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Brenda Palmer has cast 1,156 published votes on the City of Knoxville, TN City Council, attending 96.6% of recorded roll calls, with 198 motions made and 7 dissents (a “no” on an adopted item).
On the issues
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Property taxes & reappraisal · voted on 1 decision · none split
- Sep 3, 2013 Aye Set Certified Tax Rate and adjust Ordinance O-80-2013 — adopted 9-0-0-0
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Developer tax breaks (PILOTs) · voted on 17 decisions · 1 split
- May 29, 2012 Aye PILT agreement for Knoxville Hotel Associates, LLC — adopted 8-1-0-0
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Homelessness & shelters · voted on 5 decisions · none split
- Jun 20, 2017 Aye Authorize agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center for homeless services — adopted 8-0-0-1
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Chilhowee Park · voted on 2 decisions · none split
- Sep 13, 2016 Aye Authorize agreement with IPR Southeast, LLC for pipe rehab at Chilhowee Park — adopted 8-0-0-1
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Hillside & ridgetop protection · voted on 3 decisions · none split
- May 27, 2014 Aye Amend North City Sector Plan to General Commercial — adopted 9-0-0-0
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Pension & retirement obligations · voted on 3 decisions · 2 split
- May 29, 2012 Aye Amend Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2011/2012 — adopted 7-2-0-0
- May 29, 2012 No Amend Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2011/2012 — adopted 7-2-0-0
Attendance
1117 of 1156
recorded votes he or she was present for
present means neither absent nor recused
39
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
66 contested decisions · how these are counted
66
contested decisions he or she cast a yes or no on
a decision is contested when at least one member voted the other way
7
of those, voted no on something adopted anyway
198 / 157
motions moved / seconded
Recaps: First 100 days · 2017 in review · 2016 in review · 2015 in review · 2014 in review · 2013 in review · 2012 in review
Patterns
How these are computed ↓Deterministic breakdowns of Brenda Palmer’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 | 312 | 291 (93%) | 4 (1%) | 0 | 9–0 | See votes → |
| Budget & taxes | 95 | 92 (97%) | 3 (3%) | 0 | 8–0 | See votes → |
| Contracts & purchasing | 69 | 66 (96%) | 0 (0%) | 0 | 9–0 | See votes → |
| Personnel & appointments | 92 | 92 (100%) | 0 (0%) | 0 | 9–0 | See votes → |
| Schools | 19 | 18 (95%) | 0 (0%) | 0 | 9–0 | See votes → |
| Public safety | 32 | 30 (94%) | 1 (3%) | 0 | 9–0 | See votes → |
| Roads & infrastructure | 129 | 127 (98%) | 0 (0%) | 0 | 9–0 | See votes → |
| Parks & community | 91 | 85 (93%) | 0 (0%) | 0 | 9–0 | See votes → |
| Intergovernmental & resolutions | 56 | 53 (95%) | 1 (2%) | 0 | 9–0 | See votes → |
Attendance & dissent over time
Attendance rate
Dissents (no on adopted)
Dec 2009
Dec 2017
| Year | Votes | Present | Attendance | Dissents | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 223 | 223 | 100% | 1 | See votes → |
| 2013 | 147 | 147 | 100% | 0 | See votes → |
| 2014 | 119 | 119 | 100% | 0 | See votes → |
| 2015 | 205 | 205 | 100% | 1 | See votes → |
| 2016 | 209 | 206 | 99% | 3 | See votes → |
| 2017 | 253 | 217 | 86% | 2 | See votes → |
Agreement with other members
Computed over contested votes only — the 66 non-unanimous (split) votes Brenda Palmer 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Finbarr Saunders | 57 of 66 (86%) | 66 |
| Nick Pavlis | 53 of 62 (85%) | 62 |
| Daniel T. Brown | 42 of 63 (67%) | 63 |
| Duane Grieve | 41 of 62 (66%) | 62 |
| Mark Campen | 40 of 63 (63%) | 63 |
| Marshall Stair | 36 of 59 (61%) | 59 |
| George C. Wallace | 38 of 64 (59%) | 64 |
| Nick Della Volpe | 32 of 66 (48%) | 66 |
Motions made & seconded, by topic
| Topic | Made | Seconded | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoning & land use | 53 | 35 | See votes → |
| Budget & taxes | 13 | 20 | See votes → |
| Contracts & purchasing | 22 | 11 | See votes → |
| Personnel & appointments | 12 | 12 | See votes → |
| Public safety | 11 | 11 | See votes → |
| Roads & infrastructure | 10 | 15 | See votes → |
| Parks & community | 13 | 8 | See votes → |
| Intergovernmental & resolutions | 13 | 13 | See votes → |
How these breakdowns are computed
Every figure on this page is a deterministic computation over Brenda Palmer’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 Brenda Palmer’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 Brenda Palmer 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 Brenda Palmer’s full term (Dec 19, 2009–Dec 16, 2017). 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 Brenda Palmer is recorded as the mover or the seconder in the minutes, grouped by the motion’s neutral topic(s).
