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Andrew Roberto

District 2 · Dec 16, 2017 – Dec 20, 2025

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Andrew Roberto has cast 4,362 published votes on the City of Knoxville, TN City Council, attending 99.2% of recorded roll calls, with 884 motions made and 28 dissents (a “no” on an adopted item).

On the issues

Attendance

4327 of 4362

recorded votes he or she was present for

present means neither absent nor recused

35

recorded votes marked absent or recused

Counted from roll calls, not a sign-in sheet — a member who was present but recorded no vote is indistinguishable here from one who was absent.

When the board disagrees

324 contested decisions · how these are counted

324

contested decisions he or she cast a yes or no on

a decision is contested when at least one member voted the other way

28

of those, voted no on something adopted anyway

884 / 612

motions moved / seconded

Recaps: First 100 days · 2025 in review · 2024 in review · 2023 in review · 2022 in review · 2021 in review · 2020 in review · 2019 in review · 2018 in review

Patterns

How these are computed ↓

Deterministic breakdowns of Andrew Roberto’s published record — not a score or a rating. Raw counts are always shown; a percentage appears only once there are at least 10 votes. As of the meeting of September 29, 2026 — the newest published record.

Votes by topic

Topic Votes Aye No Abstain Body median
Zoning & land use 1082 1058 (98%) 17 (2%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Budget & taxes 409 399 (98%) 2 (0%) 1 8–0 See votes →
Contracts & purchasing 398 395 (99%) 1 (0%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Personnel & appointments 373 369 (99%) 3 (1%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Schools 21 21 (100%) 0 (0%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Public safety 204 201 (99%) 1 (0%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Roads & infrastructure 484 479 (99%) 0 (0%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Parks & community 270 268 (99%) 0 (0%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Intergovernmental & resolutions 224 218 (97%) 3 (1%) 1 9–0 See votes →
Surveillance & privacy technology 10 10 (100%) 0 (0%) 0 9–0 See votes →

Attendance & dissent over time

Attendance rate

Dissents (no on adopted)

Dec 2017 Dec 2025
Full term · Dec 2017–Dec 2025. Vertical lines mark election dates.
Year Votes Present Attendance Dissents
2018 404 404 100% 3 See votes →
2019 138 138 100% 1 See votes →
2020 745 743 100% 2 See votes →
2021 719 719 100% 4 See votes →
2022 581 565 97% 3 See votes →
2023 627 627 100% 1 See votes →
2024 690 673 98% 7 See votes →
2025 458 458 100% 7 See votes →

Agreement with other members

Computed over contested votes only — the 324 non-unanimous (split) votes Andrew Roberto cast, where the room recorded at least one Aye and at least one No. Unanimous votes are excluded because they carry no signal.

Member Voted the same Shared split votes
Lynne Fugate 240 of 272 (88%) 272
Charles Thomas 245 of 278 (88%) 278
Tommy Smith 250 of 288 (87%) 288
Gwen McKenzie 271 of 314 (86%) 314
Lauren Rider 268 of 318 (84%) 318
Marshall Stair 21 of 25 (84%) 25
Janet Testerman 160 of 193 (83%) 193
Debbie Helsley 80 of 98 (82%) 98
Stephanie Welch 22 of 28 (79%) 28
Finbarr Saunders 21 of 27 (78%) 27
George C. Wallace 20 of 27 (74%) 27
Mark Campen 18 of 27 (67%) 27
Seema Singh 163 of 282 (58%) 282
Amelia Parker 55 of 286 (19%) 286

See Andrew Roberto’s split votes →

Motions made & seconded, by topic

Topic Made Seconded
Zoning & land use 289 144 See votes →
Budget & taxes 50 59 See votes →
Contracts & purchasing 83 57 See votes →
Personnel & appointments 72 53 See votes →
Schools 2 1 See votes →
Public safety 29 37 See votes →
Roads & infrastructure 77 66 See votes →
Parks & community 33 34 See votes →
Intergovernmental & resolutions 23 31 See votes →
Surveillance & privacy technology 0 1 See votes →

How these breakdowns are computed

Every figure on this page is a deterministic computation over Andrew Roberto’s published roll-call votes on City of Knoxville, TN City Council — the same record set behind the vote table below. Nothing is a composite score, a grade, or a ranking. The general pipeline (sources, extraction, gates, review) is described on the methodology page.

