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City of Knoxville · City Council

Regular meeting — March 4, 2025

On March 4, 2025, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council recorded 18 published decisions. Each links to its place in the official minutes.

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Absent: Lauren Rider (2 of 7 recorded votes)

Everything taken up, in order

Approve consent items

Announcement of Agenda and Consent Items 11j (Certificate of Compliance) and 11k (Pensions)

Consent Adopted no recorded vote

The consent calendar was approved

Moved by unrecorded

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R-68-2025 · item history →

Authorize purchase of vehicle detection system hardware from Miovision

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary from Miovision Technologies Incorporated for the purchase of vehicle detection system hardware utilized at signalized intersections throughout the City for an initial one-year term with up to two one-year renewal options thereafter, in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 per year.

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the resolution

Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Lauren Rider

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R-69-2025 · item history →

Amend contract for traffic signal loop maintenance, increase by $25,000

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Integrated Response Systems, LLC for the on-call maintenance and repair of the City's inductive vehicle detection loops for traffic signals, increasing the annual contract amount by $25,000.00 for a new total annual contract amount not to exceed $70,000.00.

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the resolution

Moved by Tommy Smith · seconded by Lauren Rider

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R-71-2025 · item history →

Award ARDF funds to Historic Giffin, LP for affordable housing

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award an amount not to exceed $1,059,400.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund to Historic Giffin, LP, for the development of 36 affordable rental housing units to be located at 1834 Beech Street.

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the resolution

Moved by Tommy Smith · seconded by Debbie Helsley

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R-72-2025 · item history →

Award historic preservation funds to Hattars for 217 E. Scott Ave. property

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to award an amount not to exceed $200,000.00 in Historic Preservation Program funds to Jennifer Hattar and Khalid Hattar to support property improvements to historic property located at 217 E. Scott Avenue, within the limits of the City of Knoxville.

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-0

Motion to approve the resolution

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Lynne Fugate

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Debbie Helsley — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Recused Gwen McKenzie — Aye
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R-73-2025 · item history →

Authorize agreement with Lakeshore Park Conservancy for park maintenance

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Lakeshore Park Conservancy in order to provide budgetary support for janitorial and mowing costs associated with managing Lakeshore Park, in an annual amount not to exceed $216,395.00.

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the resolution

Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Charles Thomas

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R-74-2025 · item history →

Authorize agreement with Purple Horse Hospitality for golf course management

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Purple Horse Hospitality to provide golf management services at Whittle Springs Golf Course and Knoxville Municipal Golf Course, for an annual amount not to exceed $280,000.00.

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the resolution

Moved by Seema Singh · seconded by Lauren Rider

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R-75-2025 · item history →

Approve Certificate of Compliance for Corks Wine & Spirits license

A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to S Central Package, LLC d/b/a Corks Wine & Spirits relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) for a license to operate a liquor store in the City.

Consent Adopted no recorded vote

The consent calendar was approved

Moved by unrecorded

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Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the resolution

Moved by Tommy Smith · seconded by Lauren Rider

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R-76-2025 · item history →

Grant pensions to certain City of Knoxville employees

A Resolution granting pensions in certain amounts per month to certain individuals, employees of the City of Knoxville as set forth in the exhibit attached hereto.

Consent Adopted no recorded vote

The consent calendar was approved

Moved by unrecorded

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Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the resolution

Moved by Tommy Smith · seconded by Lauren Rider

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O-22-2025 · item history →

Emergency ordinance to amend operating and capital budgets for FY24/25

An Emergency Ordinance to amend the operating and capital budgets for fiscal year 24/25.

Split Failed Failed 2-7-0-0

Motion to divide the question into three questions: appropriations for capital funds, appropriations for operating funds, and appropriations for personnel positions

Moved by Amelia Parker · seconded by Seema Singh

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Split Adopted 8-1-0-0

Motion to approve the ordinance

Moved by Tommy Smith · seconded by Gwen McKenzie

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Debbie Helsley — Aye Amelia Parker — No Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye
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Appropriate $21,394.06 from Parks and Rec fund for Challenge Grant Program

An Ordinance appropriating the total sum of $21,394.06 from the Parks and Recreation Department's Grants and Benevolence Fund and donating same for completed projects to various qualified organizations as part of the Challenge Grant Award Program.

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the ordinance

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Andrew Roberto

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Debbie Helsley — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Aye Gwen McKenzie — Aye
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Remove planned district (C) designation from 0 Millard Beets Road

An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-107-2019, known and cited as The City of Knoxville Zoning Code, to remove a previously approved planned district (C) designation from property located at 0 Millard Beets Road, Millard Beets Development LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0)(File No. 2-C-25-SU) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Motion to approve the ordinance

Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Gwen McKenzie

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Debbie Helsley — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Absent Gwen McKenzie — Aye
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Change zoning at 6200 Papermill Drive from C-G-3 to C-H-2

An Ordinance to change to base zoning classification of property located at 6200 Papermill Drive from C-G-3 (General Commercial) to C-H-2 (Highway Commercial), Benjamin C. Mullins, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0 Consent) (File No. 2-G-25-RZ) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Motion to approve the ordinance

Moved by Andrew Roberto · seconded by Charles Thomas

Charles Thomas — Aye Lynne Fugate — Aye Debbie Helsley — Aye Amelia Parker — Aye Tommy Smith — Aye Andrew Roberto — Aye Seema Singh — Aye Lauren Rider — Absent Gwen McKenzie — Aye
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