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Minutes of the April 29, 2025 Council Meeting
R-119-2025
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Confirm reappointment to Police Advisory and Review Committee
A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Jonathan Haskell and appointment of Brian Brooks and Valuri Reid to the Poliice Advisory and Review Committee. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
O-36-2025
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Close unimproved Cafego Avenue and authorize quitclaim deeds
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. (Requested by Engineering Department)
R-120-2025
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Acquire property for Broadway Streetscapes Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property for the Broadway Streetscapes Project by negotiated purchase, or by condemnation if necessary, within 8 tracts of real property for a total amount not to exceed $1,072,600.00. (Requested by Engineering Department)
R-121-2025
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Execute agreement with LJA Engineering for CIPP IV Phase 2 Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with LJA Engineering, Inc. to provide Construction Engineering and Inspection services for the CIPP IV Phase 2 Project in an amount not to exceed $113,200.00. (Requested by Engineering Department)
R-122-2025
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Amend contract for Island Home Avenue parking lot improvements
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Cannon & Cannon, Inc. to provide design and construction phase services for improvements to an existing gravel parking lot located along Island Home Avenue under James White Parkway, increasing the contract amount by $49,100.00 for a new contract total of $140,100.00. (Requested by Engineering Department)
R-123-2025
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Execute agreement with Cannon & Cannon for staff augmentation
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Cannon & Cannon, Inc. to provide staff augmentation services on an as-needed basis in an amount not to exceed $49,500.00. (Requested by Engineering Department)
R-124-2025
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Amend contract for Augusta Quarry Amenities Phase II Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Southern Constructors, Inc. for the Augusta Quarry Amenities Phase II Project, increasing the contract amount by $141,506.61 for a new total contract amount of $3,767,296.99. (Requested by Engineering Department)
R-125-2025
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Execute Change Order No. 2 for City/County Building Renovations
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Change Order No. 2 to Agreement No. C-24-0234 with GCE Construction in an amount not to exceed $4,771.75, related to the City/County Building 6th Floor Renovations, for a new total contract amount not to not to exceed of $921,721.75. (Requested by Finance Department)
R-126-2025
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Execute quitclaim deed for Homemakers Program property
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Tiffany Foster and Reed Matthew Foster for one parcel of property located at 2100 Washington Avenue, Parcel ID No. 082-JX-010, within the limits of the City of Knoxville, pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $100,000. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
R-127-2025
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Extend contract for Community Violence Intervention programming
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-128-2025
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Execute contract for processing recyclable materials
A resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract between the City of Knoxville and Westrock Converting, LLC for the processing and marketing of recyclable materials collected through household single stream recycling and City drop-off center recycling containers, for an estimated cost of $252,000 annually. (Requested by Public Service Department)
Amend Zoning Code, Article 12.8, Landscape Buffer Yards
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 12.8, Landscape Buffer Yards, R. Bentley Marlow, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 8-E-23-OA) (All Council Districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Adopt revised design guidelines for Edgewood-Park City H District
An Ordinance to adopt the revised design guidelines for the Edgewood-Park City H (Historic Overlay) District, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, applicant. (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Change zoning at 107 Meadow View Road from RN-2 to RN-4
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 107 Meadow View Road from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood), David Varner, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 3-C-25-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Change zoning at 1608, 1612, 1616 Eighth Ave to I-MU
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1608, 1612, and 1616 Eighth Avenue from RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District, Garrett Jernigan, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-F-25-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Change zoning at 6907 Central Ave Pike to C-H-1
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 6907 Central Avenue Pike from C-G-1 (General Commercial) District to C-H-1 (Highway Commercial) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Brandon Bolding, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-G-25-RZ) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Change zoning at 0 and 6714 Keck Road to C-G-1
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 and 6714 Keck Road from C-H-2 (Highway Commercial) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District, Northcreek Renovation and Construction, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-L-25-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Amend East City Sector Plan for 4602 Millertown Pike
An Ordinance approving the request of Mike Ballinger for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Office to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4602 Millertown Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-E-25-SP) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Amend One Year Plan for 4602 Millertown Pike
An Ordinance approving the request of Mike Ballinger for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Office to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4602 Millertown Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-E-25-PA) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Change zoning at 4602 Millertown Pike to RN-4
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4602 Millertown Pike from O (Office) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Mike Ballinger, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-T-25-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Change zoning at 1908 Grand Avenue to I-MU
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1908 Grand Avenue from C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) District to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District, J. Scott Busby, AIA, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-S-25-RZ) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Change zoning at 305 Randolph St, 600 E Magnolia, 611 E Depot to DK-W
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 305 Randolph Street, 600 E. Magnolia Avenue, and 611 E. Depot Avenue from I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District to DK-W (Downtown Knoxville Warehouse) Subdistrict, Kathryn Greer, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-Q-25-RZ) (Council Districts 4 & 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Appropriate funds for Knoxville Area Urban League Sneaker Ball
An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from the Community Safety and Empowerment budget and donating same to the Knoxville Area Urban League in support of the 2025 National Achievers Society Sneaker Ball, an event that celebrates and affirms the academic, social, and personal achievements of high-achieving students in grades 10-12. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment)
Appropriate funds for S.O.U.L.S. Youth Choir musical event
An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from the Community Safety and Empowerment budget and donating same to the S.O.U.L.S. Youth Choir in support of an educational musical event that will engage young people in conversations around bullying and discrimination as well as attendance of the musical Hairspray. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment)