Disclosed interests
Reprinted from Brenda Palmer’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 Brenda Palmer. It does not mean none was filed — only that we hold no copy.
Appointments moved
Board and committee appointments Brenda Palmer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Davis | City Tree Board | not stated | Sep 17, 2013 → |
| Lauren Rider | Neighborhood Advisory Council | not stated | Apr 30, 2013 → |
| John A. Sibley | Board of the Public Building Authority | not stated | Nov 27, 2012 → |
| Mabrey Duff | Knoxville Solicitations Board | not stated | Oct 2, 2012 → |
| Russell Byrd | Board of Directors of Community Television of Knoxville | not stated | May 29, 2012 → |
| John Donaldson | Knox County Tax Equalization Board | not stated | May 29, 2012 → |
Voting record
| Meeting | Agenda item | Vote | Badges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2017 |
O-122-2017
Approp. $700 from Community Improvement fund to Socially Equal Energy Dev.
An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $700.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Socially Equal Energy Efficient Development to be utilized toward the Career Readiness/Energy Corps Program.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jun 20, 2017 |
O-121-2017
Approp. $300 from Community Improvement fund to Great Smoky Mountain Council BSA
An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $300.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Great Smoky Mountain Council of the Boy Scouts of America, Inc. to be utilized toward program and registration costs.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jun 20, 2017 |
O-120-2017
Approp. $500 from Community Improvement fund to ETCDCI for Island Home Park
An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to East Tennessee Community Design Center, Inc. serving as fiscal agent on behalf of Island Home Park Neighborhood Association to be utilized toward ongoing projects at the entrances to the neighborhood.
|
Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jun 20, 2017 |
O-119-2017
Approp. $350 from Community Improvement fund to ETCDCI for West Hills Assoc.
An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $350.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to East Tennessee Community Design Center, Inc. serving as fiscal agent on behalf of West Hills Community Association to be utilized toward the costs of producing the annual newsletter.
|
Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jun 20, 2017 |
O-118-2017
Approp. $350 from Community Improvement fund to ETCDCI for Fountain City Town Hall
An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $350.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to East Tennessee Community Design Center, Inc. serving as fiscal agent on behalf of Fountain City Town Hall to be utilized toward the purchase of a small train.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jun 20, 2017 |
O-117-2017
Approp. $375 from Community Improvement fund to Girl Talk, Inc.
An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $375.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Girl Talk, Inc. to be utilized toward mentoring and providing school-based programs.
|
Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jun 20, 2017 |
O-116-2017
Appropriate $700 from Community Improvement fund to Beck Cultural Exchange Center
An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $700.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Beck Cultural Exchange Center, Inc. to be utilized toward updating display technology and materials for the Legacy of Voices Exhibition.
|
Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jun 20, 2017 |
O-115-2017
Appropriate $375 from Community Improvement fund to Crutcher Memorial Youth Center
An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $375.00 from the Community Improvement (202) fund and donating same to Crutcher Memorial Youth Enrichment Center to be utilized toward the Inter-Generational Technical Skills program.
|
Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jun 20, 2017 |
R-183-2017
Grant pension of $607.11/month to Maynard C. McRae, Jr.
