to Willow Avenue
An Ordinance to change the street name of Patton Street to Willow Avenue between Willow Avenue and E. Summit Hill Drive, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13- 0 Consent) (File No. 11-A-24-SNC) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Amend North City Sector Plan for Maddox Construction property
An Ordinance approving the request of Maddox Construction Company Inc. for an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Neighborhood Commercial and General Commercial to General Commercial for property located at 100 E. Inskip Drive. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-A-24-SP) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Approve One Year Plan Amendment for Maddox Construction property
An Ordinance approving the request of Maddox Construction Company Inc. for a One Year Plan Amendment from Neighborhood Commercial and General Commercial to General Commercial for property located at 100 E. Inskip Drive. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-A-24- PA) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Change zoning for 100 E. Inskip Drive to C-G-1
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 100 E. Inskip Drive from CN (Neighborhood Commercial) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District, Maddox Construction Company Inc., Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 7-C-24-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Change zoning for 7057 Pine Grove Road to C-H-2
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 7057 Pine Grove Road from C-H-1 (Highway Commercial) District and I-G (General Industrial) District to C-H-2 (Highway Commercial) District, Sharon Thurner, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 11-F-24-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Change zoning for 901 Kermit Drive to C-H-2
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 901 Kermit Drive from C-H-1 (Highway Commercial) District to C-H-2 (Highway Commercial) District, Tim Graham, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 11-P-24-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
