Approve minutes of November 25, 2025 regular meeting.
Approval of Minutes: Minutes of the November 25, 2025 Regular Meeting
Approve consent calendar items (resolutions and ordinances).
Consent Items: Resolutions: 12v-12x (grants); Ordinances on First Reading: 13aa -13ae (Planning), 13af (202)
R-329-2025
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Confirm nomination of Cathy Shuck to Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission.
A Resolution confirming the Mayor's nomination of Cathy Shuck, contingent on state approval, to the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission, formerly known as the Metropolitan Planning Commission. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
R-330-2025
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Elect Pierce “Pete” Pearson to the Knoxville Utilities Board of Commissioners.
A Resolution electing Pierce “Pete” Pearson to the Knoxville Utilities Board of Commissioners. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
O-160-2025
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Amend FY 25/26 operating and capital budgets.
An Ordinance amending the FY 25/26 operating and capital budgets. (Requested by Finance Department)
O-161-2025
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Remove planned district (C) 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)
R-331-2025
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Honor Fred D. (Tony) Thompson II for service and retirement.
A Resolution Honoring Fred D. (Tony) Thompson II for over twenty-nine (29) years of effective service to the City as a Legislative Advocate, thanking him for those many years of successful service, and congratulating him upon his retirement. (Requested by Administration)
R-332-2025
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Honor and congratulate One Knox SC on winning the 2025 USL League One Championship.
A Resolution honoring and congratulating One Knox SC on winning the 2025 USL League One Championship. (Requested by Mayor and City Council)
R-333-2025
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Award $5,000 in Neighborhood Small Grants to Old Sevier Community Group.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to award a total of $5,000 in Neighborhood Small Grants Program grants in support of community-building activities planned by the Old Sevier Community Group. This award will be made to the East Tennessee Community Design Center, which will serve as fiscal sponsor for Old Sevier Community Group. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment)
The minutes do not clearly record the outcome.
R-334-2025
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Execute agreement with Whaley Construction for Old City Streetscapes Phase II.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Whaley Construction, LLC in an amount not to exceed $621,633.50 for construction of the Old City Streetscapes Phase II Project. (Requested by Engineering Department)
The minutes do not clearly record the outcome.
R-335-2025
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Execute agreement with Pipkin & Associates for right-of-way appraisal services.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Pipkin & Associates, LLC in an amount not to exceed $35,250.00 to provide right-of-way appraisal services for the Chapman Highway Multimodal Project. (Requested by Engineering Department)
The minutes do not clearly record the outcome.
R-336-2025
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Execute quitclaim deed to East Tennessee Housing Development Corp for 707 Ben Hur Ave.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to East Tennessee Housing Development Corporation for one parcel of property located at 707 Ben Hur Avenue (formerly 1904 Ulster Avenue), Parcel ID No. 082-NL-001, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $15,100.00. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
The minutes do not clearly record the outcome.
R-337-2025
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Execute quitclaim deed to East Tennessee Housing Development Corp for 1509 N 4th Ave.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to East Tennessee Housing Development Corporation for one parcel of property located at 1509 North Fourth Avenue, Parcel ID No. 082-IA-010, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $15,100.00. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
R-338-2025
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Award up to $1.5M from Affordable Rental Dev Fund to Beaman Lake II, LP.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award an amount not to exceed $1,500,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund to Beaman Lake II, LP, for the development of 30 affordable rental housing to be located at 1213 Beaman Lake Road (Parcel ID No. 083HA-010.00) as more specifically described herein. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
R-339-2025
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Amend Resolution R-326-2024 regarding Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program grant funds.
A Resolution further amending Resolution 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 by modifying allocations designated to My Daughter’s Journey and Knoxville/Knox County Community Action Committee. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
R-340-2025
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Acquire property at 3910 Carnation Drive by condemnation if necessary.
