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Daniel T. Brown has cast 1,156 published votes on the City of Knoxville, TN City Council, attending 97.9% of recorded roll calls, with 112 motions made and 8 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
-
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 Aye Amend Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2011/2012 — adopted 7-2-0-0
Attendance
1132 of 1156
recorded votes he or she was present for
present means neither absent nor recused
24
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
63 contested decisions · how these are counted
63
contested decisions he or she cast a yes or no on
a decision is contested when at least one member voted the other way
8
of those, voted no on something adopted anyway
112 / 96
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 Daniel T. Brown’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 | 304 (97%) | 6 (2%) | 0 | 9–0 | See votes → |
| Budget & taxes | 95 | 89 (94%) | 2 (2%) | 0 | 8–0 | See votes → |
| Contracts & purchasing | 69 | 67 (97%) | 0 (0%) | 0 | 9–0 | See votes → |
| Personnel & appointments | 92 | 92 (100%) | 0 (0%) | 0 | 9–0 | See votes → |
| Schools | 19 | 19 (100%) | 0 (0%) | 0 | 9–0 | See votes → |
| Public safety | 32 | 32 (100%) | 0 (0%) | 0 | 9–0 | See votes → |
| Roads & infrastructure | 129 | 125 (97%) | 0 (0%) | 0 | 9–0 | See votes → |
| Parks & community | 91 | 90 (99%) | 0 (0%) | 0 | 9–0 | See votes → |
| Intergovernmental & resolutions | 56 | 52 (93%) | 0 (0%) | 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% | 0 | See votes → |
| 2013 | 147 | 147 | 100% | 1 | See votes → |
| 2014 | 119 | 119 | 100% | 3 | See votes → |
| 2015 | 205 | 205 | 100% | 0 | See votes → |
| 2016 | 209 | 185 | 89% | 2 | See votes → |
| 2017 | 253 | 253 | 100% | 2 | See votes → |
Agreement with other members
Computed over contested votes only — the 63 non-unanimous (split) votes Daniel T. Brown 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Campen | 48 of 60 (80%) | 60 |
| Finbarr Saunders | 49 of 63 (78%) | 63 |
| Nick Pavlis | 43 of 59 (73%) | 59 |
| Brenda Palmer | 42 of 63 (67%) | 63 |
| Duane Grieve | 36 of 59 (61%) | 59 |
| Nick Della Volpe | 38 of 63 (60%) | 63 |
| George C. Wallace | 36 of 63 (57%) | 63 |
| Marshall Stair | 32 of 56 (57%) | 56 |
Motions made & seconded, by topic
| Topic | Made | Seconded | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoning & land use | 66 | 11 | See votes → |
| Budget & taxes | 3 | 9 | See votes → |
| Contracts & purchasing | 6 | 8 | See votes → |
| Personnel & appointments | 1 | 5 | See votes → |
| Schools | 0 | 2 | See votes → |
| Public safety | 1 | 2 | See votes → |
| Roads & infrastructure | 13 | 14 | See votes → |
| Parks & community | 1 | 14 | See votes → |
| Intergovernmental & resolutions | 2 | 3 | See votes → |
How these breakdowns are computed
Every figure on this page is a deterministic computation over Daniel T. Brown’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 Daniel T. Brown’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 Daniel T. Brown 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 Daniel T. Brown’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 Daniel T. Brown is recorded as the mover or the seconder in the minutes, grouped by the motion’s neutral topic(s).
Disclosed interests
Reprinted from Daniel T. Brown’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 Daniel T. Brown. It does not mean none was filed — only that we hold no copy.
