Approval of November 11, 2025 regular meeting minutes
Minutes of the November 11, 2025 Regular Meeting
R-311-2025
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Animal Control Board appointments and reappointments
A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Sarah Glass, Ashley Ramos and Heidi Wyrosdick and the appointment of Sergeant Christopher Williams to the Knoxville Animal Control Board. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
R-312-2025
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Tree Board appointments and reappointments
A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Melissa Hinten, Brian O'Connor, Charlotte Rodina, Jessica Rodocker, and Kayla Stuart and the appointment of Greg Austin, Sophie Carter and Lakiska Johnson to the Knoxville Tree Board. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
O-143-2025
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Amend zoning code to create single family attached dwelling use
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 2, General Definitions and Measurement Methodologies; Article 4, Residential Neighborhood Districts; Article 9, Uses; Article 10, Site Development Standards; and Article 11, Off-Street Parking, to create a new use, Single Family - Attached Dwellings, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 7-B-25-OA) (All districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
O-144-2025
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Rezone 0 Keck Road from AG to RN-1
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Keck Road from AG (General Agricultural) district to RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Knoxville Real Estate Management LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 6-E-25-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
O-145-2025
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Amend stormwater and street ordinance
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 22.5 "Stormwater", updating the "Stormwater and Street Ordinance" of the City of Knoxville. (Requested by Engineering Department)
O-146-2025
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Clarify classification of late fees for parking violations
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 17, Article II, Division 3, Section 17-72(c), to clarify the classification of late fees for parking violations. (Requested by Policy)
O-147-2025
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Amend building height and setbacks in RN-5 district
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 4.3, Table 4-2 pertaining to building height and setbacks in the RN-5 (General Neighborhood Residential) district, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 10-A-25-OA) (All districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
O-148-2025
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Rezone 0 E. Inskip Drive and 0 Scheel Road from RN-1 to RN-4
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 E. Inskip Drive and 0 Scheel Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) district, Jesse Alarcon, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 9-M-25-RZ) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
O-149-2025
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Amend Central City Sector Plan at 1524 New York Avenue
An Ordinance approving the request of Robert Parsons II for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Office for property located at 1524 New York Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-B-25-SP) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
O-150-2025
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Amend One Year Plan at 1524 New York Avenue
An Ordinance approving the request of Robert Parsons II for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Office for property located at 1524 New York Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-B-25-PA) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
O-151-2025
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Rezone 1524 New York Avenue from RN-2 to O
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1524 New York Avenue from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to O (Office) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Robert Parsons II, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-B-25-RZ) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
O-152-2025
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Amend Central City Sector Plan at 1507 Ninth Avenue
An Ordinance approving the request of Benjamin C. Mullins for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Heavy Industrial to Civic/Institutional for property located at 1507 Ninth Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 10-C-25-SP) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
O-153-2025
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Amend One Year Plan at 1507 Ninth Avenue
An Ordinance approving the request of Benjamin C. Mullins for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Heavy Industrial to Civic/Institutional for property located at 1507 Ninth Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 10-C-25-PA) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
O-154-2025
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Rezone 1507 Ninth Avenue from IG to INST
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1507 Ninth Avenue from IG (General Industrial) district to INST (Institutional) district, Benjamin C. Mullins, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 10-D-25-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
O-155-2025
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Rezone 1902 Merchant Drive from RN-1 to O
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1902 Merchant Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to O (Office) district, David Bruce Hamilton, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-G-25-RZ) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
O-156-2025
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Amend South City Sector Plan at Sims Road and Maryville Pike
An Ordinance approving the request of Steve Young for an amendment to the South City Sector Plan from Neighborhood Commercial to General Commercial for property located at 4409 Sims Road and 0 and 1102 Maryville Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-D-25-SP) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
O-157-2025
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Amend One Year Plan at Sims Road and Maryville Pike
An Ordinance approving the request of Steve Young for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Neighborhood Commercial to General Commercial for property located at 4409 Sims Road and 0 and 1102 Maryville Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-D-25-PA) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
O-158-2025
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Rezone Sims Road and Maryville Pike from I-G to C-G-1