A Resolution authorizing acquisition, by condemnation if necessary, of a fee simple interest in certain property located at 3910 Carnation Drive (Parcel ID No. 093-EB-007), believed to be owned by Joanne Bruce, deceased, at an estimated cost of $36,000.00, as recommended by the Abandoned, Blighted, and Vacant Properties Committee. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
R-341-2025
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Contract Calyptus Consulting Group for Knoxville Area Transit Title VI review.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Contract with Calyptus Consulting Group, Inc. to provide professional consulting services to Knoxville Area Transit in order to perform a Title VI program review in an amount not to exceed $60,140.00. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
R-342-2025
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Execute agreement with Kim Adkins (Capitol Strategy Group) for governmental relations.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Kim Adkins, on behalf of The Capitol Strategy Group, LLC, in the amount of $72,000.00 to provide governmental relations services for the City of Knoxville. (Requested by Law Department)
R-343-2025
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Execute agreement with Cornerstone Government Affairs for governmental relations.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Cornerstone Government Affairs, Inc. in the amount of $180,000.00 to provide governmental relations services for the City of Knoxville. (Requested by Law Department)
R-344-2025
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Execute operating contract with Public Building Authority for property services.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an operating contract with the Public Building Authority of The County of Knox and the City of Knoxville, Tennessee, to provide development, management, limited security, and maintenance of City of Knoxville-owned or leased property. (Requested by Operations)
R-345-2025
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Execute agreement with John Bouchard & Sons Co for Golf Course Irrigation Project.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with John Bouchard & Sons Co for the Knoxville Municipal Golf Course Irrigation Project for an amount not to exceed $244,735.47. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
R-346-2025
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Fund update to comprehensive plan with Knoxville-Knox County Planning.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Planning to provide an amount not to exceed $700,000.00 to fund an update to the comprehensive plan for the City of Knoxville. (Requested by Policy)
R-347-2025
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Accept TDOT grant for Knoxville Area Transit Formula Urbanized Area Transit Grant Assistance.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept a grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation in the amount of $291,385.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for Formula Urbanized Area Transit Grant Assistance (Section 5307) for Fiscal Years 2018 and 2021, with a City match of $291,385.00. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
R-348-2025
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Accept TDOT grant for Knoxville Area Transit Formula Urbanized Area Transit Grant Assistance.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept a grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide funding in the amount of $2,138,849.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for Formula Urbanized Area Transit Grant Assistance (Section 5307) for Fiscal Years 2023, 2024, and 2025 with a City match of $2,138,850.00. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
R-349-2025
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Accept TDOT grant for Knoxville Area Transit Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Assistance.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept a grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation in the amount of $3,871,400.00 to provide funding to Knoxville Area Transit for Fiscal Year 2026 Urban Transit Operating Assistance. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
Close portion of Eleanor Street and execute quitclaim deeds.
An Ordinance to close a portion of Eleanor Street adjacent to City Block 11662, lying immediately east of properties 911 and 917 Eleanor Street, 081ML009 and 081ML007, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners. (Requested by Engineering Department)
Close portion of Fort Dickerson Road and execute quitclaim deeds.
An Ordinance to close a portion of Fort Dickerson Road adjacent to City Block 25310, lying immediately west of Tax I.D. 109HA026, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners. (Requested by Engineering Department)
13aa
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Remove planned district (C) designation from 4900 Buffat Mill 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 4900 Buffat Mill Road, Joel & Pam Poteat, Applicant. (Planning Staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 11-A-25-SU) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
13ab
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Change zoning of 207 Hidell Road from C-H-2 to RN-2.
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 207 Hidell Road from C-H-2 (Highway Commercial) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Sean Olu, Applicant. (Planning Staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 11-C-25-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
13ac
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Change zoning of 0 W. Depot Avenue from N/A to DK-W.
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 0 W. Depot Avenue from N/A (No zone) to DK-W (Downtown Knoxville Warehouse Subdistrict) district, 100 W. Depot Investors, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 11-E-25-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
13ad
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Change zoning of 100 W. Depot Avenue from I-G to DK-W.
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 100 W. Depot Avenue from I-G (General Industrial) district to DK-W (Downtown Knoxville Warehouse Subdistrict) district, 100 W. Depot Investors, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 11-F-25-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
13ae
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Change zoning of portion of 0 Global Way from OP to C-G-3.
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of a portion of property located at 0 Global Way from OP (Office Park) district to C-G-3 (General Commercial) district, leaving all special purpose overlay districts unchanged, Pellissippi Dutchtown General Partnership, Applicant. (Planning Staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 11-L-25-RZ) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
O-162-2025
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Appropriate funds from Community Improvement Fund for donations.
An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $________ from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to community agencies and organizations as set forth in the attachment. (Requested by Legislative)