Resolution granting a pension of $607.11 per month to Maynard C. McRae, Jr., an employee of the Knoxville General Government.
|
Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jun 20, 2017 |
R-182-2017
Grant pension of $811.37/month to David M. Hill
Resolution granting a pension of $811.37 per month to David M. Hill, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.
|
Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jun 20, 2017 |
R-181-2017
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Frugal MacDoogal Superstore license
Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Frugal MacDoogal Superstore relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jun 20, 2017 |
R-180-2017
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Admiral Wine & Spirits LLC license renewal
Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Admiral Wine & Spirits LLC relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its license to operate a liquor store in the City.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jun 20, 2017 |
Approve minutes from June 6th, 2017 Regular Meeting
approve the minutes from the June 6th, 2017 Regular Meeting of City Council
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| May 9, 2017 |
Rezone property from C-3 to C-2 District.
An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northwest side of Jennings Avenue, southwest of N Central Street, from C-3 (General Commercial) to C-2 (Central Business) District, subject to one condition, Stone Street Group, Applicant. (MPC approved 13-0-2) (MPC File No. 4-B-17-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| May 9, 2017 |
Rezone property from R-1 to C-6 District.
An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northeast side of Central Avenue Pike, southeast of Elyria Drive, from R-1 (Low Density Residential) to C-6 (General Commercial Park), Bob Hutchison, Applicant. (MPC approved 13-0-2) (MPC File No. 3-E-17-RZ) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| May 9, 2017 |
Approve One Year Plan amendment.
An Ordinance approving a One Year Plan amendment from Mixed Use Special District (NC-15) to General Commercial, property located on the northeast side of Central Avenue Pike, southeast of Elyria Drive, Bob Hutchison, Applicant. (MPC Approved 13-0-2) (File No. 4-A-17-PA) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| May 9, 2017 |
Approve amendment to North City Sector Plan.
An Ordinance approving an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Mixed Use Special District (NC-15) to General Commercial, property located on the northeast side of Central Avenue Pike, southeast of Elyria Drive, Bob Hutchison, Applicant. (MPC Approved 13-0-2) (File No. 4-C-17-SP) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| May 9, 2017 |
Adopt the One Year Plan dated 2017.
An Ordinance to adopt the One Year Plan dated 2017 as prepared by the Metropolitan Planning Commission for the City of Knoxville. (MPC Approved 13-0-2) (File No. 3-A-17-OYP) (All Districts)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| May 9, 2017 |
Amend Zoning Regs for indoor self-storage in O-1, C-2, C-3 districts.
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, "Zoning Regulations," regarding allowing indoor, climate-controlled, self-storage facilities as a use permitted on review in the O-1 (Office, Medical, and Related Services), C-2 (Central Business), and C-3 (General Commercial) Districts. (MPC approved 15-0) (File No. 3-A-17-OA)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| May 9, 2017 |
Ordinance to close portion of Terrace Avenue right-of-way.
An Ordinance to close a portion of Terrace Avenue from the northeast corner of parcel 108CE028 to the southeast corner of parcel 108CE029, subject to one condition, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, University of Tennessee, Applicant. (MPC Approved 13-0-2) (File No. 4-B-17-SC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| May 9, 2017 |
Ordinance to close portion of Lake Avenue right-of-way.
An Ordinance to close a portion of the right-of-way of Lake Avenue from Chi Phi Avenue (closed) to Terrace Avenue, subject to one condition, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, University of Tennessee, Applicant. (MPC Approved 13-0-2) (File No. 4-A-17-SC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| May 9, 2017 |
Appropriate $4,620 to Bike Walk Knoxville for Open Streets.
An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $4,620.00 from the Save Our Sons Fund and donating to Bike Walk Knoxville to be utilized toward operational costs for supporting Open Streets on May 21, 2017.(Requested by Community Relations)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| May 9, 2017 |
Amend City Code for employee Classification and Compensation Plans.