Appointments moved
Board and committee appointments Daniel T. Brown 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ken Bradley | Citizen's Advisory Committee | not stated | Dec 9, 2014 → |
Voting record
| Meeting | Agenda item | Vote | Badges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2015 |
O-199-2015
Amend City Code Chapter 7.5, Article II, Section 7.5-62 relative to Rules of Procedure
An Ordinance to amend Chapter 7.5, Article II, Section 7.5-62 of the Knoxville City Code
relative to the Rules of Procedure.(Requested by Vice Mayor Pavlis)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Oct 27, 2015 |
Approve appointment of Charles R. Harr to Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority
A Resolution approving the appointment of Charles R. Harr to the Metropolitan Knoxville
Airport Authority.(Requested by Mayor)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Oct 27, 2015 |
R-334-2015
Reappoint Douglas Veum to Public Assembly Facilities Advisory Board
A Resolution reappointing Douglas Veum to the Public Assembly Facilities Advisory
Board.(Requested by Councilmember Grieve)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Oct 27, 2015 |
O-209-2015
Appropriate $400 from Community Improvement Fund to Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee
An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of
$400.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knoxville-
Knox County Community Action Committee, serving as fiscal agent for "Five Points Up"
group, toward promoting health equity and doing positive work in the Five Points area of
East Knoxville.(Requested by Council Members Campen, Brown and Stair)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Oct 27, 2015 |
O-208-2015
Appropriate $1,750 from Community Improvement Fund to Legacy Parks Foundation
An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of
$1,750.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Legacy
Parks Foundation acting as fiscal agent on behalf of the Bearden Council to further
develop the Everly Brothers Park at Kingston Pike and Forest Park
Boulevard.(Requested by Council Members Grieve, Della Volpe, and Stair)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Oct 27, 2015 |
O-207-2015
Appropriate $600 from Community Improvement Fund to Wesley Neighbors Community Association
An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of
$600.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Wesley
Neighbors Community Association toward certain costs associated with its neighborhood
newsletter.(Requested by Vice Mayor Pavlis and Council Members Grieve, Campen, and
Stair)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Oct 27, 2015 |
O-206-2015
Appropriate $2,350 from Community Improvement Fund to Free Medical Clinic of America
An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of
$2,350.00 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 Pavlis and Council Members Grieve,
Della Volpe, Campen, Brown, Stair and Saunders)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Oct 27, 2015 |
O-205-2015
Appropriate $500 from Community Improvement Fund to Golden Gloves Charities, Inc.
An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of
$500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Golden
Gloves Charities, Inc.(Requested by Vice Mayor Pavlis)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Oct 27, 2015 |
R-356-2015
Grant pension to Lynette M. Young
A Resolution granting a pension of $213.29 per month to Lynette M. Young, an employee
of the former Knoxville City School System.(Requested by Pension Board)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Oct 27, 2015 |
R-355-2015
Grant pension to Mark E. Lacey
A Resolution granting a pension of $2,314.54 per month to Mark E. Lacey, an employee
of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Oct 27, 2015 |
R-354-2015
Grant pension to Janice McClelland
A Resolution granting a pension of $572.31 per month (defined benefit only) to Janice
McClelland, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension
Board)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Oct 27, 2015 |
R-353-2015
Approve certificate of compliance for liquor license for Middlebrook Discount Tobacco & Liquor
A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Middlebrook
Discount Tobacco & Liquor relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic
Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by
Department of Finance)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Oct 27, 2015 |
R-352-2015
Approve certificate of compliance for liquor license for Broadway Wine & Liquor
A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Broadway Wine &
Liquor relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a
license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Department of Finance)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Oct 27, 2015 |
Approve minutes from prior meeting
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion to: approve the minutes from the October 13, 2015 City Council Meeting
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Oct 13, 2015 |
R-330-2015
Authorize IDB to accept payments in lieu of taxes for Brookvale Lane property
A resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to
negotiate and accept from AmeriTeam Services, LLC and Brookvale II, LLC payments in
lieu of ad valorem taxes with respect to real and personal property to be located at 6014
and 6016 Brookvale Lane, and finding that such payments are deemed to be in the
furtherance of the public purposes of the Industrial Development Board as defined in
Tennessee Code Annotated Section 7-52-305.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Oct 13, 2015 |
R-331-2015
Execute agreement with Design & Construction Svcs. for KPD security fence
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design & Construction
Services, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $238,054.61 for the installation of a security
fence for the perimeter of the Knoxville Police Department Public Safety
Building.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
|
Aye |
Split
|
| Oct 13, 2015 |
R-336-2015
Postpone Resolution R-336-2015 regarding quitclaim deed to SOAR Youth Ministries
