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Charles Thomas

District 5 · Dec 21, 2019 – present

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Charles Thomas has cast 4,251 published votes on the City of Knoxville, TN City Council, attending 96.9% of recorded roll calls, with 398 motions made and 34 dissents (a “no” on an adopted item).

On the issues

Attendance

4120 of 4251

recorded votes he or she was present for

present means neither absent nor recused

131

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

34

of those, voted no on something adopted anyway

398 / 587

motions moved / seconded

Recaps: First 100 days · 2026 in review · 2025 in review · 2024 in review · 2023 in review · 2022 in review · 2021 in review · 2020 in review

Patterns

How these are computed ↓

Deterministic breakdowns of Charles Thomas’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 1089 1033 (95%) 24 (2%) 5 9–0 See votes →
Budget & taxes 404 392 (97%) 4 (1%) 1 8–0 See votes →
Contracts & purchasing 414 410 (99%) 1 (0%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Personnel & appointments 355 349 (98%) 1 (0%) 1 9–0 See votes →
Schools 18 17 (94%) 0 (0%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Public safety 213 201 (94%) 0 (0%) 2 8–0 See votes →
Roads & infrastructure 480 465 (97%) 1 (0%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Parks & community 249 242 (97%) 0 (0%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Intergovernmental & resolutions 233 224 (96%) 3 (1%) 3 8–0 See votes →
Surveillance & privacy technology 11 11 (100%) 0 (0%) 0 8–0 See votes →

Attendance & dissent over time

Attendance rate

Dissents (no on adopted)

Dec 2019 present
Full term · Dec 2019–present. Vertical lines mark election dates.
Year Votes Present Attendance Dissents
2020 745 741 99% 1 See votes →
2021 719 717 100% 5 See votes →
2022 581 581 100% 10 See votes →
2023 627 610 97% 0 See votes →
2024 690 670 97% 8 See votes →
2025 461 375 81% 8 See votes →
2026 428 426 100% 2 See votes →

Agreement with other members

Computed over contested votes only — the 324 non-unanimous (split) votes Charles Thomas 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
Stephanie Welch 1 of 1 1
Nathan Honeycutt 36 of 37 (97%) 37
Andrew Roberto 245 of 278 (88%) 278
Tommy Smith 241 of 274 (88%) 274
Karyn Adams 35 of 40 (88%) 40
Lynne Fugate 252 of 295 (85%) 295
Gwen McKenzie 229 of 274 (84%) 274
Lauren Rider 229 of 278 (82%) 278
Janet Testerman 147 of 183 (80%) 183
Debbie Helsley 106 of 134 (79%) 134
Matthew DeBardelaben 31 of 41 (76%) 41
Doug Lloyd 31 of 41 (76%) 41
Denzel Grant 27 of 36 (75%) 36
Seema Singh 155 of 245 (63%) 245
Amelia Parker 58 of 313 (19%) 313

See Charles Thomas’s split votes →

Motions made & seconded, by topic

Topic Made Seconded
Zoning & land use 104 147 See votes →
Budget & taxes 24 42 See votes →
Contracts & purchasing 59 64 See votes →
Personnel & appointments 18 43 See votes →
Schools 1 1 See votes →
Public safety 17 25 See votes →
Roads & infrastructure 59 105 See votes →
Parks & community 41 37 See votes →
Intergovernmental & resolutions 26 45 See votes →
Surveillance & privacy technology 0 2 See votes →

How these breakdowns are computed

Every figure on this page is a deterministic computation over Charles Thomas’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 Charles Thomas’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 Charles Thomas 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 Charles Thomas’s full term (Dec 21, 2019–present). 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 Charles Thomas is recorded as the mover or the seconder in the minutes, grouped by the motion’s neutral topic(s).

Disclosed interests

Reprinted from Charles Thomas’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 Charles Thomas. It does not mean none was filed — only that we hold no copy.

