Approve minutes of the January 20, 2026 regular meeting
Minutes of the January 20, 2026 Regular Meeting
R-19-2026
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Confirm reappointments/appointment to the Better Building Board
A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Dennis Murphy and Ben Ream and appointment of Jack Coker to the Better Building Board of the City of Knoxville. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
R-20-2026
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Confirm reappointments to the Public Arts Committee
A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Will Dorsey, Mark Grayson and Ashley Beals Pace to the City of Knoxville Public Arts Committee. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
R-21-2026
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Appoint Honeycutt to the City Pension Board
A Resolution appointing Councilmember Nathan Honeycutt to fulfill the unexpired term of Vice Mayor Lynne Fugate as City Council's representative on the City Pension Board. (Requested by Vice-Mayor Fugate)
R-22-2026
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Approve chair and members of the Audit Committee
A Resolution approving the appointment of the Chair and members of City Council's Audit Committee. (Requested by Vice-Mayor Fugate)
R-23-2026
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Appoint Lloyd as chair of the Golf Course Advisory Committee
A Resolution appointing Councilmember Doug Lloyd to serve as the Chair and a member of the Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee. (Requested by Vice-Mayor Fugate)
R-24-2026
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Confirm members and chair of the Council Rules Committee
A Resolution confirming the nomination of members to serve on the City Council Rules Committee and as Chair of the Committee. (Requested by Vice-Mayor Fugate)
R-25-2026
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Appoint Helsley as ex-officio member of the Knoxville Zoo board
A Resolution appointing City Councilmember Debbie Helsley to serve as an ex-officio member of the Board of Directors of the Knoxville Zoological Gardens, Inc. (Requested by Vice-Mayor Fugate)
R-26-2026
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Appoint Grant as chair of the Public Property Naming Committee
A Resolution appointing Councilmember Denzel Grant as a member and Chair of the City of Knoxville Public Property Naming Committee. (Requested by Vice-Mayor Fugate)
Appeal of BZA approval reducing townhouse lot width requirement
A Resolution approving an appeal by Leland C. Hume and the West Hills Community Association, of the approval by the Board of Zoning Appeals, to decrease the minimum required lot width per townhouse dwelling unit from 20ft to 9.5ft per Article 4.3, Table 4-2, for property located at 962 N. Gallaher View Dr., RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) Zoning District, 2nd Council District. Parcel ID 106PA037. (Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections Department)
R-27-2026
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Award Empower Knox Youth Mental Health grants
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to award a total amount not to exceed $60,000.00 in Empower Knox Youth Mental Health grants to provide support and programming for youth and young adults to six community-based organizations in the City. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment)
R-28-2026
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Award Neighborhood Small/Micro Grants for community-building activities
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to award a total amount not to exceed $650.00 in Neighborhood Small Grants Program and Neighborhood Micro Grants Program grants to support community-building activities planned by Western Heights Neighborhood Association and Old Sevier Community Group. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment)
R-29-2026
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TDOT agreement for E Magnolia Avenue resurfacing improvements
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into Agreement No. 250307 with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation in an amount not to exceed $109,563.00 for replacement of stamped crosswalks, addition of green bike lane markings, and upgrading traffic signal detection as part of the E Magnolia Avenue (State Route-1) Resurfacing Project. (Requested by Engineering Department)
R-30-2026
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Agreement with Stansell Electric for citywide traffic signal maintenance
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Stansell Electric Company, Inc. for the Citywide Traffic Signal Maintenance Project in an annual amount not to exceed $150,000.00. (Requested by Engineering Department)
R-31-2026
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Agreement with Davis H. Elliot for citywide traffic signal maintenance
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Davis H. Elliot Construction Company, Inc. for the Citywide Traffic Signal Maintenance Project in an annual amount not to exceed $150,000.00. (Requested by Engineering Department)
R-32-2026
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Agreement with Progression Electric for citywide traffic signal maintenance
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Progression Electric, LLC for the Citywide Traffic Signal Maintenance Project in an annual amount not to exceed $150,000.00. (Requested by Engineering Department)
R-33-2026
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Fund plumbing repairs at Joy Baker Center and Hope Manor via Salvation Army
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with The Salvation Army, Knoxville Area Command, to provide an amount not to exceed $205,000.00 in Homeless General Funds to fund critical plumbing repairs and improvements to the Joy Baker Center and Hope Manor. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
R-34-2026
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Rescind a prior resolution due to a measurement error
A Resolution rescinding Resolution No. R-327-2025 due to an incorrect minimum distance measurement provided to the City. (Requested by Vice-Mayor Fugate)
R-35-2026
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Apply for ARISE grant to improve two city parks
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant in an amount up to $710,857.00 from the Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE) in order to make improvements to Gov. Ned McWherter Park and Suttree Landing Park. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
R-36-2026
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Apply for LPRF grant to improve two city parks
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant in an amount up to $746,698.00 from the State of Tennessee Local Parks & Recreation Fund (LPRF) with a City match of $35,900.00 in order to make improvements to Gov. Ned McWherter Park and Suttree Landing Park. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
R-37-2026
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Apply for RTP grant to add a bike skills course at Holston River Park
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant in an amount up to $400,000.00 from the State of Tennessee Recreation Trails Program (RTP), with a City match of $100,000.00, to add a bike skills course at Holston River Park. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
R-38-2026
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Approve wine license compliance certificate for Goodstop by Casey's #4211
A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to CGS Stores LLC d/b/a Goodstop by Casey's #4211 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License. (Requested by Finance Department)
R-39-2026
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Approve wine license compliance certificate for Goodstop by Casey's #4213
A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to CGS Stores LLC d/b/a Goodstop by Casey's #4213 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License. (Requested by Finance Department)
R-40-2026
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Approve wine license compliance certificate for Goodstop by Casey's #4215
A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to CGS Stores LLC d/b/a Goodstop by Casey's #4215 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License. (Requested by Finance Department)
R-41-2026
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Approve wine license compliance certificate for Goodstop by Casey's #4217
A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to CGS Stores LLC d/b/a Goodstop by Casey's #4217 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License. (Requested by Finance Department)
R-42-2026
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Approve wine license compliance certificate for Goodstop by Casey's #4218
A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to CGS Stores LLC d/b/a Goodstop by Casey's #4218 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License. (Requested by Finance Department)
R-43-2026
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Approve wine license compliance certificate for Goodstop by Casey's #4219
A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to CGS Stores LLC d/b/a Goodstop by Casey's #4219 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License. (Requested by Finance Department)
R-44-2026
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Grant monthly pensions to certain 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)
