Approve minutes of the March 17, 2026 regular meeting
Minutes of the March 17, 2026 Regular Meeting
R-85-2026
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Reappoint Stephanie Taylor to the Civil Service Merit Board
A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Stephanie Taylor to the Civil Service Merit Board. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
O-17-2026
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Update zoning code published notice requirements to match state law
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 15, Section 15.2.B, Published Notice, to align noticing requirements with recent state law changes, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 2-A-26-OA) (All districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
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)
O-18-2026
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Rezone 3010 Greenway Drive from RN-1 to RN-3
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 3010 Greenway Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Andrew Davis, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 2-C-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
O-19-2026
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Rezone 0 Washington Pike from Office to Neighborhood Commercial
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Washington Pike from O (Office) district to C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) district, Taylor D. Forrester, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 2-D-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
1-B-26-SP
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Amend East City Sector Plan for Bill Williams Ave/N. Broadway properties
An Ordinance approving the request of Heyoh Architecture for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 0 Bill Williams Avenue and a portion of property located at 2802 N. Broadway, leaving the existing MU-SD (Mixed Use - Special District) designation unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 1-B-26-SP) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
1-C-26-PA
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Amend One Year Plan for Bill Williams Ave/N. Broadway properties
An Ordinance approving the request of Heyoh Architecture for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 0 Bill Williams Avenue and for a portion of property located at 2802 N. Broadway, leaving the existing MU-SD (Mixed Use - Special District) designation unchanged. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 1-C-26-PA) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
1-I-26-RZ
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Rezone Bill Williams Ave/N. Broadway properties to RN-6 multi-family
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Bill Williams Avenue and at 2802 N. Broadway from C-G-2 (General Commercial) district and O (Office) district to RN-6 (Multi-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Heyoh Architecture, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval of a different zone; Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 1-I-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
R-86-2026
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Contract with APAC-Atlantic for 2026 citywide facilities paving
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with APAC-Atlantic, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $404,155.00 for the 2026 Citywide Facilities Paving Project. (Requested by Engineering Department)
R-87-2026
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Contract with Chris Haggard Plumbing for on-call construction services
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Chris Haggard Plumbing, LLC in an annual amount not to exceed $200,000.00 for On-Call Construction Services. (Requested by Engineering Department)
R-88-2026
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Contract with Stooksbury Construction for on-call construction services
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Stooksbury Construction, Inc. in an annual amount not to exceed $200,000.00 for On-Call Construction Services. (Requested by Engineering Department)
R-89-2026
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Contract with Southeastern Construction Concepts for on-call construction services
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Southeastern Construction Concepts Corporation in an annual amount not to exceed $200,000.00 for On-Call Construction Services. (Requested by Engineering Department)
R-90-2026
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Set KUB in-lieu-of-tax payments for FY2025-26
A Resolution setting the in lieu of tax payments for the Electric, Gas and Fiber Systems of the Knoxville Utilities Board for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025 and providing for allocation and distribution of such payments to the affected taxing jurisdictions. (Requested by Finance Department)
R-91-2026
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Contract with Tartan Oil for bulk fuel supply
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Tartan Oil LLC to provide multiple types of bulk fuel, for an initial term of one year with the option to extend the agreement for up to two additional one-year terms at an estimated cost per term of $4,152,459.32. (Requested by Fleet Services Department)
R-92-2026
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Amend SPATCO contract for Public Safety Fuel Island Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with SPATCO Energy Solutions for the Public Safety Fuel Island Project, increasing the original contract amount of $510,000 by $61,773.50 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $571,773.50. (Requested by Fleet Services Department)
R-93-2026
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Contract with Alfred Benesch to study Knoxville Area Transit system
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a piggyback Agreement with Alfred Benesch & Company to provide consulting services to study the Knoxville Area Transit System in order to maximize ridership and support access to parks, affordable housing, and employment, in an amount not to exceed $74,332.00. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
Endorse Phase One of the Alternative Response plan
A Resolution endorsing implementation of Phase One of the Alternative Response Business and Service Delivery Plan and thanking the members of the Alternative Response Task Force (ARTF) and other engaged stakeholders whose contributions were integral to the development of the plan. (Requested by Councilmember Parker)
R-94-2026
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Extend Victims of Crime Act grant for one year
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to extend for one year the Victims of Crime Act grant from the State of Tennessee, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, for an additional amount of $150,535.00, with no required local match. (Requested by Police Department)
R-95-2026
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Accept Tennessee Opioid Abatement Council grant
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of up to $1,600,000.00, with no required local match, from the Tennessee Opioid Abatement Council for substance abuse advocacy and prevention, and for combating overdose deaths. (Requested by Police Department)
R-96-2026
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Accept Highway Safety Office grant for pedestrian safety overtime
A Resolution authorizing the mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award from the Tennessee Highway Safety Office in the amount of $35,000.00, with no required local match, to provide overtime funding for pedestrian safety campaigns. (Requested by Police Department)
R-97-2026
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Accept Highway Safety Office grant for traffic enforcement/safety programs
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to apply for and accept a grant award from the State of Tennessee Highway Safety Office in the amount of $250,000.00, with no required match, to support Traffic Enforcement, Traffic Safety and Safe Community Programs. (Requested by Police Department)
R-98-2026
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Accept DOJ grant for gun crime forensic investigations
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept the 2025 Law Enforcement Crime Gun Intelligence Center Integration Initiative program grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, in the amount of $300,000.00, with no required local match, for funding of the Knoxville Police Department's Forensic Unit to enhance gun crime investigations and prosecutions. (Requested by Police Department)
R-99-2026
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Grant employee pensions per attached exhibit
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)
O-20-2026
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Amend prior ordinance to reflect fiscal agent use for Community Improvement Fund
An emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Ordinance No. O-162-2025, appropriating various sums from the Community Improvement (202) Fund, to reflect in the attachment the use of a fiscal agent by a community agency. (Requested by Legislative)
O-21-2026
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Appropriate $18,800 from Community Improvement Fund to community agencies
An emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $18,800.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to community agencies and organizations as set forth in the attachment. (Requested by Legislative)