  • Votes by topic. Each published motion is attributed to every distinct neutral topic its agenda items carry — the primary subject and any secondary tags alike, so an item counts under every topic it’s about (and a consent-calendar motion covering several items counts under each); procedural items are excluded, as in the default vote browser. Aye/No/Abstain are counts of Andrew Roberto’s own vote. A percentage is shown only when the topic has at least 10 votes. Body median is the median of the Aye and No tallies across the same motion set — the typical room split on that topic.
  • Attendance & dissent over time. Bucketed by the calendar year of each meeting. Attendance = votes where Andrew Roberto was recorded present (not absent or recused) ÷ total votes that year; the percentage is shown only when the year has at least 10 votes. Dissents = “No” votes on motions the body adopted anyway. The denominators for every year are in the table above.
  • Term timeline & election markers. The two trend strips plot the yearly attendance and dissent figures above on a single time axis spanning Andrew Roberto’s full term (Dec 16, 2017–Dec 20, 2025). The vertical lines mark public election-calendar dates — candidate-filing deadlines, primaries, and general elections — that fall within that span, each labeled with its date and type. Those dates are a matter of public record ; the timeline itself makes no claim about them. It marks the dates and draws the line; any pattern near an election is the reader’s to notice, not ours to assert.
  • Agreement with other members. Computed over contested votes only — motions where the roll call recorded at least one Aye and at least one No. For each colleague, the record set is the split motions where both cast an Aye or No (their seated overlap); “voted the same” counts the motions they cast the identical value on. A percentage is shown only when that shared set reaches 10 votes. Unanimous votes are excluded on purpose: they would launder everyone into near-total agreement.
  • Motions made & seconded. Straight counts of published motions where Andrew Roberto is recorded as the mover or the seconder in the minutes, grouped by the motion’s neutral topic(s).

Disclosed interests

Reprinted from Andrew Roberto’s annual Statement of Interests (Form SS-8005) — a public record filed with the Tennessee Ethics Commission. Entity names and categories exactly as filed, for the official and spouse; the form states no dollar amounts, and neither do we. Each filing links to its source.

We don’t have this. No Statement of Interests on file for Andrew Roberto. It does not mean none was filed — only that we hold no copy.

Appointments moved

Board and committee appointments Andrew Roberto moved or seconded, as recorded in the minutes. Each links to the full decision, where the complete roll call is shown.

Appointee Board Term Decision
Amy Midis Historic Zoning Commission not stated Sep 30, 2025 →
Beth Miller Knoxville Transportation Authority Board not stated Aug 19, 2025 →
Jade Kloss Historic Zoning Commission not stated Dec 10, 2024 →
Casey Cordy Better Building Board not stated Oct 15, 2024 →
Casey Cordy Better Building Board of the City of Knoxville not stated Oct 15, 2024 →
Bonnie Graham Knoxville Affordable Housing Fund Advisory Committee not stated Aug 20, 2024 →
Jody Mullins Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee — – Dec 17, 2027 Apr 2, 2024 →
Megan Brown Knoxville Animal Control Board not stated Apr 2, 2024 →
Ellie Kittrell Community Health Council not stated Jan 23, 2024 →
Erin Donovan Knoxville Animal Control Board not stated Dec 12, 2023 →
Brad Salsbury Board of Zoning Appeals not stated Oct 3, 2023 →
Linda Gay Blanc City Pension Board not stated Sep 19, 2023 →
Daniel Odle Board of Zoning Appeals not stated Sep 19, 2023 →
Ashley Ramos Knoxville Animal Control Board not stated Aug 8, 2023 →
Linda Gay Blanc City Pension Board not stated Jun 13, 2023 →
Casey Cordy Better Building Board of the City of Knoxville not stated Feb 21, 2023 →
Jared Worsham Design Review Board not stated Feb 21, 2023 →
John Schwartz Board of Environmental Appeals for the City not stated Jan 10, 2023 →
Dennis Owen City Pension Board not stated Nov 15, 2022 →
Paige Travis Board of Directors of Community Television of Knoxville not stated Oct 4, 2022 →
Jane Roberts Civil Service Merit Board not stated Aug 23, 2022 →
Chris Oldham Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee not stated May 3, 2022 →
Scott Schimmel Civil Service Merit Board not stated Mar 8, 2022 →
Amy Sherrill Board of Zoning Appeals not stated Feb 8, 2022 →
Jim Idol Board of Directors of Community Television of Knoxville not stated Jan 25, 2022 →
Candace Brakewood Knoxville Transportation Authority Board not stated Jan 11, 2022 →
Hank Jenkins Mayor's Council on Disability Issues not stated Jan 11, 2022 →
Emma Ellis-Cosigua Neighborhood Advisory Council not stated Dec 15, 2020 →
Howard Vogel Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority not stated Apr 21, 2020 →

