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City of Knoxville · City Council

Regular meeting — March 18, 2025

On March 18, 2025, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council recorded 19 published decisions. Each links to its place in the official minutes.

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Plain-language summary

The City Council met on March 18, 2025, to approve minutes, conduct appointments, and pass ordinances. Key decisions included reappointing members to the Sports Authority, appointing a member to the Public Property Naming Committee, and appropriating funds for grant programs. Several ordinances were passed to amend zoning codes and authorize agreements for various city services and projects.

Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.

Absent: Charles Thomas (all 19 recorded votes)· Amelia Parker (2 of 19 recorded votes)

Everything taken up, in order

R-77-2025 · item history →

Reappoint directors of Sports Authority of the County of Knox and City of Knoxville

A Resolution reappointing Joan Cronan and Tim Hill as directors of the Sports Authority of the County of Knox and the City of Knoxville, Tennessee. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon)

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Motion to approve the resolution

Moved by Lynne Fugate · seconded by Seema Singh

Charles Thomas — Absent 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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R-78-2025 · item history →

Appoint Mallory Alder to City Public Property Naming Committee

A Resolution appointing Mallory Alder to serve as the At Large Seat B representative to the City of Knoxville Public Property Naming Committee. (Requested by Councilmember Helsley)

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Motion to approve the resolution

Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Seema Singh

Charles Thomas — Absent 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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O-23-2025 · item history →

Appropriate $21,394.06 from Parks & Rec fund for Challenge Grant Award 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. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Motion to approve the ordinance

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Absent 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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O-24-2025 · item history →

Amend Zoning Code to remove planned district designation from 0 Millard Beets Rd

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 Debbie Helsley

Charles Thomas — Absent 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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O-25-2025 · item history →

Change base zoning of 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 Tommy Smith

Charles Thomas — Absent 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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R-79-2025 · item history →

Accept proposals for excess liability, vehicle & inland marine insurance

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept proposals to provide excess liability insurance coverage, vehicle and equipment damage insurance coverage, and inland marine insurance coverage for mobile equipment, all as part of the City’s and K-Trans Management, Inc.’s self-insured liability program, for an estimated annual premium of $762,048.00. (Requested by Employee Benefits and Risk Management Department)

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Motion to approve the resolution

Moved by Lynne Fugate · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Absent 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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R-80-2025 · item history →

Amend agreement with HealthEquity for FSA/HRA administrative services

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend an agreement with HealthEquity, Inc. to update funding language for administrative services for the City-sponsored flexible spending account and health reimbursement account for City employees. (Requested by Employee Benefits and Risk Management Department)

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Motion to approve the resolution

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Absent 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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R-81-2025 · item history →

Execute agreement with Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson for Greenway Project

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $315,698.00 to provide professional design services for the Riverwalk to Cityview Greenway Connection Project. (Requested by Engineering Department)

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Motion to approve the resolution

Moved by Tommy Smith · seconded by Andrew Roberto

Charles Thomas — Absent 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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R-82-2025 · item history →

Execute agreement with Superior Pavement Marking for 2025 Pavement Project

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Superior Pavement Marking, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $195,052.50 for the 2025 Pedestrian and Bicycle Pavement Marking Project. (Requested by Engineering Department)

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Motion to approve the resolution

Moved by Tommy Smith · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Absent 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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R-83-2025 · item history →

Lease South Knoxville Community Center space to Boy's and Girl's Clubs

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement by which the City of Knoxville will lease a portion of the South Knoxville Community Center to the Boy's and Girl's Clubs of the Tennessee Valley for a term of ten (10) years for a fee of $37,938 per year. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Motion to Amend the resolution by striking out the word “exists” and inserting the word “exits” in the final preamble clause the resolution

Moved by Amelia Parker · seconded by Tommy Smith

Charles Thomas — Absent 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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Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Motion to approve the resolution

Moved by Tommy Smith · seconded by Gwen McKenzie

Charles Thomas — Absent 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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R-84-2025 · item history →

Lease South Knoxville Community Center space to Community Action Committee

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement by which the City of Knoxville will lease a portion of the South Knoxville Community Center to the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee for a term of ten (10) years for a fee of $4,200 per year. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Motion to approve the resolution

Moved by Tommy Smith · seconded by Lauren Rider

Charles Thomas — Absent 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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R-85-2025 · item history →

Apply for and accept $35,000 grant for pedestrian safety campaigns

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant from the Tennessee Highway Safety Office in the amount of $35,000, with no required local match, to provide overtime funding for pedestrian safety campaigns. (Requested by Police Department)

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Motion to approve the resolution

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Andrew Roberto

Charles Thomas — Absent 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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R-86-2025 · item history →

Accept $300,000 grant for Traffic Enforcement, Safety, and Community Programs

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to apply for and accept grant funding from the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) in the amount of $300,000, with no required matching funds, to support Traffic Enforcement, Traffic Safety and Safe Community Programs. The funding will pay for equipment, supplies and overtime for KPD Officers conducting enforcement, and for Officers and Technicians who oversee programs such as Child Passenger Safety, Teen Driving, and Older Driver safety. (Requested by Police Department)

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Motion to approve the resolution

Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Tommy Smith

Charles Thomas — Absent 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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R-87-2025 · item history →

Execute agreement with TBI for ICAC Task Force travel and training

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation to coordinate Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force investigator travel and training pursuant to a grant from the U. S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Programs, in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00, with an option to renew the agreement for one additional one-year period upon written agreement by the parties. (Requested by Police Department)

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Motion to approve the resolution

Moved by Gwen McKenzie · seconded by Tommy Smith

Charles Thomas — Absent 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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Amend City Code related to beer sales for special events

An Ordinance amending Chapter 4 of the Knoxville City Code, Article I, Section 4-1 (Possession or consumption on certain property prohibited or restricted); Article II, Section 4-76 (Temporary serving area special event permits); and Section 4-77 (Special events permits) related to the sale of beer on certain property to streamline the code, provide for consistency for event management and safety, and provide equitable opportunity for events to be held throughout the City. (Requested by Councilmember Rider)

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Motion to Substitute for the pending section 1 and section 3 of the ordinance the proposed section 1 and section 3 as contained in the handout

Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Debbie Helsley

Charles Thomas — Absent 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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Adopted 7-0-1-1

Motion to approve the ordinance

Moved by Lauren Rider · seconded by Tommy Smith

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