Approve minutes of June 23, 2026 regular meeting
Minutes of the June 23, 2026 Regular Meeting
O-54-2026
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Ordinance to close E Oklahoma Avenue and execute quitclaim deeds
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-55-2026
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Ordinance to change zoning at 3225 Joyce Avenue from RN-1 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) (File No. 5-D-26-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
O-56-2026
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Ordinance to change zoning at Hialeah Drive properties from RN-1 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) (File No. 5-K-26-RZ) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
R-178-2026
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Resolution approving appeal for variance 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-179-2026
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Authorize agreement for Pedestrian Road Safety Initiative on Sutherland Ave
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation to participate in the Pedestrian Road Safety Initiative for pedestrian improvements on Sutherland Avenue between Longview Road and Hollywood Road for an estimated project cost of $300,000.00 with the City funding $30,000.00. (Council Districts 2 and 6) (Requested by Engineering Department)
R-180-2026
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Amend contract with Gresham Smith for South Knoxville Bridge Greenway Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Gresham Smith to provide design services for the South Knoxville Bridge Greenway Project, increasing the contract amount by $35,460.00 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $275,670.00. (Council Districts 1 and 6) (Requested by Engineering Department)
R-181-2026
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Amend contract with Adams Contracting for North Cherry St Stormwater Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Adams Contracting, LLC for the North Cherry Street Stormwater Improvements Project, increasing the contract amount by $95,842.40 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $2,941,689.31, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act grant. (Council District 4) (Requested by Engineering Department)
R-182-2026
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Amend Samsara, Inc. agreement for fleet telematics services
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to effectuate an amendment to Agreement No.C-22-0552 with Samsara, Inc., to extend the term for 10 months for the continued provision of telematics hardware, services and accessories for automatic vehicle location tracking of assets managed by the Department of Fleet Services, for an amount not to exceed $177,633.66 for the term of this extension Agreement. (Requested by Fleet Services Department)
R-183-2026
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Authorize agreement with KCDC for Western Heights infrastructure improvements
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville's Community Development Corporation for Phase V infrastructure improvements at Western Heights, in an amount not to exceed $4,500,000.00. (Council District 6) (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
R-184-2026
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Authorize subgrantee agreement with Southeastern Housing Foundation II, Inc.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Southeastern Housing Foundation II, Inc. not to exceed $90,775.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding to support its Permanent Supportive Housing Case Management program. (Council District 3) (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
R-185-2026
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Authorize subgrantee agreement with East Tennessee Community Design Center
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with East Tennessee Community Design Center to provide an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for conceptual design and technical assistance service for approximately seven community projects. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
R-186-2026
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Authorize agreement with Legal Aid of East Tennessee for legal services
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Legal Aid of East Tennessee to provide an amount not to exceed $125,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for the provision of legal services to low- income individuals facing wrongful evictions and other critical housing issues. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
R-187-2026
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Authorize subgrantee agreement with YWCA for Keys of Hope program
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with YWCA Knoxville and the Tennessee Valley to provide an amount not to exceed $30,000.00 Community Development Block Grant funding for the provision of transitional housing through the Keys of Hope program. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
R-188-2026
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Authorize agreement with Elite Petroleum Inc. for KAT Magnolia facility
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Elite Petroleum Inc., to decommission two underground storage tanks, conduct repairs, and perform environmental sampling at Knoxville Area Transit Magnolia facility, in the amount not to exceed $86,926.00. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
R-189-2026
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Authorize agreement with Boys & Girls Clubs for youth programs
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley to provide an amount not to exceed $260,000.00 to support programs which engage Knoxville youth in life-enhancing programming and early workforce readiness activities. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
R-190-2026
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Authorize agreement with Trane U.S. Inc. for solar installations
A Resolution entering into an agreement with Trane U.S. Inc. to complete engineering assessments and design proposals for five solar photovoltaic installations on City of Knoxville facilities for a cost not to exceed $111,195.00 (Council Districts 3, 5, and 6) (Requested by Office of Sustainability)
R-191-2026
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Request KCDC to create North Waterfront Redevelopment Plan
A Resolution requesting Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation to create a Redevelopment Plan for an area, to be titled the North Waterfront Redevelopment Plan. (Fugate, Grant, Adams, Honeycutt, Helsley) (Council District 6, 1, all) (Requested by Urban Design and Development)
R-192-2026
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Authorize grant application for KAT Formula Urbanized Area Transit Grant
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for, if awarded, accept a grant from the Federal Transit Administration and the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide funding in the amount of $1,346,193.00, to Knoxville Area Transit for Formula Urbanized Area Transit Grant Assistance utilizing sections 5307 and 5339 grant funds for fiscal years 2020 and 2023, with a total City match of $134,619.00. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
R-193-2026
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Resolution granting pensions
A Resolution granting pensions in certain amounts per month to certain individual(s), employee(s) of the City of Knoxville as set forth in the exhibit attached hereto. (Requested by Pension Board)
O-57-2026
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Emergency ordinance enacting moratorium on large data centers
An Emergency Ordinance enacting a one-year moratorium on the permitting, construction or development of large data centers requiring ten (10) megawatts or more of power in the City of Knoxville. (Requested by Administration)
