Approve minutes of the June 9, 2026 regular meeting
Minutes of the June 9, 2026 Regular Meeting
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R-164-2026
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Appoint City Council representative to African American Equity Restoration Task Force Chair
A Resolution appointing a City Council representative to the African American Equity Restoration Task Force to serve as Chair. (Requested by Councilmembers Parker and Grant)
Move to Amend by striking out the words “supported by a $100 Million financial commitment by the administration” in the first preamble clause and inserting the words “supported by a commitment by the administration to apply for supportive grants totaling no less than $100 Million.
Moved by
Denzel Grant
· seconded by Charles Thomas
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Ordinance to close 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-51-2026
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Ordinance amending Chapter 7.5 of the Knoxville City Code
An Ordinance amending Chapter 7.5 of the Knoxville City Code, Article II (Rules of Procedure), Sections 7.5-63 and 7.5-76. (Requested by Councilmember Adams, Councilmember Grant, Councilmember Helsley)
Approve appeal of variance denial for setback at 1503 Southgate Road
A Resolution approving an appeal by Scott Albrecht of the denial by the Board of Zoning Appeals of a variance to decrease the minimum required corner side setback for a detached garage in a RN-1 zoning district from 15 feet to 10 feet, per Article 10.3.P.3, for property located at 1503 Southgate Road. (BZA-26-0025) (Parcel ID 121 EC 012) (Council District 2) (Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections Department)
R-165-2026
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Amend agreement for Liberty Street Multimodal Project funding and completion date
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an amendment to an agreement with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation for the Liberty Street Multimodal Project, increasing the total project funding to $2,332,342.00 and extending the completion date to December 31, 2026. (Council District 6) (Requested by Engineering Department)
R-166-2026
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Amend agreement for Northwest Greenway Connector Phase II Project funding and date
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an amendment to an agreement with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation for the Northwest Greenway Connector Phase II Project, increasing the total project funding to $7,227,492.00 and extending the completion date to December 31, 2028. (Council Districts 2, 3, and 6) (Requested by Engineering Department)
R-167-2026
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Authorize agreement with Davis H. Elliot for traffic signal detector loops
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Davis H. Elliot Construction Company, Inc. for on-call services for traffic signal detector loops in an annual amount not to exceed $60,000.00 for a one-year term with two optional one-year renewal terms. (Requested by Engineering Department)
R-168-2026
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Authorize agreement with Integrated Response Systems for traffic signal loops
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Integrated Response Systems, LLC for on-call services for traffic signal detector loops in an annual amount not to exceed $60,000.00 for a one-year term with two optional one-year renewal terms. (Requested by Engineering Department)
R-169-2026
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Authorize agreement with Salvation Army for Homeless General Funds
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with The Salvation Army to provide an amount not to exceed $65,000.00 in Homeless General Funds for the provision of Emergency Shelter/Service and essential services to approximately 45 individuals through the Joy Baker Center. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
R-170-2026
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Authorize agreement with Catholic Charities for Homeless General Funds
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Catholic Charities of East Tennessee to provide an amount not to exceed $30,000.00 in Homeless General Funds to provide Emergency Shelter/Services through Samaritan Place. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
R-171-2026
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Authorize agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center for emergency shelter
Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center, Inc. to provide an amount not to exceed $54,720.00 in Homeless General Funds for the provision of emergency shelter and essential services through its Dental Clinic and Resource Center. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
R-172-2026
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Authorize agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center for Rapid Re-Housing
Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center, Inc. to provide an amount not to exceed $40,000.00 in Homeless General Funds for the provision of Rapid Re-Housing services. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
R-173-2026
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Authorize agreement with Knoxville-Knox County CAC for Rapid Re-Housing
Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide an amount not to exceed $65,000.00 in Homeless General Funds for the provision of Rapid Re-Housing services. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
R-174-2026
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Authorize agreement with Community Mediation Center for mediation services
Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Community Mediation Center to provide an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 in Homeless General Funds for the provision of eviction mediation services to 300 individuals facing eviction within the City of Knoxville. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
R-175-2026
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Authorize agreement with Catholic Charities for security system
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Catholic Charities of East Tennessee to provide an amount not to exceed $25,0000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for an updated security system at its Samaritan Place facility. (Council District 3) (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
R-176-2026
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Authorize agreement with Legends Global for venue management
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Legends Global for full service management of the Knoxville Convention Center, World's Fair Exhibition Hall, and Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum, at an annual cost up to $905,000.00, plus approved CPI adjustments. (Council District 6) (Requested by Operations)
R-177-2026
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Authorize application for FY2026 Office for Victims of Crimes grant
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a FY2026 Office for Victims of Crimes grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, in the amount of $500,000.00, with no required local match, to support the development, expansion, and strengthening of victim service programs. (Requested by Police Department)
Ordinance to close southern portion of E Oklahoma Avenue
An Ordinance to close a southern portion of E Oklahoma Avenue as it abuts property at 510 E Oklahoma Avenue, Glen Oak Missionary Baptist Church, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners (Council District 4). (Requested by Engineering Department)
O-52-2026
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Ordinance to approve FY 2027-2032 Knoxville Capital Improvements Program
An Ordinance to approve and adopt the FY 2027-2032 Knoxville Capital Improvements Program, including the FY 2027 Capital Improvements Budget, City of Knoxville, applicant. (Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent) (All Districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
5-D-26-RZ
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Change zoning classification for 3225 Joyce Avenue to RN-2
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 3225 Joyce Avenue from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Ralph Smith, PLS, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
5-K-26-RZ
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Change zoning classification for Hialeah Drive properties to RN-2
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 732, 734, 740, 742, 748, 750, 756, and 758 Hialeah Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, HMFIC Property Group, LLC, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
O-53-2026
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Emergency ordinance appropriating funds to community agencies
An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $45,464.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to community agencies and organizations as set forth in the attachment. (Requested by Vice-Mayor Fugate, Councilmember Adams, Councilmember Honeycutt, Councilmember Lloyd, Councilmember DeBardelaben, Councilmember Thomas, Councilmember Grant, Councilmember Helsley, Councilmember Parker)
Move to Amend Attachment 1 to the ordinance by striking out $250 for South Doyle Middle School PTSO and inserting $750 and striking out $250 for Knoxville Opera Company and inserting $500 and to revise the total appropriation of the ordinance to $46,214
Moved by
Nathan Honeycutt
· seconded by Denzel Grant
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