Appointments moved

Board and committee appointments Charles Thomas 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 Hathaway Neighborhood Advisory Council not stated Sep 15, 2026 →
Stephanie Taylor Civil Service Merit Board not stated Mar 31, 2026 →
Angela Dennis Board of Directors of Community Television of Knoxville not stated Feb 17, 2026 →
Jack Coker Better Building Board of the City of Knoxville not stated Feb 3, 2026 →
Lisa Sorensen Design Review Board not stated Jan 6, 2026 →
Councilmember Amelia Parker Board of Directors of Community Television of Knoxville not stated Jan 9, 2024 →
Jane Roberts Civil Service Merit Board not stated Aug 23, 2022 →
Candace Brakewood Knoxville Transportation Authority Board not stated Jan 11, 2022 →
Christi Kirk Knoxville Transportation Authority Board not stated Oct 19, 2021 →
Anthony Hancock Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee not stated Oct 5, 2021 →
Julie Eisenhower Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee not stated May 4, 2021 →
Ashley Osborne Knoxville Transportation Authority Board not stated Dec 15, 2020 →
Hallie Hearnes Historic Zoning Commission not stated Dec 1, 2020 →
Nancy Welch Mayor's Council on Disability Issues not stated Nov 17, 2020 →
Beth Eason Historic Zoning Commission not stated Sep 8, 2020 →

