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Minutes of the April 14, 2026 Regular Meeting
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CONSENT ITEMS
R-107-2026
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Appoint Jack Coker to Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee
A Resolution appointing Jack Coker to serve as the Fourth District representative on the Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee for a term expiring December 18, 2029. (Requested by Councilmember DeBardelaben)
R-108-2026
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Appoint Garrett Howe to Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee
A Resolution appointing Garrett Howe to serve as the Third District representative on the Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee for a term expiring December 18, 2029. (Requested by Councilmember Lloyd)
R-109-2026
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Reappoint Curtis Brown to Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee
A Resolution reappointing Curtis Brown to serve as the Sixth District representative on the Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee for a term expiring December 18, 2029. (Requested by Councilmember Grant)
O-22-2026
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Amend City Code Chapter 7.5 regarding Rules of Procedure
An Ordinance amending Chapter 7.5 of the Knoxville City Code, Article II (Rules of Procedure), Section 7.5-63. (Requested by Councilmember Adams, Councilmember Grant, Councilmember Helsley)
O-23-2026
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Adopt the 2026 One Year Plan from Knoxville-Knox County Planning
An Ordinance to adopt the One Year Plan dated 2026 as prepared by the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission for the City of Knoxville. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 3-A-26-OYP) (All Districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
O-24-2026
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Amend Zoning Code to add Historic Overlay to 963 Worlds Fair Park Drive
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville Zoning Code to add the H (Historic Overlay) district zoning classification to property located at 963 Worlds Fair Park Drive, leaving the base zoning classification unchanged, and to adopt the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation as the district's relevant design guidelines, Jennifer Bradley, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 3-G-26-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
O-25-2026
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Change zoning at 5419 Jacksboro Pike from RN-1 to RN-2
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 5419 Jacksboro Pike from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Tim Wells/Wells Family Trust, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 3-E-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
No zoning hearings or appeals
There were no hearings or appeals.
No published motion on this item.
R-110-2026
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Approve agreement with Kimley-Horn for Chapman Highway Improvements
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. to provide professional design services for the Chapman Highway Improvements Project in an amount not to exceed $565,300.00. (Council District 1) (Requested by Engineering Department)
R-111-2026
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Accept donation for Affordable Housing Fund
A Resolution expressing appreciation to the United Way of Greater Knoxville and generous contributors in our community for the donation of $440,000.00 to be used for the Affordable Housing Fund, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
R-112-2026
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Award Affordable Housing Fund to Habitat for Humanity for 22 units
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award an amount not to exceed $440,000.00 from the Affordable Housing Fund to Knoxville Habitat for Humanity for the development of 22 affordable multifamily housing units for homeownership, to be located at 4325 Pinehurst Drive (Parcel ID 059 NC 00101), as more specifically described herein. (Council District: 4th) (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
R-113-2026
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Amend agreement with KCDC for Austin Homes revitalization funding
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to Agreement Nos C-22-0082 and C-24-0067 with Knoxville's Community Development Corporation for phases 3 and 4 infrastructure, to reallocate the remaining funding designated for use on those earlier phases to any work contemplated in the site’s Master Plan for the revitalization of the Austin Homes development and surrounding areas of East Knoxville. (Sixth District) (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
R-114-2026
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Purchase 314 Union Ave and assume lease for adjacent parcel
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute documents for the purchase of tax parcel 094LE027, known as 314 Union Avenue, from Knoxville Hotel Partners, LLC for the purchase price of $450,000.00 and to execute documents for the assumption of a lease of tax parcel 094LE029, an adjoining parcel at the corner of Union Avenue and Strong Street, identified as 0 Union Avenue, which is presently leased by the various beneficiaries of the estate of Bridget Kirk to Knoxville Hotel Partners, LLC. (Sixth District) (Requested by Operations)
R-115-2026
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Execute collaboration and grant agreement with Legacy Parks Foundation
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a collaboration and grant agreement with Legacy Parks Foundation in an amount not to exceed $150,000.00. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
R-116-2026
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Execute agreement with Legacy Parks Foundation for Urban Wilderness Trademark
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Legacy Parks Foundation for the collaborative use of the Urban Wilderness Trademark. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