Voting record

Meeting Agenda item Vote Badges
Jun 24, 2025
O-73-2025 Close alleyway adjacent to City Block 06040 An Ordinance to close a portion of an unnamed alley adjacent to City Block 06040, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owner. (Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025
O-72-2025 Exempt food retail from local option sales tax increase An Ordinance to exempt the retail sale of food and food ingredients from the increase in the local option sales tax rate adopted by the City of Knoxville. (Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025
O-70-2025 Amend Capital and Operating Budgets for fund transfers An Ordinance to amend the Capital Budget and the Operating Budget, both as approved by Ordinance No. O-53-2024 for Fiscal Year 24/25, in order to transfer surplus, excess, or unencumbered funds between various units and funds as reflected in the various funds and budgets of the City of Knoxville. (Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025
R-151-2025 Confirm reappointment and appoint Design Review Board members A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Jared Worsham and appointing Lisa Cyr and Sara Martin to the Design Review Board. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025
Approve Minutes of June 10, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes of the June 10, 2025 Regular Meeting
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025
Rezone 1203 Murray Drive to RN-5 district An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1203 Murray Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Savannah Reyes-Dixon, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 5-O-25-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025
Rezone 1501 N. Cherry Street to C-H-1 district An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1501 N. Cherry Street from I-G (General Industrial) district to C-H-1 (Highway Commercial) district, Bhajan Singh, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 5-S-25-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025
Rezone 4301-4311 Kingston Pike to RN-3 district An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4301 and 4311 Kingston Pike from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Amy Sherrill, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 4-R-25-RZ) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025
Amend One Year Plan for 4301-4311 Kingston Pike An Ordinance approving the request of Amy Sherrill for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4301 and 4311 Kingston Pike, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 4-D-25-PA) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025
Amend West City Sector Plan for 4301-4311 Kingston Pike An Ordinance approving the request of Amy Sherrill for an amendment to the West City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4301 and 4311 Kingston Pike, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 4-D-25-SP) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025
Allow conversion of existing buildings to two-family dwellings Consideration of an amendment to the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 9.3.J to include the conversion of an existing building to a two-family dwelling in the Principal Use Standards for a two-family dwelling, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 5-A-25-OA) (All districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025
Close portion of Hannah Avenue between city blocks An Ordinance to close a portion of Hannah Avenue between City Blocks 09248 and 09265, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owner. (Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025
Close portion of Heins Street between city blocks An Ordinance to close a portion of Heins Street between City Blocks 09245 and 09265, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owner. (Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025
Close unnamed alley within City Block 09248 An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley within City Block 09248, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owner. (Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025
Close unnamed alley adjacent to City Block 06040 An Ordinance to close a portion of an unnamed alley adjacent to City Block 06040, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owner. (Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025
Exempt food sales from local option sales tax increase An Ordinance to exempt the retail sale of food and food ingredients from the increase in the local option sales tax rate adopted by the City of Knoxville. (Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025
Transfer budget funds between various units An Ordinance to amend the Capital Budget and the Operating Budget, both as approved by Ordinance No. O-53-2024 for Fiscal Year 24/25, in order to transfer surplus, excess, or unencumbered funds between various units and funds as reflected in the various funds and budgets of the City of Knoxville. (Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025
Approval of May 29, 2025 workshop minutes Minutes of the May 29, 2025 Workshop
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025
Approval of May 27, 2025 meeting minutes Minutes of the May 27, 2025 Regular Meeting
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025
Approval of May 13, 2025 meeting minutes Minutes of the May 13, 2025 Legislative Budget Hearing and Public Hearing
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025 Motion to defer:
Rezone 4423 Ball Camp Pike to RN-3 district An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4423 Ball Camp Pike from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) district, Alex Botezat, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 4-K-25-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Deferred
Jun 10, 2025 Motion to defer:
Amend One Year Plan for 4423 Ball Camp Pike An Ordinance approving the request of Alex Botezat for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4423 Ball Camp Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 4-B-25-PA) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Deferred