Voting record

Meeting Agenda item Vote Badges
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)
Aye
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)
No
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
Apr 29, 2025
R-107-2025 Award $210,000 to Parkview Apts., LLC for 10 affordable housing units A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award an amount not to exceed $210,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund to Parkview Apts., LLC, for the development of 10 affordable multifamily housing units to be located at 2226 Parkview Ave. as more specifically described herein. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025
R-106-2025 Appreciate United Way donation for Affordable Rental Development A Resolution expressing appreciation to the United Way of Greater Knoxville and generous contributors in our community for the donation of $570,000.00 to be used for the Affordable Rental Development Program, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025
R-105-2025 Authorize Easement Agreement for 400 State Street development A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Easement Agreement to allow proposed features of the development at 400 State Street to encroach into the public rights-of-way for State Street. (Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025
R-104-2025 Amend agreement for UT area traffic signal improvements A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend an agreement with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation for traffic signal improvements in the University of Tennessee area to extend the date of completion and reflect an increase in available federal funding. (Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025
R-103-2025 Authorize agreement with Rogers Group for 2025 Resurfacing Phase II Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Rogers Group, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $4,994,000.00 for the 2025 Resurfacing Phase II Project. (Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025
R-102-2025 Authorize agreement with Gresham Smith for Boyd's Bridge Pike repair design A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Gresham Smith, Inc. to provide professional engineering design services for the Boyd's Bridge Pike Bridge Repair Project in an amount not to exceed $105,000.00. (Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025
R-101-2025 Authorize agreement with Southern Constructors for 17th St Bridge repair A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Southern Constructors, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $377,239.00 to provide construction services to repair the Seventeenth Street Bridge. (Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025 Motion to defer:
Postpone resolution authorizing contract extension with National Institute of Criminal Justice Reform 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)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025
R-100-2025 Recognize April 27 - May 3, 2025 as National Youth Violence Prevention Week A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville recognizing April 27 - May 3, 2025, as National Youth Violence Prevention Week in the City of Knoxville. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025
O-34-2025 Change zoning for Atchley St properties from I-G to I-MU An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 2201, 2209, 2215 Atchley Street and 0 Carmichael Street from I-G (General Industrial) to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use), leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Daniel Levy, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 3-I-25-RZ) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025
O-33-2025 Approve South City Sector Plan Amendment for Atchley St properties An Ordinance approving the request of Daniel Levy for a South City Sector Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential, Mixed Use Special District, Potential Addition to the South Waterfront District, to South Waterfront Mixed Use District Type 2 for property located at 2201, 2209, 2215 Atchley Street and 0 Carmichael Street, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 3-A-25-SP) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025
O-32-2025 Amend zoning code C-N district setbacks An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 5.3, Table 5-1: Commercial and Office Districts Dimensional Standards, to amend minimum interior side, corner side, and rear setbacks in the C-N zoning district, R. Bentley Marlow, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 8-B-23-OA) (All districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025
O-30-2025 Close alley off Waverly Street An Ordinance to close an unimproved and unnamed alley off the eastern side of Waverly Street, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners. (Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025
O-29-2025 Appropriate $1,500 to Gennisi Charitable Birth Services An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from the Community Safety and Empowerment budget and donating same to Gennisi Charitable Birth Services in support of the Gennisi Community Baby Shower to provide healthy eating resources and initiatives for youth and young mothers in attendance. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025
O-28-2025 Appropriate $1,500 to TKJ Foundation for Camp 24 An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from the Community Safety and Empowerment budget and donating same to TKJ Foundation in support of Camp 24, a community football camp and character development event in honor of Zaevion Dobson. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025 Motion to withdraw:
Withdraw Ordinance 9-i Ordinance 9-i was withdrawn at this time. The motion is recorded in the regular order of business.
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 29, 2025
Approve Minutes of April 1, 2025 Council Meeting Minutes of the April 1, 2025 Council Meeting
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 1, 2025
O-120-2024 Amend Ordinance O-120-2024 with corrected 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 1, 2025