ITEMS FOR POSTPONEMENT (Indicated with "P")
Resolution No. R-336-2015
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to SOAR Youth
Ministries, Inc. d/b/a Thrive Lonsdale for one parcel of property located at 1229 Louisiana
Avenue, Parcel ID No. 081-JD-032, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to
the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $500.00.(Requested by
Department of Community Development)
|
Aye |
Deferred
|
| Oct 13, 2015 |
Rezone property on Emory Pl./King St. from C-3 to C-2
An Ordinance to rezone property on the southeast side of Emory Place, northeast side of
King Street, from C-3 (General Commercial) District to C-2 (Central Business) District,
John C. Texada, Applicant. (MPC Approved 11-0-1) (MPC File No. 9-E-15-RZ) (Sixth
District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Oct 13, 2015 |
Rezone property on Ogden St./W. Magnolia Ave. from C-3 to C-2
An Ordinance to rezone property on the southwest side of Ogden Street, southeast side
of W. Magnolia Avenue, from C-3 (General Commercial) District to C-2 (Central
Business) District, The Courtland Group, LLC, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0) (MPC
File No. 9-B-15-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Oct 13, 2015 |
Close portion of Old Callahan Drive and issue quitclaim deeds
An Ordinance to close a portion of Old Callahan Drive from the northwest corner of parcel
067 EA 012 to the southeast corner of parcel 067 EA 012, and authorizing the Mayor to
execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Robert G. Campbell &
Associates, Applicant. (MPC Approved 11-0-1) (File No. 9-A-15-SC) (Third
District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Oct 13, 2015 |
Amend Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Regulations for directory signs
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Regulations,
regarding certain regulations for directory signs. (MPC approved 11-0-1) (File No. 9-A-
15-OA)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Oct 13, 2015 |
Amend Chapter 7.5, Article II, Section 7.5-62 of Knoxville City Code
An Ordinance to amend Chapter 7.5, Article II, Section 7.5-62 of the Knoxville City Code
relative to the Rules of Procedure.(Requested by Vice Mayor Pavlis)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Oct 13, 2015 |
R-333-2015
Move Council and Beer Board meetings from Dec 22 to Dec 17, 2015
A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville moving its regularly scheduled Council
and Beer Board meetings from December 22, 2015 to December 17, 2015.(Requested
by Vice Mayor Pavlis and Beer Board Chair Palmer)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Oct 13, 2015 |
R-332-2015
Execute agreement with Design & Construction Svcs. for Solid Waste Transfer Facility
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design & Construction
Services, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $203,053.00 for the removal and replacement
of Compactor #1 and rebuilding of Press Pit and Pit Paddle at the City of Knoxville Solid
Waste Transfer Facility located at 1033 Elm Street.(Requested by Public Service
Department)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Oct 13, 2015 |
R-329-2015
Agree with Tennessee Valley Title Insurance Co. for corridor improvements
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Tennessee Valley
Title Insurance Company for real estate title examination and closing services for the
Blount Avenue/Sevier Avenue Corridor Improvements Project, for an amount not to
exceed $75,000.00.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment and Engineering)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Oct 13, 2015 |
R-328-2015
Amend contract with Vaughn & Melton for Sevier Avenue Improvements Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-15-0180 with Vaughn &
Melton Consulting Engineers, Inc. for the Sevier Avenue Improvements Project,
increasing the contract price by $56,000.00 for a new contract total of
$307,095.00.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment and Engineering)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Oct 13, 2015 |
R-327-2015
Execute agreement with D. R. Phillips, LLC for stream restoration project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with D. R. Phillips, LLC, in
an amount not to exceed $366,280.07 for the Cavalier Avenue and Ulster Avenue Stream
Restoration Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Oct 13, 2015 |
R-326-2015
Accept $2,500 grant from Knox County Health Dept. for Project Diabetes
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to
accept a grant award of $2,500.00, to be utilized by the Employee Benefits Department,
with no required match, from the Knox County Health Department to fund Project
Diabetes program implementation.(Requested by Employee Benefits)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Oct 13, 2015 |
R-325-2015
Confirm appointment of Shana K. Love to the Knoxville Solicitations Board
A Resolution confirming the appointment of Shana K. Love to the Knoxville Solicitations
Board.(Requested by Mayor)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Oct 13, 2015 |
R-324-2015
Confirm appointment of Curtis Casciano to the City Tree Board
A Resolution confirming the appointment of Curtis Casciano to the City Tree
Board.(Requested by Mayor)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Oct 13, 2015 |
R-323-2015
Appoint Pat Harmon to City Property Naming Committee
A Resolution appointing Pat Harmon to serve as the First District's representative to the
City of Knoxville Public Property Naming Committee.(Requested by Vice Mayor Pavlis)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Oct 13, 2015 |
O-198-2015
Appropriate $250 from Community Improvement Fund to Kingston Pike-Sequoyah Hills Assoc.
Ordinance No. O-198-2015
An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of
$250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the
Kingston Pike-Sequoyah Hills Association to be utilized toward planting willow oak trees
in the park mall area.(Requested by Council Member Della Volpe)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Oct 13, 2015 |
O-197-2015
Appropriate $250 from Community Improvement Fund to Knox Heritage, Inc.
