Approve minutes of the February 17, 2026 regular meeting.
Minutes of the February 17, 2026 Regular Meeting
R-55-2026
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Confirm Denzel Grant's nomination to the City Council Rules Committee.
A Resolution confirming the nomination of Denzel Grant to serve on the City Council Rules Committee.
O-14-2026
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Rezone property at Georgia and Patton Streets from I-MU to C-G-2.
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 400 and 410 Georgia Street and 0 and 222 Patton Street from I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) district to C-G-2 (General Commercial) district, Taylor D. Forrester, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 1-H-26-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
O-15-2026
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Rezone property at Ninth Avenue from RN-4 to I-G.
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1609, 1615, 1621, and 1625 Ninth Avenue from RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) district to I-G (General Industrial) district, Quality Machine and Welding Co., Inc., Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 12-P-25-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Overturn Planning Commission decision on special use application for 5200 Clinton Highway.
A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville approving an appeal filed by David Hamilton for the Norwood Homeowners Group, Humberto Rodriguez for H&M Clinton Hwy LLC, Morris Shaso for Clinton TN LLC, and Jason Sorrell for Knoxville Combatives LLC, thereby overturning the decision of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to grant a special use application filed by CareCuts for a social service provider in the C-H-1 (Highway Commercial) district for property located at 5200 Clinton Highway. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-A-26-SU) (Council District 5). (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
R-56-2026
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Honor the memory of Diane Jordan.
A Resolution honoring the memory of Diane Jordan and to express City Council's condolences to her family upon the occasion of her passing. (Requested by City Council, Administration)
R-57-2026
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Analyze warming/cooling center model and consider increased funding.
A Resolution recognizing the tremendous effort by all in the City to take care of our City's most vulnerable during extreme weather events and respectfully requesting that the Administration, in partnership with the Knoxville-Knox County Joint Office of Housing Stability and Knox County, analyze the current warming and cooling center model and consider increased funding and support to the City’s efforts to provide residents and visitors in need with day and overnight shelter from extreme weather, including when temperatures drop to 32 degrees Fahrenheit windchill or reach a heat index of 90 degrees Fahrenheit, and to strengthen efforts to provide transportation, shelter, and other services during extreme weather events. (Requested by Councilmembers Parker and DeBardelaben)
R-58-2026
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Amend contract for Fire Station #7 Reroof Project.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Henley Roofing Company, Inc. for the Fire Station #7 Reroof Project, increasing the contract amount by $58,946.00 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $200,946.00 and extending the date of completion to March 19, 2026. (Requested by Engineering Department)
R-59-2026
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Amend contract with Public Consulting Group for Fire Dept. assessment.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to contract no. C-25-0264 between the City of Knoxville and Public Consulting Group, LLC increasing the scope of services provided to the Knoxville Fire Department to conduct a Comprehensive Administrative and Operational Assessment for an additional cost of $18,500.00 for a new total contract price of $103,550.00. (Requested by Fire Department)
R-60-2026
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Fund case management program for homelessness prevention.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a multi-party agreement with the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee and Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (”KCDC”) to fund the case management program focused on homelessness prevention in KCDC elderly/disabled housing, in the amount of $187,500.00, with the City’s portion not to exceed $156,250.00. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
R-61-2026
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Study City's longevity pay plan and make recommendations.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with MGT Impact Solutions, LLC to engage in a study of the City’s longevity pay plan and to make actionable recommendations for improvement, for a contract amount not to exceed $39,325.00. (Requested by Human Resources Department)
R-62-2026
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Agreement with Carman Forensics for police firearms expertise.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Carman Forensics, LLC to provide evaluation and training services as a firearms expert to the Knoxville Police Department, in an amount not to exceed $139,065.00 for a contract period ending September 30, 2027. (Requested by Police Department)
R-63-2026
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Agreement with TBI for ICAC Task Force investigator travel.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation to coordinate Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force investigator travel for training, pursuant to a grant from the U. S. Dept. of Justice and Delinquency Programs, in an amount not to exceed $80,000.00, with an option to renew the Agreement for one additional one-year period upon written agreement by the parties. (Requested by Police Department)
R-64-2026
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Lease property for installation of two City owned compactors.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract with RB Knoxville, LLC to lease property at 501 W. Church Avenue, at no cost to the City, for the installation and maintenance of two City owned compactors, available for use by the public. (Requested by Public Service Department)
R-65-2026
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Agreement with Keep Knoxville Beautiful for recycling center staffing.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement with Keep Knoxville Beautiful (KKB) for staffing at the City’s four recycling drop-off centers, for an annual amount of $396,611.00. (Requested by Public Service Department)
R-66-2026
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Support and endorse the South Waterfront Down River Master Plan.
A Resolution supporting and endorsing the South Waterfront Down River Master Plan, a community driven framework for the redevelopment of the Down River Area that will serve as the framework for the upcoming Requests for Proposals process, and thanking the members of the South Waterfront Advisory and Advocacy Group (SWAAG) who have worked tirelessly throughout this process. (Requested by Urban Design and Development)
R-67-2026
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Accept grant for cybersecurity software.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept a grant from the Department of Homeland Security as a sub recipient of the State of Tennessee in the amount of $557,000.00 pursuant to the 2026 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) to pay for multi-factor authentication software and network monitoring software which will protect the City’s network from unauthorized access. (Requested by Innovation and Technology Department)
R-68-2026
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Approve Certificate of Compliance for Cedar Bluff Wines & Spirits.
A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Cork, Inc. d/b/a Cedar Bluff Wines & Spirits 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-69-2026
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Approve Certificate of Compliance for Om Shree Sai Express LLC.
A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Om Shree Sai Express LLC d/b/a Speed Mart relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License. (Requested by Finance Department)
R-70-2026
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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)
Amend City Code regarding classification and compensation plans.
An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Division 2, Section 2-450 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the classification and compensation plans. (Requested by Human Resources Department)
Close an unnamed alley near 1902 Forest Avenue.
An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley near 1902 Forest Avenue, lying within City Block 10085, running between Nineteenth Street and Twentieth Street, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners (Council District 1). (Requested by Engineering Department)
