Approval of August 4 2026 meeting minutes
Minutes of the August 4, 2026 Regular Meeting
R-223-2026
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Approve Mayor's Maker Council reappointments and appointments
A Resolution expressing support for the Mayor's reappointments of Aaron Ingram, Ashlee Mays, Brianna Officer and Diahn Ott and appointments of Curtis Glover, Kiana Jones, Margo Miller and Halee Sprinkle to the Mayor's Maker Council. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
O-61-2026
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Amend operating and capital budgets for FY 26/27
An Ordinance to amend the operating and capital budgets for Fiscal Year 26/27. (Requested by Finance Department)
O-62-2026
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Align City Council election procedures with Mayor election procedures
An Ordinance to amend the Charter of the City of Knoxville specifically Chapter 412 of the Private Acts of 1923 of the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee, entitled, "An Act to incorporate the City of Knoxville and Knox County, Tennessee, and define the rights, powers and liabilities of the same; to fix the boundaries of said municipality, and repeal all Acts or parts of Acts in conflict with this Act," and all Acts amendatory thereto, by amending Article VII, Section 707 (B) and Section 707 (C) so as to align the manner of holding elections for members of the City Council with that of the Mayor as provided for in Section 707 (A) and further providing for the submission of this Ordinance to the qualified voters of the City of Knoxville for approval as provided in Article XI, Section 9 of the Constitution of the State of Tennessee. (Requested by Vice-Mayor Fugate and Councilmembers Honeycutt, Adams, Thomas, Helsley, and DeBardelaben)
Update City Charter to reflect current election processes
An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend the Charter of the City of Knoxville, specifically Chapter 412 of the Private Acts of 1923 of the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee, entitled, "An act to incorporate the City of Knoxville and Knox County, Tennessee, and define the rights, powers and liabilities of the same; to fix the boundaries of said municipality, and repeal all acts or parts of acts in conflict with this act," and all acts amendatory thereto, by amending Article VII, Sections 707(A), (B), and (C) so as to reflect the process for primary and regular elections of council members implemented in 2025 to be consistent with Public Chapter 391, Acts of 2023, including establishing by charter that only voters within a city district shall vote in a council district election, and changing the candidates placed on the regular election ballot to candidates receiving the two (2) highest number of votes in the primary rather than the two (2) candidates with the highest number of votes, and further providing for the submission of this ordinance to the qualified voters of the City of Knoxville for approval as provided in Article XI, Section 9 of the Constitution of the State of Tennessee. (Requested by Councilmember Parker)
R-224-2026
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Authorize Mayor to execute Adams Contracting agreement for streetscape project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Adams Contracting, LLC in an amount not to exceed $2,807,530.50 for the Magnolia Avenue Streetscapes Phase 3 Project. (Council District 6) (Requested by Engineering Department)
R-225-2026
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Authorize Mayor to execute Gresham Smith engineering inspection agreement
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Gresham Smith to provide construction engineering inspection services for the Magnolia Avenue Streetscapes Phase 3 Project in an amount not to exceed $338,800.00. (Council District 6) (Requested by Engineering Department)
R-226-2026
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Authorize Mayor to execute FireCatt testing services agreement
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with FireCatt, LLC, to provide annual fire hose and ground ladder testing for the Knoxville Fire Department for an annual amount of $29,850.00. (Requested by Fire Department)
R-227-2026
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Execute quitclaim deed to East Tennessee Housing Development Corporation
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to East Tennessee Housing Development Corporation for one parcel of property located at 210 S. Elmwood Street, Parcel ID No. 082-FK-026, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $7,000.00 (Council District 6). (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
R-228-2026
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Execute agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center for case management
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center to provide an amount not to exceed $54,500.00 to support the provision of case management services at Minvilla Manor and social services at its Resource Center and Bush Family Refuge (Council District 6). (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
R-229-2026
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Execute agreement with Southeastern Housing Foundation for services
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Southeastern Housing Foundation II, Inc. to provide an amount not to exceed $75,000.00 to support case management and property management services at Flenniken Landing. (Council District 1) (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
R-230-2026
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Execute MOU with Appalachian Mountain Bike Club for trail maintenance
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an MOU for Appropriations to a Nonprofit with Appalachian Mountain Bike Club for professional natural surface trail maintenance services at select parks within the City to ensure proper, routine maintenance of the City's natural surface trails for an annual amount not to exceed $200,000.00. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