An Ordinance to amend Sections 2-450, 2-458, and 2-459 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the City of Knoxville's Classification and Compensation Plans for General Government, Police, and Fire Employees.(Requested by Civil Service)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| May 9, 2017 |
Ordinance to levy tax for FY 2017-2018 General and Debt Service Funds.
An Ordinance to levy a tax of $2.7257 per $100 of assessed valuation 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, 2017 and ending June 30, 2018.(Requested by Finance Department)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| May 9, 2017 |
Ordinance for annual appropriations FY 2017-2018.
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, 2017 and ending June 30, 2018.(Requested by Finance Department)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
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| May 9, 2017 |
R-156-2017
Authorize agreement with ChemPro for kudzu eradication.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with ChemPro Services, Inc. for the eradication of kudzu and further management of the southern bank of the Tennessee River for a total contract price of $29,568.00.(Requested by Public Service Department)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| May 9, 2017 |
R-155-2017
Authorize agreement with Goodwill for recycling services.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Goodwill Industries - Knoxville, Inc. to provide all personnel, materials, equipment and supervision necessary to provide recycling maintenance, customer assistance and educational services at five (5) area locations throughout the City for an annual contract price not to exceed $88,515.00.(Requested by Public Service Department)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| May 9, 2017 |
R-154-2017
Authorize agreement with The Change Center for roller skates.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with The Change Center to provide funding in the amount of $40,651.00 for the purchase of roller skates.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| May 9, 2017 |
R-153-2017
Approve DOT Agreement No. 170048 for Lovell Road turn lane.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into Agreement No. 170048 with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation for an amount not to exceed $125,000.00 to install an additional southbound right turn lane on Lovell Road to serve westbound Parkside Drive traffic.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| May 9, 2017 |
R-152-2017
Authorize agreement with Bandit Lites for Civic Auditorium fly rail system.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Bandit Lites, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $145,587.14, to provide fly rail system removal and replacement at the Knoxville Civic Auditorium.(Requested by Finance Department)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
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| May 9, 2017 |
R-151-2017
Recognize May 12 as ME-CFS Awareness Day.
A Resolution recognizing May 12 as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis-Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Awareness Day.(Requested by Councilmember Saunders)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
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| May 9, 2017 |
R-150-2017
Honor memory of James Thorniley Bletner.
A Resolution honoring the memory of James Thorniley Bletner and to express Council's condolences to his family upon the occasion of his passing.(Requested by Council)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
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| May 9, 2017 |
R-149-2017
Confirm appointment of Sam C. Bills to City Pension Board.
A Resolution confirming the appointment of Sam C. Bills to the City Pension Board.(Requested by Mayor Rogero)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
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| May 9, 2017 |
O-91-2017
Appropriate $750 for Chilhowee Intermediate School for new sign.
An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $750.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Chilhowee Intermediate School to be utilized toward the purchase and installation of a new information sign.(Requested by Councilmembers Della Volpe and Brown)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
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| May 9, 2017 |
O-90-2017
Appropriate $1,000 for Legacy Parks Foundation for Everly Brothers Park.
An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Legacy Parks Foundation acting as fiscal agent on behalf of The Bearden Council to be utilized toward a landscaping and infrastructure project at Everly Brothers Park.(Requested by Vice Mayor Grieve)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
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| May 9, 2017 |
O-89-2017
Appropriate $500 for Fountain City Art Center for classes/tuition.
An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Fountain City Art Center, Inc. to be utilized toward the purchase of materials for classes and tuition assistance for children and seniors.(Requested by Councilmember Pavlis)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
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| May 9, 2017 |
O-88-2017
Appropriate $500 for Fountain City Art Center for roof repairs.
An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Fountain City Art Center, Inc. to be utilized toward roof repairs.(Requested by Councilmember Della Volpe)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
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| May 9, 2017 |
O-87-2017
Appropriate $300 for Inskip Elementary for garden shed supplies.
An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $300.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Inskip Elementary School to be utilized toward the purchase of construction materials for a garden shed, garden tools and supplies.(Requested by Councilmember Campen)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
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| May 9, 2017 |
O-86-2017
Appropriate $500 for Belle Morris Elementary for shade covering.