Jun 10, 2025 Motion to defer:
Amend Northwest City Sector Plan for 4423 Ball Camp Pike An Ordinance approving the request of Alex Botezat for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4423 Ball Camp Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 4-C-25-SP) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Deferred
Jun 10, 2025 Motion to deny:
Appeal of Board of Zoning Appeals denial for 137 W. Anderson Ave A Resolution approving an appeal by Everett Hirche of the denial of the Board of Zoning Appeals to increase the front setback in an IM-U zoning district from a build-to zone of 0 to 25' to 79.8' per Article 6.3, Table 6-1 for property located at 137 W. Anderson Avenue. I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) Zoning District. 4th Council District. Parcel ID 081NH020. BZA File # BZA-25-0029. (Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections Department)
Aye
Split
Jun 10, 2025 Motion to deny:
Amend South City Sector Plan for 700 Gertrude Avenue An Ordinance approving the request of Belvan Properties LLC for an amendment to the South City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 700 Gertrude Avenue, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 12-2) (File No. 5-A-25-SP) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Split
Jun 10, 2025
Levy additional one-half percent local option sales tax An Ordinance levying an additional one-half of one percent local option sales tax within the City of Knoxville in addition to the existing county-wide rate on sales within the county. (Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Split
Jun 10, 2025
R-146-2025 Execute quitclaim deed to Gary Chesney for 412 Ocala Drive A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Gary Chesney for one parcel of property located at 412 Ocala Drive, Parcel ID No. 058-KB-051, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $40,250.00. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Aye
Split
Jun 10, 2025
O-56-2025 Approve FY 2026-2031 Capital Improvements Program An Ordinance to approve and adopt the FY 2026-2031 Knoxville Capital Improvements Program, including the FY 2026 Capital Improvements Budget, City of Knoxville, applicant. (Planning Commission approved 13-0 Consent) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Split
Jun 10, 2025
O-53-2025 Authorize automated enforcement systems for speeding and noise An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 17, Section 17-210, to authorize automated enforcement systems for regulating speeding in school zones and motor vehicle noise at no direct cost to the City and in support of the City's Vision Zero Initiative. (Requested by Law Department)
Aye
Split
May 27, 2025
O-46-2025 Appropriations ordinance, withdrawn 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, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026 and providing the authority to reappropriate non-project related encumbrances at the end of FY 24/25 into 25/26. (Requested by Councilmember Parker)
Aye
Withdrawn
May 27, 2025
Approve FY 2026-2031 Knoxville Capital Improvements Program An Ordinance to approve and adopt the FY 2026-2031 Knoxville Capital Improvements Program, including the FY 2026 Capital Improvements Budget, City of Knoxville, applicant. (Planning Commission approved 13-0 Consent) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Split
May 27, 2025
Authorize automated enforcement for speeding and noise An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 17, Section 17-210, to authorize automated enforcement systems for regulating speeding in school zones and motor vehicle noise at no direct cost to the City and in support of the City’s Vision Zero Initiative. (Requested by Law Department)
Aye
Split
May 27, 2025
R-141-2025 Approve and adopt Magnolia Avenue and Chilhowee Park Redevelopment Plan A Resolution approving and adopting the Magnolia Avenue and Chilhowee Park Redevelopment Plan (“Plan”) prepared by Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation. (Requested by Urban Design and Development)
Aye
Split
May 27, 2025
R-137-2025 Authorize agreement with Blue Line Solutions for traffic enforcement A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Blue Line Solutions, LLC (BLS) to provide products and services to the City for school zone speed enforcement, traffic signal enforcement, and noise enforcement in order to promote traffic safety. (Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Split
May 27, 2025
O-41-2025 Adopt revised design guidelines for Edgewood-Park City H District An Ordinance to adopt the revised design guidelines for the Edgewood-Park City H (Historic Overlay) District, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, applicant. (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Split
May 27, 2025
O-37-2025 Appropriations ordinance for FY 2025-2026 and reappropriation of encumbrances 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, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026 and providing the authority to reappropriate non-project related encumbrances at the end of FY 24/25 into FY 25/26. (Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Split
May 27, 2025
O-50-2025 Rezone 305 Randolph St, 600 E Magnolia Ave, 611 E Depot Ave to DK-W An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 305 Randolph Street, 600 E. Magnolia Avenue, and 611 E. Depot Avenue from I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District to DK-W (Downtown Knoxville Warehouse) Subdistrict, Kathryn Greer, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-Q-25-RZ) (Council Districts 4 & 6) (Requested by Knoxville- Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
Withdraw Ordinance 12-ae ITEMS WITHDRAWN Ordinance 12-ae was withdrawn at this time. The motion is recorded in the regular order of business.
Aye
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
Appropriate $1500 for One Knoxville Collective East Knoxville Soccer Academy An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from the Community Safety and Empowerment budget and donating same to One Knoxville Collective in support of the East Knoxville Soccer Academy summer program. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment)