Change zoning for property at 413 E Inskip Drive An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 413 E Inskip Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to O (Office) District, Julio Herrera, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 3-G-25-RZ) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 1, 2025
3-I-25-RZ Change base zoning for property at 2201-2215 Atchley St An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 2201, 2209, 2215 Atchley Street and 0 Carmichael Street from I-G (General Industrial) to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use), leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Daniel Levy, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 3-I-25-RZ) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 1, 2025
3-A-25-SP Approve South City Sector Plan Amendment An Ordinance approving the request of Daniel Levy for a South City Sector Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential, Mixed Use Special District, Potential Addition to the South Waterfront District, to South Waterfront Mixed Use District Type 2 for property located at 2201, 2209, 2215 Atchley Street and 0 Carmichael Street, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 3-A-25-SP) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 1, 2025
8-B-23-OA Amend zoning code dimensional standards for C-N district An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 5.3, Table 5-1: Commercial and Office Districts Dimensional Standards, to amend minimum interior side, corner side, and rear setbacks in the C-N zoning district, R. Bentley Marlow, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 8-B-23-OA) (All districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 1, 2025 Motion to amend:
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
Unanimous
Apr 1, 2025
Close unimproved alley off Waverly Street An Ordinance to close an unimproved and unnamed alley off the eastern side of Waverly Street, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners. (Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 1, 2025
Appropriate funds for Gennisi Charitable Birth Services An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from the Community Safety and Empowerment budget and donating same to Gennisi Charitable Birth Services in support of the Gennisi Community Baby Shower to provide healthy eating resources and initiatives for youth and young mothers in attendance. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 1, 2025
Appropriate funds for TKJ Foundation Camp 24 An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from the Community Safety and Empowerment budget and donating same to TKJ Foundation in support of Camp 24, a community football camp and character development event in honor of Zaevion Dobson. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 1, 2025
Approve minutes of March 18, 2025 regular meeting Minutes of the March 18, 2025 Regular Meeting
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 1, 2025 Motion to defer:
3-C-25-RZ Postpone Ordinance 3-C-25-RZ 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
Deferred
Apr 1, 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
Mar 18, 2025
Amend City Code related to beer sales for special events An Ordinance amending Chapter 4 of the Knoxville City Code, Article I, Section 4-1 (Possession or consumption on certain property prohibited or restricted); Article II, Section 4-76 (Temporary serving area special event permits); and Section 4-77 (Special events permits) related to the sale of beer on certain property to streamline the code, provide for consistency for event management and safety, and provide equitable opportunity for events to be held throughout the City. (Requested by Councilmember Rider)
Absent
Mar 18, 2025
Amend City Code related to beer sales for special events An Ordinance amending Chapter 4 of the Knoxville City Code, Article I, Section 4-1 (Possession or consumption on certain property prohibited or restricted); Article II, Section 4-76 (Temporary serving area special event permits); and Section 4-77 (Special events permits) related to the sale of beer on certain property to streamline the code, provide for consistency for event management and safety, and provide equitable opportunity for events to be held throughout the City. (Requested by Councilmember Rider)
Absent
Unanimous
Mar 18, 2025
R-87-2025 Execute agreement with TBI for ICAC Task Force travel and training A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation to coordinate Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force investigator travel and training pursuant to a grant from the U. S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Programs, in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00, with an option to renew the agreement for one additional one-year period upon written agreement by the parties. (Requested by Police Department)
Absent
Unanimous
Mar 18, 2025
R-86-2025 Accept $300,000 grant for Traffic Enforcement, Safety, and Community Programs A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to apply for and accept grant funding from the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) in the amount of $300,000, with no required matching funds, to support Traffic Enforcement, Traffic Safety and Safe Community Programs. The funding will pay for equipment, supplies and overtime for KPD Officers conducting enforcement, and for Officers and Technicians who oversee programs such as Child Passenger Safety, Teen Driving, and Older Driver safety. (Requested by Police Department)
Absent
Unanimous
Mar 18, 2025
R-85-2025 Apply for and accept $35,000 grant for pedestrian safety campaigns A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant from the Tennessee Highway Safety Office in the amount of $35,000, with no required local match, to provide overtime funding for pedestrian safety campaigns. (Requested by Police Department)
Absent
Unanimous
Mar 18, 2025
R-84-2025 Lease South Knoxville Community Center space to Community Action Committee A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement by which the City of Knoxville will lease a portion of the South Knoxville Community Center to the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee for a term of ten (10) years for a fee of $4,200 per year. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Absent
Unanimous
Mar 18, 2025