An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Belle Morris Elementary School to be utilized toward the purchase of tent shade covering for the outdoor classroom.(Requested by Councilmember Della Volpe)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
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| May 9, 2017 |
O-85-2017
Appropriate $300 for Ladies of Charity for aid to those in need.
An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $300.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Ladies of Charity to be utilized toward food, clothing and financial support provided to those in need throughout the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Councilmember Della Volpe)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
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| May 9, 2017 |
R-148-2017
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Breadbox #3470 Wine License.
A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Breadbox #3470 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Department of Finance)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
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| May 9, 2017 |
R-147-2017
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Breadbox #3472 Wine License.
A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Breadbox #3472 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Department of Finance)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
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| May 9, 2017 |
R-146-2017
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Breadbox #3476 Wine License.
A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Breadbox #3476 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Department of Finance)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| May 9, 2017 |
R-145-2017
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Breadbox #3478 Wine License.
A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Breadbox #3478 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Department of Finance)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| May 9, 2017 |
R-144-2017
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Breadbox #3481 Wine License.
A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Breadbox #3481 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Department of Finance)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| May 9, 2017 |
Approve minutes from April 25th, 2017 Regular Meeting.
Approval of the minutes from the April 25th, 2017 Regular Meeting of City Council.
|
Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 25, 2017 |
Appeal of MPC decision for behavioral health urgent care center
A Resolution approving an appeal by John Zimmerman - Northwest Community of the Metropolitan Planning Commission's decision to approve Helen Ross McNabb's request for a Use on Review for a behavioral health urgent care center (hospital) in an O-1 (Office, Medical, and Related Services) District, property located 3343 Dewine Road. (MPC File No. 3-L-17-UR) (MPC approved 15-0) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Split
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| Apr 25, 2017 |
Appeal of BZA decision on variances for day nursery
A Resolution approving an appeal by Christopher Salmons of the Board of Zoning Appeals’ decision to approve several variances related to continued operation of an existing private day nursery in an O-1 (Office, Medical and Related Services) District, property located 1711 E. Magnolia Avenue. Shelli Glasgow – Nana’s House, Applicant. (BZA File No. 3-G-17-VA) (BZA approved 5-0) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 25, 2017 |
Apply for and accept grant for opioid abuse program
Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award in the amount of $300,000.00 from the U. S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, with no required local match, for funding of the Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Site-Based Program.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
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Aye |
Withdrawn
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| Apr 25, 2017 |
O-84-2017
Amend ordinance for Fourth and Gill boundary description (2nd part)
An Emergency Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-259-99 to clarify the boundary description of the Fourth and Gill Historic Overlay District.(Requested by Law Department)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 25, 2017 |
O-83-2017
Amend ordinance for Fourth and Gill boundary description (1st part)
An Emergency Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-135-99 to clarify the boundary description of the Fourth and Gill Historic Overlay District.(Requested by Law Department)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 25, 2017 |
O-82-2017
Amend ordinance for Mechanicsville boundary description
An Emergency Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-390-91 to clarify the boundary description of the Mechanicsville Historic Overlay District.(Requested by Law Department)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 25, 2017 |
O-81-2017
Amend ordinance for Edgewood Park City boundary description
An Emergency Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-327-97 to clarify the boundary description of the Edgewood Park City Historic Overlay District.(Requested by Law Department)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 25, 2017 |
O-80-2017
Amend ordinance for Fairmont Park boundary description