Aye
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
Appropriate $1500 for YOKE Summer Adventure Camps An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from the Community Safety and Empowerment budget and donating same to YOKE in support of two Summer Adventure Camps for youth to keep young people engaged in positive activities over the summer. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment)
Aye
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
R-140-2025 Authorize First Lease Amendment with Boghani Properties, LLC A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a First Lease Amendment between the City and Boghani Properties, LLC to update the leased unit numbers and execute the lease extensions through December 31, 2050. (Requested by Operations)
Aye
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
R-139-2025 Authorize sublease agreement with The Art and Culture Alliance A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a new sublease agreement between the City and The Art and Culture Alliance for the use of the commercial spaces at the Emporium Building located at 100 S. Gay Street. (Requested by Operations)
Aye
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
R-138-2025 Authorize license agreement with Downtown Knoxville Alliance for "Newts in Knoxville" A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a license agreement between the City and Downtown Knoxville Alliance for the installation and maintenance of small, bronze figures on specific locations on public property downtown for the long-term installation of the "Newts in Knoxville" scavenger hunt. (Requested by Operations)
Aye
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
R-136-2025 Authorize Easement Agreement for Emporium Building encroachment A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Easement Agreement to allow existing and proposed features of The Emporium Building at 100 S. Gay Street to encroach into adjacent public rights-of-way. (Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
R-135-2025 Amend Smith Seckman Reid contract for pipe rehabilitation A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. to provide professional engineering design services for the Cured-in- Place Pipe Infrastructure Rehabilitation Project, increasing the contract amount by $19,800.00 for a new contract total of $136,080.00 and extending the date of completion to August 31, 2026. (Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
R-134-2025 Authorize agreement with RK&K for North Cherry Street Stormwater A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Rummel, Klepper & Kahl, LLP (RK&K) to provide construction engineering and inspection services for the North Cherry Street Stormwater Improvements Project in an amount not to exceed $168,840.00, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act grant. (Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
R-133-2025 Authorize agreement with Consor Engineers for Baum Drive Stormwater A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Consor Engineers, LLC to provide construction engineering and inspection services for the Baum Drive Stormwater Improvements Project in an amount not to exceed $161,815.00, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act grant. (Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
R-132-2025 Authorize agreement with Wildlands Engineering for Mary Vestal Park A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Wildlands Engineering, Inc. to provide construction engineering and inspection services for the Mary Vestal Park Streambank Stabilization Project in an amount not to exceed $88,000.00, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act grant. (Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
R-131-2025 Authorize agreement with Henley Roofing for Outdoor Knoxville Reroof A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Henley Roofing Company for the Outdoor Knoxville Reroof Project in an amount not to exceed $151,300.00 (Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
R-130-2025 Authorize agreement with Sanders Pace Architecture for L.T. Ross Building Reroof A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Sanders Pace Architecture, LLC to provide professional design services for the L.T. Ross Building Reroof Project in an amount not to exceed $49,820.00. (Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
R-129-2025 Authorize agreement with UT for community violence assessment A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to enter into an agreement with the University of Tennessee Social Work Office of Research and Public Service to conduct a comprehensive community violence assessment to evaluate the implementation of place-based strategies (Project TLC), its impact on violent crime in identified areas, and levels of community trust and perceptions of safety in identified areas, in a total amount not to exceed $100,000.00. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment)
Aye
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
O-52-2025 Appropriate $1500 for S.O.U.L.S. Youth Choir educational musical event An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from the Community Safety and Empowerment budget and donating same to the S.O.U.L.S. Youth Choir in support of an educational musical event that will engage young people in conversations around bullying and discrimination as well as attendance of the musical Hairspray. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment)
Aye
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
O-51-2025 Appropriate $1500 for Knoxville Area Urban League Sneaker Ball An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from the Community Safety and Empowerment budget and donating same to the Knoxville Area Urban League in support of the 2025 National Achievers Society Sneaker Ball, an event that celebrates and affirms the academic, social, and personal achievements of high-achieving students in grades 10-12. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment)
