Regular meeting — September 15, 2026

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Approve minutes for the August 27, 2026 Workshop

Minutes of the August 27, 2026 Workshop

The minutes do not clearly record the outcome.

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Approve minutes of the September 1, 2026 Regular Meeting

Minutes of the September 1, 2026 Regular Meeting

R-255-2026 · item history →

Appoint Amy Hathaway to the Neighborhood Advisory Council

A Resolution expressing support for the Mayor's appointment of Amy Hathaway to the Neighborhood Advisory Council and expressing appreciation to Wala Habiby for his service on the Neighborhood Advisory Council.

O-73-2026 · item history →

Rezone 103 Circle Lane from Office to General Commercial on appeal

An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 103 Circle Lane from O (Office) district to C-G-1 (General Commercial) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, on appeal from a denial by the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission, Spencer Stanley, applicant. (Planning staff recommended denial; Planning Commission denied 10-0) (File No. 7-J-26-RZ) (Council District 2)

R-256-2026 · item history →

Overturn Planning Commission denial for housing at 1415 W Fifth Avenue

A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville approving an appeal by R. Bentley Marlow, thereby overturning the denial of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission for a Middle Housing application for property located at 1415 W Fifth Avenue. (Planning Commission denied 13-0) (File No. 8-H-26-OB) (Council District 6)

R-257-2026 · item history →

Overturn Planning Commission denial for housing at 1409 W. Fifth Avenue

A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville approving an appeal by R. Bentley Marlow, thereby overturning the denial of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission for a Middle Housing application for property located at 1409 W. Fifth Avenue. (Planning Commission denied 12-1) (File No. 8-I-26-OB) (Council District 6)

R-258-2026 · item history →

Amend contract for First Creek Greenway - Broadway Streetscape Project

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Barge Design Solutions, Inc. for the First Creek Greenway - Broadway Streetscape Project, increasing the contract amount by $21,400.00 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $526,900.00 and extending the date of completion to December 31, 2027. (Council Districts 4 & 5)

R-259-2026 · item history →

Amend agreement with Chevin Fleet Solutions for Fleetwave software upgrades

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a First Amendment to an agreement with Chevin Fleet Solutions for the provision of upgrades to the Fleetwave software used by the Fleet Services Department, increasing the amount of the initial setup cost by $19,671.50 for a new total initial setup amount not to exceed $40,271.50, with the ongoing annual cost not to exceed $42,492.00 remaining unchanged.

R-260-2026 · item history →

Agreement with Cagle Development for Inskip Pool deck replacement

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Cagle Development, LLC, providing construction services for replacement of the existing pool deck at Inskip Pool and Park for an amount not to exceed $261,526.00. (Council District 5)

R-261-2026 · item history →

Agreement with TBI for Internet Crimes Against Children conference grant

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation to support the Tennessee Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force by coordinating one annual training conference, pursuant to a grant from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, in an annual amount not to exceed $130,000.00, with an option to renew the agreement for two additional one-year periods upon written agreement by the parties.

R-262-2026 · item history →

Apply for TDOT grant for an Intelligent Transportation System

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept an IMPROVE grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide funding in the amount of $1,608,000.00, with a required City match of up to $402,000.00, for a total grant amount of $2,010,000.00 to implement a comprehensive Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) to consolidate four unintegrated software programs.

R-263-2026 · item history →

Apply for TDOT grant to replace underground fuel tank

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept an IMPROVE grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide funding in the amount of $480,000.00, with a required City match of up to $120,000.00 for a total grant amount of $600,000.00 to decommission an underground fuel tank replacing it with a tank that is fully compliant with environmental safety regulations.

O-74-2026 · item history →

Set certified property tax rate at $1.3956 per $100 assessed value

An Emergency Ordinance setting a “Certified Tax Rate” as required by T.C.A. 67-5-1701 and amending Ordinance O-29-2026 (Tax Rate Ordinance) to adjust the tax rate from $2.1556 to $1.3956 per $100 of assessed value.

Close unnamed alley off Wright Street

An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley within City Block 15260 off Wright Street and running between properties with Tax Identification Numbers 082IF005, 006, 007, and 008, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners. (Council District 6)

Rezone 5307 Ballard Drive from RN-1 to RN-2

An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 5307 Ballard Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Jedidiah Rowlett, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 8-D-26-RZ) (Council District 4)

Rezone 318 Nancy Lynn Lane from General Industrial to Research/Development

An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 318 Nancy Lynn Lane from I-G (General Industrial) district to I-RD (Research and Development) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, West Bearden Park, LLC, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 8-K-26-RZ) (Council District 2)