An Emergency Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-479-02 to clarify the boundary description of the Fairmont Park Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District.(Requested by Law Department)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 25, 2017 |
O-79-2017
Amend ordinance for Fort Sanders boundary description
An Emergency Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-437-00 to clarify the boundary description of the Fort Sanders Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District.(Requested by Law Department)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 25, 2017 |
O-78-2017
Amend ordinance for Gobbler's Knob boundary description
An Emergency Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-253-08 to clarify the boundary description of the Gobbler's Knob Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District.(Requested by Law Department)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 25, 2017 |
O-77-2017
Amend ordinance for Lyon's View Pike boundary description
An Emergency Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-262-02 to clarify the boundary description of the Lyon's View Pike Historic Overlay District.(Requested by Law Department)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 25, 2017 |
O-76-2017
Amend ordinance for Market Square boundary description
An Emergency Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-258-01 to clarify the boundary description of the Market Square Historic Overlay District.(Requested by Law Department)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 25, 2017 |
O-75-2017
Amend ordinance for Old North Knoxville boundary description
An Emergency Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-443-92 to clarify the boundary description of the Old North Knoxville Historic Overlay District.(Requested by Law Department)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 25, 2017 |
O-74-2017
Amend ordinance for Scenic Drive Area boundary description
An Emergency Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-199-06 to clarify the boundary description of the Scenic Drive Area of Sequoyah Hills Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District.(Requested by Law Department)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 25, 2017 |
O-73-2017
Amend ordinance for Tazewell Pike boundary description
An Emergency Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-84-01 to clarify the boundary description of the Tazewell Pike Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District.(Requested by Law Department)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 25, 2017 |
R-143-2017
Purchase and develop property at 719 Locust Avenue
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Knoxville Supreme Court, LLC to purchase and develop certain real property located at 719 Locust Avenue for a purchase price of $2,600,000.00.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 25, 2017 |
R-142-2017
Execute easement agreement for building entrance
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an easement agreement with Central Street, LLC permitting encroachment into the N. Central Street right-of-way for the purpose of installing and maintaining an accessible entrance to the building located at 902 N. Central Street.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 25, 2017 |
R-141-2017
Execute easement agreement for retaining wall encroachment
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an easement agreement with Church Street United Methodist Church to allow a retaining wall to encroach within the S. Broadway right-of-way.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 25, 2017 |
R-140-2017
Acquire property for West Young High Pike Sidewalk Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property by purchase or condemnation if necessary in fee simple and for a temporary construction easement within certain real property located at 4401 Chapman Highway from Smothers Properties for $5,771.00, as part of the West Young High Pike Sidewalk Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 25, 2017 |
R-139-2017
Acquire property for Pleasant Ridge at Wilson Sidewalk Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property, by purchase or condemnation if necessary, in fee simple and for temporary construction easements within three tracts of real property for a total amount not to exceed $18,140.00 as part of the Pleasant Ridge at Wilson Sidewalk Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 25, 2017 |
R-138-2017
Acquire property for drainage project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property by purchase, or condemnation if necessary, in fee simple and for permanent drainage easements and temporary construction easements within four tracts of real property for a total amount not to exceed $40,000.00 as part of the Neighborhood Drainage Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 25, 2017 |
R-137-2017
Execute agreement for citywide crosswalk safety program
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Superior Pavement Marking, Inc. for the 2017 Citywide Crosswalk Safety Program in an amount not to exceed $147,456.75.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 25, 2017 |
R-136-2017
Amend agreement for additional CDBG funding
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to an agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide an additional $50,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for the Emergency and Minor Home Repair Program and the Weatherization Health and Safety Program.(Requested by Community Development Department)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 25, 2017 |
O-72-2017
Rezone property from I-2 to C-6 on N. Middlebrook Pike
