Approve Minutes of April 1, 2025 Council Meeting
Minutes of the April 1, 2025 Council Meeting
Withdraw Ordinance 9-i
Ordinance 9-i was withdrawn at this time. The motion is recorded in the regular order of business.
Approve consent calendar items 9j and 11ad
9j (202), 11ad (pensions)
O-28-2025
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Appropriate $1,500 to TKJ Foundation for Camp 24
An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from the Community Safety and Empowerment budget and donating same to TKJ Foundation in support of Camp 24, a community football camp and character development event in honor of Zaevion Dobson. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment)
O-29-2025
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Appropriate $1,500 to Gennisi Charitable Birth Services
An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from the Community Safety and Empowerment budget and donating same to Gennisi Charitable Birth Services in support of the Gennisi Community Baby Shower to provide healthy eating resources and initiatives for youth and young mothers in attendance. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment)
O-30-2025
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Close alley off Waverly Street
An Ordinance to close an unimproved and unnamed alley off the eastern side of Waverly Street, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners. (Requested by Engineering Department)
O-31-2025
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Adopt the One Year Plan dated 2025
An Ordinance to adopt the One Year Plan dated 2025 as prepared by the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission for the City of Knoxville. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 3-A-25-OYP) (All Districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
O-32-2025
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Amend zoning code C-N district setbacks
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 5.3, Table 5-1: Commercial and Office Districts Dimensional Standards, to amend minimum interior side, corner side, and rear setbacks in the C-N zoning district, R. Bentley Marlow, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 8-B-23-OA) (All districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
O-33-2025
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Approve South City Sector Plan Amendment for Atchley St properties
An Ordinance approving the request of Daniel Levy for a South City Sector Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential, Mixed Use Special District, Potential Addition to the South Waterfront District, to South Waterfront Mixed Use District Type 2 for property located at 2201, 2209, 2215 Atchley Street and 0 Carmichael Street, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 3-A-25-SP) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
O-34-2025
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Change zoning for Atchley St properties from I-G to I-MU
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 2201, 2209, 2215 Atchley Street and 0 Carmichael Street from I-G (General Industrial) to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use), leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Daniel Levy, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 3-I-25-RZ) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
O-35-2025
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Amend Ordinance O-120-2024 to correct sum and attachment
An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend O-120-2024, the caption of which is entitled "An Emergency Ordinance of the City of Knoxville appropriating $32,505.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to community agencies and organizations as set forth in the attachment" so as to substitute a corrected sum and attachment in lieu of those set forth in Ordinance O-120-2024. (Requested by Legislative)
R-100-2025
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Recognize April 27 - May 3, 2025 as National Youth Violence Prevention Week
A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville recognizing April 27 - May 3, 2025, as National Youth Violence Prevention Week in the City of Knoxville. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment)
Postpone resolution authorizing contract extension with National Institute of Criminal Justice Reform
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to extend the contract with National Institute of Criminal Justice Reform to manage implementation of Community Violence Intervention programming, provide technical assistance to the City of Knoxville, and provide training on Group Violence Reduction Strategies for the City of Knoxville and community partners for an amount not to exceed $519,750.00, for a total contract amount not to exceed $826,800.00. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment)
R-101-2025
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Authorize agreement with Southern Constructors for 17th St Bridge repair
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Southern Constructors, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $377,239.00 to provide construction services to repair the Seventeenth Street Bridge. (Requested by Engineering Department)
R-102-2025
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Authorize agreement with Gresham Smith for Boyd's Bridge Pike repair design
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Gresham Smith, Inc. to provide professional engineering design services for the Boyd's Bridge Pike Bridge Repair Project in an amount not to exceed $105,000.00. (Requested by Engineering Department)
R-103-2025
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Authorize agreement with Rogers Group for 2025 Resurfacing Phase II Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Rogers Group, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $4,994,000.00 for the 2025 Resurfacing Phase II Project. (Requested by Engineering Department)
R-104-2025
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Amend agreement for UT area traffic signal improvements
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend an agreement with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation for traffic signal improvements in the University of Tennessee area to extend the date of completion and reflect an increase in available federal funding. (Requested by Engineering Department)
R-105-2025
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Authorize Easement Agreement for 400 State Street development
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Easement Agreement to allow proposed features of the development at 400 State Street to encroach into the public rights-of-way for State Street. (Requested by Engineering Department)
R-106-2025
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Appreciate United Way donation for Affordable Rental Development
A Resolution expressing appreciation to the United Way of Greater Knoxville and generous contributors in our community for the donation of $570,000.00 to be used for the Affordable Rental Development Program, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