Ordinance No. O-197-2015
An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of
$250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knox
Heritage, Inc., toward the cost of hosting the East Tennessee Preservation Conference,
October 22-24.(Requested by Council Member Grieve)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Oct 13, 2015 |
O-196-2015
Appropriate $800 from Community Improvement Fund to Knox County Public Library Foundation
Ordinance No. O-196-2015
An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of
$800.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Knox
County Public Library Foundation to be utilized toward the project to create a digital
archive of the Knoxville News Sentinel.(Requested by Council Members Grieve,
Campen, Brown, and Saunders)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Oct 13, 2015 |
O-195-2015
Appropriate $650 from Community Improvement Fund to West High School baseball boosters
CONSENT ITEMS (Indicated with "*")
Ordinance No. O-195-2015
An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of
$650.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to West High
School toward the baseball boosters batting cage, capital project fund.(Requested by
Council Members Della Volpe, Campen, and Brown)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Oct 13, 2015 |
Add Resolution 11-i to the agenda
ITEMS REQUESTED TO BE ADDED BY MOTION (Indicated with "M")
Motion to: add Resolution 11-i to the agenda
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Oct 13, 2015 |
Approve minutes from September 30, 2015 City Council Meeting
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion to: approve the minutes from the September 30, 2015 City Council Meeting
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Sep 30, 2015 |
R-307-2015
Approve appeal of MPC decision on Branch Towers telecommunications tower
A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville approving an appeal by neighborhood
property owners and residents (names on file) of the Metropolitan Planning
Commission's decision to approve Branch Towers' request for a Use on Review for a
150 foot monopole telecommunications tower in an R-1 (Low Density Residential) District, subject to eight conditions, property located on the northwest side of Ridgecrest
Drive, east of Hollyhock Lane. (MPC approved 8-5) (File No. 5-B-15-UR) (Fourth
District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
|
Aye |
Split
|
| Sep 30, 2015 |
O-174-2015
Amend ordinance regarding special assessment levy in Central Business Improvement District
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 2, Article IX, Section 2-1076
regarding the special assessment levy in the Central Business Improvement
District.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
|
No |
Split
Failed
|
| Sep 30, 2015 |
R-314-2015
Authorize agreement for food/beverage services at Civic Auditorium and Chilhowee Park
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Ovations Food
Services, LP d/b/a Spectra Food Services and Hospitality to provide food and beverage
services at the Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum and at Chilhowee
Park.(Requested by Public Assembly Facilities)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Sep 30, 2015 |
R-313-2015
Authorize agreement with Merit Construction for Will Skelton Greenway Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Merit Construction, Inc.
in an amount not to exceed $407,365.00 for the Will Skelton Greenway Stabilization
Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Sep 30, 2015 |
R-312-2015
Authorize agreement with Design & Construction Services for S. Gay St. Improvements
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design & Construction
Services, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $1,475,936.91 for the 700 Block South Gay
Street Improvements Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Sep 30, 2015 |
R-307-2015
Approve appeal of MPC decision on Branch Towers telecommunications tower
A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville approving an appeal by neighborhood
property owners and residents (names on file) of the Metropolitan Planning
Commission's decision to approve Branch Towers' request for a Use on Review for a
150 foot monopole telecommunications tower in an R-1 (Low Density Residential) District, subject to eight conditions, property located on the northwest side of Ridgecrest
Drive, east of Hollyhock Lane. (MPC approved 8-5) (File No. 5-B-15-UR) (Fourth
District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Sep 30, 2015 |
O-175-2015
Rezone property on Francis Road from A-1 to R-1
An Ordinance to rezone property on the northwest side of Francis Road, southwest of
Socony Lane, from A-1 (General Agricultural) to R-1 (Low Density Residential), William
and Brenda Bidwell, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (MPC File No. 8-E-15-RZ) (Third
District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Sep 30, 2015 |
O-189-2015
Rezone property on N. Broadway from C-3 to C-2
An Ordinance to rezone property on the east side of N. Broadway, northeast side of N.
Central Street, southwest side of Lamar Street, from C-3 (General Commercial) to C-2
(Central Business) District, subject to one condition, 700 Broadway GP, Applicant. (MPC
Approved 12-0-2) (MPC File No. 8-B-15-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan
Planning Commission)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Sep 30, 2015 |
O-188-2015
Rezone property on Commerce Avenue from C-3/D-1 to C-2/D-1
An Ordinance to rezone property on the north side of Commerce Avenue, west of S.