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4409 Sims Road and 0 and 1102 Maryville Pike from I-G (General Industrial) district to C-G-1 (General Commercial) district, Steve Young, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-K-25-RZ) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
O-159-2025
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Rezone 0 Zoe Way from OP to O
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Zoe Way from OP (Office Park) district to O (Office) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, John Greer, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-Q-25-RZ) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
R-313-2025
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Execute agreement with Metro Drug Coalition for youth specialist
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with The Metro Drug Coalition, Inc. to establish a youth prevention specialist to help deter underage drinking in Knoxville Schools, in an amount not to exceed $75,000.00 per year, and paid from fines accumulated as authorized by Chapter 4, Division 3, Section 4-94 of the Knoxville City Code. (Requested by City Council)
R-314-2025
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Accept BlueRe proposal for Stop Loss insurance
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept the proposal from BlueRe for Stop Loss insurance for the City's self-insured medical plan and prescription drug plan, for an estimated annual premium of $840,762.00. (Requested by Employee Benefits and Risk Management Department)
R-315-2025
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Execute agreement with YMCA for employee gym memberships
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with YMCA of East Tennessee, Inc. to provide gym memberships for full-time city employees and their families, at a projected annual cost of $253,800.00. (Requested by Employee Benefits and Risk Management Department)
R-316-2025
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Execute agreement with Quality Counts for traffic data services
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Quality Counts, LLC to provide on-call traffic data collection services at various locations throughout the City on an as needed basis for an annual amount not to exceed $50,000.00. (Requested by Engineering Department)
R-317-2025
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Execute agreement with Marr Traffic for traffic data services
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Marr Traffic, Inc. to provide on-call traffic data collection services at various locations throughout the City on an as needed basis for an annual amount not to exceed $50,000.00. (Requested by Engineering Department)
R-318-2025
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Amend CDM Smith contract for Washington Pike Roadway Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with CDM Smith, Inc. for the Washington Pike Roadway Improvements Project, increasing the contract amount by $129,700.00 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $2,078,300.00. (Requested by Engineering Department)
R-319-2025
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Amend Rogers Group contract for 2025 Resurfacing Phase II
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Rogers Group, Inc. for the 2025 Resurfacing Phase II Project, increasing the contract amount by $163,111.76 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $5,157,111.76. (Requested by Engineering Department)
R-320-2025
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Amend Adams Contracting contract for North Cherry Stormwater
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Adams Contracting, LLC for the North Cherry Street Stormwater Improvements Project, increasing the amount by $751,020.00 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $2,794,231.00, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act grant. (Requested by Engineering Department)
R-321-2025
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Amend DCS contract for Urban Wilderness Gateway Park Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Design and Construction Services, Inc. for the Knoxville Urban Wilderness Gateway Park - James White Pavilion Project, increasing the contract amount by $162,560.32 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $4,759,201.54 and extending the date of completion to January 31, 2026. (Requested by Engineering Department)
R-322-2025
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Authorize fees for Engineering Department services
A Resolution authorizing fees related to services provided by the Engineering Department. (Requested by Engineering Department)
R-323-2025
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Waive city taxes on Knox County surplus properties
A Resolution to waive City of Knoxville taxes on Knox County surplus properties pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated § 67-5-2507. (Requested by Finance Department)
R-324-2025
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Execute agreement with Holtz Builders for Inskip Pool deck
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Holtz Builders, Inc. for the existing pool deck replacement project at Inskip Pool and Park for a total amount not to exceed $448,021.00. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
R-325-2025
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Execute agreement with Knoxville Chamber for digital literacy
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Knoxville Chamber to provide subrecipient funding in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 from a State of Tennessee grant for "Broadband Ready Communities" to support the expansion of the Chamber's eKnox digital literacy program locally. (Requested by Policy)
R-326-2025
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Execute documents for Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest grant
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, for the Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership grant award of $8,000.00 over a two-year period and a required local match of $8,000, for a total amount of $16,000. (Requested by Police Department)
R-327-2025
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Issue Certificate of Compliance to Old Sevier Liquors
A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Old Sevier Liquors, LLC d/b/a/ Old Sevier Liquors relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City. (Requested by Finance Department)
R-328-2025
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Grant pensions to city 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. (Requested by Pension Board)
Amend FY 25/26 operating and capital budgets
An Ordinance amending the FY 25/26 operating and capital budgets. (Requested by Finance Department)
Remove planned district designation from 962 N. Gallaher View 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 962 N. Gallaher View Road, Mainland MCA Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 8-A-25-SU) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