Aye
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
O-49-2025 Rezone 1908 Grand Avenue from C-N to I-MU An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1908 Grand Avenue from C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) District to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District, J. Scott Busby, AIA, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-S-25-RZ) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
O-48-2025 Rezone 4602 Millertown Pike from O to RN-4 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4602 Millertown Pike from O (Office) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Mike Ballinger, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-T-25-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
O-47-2025 Amend One Year Plan: Office to Medium Density Residential An Ordinance approving the request of Mike Ballinger for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Office to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4602 Millertown Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-E-25-PA) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
O-46-2025 Amend East City Sector Plan: Office to Medium Density Residential An Ordinance approving the request of Mike Ballinger for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Office to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4602 Millertown Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-E-25-SP) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
O-45-2025 Rezone 0 & 6714 Keck Road from C-H-2 to C-G-1 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 and 6714 Keck Road from C-H-2 (Highway Commercial) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District, Northcreek Renovation and Construction, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-L-25-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
O-44-2025 Rezone 6907 Central Avenue Pike C-G-1 to C-H-1 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 6907 Central Avenue Pike from C-G-1 (General Commercial) District to C-H-1 (Highway Commercial) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Brandon Bolding, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-G-25-RZ) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
O-43-2025 Rezone 1608, 1612, 1616 Eighth Avenue from RN-4 to I-MU An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1608, 1612, and 1616 Eighth Avenue from RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District, Garrett Jernigan, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-F-25-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
O-42-2025 Rezone 107 Meadow View Road from RN-2 to RN-4 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 107 Meadow View Road from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) to RN- 4 (General Residential Neighborhood), David Varner, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 3-C-25-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
O-40-2025 Amend Zoning Code, Article 12.8, Landscape Buffer Yards An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 12.8, Landscape Buffer Yards, R. Bentley Marlow, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 8-E-23-OA) (All Council Districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
O-39-2025 Amend City Code to adjust classification and compensation plans An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Division 2, Sections 2-449, 2-450, 2-458, and 2-459 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the classification and compensation plans. (Requested by Human Resources Department)
Aye
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
O-38-2025 Ordinance to levy taxes for General Fund and Debt Service Fund operations 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, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026. (Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
Approve minutes of the May 13, 2025 Council Meeting Minutes of the May 13, 2025 Council Meeting
Aye
Unanimous
May 13, 2025
Approve minutes of previous council meeting Minutes of the April 29, 2025 Council Meeting
Aye
Unanimous
May 13, 2025
Appropriate funds for S.O.U.L.S. Youth Choir musical event An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from the Community Safety and Empowerment budget and donating same to the S.O.U.L.S. Youth Choir in support of an educational musical event that will engage young people in conversations around bullying and discrimination as well as attendance of the musical Hairspray. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment)
Aye
Unanimous
May 13, 2025
Appropriate funds for Knoxville Area Urban League Sneaker Ball An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from the Community Safety and Empowerment budget and donating same to the Knoxville Area Urban League in support of the 2025 National Achievers Society Sneaker Ball, an event that celebrates and affirms the academic, social, and personal achievements of high-achieving students in grades 10-12. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment)
Aye
Unanimous
May 13, 2025
Change zoning at 305 Randolph St, 600 E Magnolia, 611 E Depot to DK-W An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 305 Randolph Street, 600 E. Magnolia Avenue, and 611 E. Depot Avenue from I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District to DK-W (Downtown Knoxville Warehouse) Subdistrict, Kathryn Greer, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-Q-25-RZ) (Council Districts 4 & 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
May 13, 2025
Change zoning at 1908 Grand Avenue to I-MU An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1908 Grand Avenue from C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) District to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District, J. Scott Busby, AIA, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-S-25-RZ) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
May 13, 2025