An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southeast side of N. Middlebrook Pike, northeast of Henson Road, from I-2 (Restricted Manufacturing and Warehousing) District to C-6 (General Commercial Park) District, Smith/Seals LLC, Applicant. (MPC approved 14-0-1) (MPC File No. 3-F-17-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 25, 2017 |
O-71-2017
Rezone property from R-1 to RP-1 on Pleasant Ridge Road
An Ordinance to rezone property located on the north side of Pleasant Ridge Road, east of Crestpark Road, from R-1 (Low Density Residential) District to RP-1 (Planned Residential) District at a density of up to 4 dwelling units per acre, W. Scott Williams & Associates, Applicant. (MPC approved 15-0) (MPC File No. 3-A-17-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 25, 2017 |
O-70-2017
Rezone property from R-1A to RP-1 on Richmond Avenue
An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northwest side of Richmond Avenue, northeast of Buick Street, from R-1A (Low Density Residential) District to RP-1 (Planned Residential) District at a density up to 4.2 dwelling units per acre, Christine Duncan, Applicant. (MPC approved 14-0-1) (MPC File No. 12-C-16-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 25, 2017 |
O-69-2017
Rezone property from C-1 to C-3 on S. Northshore Drive
An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southeast side of S. Northshore Drive, southwest of Wrights Ferry Road, from C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) District to C-3 (General Commercial) District, Mary C. Kampas, Applicant. (MPC approved 14-0-1) (MPC File No. 3-B-17-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 25, 2017 |
O-68-2017
Amend Southwest County Sector Plan
An Ordinance approving an amendment to the Southwest County Sector Plan from Neighborhood Commercial to General Commercial, property located on the southeast side of S. Northshore Drive, southwest of Wrights Ferry Road, Mary C. Kampas, Applicant. (MPC Approved 14-0-1) (File No. 3-B-17-SP) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 25, 2017 |
O-67-2017
Close portion of Abilene Place and execute quitclaim deeds
An Ordinance to close a portion of Abilene Place from N. Sixth Avenue to the eastern terminus, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (MPC Approved 15-0) (File No. 3-C-17-SC) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 25, 2017 |
O-66-2017
Close portion of Pell Street and execute quitclaim deeds
An Ordinance to close a portion of Pell Street from Taliwa Drive to the northern terminus, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Jose and Casey Torres, Applicant. (MPC Approved 14-0-1) (File No. 3-B-17-SC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 25, 2017 |
O-65-2017
Close portion of Elizabeth Avenue and execute quitclaim deeds
An Ordinance to close a portion of Elizabeth Avenue from Sam Houston Street to the southwest property line of parcel 109 AF 009, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Jason Stephens, Applicant. (MPC Approved 14-0-1) (File No. 3-A-17-SC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 25, 2017 |
O-64-2017
Amend code regarding keeping swine or poultry
An Ordinance amending Chapter 5, Article IV, Section 5-102 of the Knoxville City Code relative to keeping swine or poultry.(Requested by Councilmember Campen)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 25, 2017 |
O-63-2017
Create self-service beer permit
An Ordinance amending Chapter 4, Article II of the Knoxville City Code so as to create a self-service beer permit and to establish regulations for the lawful use of dispensing equipment by permitted establishments so that customers have the ability to pour their own beer.(Requested by Beer Board Chair Palmer)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 25, 2017 |
R-135-2017
Appoint to Tax Equalization Board
A Resolution appointing Ellen Lee to the Knox County Tax Equalization Board.(Requested by Mayor Rogero)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 25, 2017 |
O-62-2017
Appropriate funds for Knoxville Opera Company
An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,050.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knoxville Opera Company to be utilized toward the furtherance of certain efforts of their education & outreach programs.(Requested by Vice Mayor Grieve and Councilmembers Brown & Stair)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 25, 2017 |
O-61-2017
Appropriate funds for West High School choir
An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to West High School to be utilized toward the purchase of sheet music and piano accompaniments for the choir.(Requested by Vice Mayor Grieve)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 25, 2017 |
O-60-2017
Appropriate funds for free medical services
An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $750.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Free Medical Clinic of America to be utilized toward ongoing free medical services for certain uninsured individuals.(Requested by Vice Mayor Grieve)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 25, 2017 |
O-59-2017
Appropriate funds for children's theatre program
An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $850.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knoxville Children's Theatre, Inc. to be utilized toward staffing support of the Young Artists' Design Program.(Requested by Councilmembers Campen and Saunders)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 25, 2017 |
O-58-2017
Appropriate funds for Suffrage Coalition Project
An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $750.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to East Tennessee Foundation to be utilized toward the Suffrage Coalition Project's efforts to construct a Burn Memorial.(Requested by Councilmembers Pavlis and Brown)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 25, 2017 |