R-83-2025 Lease South Knoxville Community Center space to Boy's and Girl's Clubs A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement by which the City of Knoxville will lease a portion of the South Knoxville Community Center to the Boy's and Girl's Clubs of the Tennessee Valley for a term of ten (10) years for a fee of $37,938 per year. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Absent
Unanimous
Mar 18, 2025 Motion to amend:
R-83-2025 Lease South Knoxville Community Center space to Boy's and Girl's Clubs A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement by which the City of Knoxville will lease a portion of the South Knoxville Community Center to the Boy's and Girl's Clubs of the Tennessee Valley for a term of ten (10) years for a fee of $37,938 per year. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Absent
Unanimous
Mar 18, 2025
R-82-2025 Execute agreement with Superior Pavement Marking for 2025 Pavement Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Superior Pavement Marking, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $195,052.50 for the 2025 Pedestrian and Bicycle Pavement Marking Project. (Requested by Engineering Department)
Absent
Unanimous
Mar 18, 2025
R-81-2025 Execute agreement with Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson for Greenway Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $315,698.00 to provide professional design services for the Riverwalk to Cityview Greenway Connection Project. (Requested by Engineering Department)
Absent
Unanimous
Mar 18, 2025
R-80-2025 Amend agreement with HealthEquity for FSA/HRA administrative services A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend an agreement with HealthEquity, Inc. to update funding language for administrative services for the City-sponsored flexible spending account and health reimbursement account for City employees. (Requested by Employee Benefits and Risk Management Department)
Absent
Unanimous
Mar 18, 2025
R-79-2025 Accept proposals for excess liability, vehicle & inland marine insurance A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept proposals to provide excess liability insurance coverage, vehicle and equipment damage insurance coverage, and inland marine insurance coverage for mobile equipment, all as part of the City’s and K-Trans Management, Inc.’s self-insured liability program, for an estimated annual premium of $762,048.00. (Requested by Employee Benefits and Risk Management Department)
Absent
Unanimous
Mar 18, 2025
O-25-2025 Change base zoning of 6200 Papermill Drive from C-G-3 to C-H-2 An Ordinance to change to base zoning classification of property located at 6200 Papermill Drive from C-G-3 (General Commercial) to C-H-2 (Highway Commercial), Benjamin C. Mullins, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0 Consent) (File No. 2-G-25-RZ) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Absent
Unanimous
Mar 18, 2025
O-24-2025 Amend Zoning Code to remove planned district designation from 0 Millard Beets Rd An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-107-2019, known and cited as The City of Knoxville Zoning Code, to remove a previously approved planned district (C) designation from property located at 0 Millard Beets Road, Millard Beets Development LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0)(File No. 2-C-25-SU) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Absent
Unanimous
Mar 18, 2025
O-23-2025 Appropriate $21,394.06 from Parks & Rec fund for Challenge Grant Award Program An Ordinance appropriating the total sum of $21,394.06 from the Parks and Recreation Department's Grants and Benevolence Fund and donating same for completed projects to various qualified organizations as part of the Challenge Grant Award Program. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Absent
Unanimous
Mar 18, 2025
R-78-2025 Appoint Mallory Alder to City Public Property Naming Committee A Resolution appointing Mallory Alder to serve as the At Large Seat B representative to the City of Knoxville Public Property Naming Committee. (Requested by Councilmember Helsley)
Absent
Unanimous
Mar 18, 2025
R-77-2025 Reappoint directors of Sports Authority of the County of Knox and City of Knoxville A Resolution reappointing Joan Cronan and Tim Hill as directors of the Sports Authority of the County of Knox and the City of Knoxville, Tennessee. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Absent
Unanimous
Mar 18, 2025
Approve minutes of March 4, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes of the March 4, 2025 Regular Meeting
Absent
Unanimous
Mar 18, 2025
Approve minutes of February 27, 2025 Workshop Minutes of the February 27, 2025 Workshop
Absent
Unanimous
Mar 4, 2025
Appropriate $21,394.06 from Parks and Rec fund for Challenge Grant Program An Ordinance appropriating the total sum of $21,394.06 from the Parks and Recreation Department's Grants and Benevolence Fund and donating same for completed projects to various qualified organizations as part of the Challenge Grant Award Program.
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 4, 2025
Approve minutes of previous meeting Minutes of the February 18, 2025 Regular Meeting
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 4, 2025
O-22-2025 Emergency ordinance to amend operating and capital budgets for FY24/25 An Emergency Ordinance to amend the operating and capital budgets for fiscal year 24/25.
Aye
Split
Mar 4, 2025
O-22-2025 Emergency ordinance to amend operating and capital budgets for FY24/25 An Emergency Ordinance to amend the operating and capital budgets for fiscal year 24/25.
No
Split Failed
Mar 4, 2025
Change zoning at 6200 Papermill Drive from C-G-3 to C-H-2 An Ordinance to change to base zoning classification of property located at 6200 Papermill Drive from C-G-3 (General Commercial) to C-H-2 (Highway Commercial), Benjamin C. Mullins, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0 Consent) (File No. 2-G-25-RZ) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 4, 2025
Remove planned district (C) designation from 0 Millard Beets Road An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-107-2019, known and cited as The City of Knoxville Zoning Code, to remove a previously approved planned district (C) designation from property located at 0 Millard Beets Road, Millard Beets Development LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0)(File No. 2-C-25-SU) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 4, 2025