Change zoning at 4602 Millertown Pike to RN-4 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4602 Millertown Pike from O (Office) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Mike Ballinger, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-T-25-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
May 13, 2025
Amend One Year Plan for 4602 Millertown Pike An Ordinance approving the request of Mike Ballinger for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Office to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4602 Millertown Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-E-25-PA) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
May 13, 2025
Amend East City Sector Plan for 4602 Millertown Pike An Ordinance approving the request of Mike Ballinger for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Office to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4602 Millertown Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-E-25-SP) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
May 13, 2025
Change zoning at 0 and 6714 Keck Road to C-G-1 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 and 6714 Keck Road from C-H-2 (Highway Commercial) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District, Northcreek Renovation and Construction, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-L-25-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
May 13, 2025
Change zoning at 6907 Central Ave Pike to C-H-1 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 6907 Central Avenue Pike from C-G-1 (General Commercial) District to C-H-1 (Highway Commercial) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Brandon Bolding, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-G-25-RZ) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
May 13, 2025
Change zoning at 1608, 1612, 1616 Eighth Ave to I-MU An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1608, 1612, and 1616 Eighth Avenue from RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District, Garrett Jernigan, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-F-25-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
May 13, 2025
Change zoning at 107 Meadow View Road from RN-2 to RN-4 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 107 Meadow View Road from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood), David Varner, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 3-C-25-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
May 13, 2025
Adopt revised design guidelines for Edgewood-Park City H District An Ordinance to adopt the revised design guidelines for the Edgewood-Park City H (Historic Overlay) District, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, applicant. (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Split
May 13, 2025
Amend Zoning Code, Article 12.8, Landscape Buffer Yards An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 12.8, Landscape Buffer Yards, R. Bentley Marlow, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 8-E-23-OA) (All Council Districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
May 13, 2025 Motion to defer:
R-127-2025 Extend contract for Community Violence Intervention programming A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to extend the contract with National Institute of Criminal Justice Reform to manage implementation of Community Violence Intervention programming, provide technical assistance to the City of Knoxville, and provide training on Group Violence Reduction Strategies for the City of Knoxville and community partners for an amount not to exceed $519,750.00, for a total contract amount not to exceed $826,800.00. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment)
No
Split Failed
Apr 29, 2025
O-31-2025 Adopt the One Year Plan dated 2025 An Ordinance to adopt the One Year Plan dated 2025 as prepared by the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission for the City of Knoxville. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 3-A-25-OYP) (All Districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Split Decided with 1 absent — margin 0
Apr 29, 2025
Make annual appropriations for FY 2025-2026 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, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026 and providing the authority to reappropriate non-project related encumbrances at the end of FY 24/25 into FY 25/26. (Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Split
Apr 29, 2025
Levy tax for FY 2025-2026 General Fund and Debt Service 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, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026. (Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025
O-35-2025 Amend Ordinance O-120-2024 to correct sum and attachment An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend O-120-2024, the caption of which is entitled "An Emergency Ordinance of the City of Knoxville appropriating $32,505.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to community agencies and organizations as set forth in the attachment" so as to substitute a corrected sum and attachment in lieu of those set forth in Ordinance O-120-2024. (Requested by Legislative)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025
Close unimproved Cafego Avenue An Ordinance to close unimproved Cafego Avenue within City Block 26876, running from Hackman Street to its dead end at Maynard Glenn Fields Park, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners.
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025 Motion to defer:
Amend City Code Chapter 2 to adjust classification and compensation plans An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Division 2, Sections 2-449, 2-450, 2-458, and 2-459 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the classification and compensation plans. (Requested by Human Resources Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025
Amend City Code Chapter 2 to adjust classification and compensation plans An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Division 2, Sections 2-449, 2-450, 2-458, and 2-459 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the classification and compensation plans. (Requested by Human Resources Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025 Motion to defer:
Levy tax for FY 2025-2026 General Fund and Debt Service 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, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026. (Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025 Motion to defer:
Make annual appropriations for FY 2025-2026 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, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026 and providing the authority to reappropriate non-project related encumbrances at the end of FY 24/25 into FY 25/26. (Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025
R-118-2025 Grant pensions to certain individuals 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)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025
R-117-2025 Apply for and accept "Organic Management" Grant A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for the ”Organic Management” Grant and, if awarded, accept a grant in the amount of $25,000.00 from the Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation (TDEC), to further grow The Knoxville Compost Project by continuing to divert municipal food waste from the landfill to reduce greenhouse gases and to produce compost to grow food in urban farms, community gardens, and residential backyards. (Requested by Public Service Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025
R-116-2025 Authorize agreement with Lee Company for Cal Johnson Rec Center HVAC A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Lee Company for the supply and installation of two HVAC units as well as the removal and disposal of the existing units at Cal Johnson Recreation Center, located at 507 S. Hall of Fame Drive, for an amount not to exceed $58,615.00 (Requested by Public Service Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025
R-115-2025 Amend R-326-2024 regarding Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program Grant funds A Resolution amending R-326-2024 which authorized the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award a total amount not to exceed $1,768,642.00 in Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program Grant funds to six entities to support eight projects guided by the Coordinated Community Plan and ongoing collaboration with the Youth Action Board, in order to modify allocations to four of the entities, including the University of Tennessee, the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee, and the Office of Housing Stability (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025
R-114-2025 Amend agreement for CoC Planning Grant Funds A Resolution authorizing the City to enter into an amendment to an agreement accepting Continuum of Care (CoC) Planning Grant Funds from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) allowing HUD to divert grant funds directly to the Knoxville Knox County Office of Housing Stability (OHS) as a CoC Replacement Recipient. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025
R-113-2025 Authorize IDB to negotiate PILOT with Elmington Capital Group A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board (“IDB”) of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from Elmington Capital Group, or an affiliate thereof (“Sponsor”), payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes (“PILOT”) with respect to real property located at 1585 Coleman Road, Knoxville, TN and having a parcel ID of 107GE010 (“Property”), 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. (Requested by Urban Design and Development)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025
R-112-2025 Award $1M from HOME ARP to Lumen Flats for 18 affordable units A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award an amount not to exceed $1,000,000.00 from the HOME American Rescue Plan Program (HOME ARP) to Lumen Flats Knoxville, LLC for the development of 18 affordable housing units to be located at 1585 Coleman Road, contingent upon approval of the 2022 HOME ARP Allocation Plan Amendment by both City Council and HUD. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025
R-111-2025 Amend 2022 HOME-ARP Allocation Plan for Housing and Neighborhood Development A Resolution authorizing an amendment to the 2022 HOME-ARP Allocation Plan for Housing and Neighborhood Development to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and authorizing the Mayor to execute any associated documents and certifications. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025
R-110-2025 Authorize IDB to negotiate PILOT with Edgewood APTS LLC A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board (“IDB”) of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from Edgewood APTS LLC, a subsidiary of Southeast Capital, LLC (“Sponsor”), payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes (“PILOT”) with respect to real property located at 2501 Edgewood Avenue, Knoxville, TN and having a parcel ID of 070IJ001 (“Property”), 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. (Requested by Urban Design and Development)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025
R-109-2025 Award $360,000 to Edgewood Apts., LLC for 15 affordable units A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award an amount not to exceed $360,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund to Edgewood Apts., LLC for the development of 15 affordable multifamily housing units to be located at 2501 Edgewood Ave. as more specifically described herein. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025
R-108-2025 Authorize IDB to negotiate PILOT with Parkview APTS, LLC A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board (“IDB”) of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from Parkview APTS, LLC, a subsidiary of Southeast Capital, LLC (“Sponsor”), payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes (“PILOT”) with respect to real property located at 2226 Parkview Avenue, Knoxville, TN and having a parcel ID of 082OM013 (“Property”), 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. (Requested by Urban Design and Development)
Aye
Unanimous
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