O-57-2017
Appropriate funds for Open Streets Knoxville Event
An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $365.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Bike Walk Tennessee serving as fiscal agent on behalf of the Open Streets Knoxville Event.(Requested by Councilmember Stair)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 25, 2017 |
R-134-2017
Grant pension to employee
Resolution granting a pension of $2,661.40 per month to Kimberly Scarborough, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 25, 2017 |
R-133-2017
Grant pension to employee
Resolution granting a pension of $2,096.60 per month to Steven B. Harnden, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 25, 2017 |
R-132-2017
Grant pension to employee
Resolution granting a pension of $3,179.43 per month to Trevor A. Dunham, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 25, 2017 |
R-131-2017
Grant pension to former employee
Resolution granting a pension of $561.66 per month to Amy S. Rhea, an employee of the former Knoxville City School System.(Requested by Pension Board)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 25, 2017 |
R-130-2017
Grant pension to survivor of former employee
Resolution granting a pension of $3,509.47 per month to Rita K. Arnett, survivor of William A. Arnett, a former employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
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Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Apr 25, 2017 |
Approve minutes from previous meeting
Minutes from the April 11th, 2017 Regular Meeting of City Council
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 11, 2017 |
Deny appeal of Board of Zoning Appeals' decision regarding Capso Properties LLC variance
A Resolution approving an appeal by Capso Properties LLC of the Board of Zoning Appeals' decision to deny a variance to reduce the minimum required separation distance that an alternative financial service facility must maintain from a residential district from 1000 feet to 89.3 feet, in a C-3 (General Commercial)/ F-1 (Floodway) District, property located at 3515 N. Broadway. (BZA File No. 1-H-17-VA) (BZA denied 4-1) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Split
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| Apr 11, 2017 |
Ordinance to rezone property on N. Middlebrook Pike to General Commercial Park
An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southeast side of N. Middlebrook Pike, northeast of Henson Road, from I-2 (Restricted Manufacturing and Warehousing) District to C-6 (General Commercial Park) District, Smith/Seals LLC, Applicant. (MPC approved 14-0-1) (MPC File No. 3-F-17-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
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No |
Split
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| Apr 11, 2017 |
Ordinance to rezone property on S. Northshore Drive to General Commercial
An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southeast side of S. Northshore Drive, southwest of Wrights Ferry Road, from C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) District to C-3 (General Commercial) District, Mary C. Kampas, Applicant. (MPC approved 14-0-1) (MPC File No. 3-B-17-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Split
|
| Apr 11, 2017 |
Ordinance amending Southwest County Sector Plan for commercial zoning
An Ordinance approving an amendment to the Southwest County Sector Plan from Neighborhood Commercial to General Commercial, property located on the southeast side of S. Northshore Drive, southwest of Wrights Ferry Road, Mary C. Kampas, Applicant. (MPC Approved 14-0-1) (File No. 3-B-17-SP) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Split
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| Apr 11, 2017 |
Ordinance to require permit holder or agent to pour and serve beer
An Ordinance to amend Chapter 4, Article II, Division 2, Section 4-56 of the Knoxville City Code so as to require either the permit holder, an employee of the permit holder or an agent of the permit holder to pour and serve beer.(Requested by Beer Board Chair Palmer)
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Aye |
Withdrawn
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| Apr 11, 2017 |
Ordinance to rezone property on Pleasant Ridge Rd to Planned Residential
An Ordinance to rezone property located on the north side of Pleasant Ridge Road, east of Crestpark Road, from R-1 (Low Density Residential) District to RP-1 (Planned Residential) District at a density of up to 4 dwelling units per acre, W. Scott Williams & Associates, Applicant. (MPC approved 15-0) (MPC File No. 3-A-17-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 11, 2017 |
Ordinance to rezone property on Richmond Ave to Planned Residential District
An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northwest side of Richmond Avenue, northeast of Buick Street, from R-1A (Low Density Residential) District to RP-1 (Planned Residential) District at a density up to 4.2 dwelling units per acre, Christine Duncan, Applicant. (MPC approved 14-0-1) (MPC File No. 12-C-16-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 11, 2017 |
Ordinance to close portion of Elizabeth Avenue and execute quitclaim deeds
An Ordinance to close a portion of Elizabeth Avenue from Sam Houston Street to the southwest property line of parcel 109 AF 009, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Jason Stephens, Applicant. (MPC Approved 14-0-1) (File No. 3-A-17-SC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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