R-107-2025
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Award $210,000 to Parkview Apts., LLC for 10 affordable housing units
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award an amount not to exceed $210,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund to Parkview Apts., LLC, for the development of 10 affordable multifamily housing units to be located at 2226 Parkview Ave. as more specifically described herein. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
R-108-2025
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Authorize IDB to negotiate PILOT with Parkview APTS, LLC
A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board (“IDB”) of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from Parkview APTS, LLC, a subsidiary of Southeast Capital, LLC (“Sponsor”), payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes (“PILOT”) with respect to real property located at 2226 Parkview Avenue, Knoxville, TN and having a parcel ID of 082OM013 (“Property”), 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 Urban Design and Development)
R-109-2025
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Award $360,000 to Edgewood Apts., LLC for 15 affordable units
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award an amount not to exceed $360,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund to Edgewood Apts., LLC for the development of 15 affordable multifamily housing units to be located at 2501 Edgewood Ave. as more specifically described herein. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
R-110-2025
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Authorize IDB to negotiate PILOT with Edgewood APTS LLC
A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board (“IDB”) of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from Edgewood APTS LLC, a subsidiary of Southeast Capital, LLC (“Sponsor”), payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes (“PILOT”) with respect to real property located at 2501 Edgewood Avenue, Knoxville, TN and having a parcel ID of 070IJ001 (“Property”), 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 Urban Design and Development)
R-111-2025
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Amend 2022 HOME-ARP Allocation Plan for Housing and Neighborhood Development
A Resolution authorizing an amendment to the 2022 HOME-ARP Allocation Plan for Housing and Neighborhood Development to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and authorizing the Mayor to execute any associated documents and certifications. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
R-112-2025
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Award $1M from HOME ARP to Lumen Flats for 18 affordable units
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award an amount not to exceed $1,000,000.00 from the HOME American Rescue Plan Program (HOME ARP) to Lumen Flats Knoxville, LLC for the development of 18 affordable housing units to be located at 1585 Coleman Road, contingent upon approval of the 2022 HOME ARP Allocation Plan Amendment by both City Council and HUD. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
R-113-2025
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Authorize IDB to negotiate PILOT with Elmington Capital Group
A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board (“IDB”) of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from Elmington Capital Group, or an affiliate thereof (“Sponsor”), payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes (“PILOT”) with respect to real property located at 1585 Coleman Road, Knoxville, TN and having a parcel ID of 107GE010 (“Property”), 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 Urban Design and Development)
R-114-2025
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Amend agreement for CoC Planning Grant Funds
A Resolution authorizing the City to enter into an amendment to an agreement accepting Continuum of Care (CoC) Planning Grant Funds from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) allowing HUD to divert grant funds directly to the Knoxville Knox County Office of Housing Stability (OHS) as a CoC Replacement Recipient. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
R-115-2025
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Amend R-326-2024 regarding Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program Grant funds
A Resolution amending R-326-2024 which authorized the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award a total amount not to exceed $1,768,642.00 in Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program Grant funds to six entities to support eight projects guided by the Coordinated Community Plan and ongoing collaboration with the Youth Action Board, in order to modify allocations to four of the entities, including the University of Tennessee, the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee, and the Office of Housing Stability (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
R-116-2025
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Authorize agreement with Lee Company for Cal Johnson Rec Center HVAC
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Lee Company for the supply and installation of two HVAC units as well as the removal and disposal of the existing units at Cal Johnson Recreation Center, located at 507 S. Hall of Fame Drive, for an amount not to exceed $58,615.00 (Requested by Public Service Department)
R-117-2025
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Apply for and accept "Organic Management" Grant
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for the ”Organic Management” Grant and, if awarded, accept a grant in the amount of $25,000.00 from the Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation (TDEC), to further grow The Knoxville Compost Project by continuing to divert municipal food waste from the landfill to reduce greenhouse gases and to produce compost to grow food in urban farms, community gardens, and residential backyards. (Requested by Public Service Department)
R-118-2025
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Grant pensions to certain individuals
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. (Requested by Pension Board)
Make annual appropriations for FY 2025-2026
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, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026 and providing the authority to reappropriate non-project related encumbrances at the end of FY 24/25 into FY 25/26. (Requested by Finance Department)
Levy tax for FY 2025-2026 General Fund and Debt Service
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, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026. (Requested by Finance Department)
Amend City Code Chapter 2 to adjust 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)
Close unimproved Cafego Avenue
An Ordinance to close unimproved Cafego Avenue within City Block 26876, running from Hackman Street to its dead end at Maynard Glenn Fields Park, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners.