R-117-2026
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Execute Lease Agreement with Legacy Parks Foundation for Bicentennial Park
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Lease Agreement with Legacy Parks Foundation for water access at Bicentennial Park for a non-motorized boat launch, and the Gateway Pavilion Building, for $1,000.00 per month, for the purpose of providing recreational programs. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
R-118-2026
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Approve agreement with Lakeshore Park Conservancy for administrative costs
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Lakeshore Park Conservancy to provide budgetary support for administrative costs associated with managing Lakeshore Park, in an annual amount not to exceed $50,000.00. (Council District: 2nd) (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
R-119-2026
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Award funds to William Blount Mansion Association for restoration
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to award a total amount not to exceed $60,000.00 from the Historic Preservation and Facade Improvement Program to Governor William Blount Mansion Association for restoration of the William Blount Mansion located at 200 W. Hill Avenue (Parcel ID: 095 ID 010). (Sixth District) (Requested by Urban Design and Development)
R-120-2026
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Award funds to 3517 Sutherland LLC for preservation/improvements
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to award an amount not to exceed $125,958.00 from the Historic Preservation and Façade Improvement Program to 3517 Sutherland LLC, for improvements and/or preservation of property located at 3517 Sutherland Avenue (Parcel ID: 107 FE 026). (Sixth District) (Requested by Urban Design and Development)
R-121-2026
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Authorize IDB to negotiate PILOT payments for W. Depot Avenue properties
A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from 100 W. Depot Investors, LLC, or an affiliate thereof, payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes (“PILOT”) with respect to certain real property located at 100 W. Depot Avenue, 108 W. Depot Avenue, 0 W. Depot Avenue, and a portion of 300 W. Depot Avenue in the City of Knoxville, Tennessee, and finding that such payments are deemed to be in furtherance of the public purposes of the Board as defined in Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-53-305. (Sixth District) (Requested by Urban Design and Development)
R-122-2026
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Request Mayor modify executive order for waste, fraud, abuse reporting
A Resolution respectfully requesting that Mayor Kincannon modify her executive order of February 15, 2025 relative to waste, fraud, and abuse reporting to insert the Internal Auditor to also be included as receiving a copy of all reports. (Requested by Councilmember Grant, Councilmember Lloyd, Councilmember Helsley, Councilmember DeBardelaben)
R-123-2026
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Apply for 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply jointly with Knox County for the 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant award of $156,082.00 from the U.S. Department of Justice for improved operation of the criminal justice system, and if such application is approved, authorizing the Mayor to accept such a grant award. (Requested by Police Department)
Withdraw FY2025 Opioid Affected Youth Initiative grant application
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a FY2025 Opioid Affected Youth Initiative grant award in the amount of $750,000.00 from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, with no required local match, to support the juvenile and criminal justice systems to address the needs of children and youth impacted by opioid use. (Requested by Police Department) This item was withdrawn earlier in the meeting – see Section 5-a.
R-124-2026
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Apply for grant for public safety innovation
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of up to $50,000.00, with no required local match, from the University of Virginia Center for Public Safety and Justice and the Howard and Carol Safir Foundation to address forward-thinking innovation in public safety. (Requested by Police Department)
R-125-2026
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Grant pensions per attachment
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)
The minutes do not clearly record the outcome.
Amend Operating and Capital Budgets for FY 25/26
An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 25/26. (Requested by Finance Department)
Fix annual appropriations for FY 2026-2027
An Ordinance making and fixing the annual appropriations for the several departments, agencies, and funds of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027 and providing the authority to reappropriate non-project related encumbrances at the end of FY 25/26 into FY 26/27. (Requested by Finance Department)
Levy tax for General and Debt Service Funds FY 2026-2027
An Ordinance to levy a tax on all taxable properties, real, personal and mixed, within the corporate limits of the City of Knoxville to provide sufficient revenues to fund the General fund and Debt Service Fund operations and Debt Service obligations of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027. (Requested by Finance Department)
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, Sections 2-450, 2-458, and 2-459 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the classification and compensation plans. (Requested by Human Resources Department)
Appropriate funds for annual Challenge Grant Award Program
An Ordinance appropriating the total sum of $21,513.29 from the Parks and Recreation Department's FY26 Operating Budget and donating same for completed projects to various qualified organizations as part of the annual Challenge Grant Award Program. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