R-231-2026
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Approve MOU with Sports Authority for golf course modernization
A Resolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Knoxville, Knox County, and the Knoxville/Knox County Sports Authority, authorizing the Sports Authority to explore partnership opportunities to modernize the Knoxville Municipal Golf Course site. (Council District 3) (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
R-232-2026
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Approve and adopt North Waterfront Redevelopment Plan
A Resolution approving and adopting the North Waterfront Redevelopment Plan prepared by Knoxville's Community Development Corporation. (Council Districts 1, 2, and 6) (Requested by Urban Design and Development)
R-233-2026
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Authorize IDB to negotiate PILOT payments for Patton/Georgia streets
A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from WP SOUTH ACQUISITIONS, L.L.C., or an affiliate thereof, payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes ("PILOT") with respect to certain real property located at 222 Patton Street, 0 Patton Street, 410 Georgia Street and 400 Georgia Street (Parcel ID Numbers 095HC018, 095HC021, 095HC017, and 095HC016), 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 Tennessee Code Annotated Section 7-53-305 (Council District 6). (Requested by Urban Design and Development)
R-234-2026
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Approve major modification to Final Plan for Jonathan's Grille
A Resolution to approve a major modification to a previously approved Final Plan, within the Planned Development District, subject to six (6) conditions, for property located at 406 Willow Avenue, Jonathan's Grille, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 9-0 Consent) (File No. 7-I-26-SU) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
R-235-2026
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Apply for Federal Transit Administration grant for transit funding
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Federal Transit Administration and the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide funding in the total amount of $4,556,250.00, with a required City match of up to $455,625.00. The grant includes $3,645,000.00 in FY2023 Section 5339(c) (Low or No Emission Grant Assistance) funds. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
R-236-2026
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Apply for DOJ grant for law enforcement recruitment initiative
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award, in the amount of $200,000.00, with no required local match, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Community Oriented Policing Services, to be used to support the development, implementation, and expansion of an innovative law enforcement recruitment, hiring and retention initiative. (Requested by Police Department)
Adjust classification and compensation plans for city employees
An Ordinance to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Division 2, Sections 2-446, 2-449, 2-450, and 2-458 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the classification and compensation plans. (Requested by Human Resources Department)
Change Information Systems Department name to Innovation and Technology
An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Article II, Division 9 of the Knoxville City Code, changing the title of the Department from Information Systems to Innovation and Technology in order to better reflect its current duties and scope of work. (Requested by Innovation and Technology Department)
Limit number of monkeys per household without kennel permit
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 5, Article II, Section 5-27, to limit the number of monkeys per household without a kennel permit. (Requested by Operations)
Close unnamed alley at 116 Heins Street
An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley within City Block 09248 at 116 Heins Street, Tax ID 094LA021, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners (Council District 6). (Requested by Engineering Department)
Rezone 1325 Francis Road from Agricultural to Residential
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1325 Francis Road from AG (General Agricultural) district to RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Ralph Smith/PLS, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 9-0 Consent) (File No. 6-E-26-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Rezone 1900 Hoitt Avenue from Residential to Industrial Mixed-Use
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1900 Hoitt Avenue from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) district, Josh Haun, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 9-0 Consent) (File No. 7-B-26-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Amend Northwest County Sector Plan for 425 N. Cedar Bluff Road
An Ordinance approving the request of Sam Jamani for an amendment to the Northwest County Sector Plan from Civic and Institutional to General Commercial for property located at 425 N. Cedar Bluff Road. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 9-0 Consent) (File No. 7-A-26-SP) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Amend One Year Plan for 425 N. Cedar Bluff Road
An Ordinance approving the request of Sam Jamani for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Civic and Institutional to General Commercial for property located at 425 N. Cedar Bluff Road. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 9-0 Consent) (File No. 7-A-26-PA) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Rezone 425 N. Cedar Bluff Road from Agricultural to Commercial
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 425 N. Cedar Bluff Road from AG (General Agricultural) district to C-G-2 (General Commercial) district, Sam Jamani, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 9-0 Consent) (File No. 7-K-26-RZ) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