R-72-2025 Award historic preservation funds to Hattars for 217 E. Scott Ave. property A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to award an amount not to exceed $200,000.00 in Historic Preservation Program funds to Jennifer Hattar and Khalid Hattar to support property improvements to historic property located at 217 E. Scott Avenue, within the limits of the City of Knoxville.
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 18, 2025
O-17-2025 Approve Sector Plan amendment for 6721/6727 Campbell Lane. An Ordinance approving the request of Anthony Bryant for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential/Office to Callahan Drive, Mixed Use Special District for property located at 6721 and 6727 Campbell Lane. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-B-25-SP) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
O-18-2025 Approve One Year Plan amendment for 6721/6727 Campbell Lane. An Ordinance approving the request of Anthony Bryant for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Medium Density Residential/Office to Callahan Drive Mixed Use-Special District for property located at 6721 and 6727 Campbell Lane. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-B-25-PA) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
O-19-2025 Ordinance to change zoning from RN-1 to C-G-1 at 6721/6727 Campbell Ln. An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 6721 and 6727 Campbell Lane from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) to C-G-1 (General Commercial), Anthony Bryant, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-B-25-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous Consent
Feb 18, 2025
Approve minutes of February 4, 2025 meeting. Minutes of February 4, 2025
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 18, 2025
R-55-2025 Confirm reappointment to Civil Service Merit Board. A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Dr. William Lyons to the Civil Service Merit Board. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Aye
Split
Dec 10, 2024
R-346-2024 Authorize agreement with Chevin Fleet Solutions for Fleetwave software upgrades A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Chevin Fleet Solutions for the provision of upgrades to Fleetwave software used by the Fleet Services Department to transition to an online hosted platform which will allow efficient data input onto a cloud-based system, for an initial setup cost not to exceed $20,600.00 and an annual cost not to exceed $42,492.00 per year, for an initial three-year term.(Requested by Fleet Services)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 10, 2024
R-345-2024 Apply for TN DOH grant for EMS equipment for Fire Department A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the State of Tennessee Department of Health's "Essential Equipment Purchases for Licensed Ambulance Services in Tennessee" Grant Program in an amount up to $150,000.00 to purchase equipment and tools needed to enhance the capabilities of the Knoxville Fire Department's Emergency Medical Services.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 10, 2024
R-344-2024 Apply for AFG grant for Fire Department fitness equipment A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to provide funding pursuant to the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program in the amount of $256,938.00 with a City match of ten (10) percent, which will be used to purchase fitness equipment needed for the Fire Suppression Division of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 10, 2024
R-343-2024 Amend contract with Kimley-Horn for Woodland Ave Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for the Woodland Avenue Complete Street Project, increasing the contract amount by $37,900.00 for a new contract total of $448,800.00, and extending the date of completion to May 1, 2026.(Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 10, 2024
R-342-2024 Authorize agreement with CDM Smith for Neyland Drive Pedestrian Connection Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $268,400.00 to provide professional design services for the Neyland Drive Pedestrian Connection Project.(Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 10, 2024
R-341-2024 Authorize agreement with Cannon & Cannon for Fountain City Sidewalk Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Cannon & Cannon, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $165,500.00 to provide professional design services for the Fountain City Sidewalk Project.(Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 10, 2024
R-340-2024 Authorize agreement with Design & Construction Services for Gay St sidewalk repair A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design & Construction Services, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $265,792.50 for the Gay Street Brick Sidewalk Repair Phase II Project.(Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 10, 2024
R-339-2024 Authorize agreement with Superior Pavement Marking for Rumble Stripes Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Superior Pavement Marking, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $150,650.00 for the 2024 Citywide Rumble Stripes Project.(Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 10, 2024
R-338-2024 Authorize transfer of property in James White Parkway to TDOT A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to transfer a small area of property located in the James White Parkway right-of-way back to the Tennessee Department of Transportation.(Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 10, 2024
R-334-2024 Confirm appointments to Knoxville Transportation Authority Board A Resolution confirming the appointments of Mary Thom Adams, Zack Roskop and Aly Taylor to the Knoxville Transportation Authority Board.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 10, 2024
R-333-2024 Confirm reappointments to Knoxville Tree Board A Resolution confirming the reappointments of Robert Graves and Charles Kwit to the Knoxville Tree Board.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Aye
Unanimous
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