Central Street, from C-3 (General Commercial) / D-1 (Downtown Design Overlay) to C-2
(Central Business) / D-1 (Downtown Design Overlay) District, La Corona Fine Properties,
Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (MPC File No. 8-A-15-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested
by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Sep 30, 2015 |
O-187-2015
Close Horizon Drive and authorize quitclaim deeds
An Ordinance to close Horizon Drive from the southwest corner of lot 212 to the end of
the cul-de-sac at lot 243, subject to conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute
quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, NMI Residential Investments, LLC,
Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (File No. 8-G-15-SC) (Second District)(Requested by
Metropolitan Planning Commission)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Sep 30, 2015 |
O-186-2015
Close Volunteer Boulevard and authorize quitclaim deeds
An Ordinance to close Volunteer Boulevard between Todd Helton Drive and Cumberland
Avenue, subject to conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to
the adjacent property owners, University of Tennessee, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-
2) (File No. 8-F-15-SC) (First & Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning
Commission)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Sep 30, 2015 |
O-185-2015
Close Melrose Place and authorize quitclaim deeds
An Ordinance to close Melrose Place from Lake Avenue to Melrose Avenue, subject to
conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property
owners, University of Tennessee, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (File No. 8-E-15-
SC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Sep 30, 2015 |
O-184-2015
Close Melrose Avenue and authorize quitclaim deeds
An Ordinance to close Melrose Avenue from Melrose Place to Volunteer Boulevard,
subject to conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the
adjacent property owners, University of Tennessee, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2)
(File No. 8-D-15-SC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Sep 30, 2015 |
O-183-2015
Close Chi Phi Avenue and authorize quitclaim deeds
An Ordinance to close Chi Phi Avenue from Lake Avenue to Terrace Avenue, subject to
conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property
owners, University of Tennessee, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (File No. 8-C-15-
SC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Sep 30, 2015 |
O-182-2015
Close alley from Thirteenth Street and authorize quitclaim deeds
An Ordinance to close a portion of an unnamed alley from Thirteenth Street to the
western terminus, subject to conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim
deeds to the adjacent property owners, University of Tennessee, Applicant. (MPC
Approved 12-0-2) (File No. 8-D-15-AC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan
Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Sep 30, 2015 |
O-181-2015
Close alley between Cumberland and White Avenues and authorize quitclaim deeds
An Ordinance to close a portion of an unnamed alley from Cumberland Avenue to White
Avenue, subject to conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to
the adjacent property owners, University of Tennessee, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-
2) (File No. 8-C-15-AC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning
Commission)
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Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Sep 30, 2015 |
O-180-2015
Close alley between W. Caldwell and W. Quincy Avenues and authorize quitclaim deeds
An Ordinance to close a portion of an unnamed alley from W. Caldwell Avenue to W. Quincy Avenue, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Reed's Enterprises, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (File No. 8-A-15-AC) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Sep 30, 2015 |
O-179-2015
Close alley in Geyland Heights Subdivision and authorize quitclaim deeds
An Ordinance to close a portion of an unnamed alley from the northwest corner of Lot 6, Block 16, Geyland Heights Subdivision, to the southeast corner of Lot 20, Block 15, Geyland Heights Subdivision, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Michael Brady, Inc./John Patteson, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (File No. 8-B-15-AC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Sep 30, 2015 |
O-178-2015
Close Cherokee Cove Road and authorize quitclaim deeds
An Ordinance to close Cherokee Cove Road from Log Haven Drive to the northern
terminus, subject to conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to
the adjacent property owners, Michael Brady, Inc./John Patteson, Applicant. (MPC
Approved 12-0-2) (File No. 8-B-15-SC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan
Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Sep 30, 2015 |
O-177-2015
Close Log Haven Drive and authorize quitclaim deeds
An Ordinance to close Log Haven Drive from Candora Road to the eastern terminus,
subject to conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the
adjacent property owners, Michael Brady, Inc./John Patteson, Applicant. (MPC Approved
12-0-2) (File No. 8-A-15-SC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning
Commission)
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Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Sep 30, 2015 |
O-176-2015
Amend ordinance to allow certain parking on paved shoulders
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 17, Article VI, Division I,
Section 17-287 to improve the regulation of parking by allowing certain parking upon the
paved shoulder of roadways.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
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Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Sep 30, 2015 |
O-174-2015
Amend ordinance regarding special assessment levy in Central Business Improvement District
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 2, Article IX, Section 2-1076
regarding the special assessment levy in the Central Business Improvement
District.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
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Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Sep 30, 2015 |
R-311-2015
Reappoint Teresa "Terry" Faulkner to Public Property Naming Committee
A Resolution reappointing Teresa "Terry" Faulkner to serve as the At Large Seat A
representative to the City of Knoxville Public Property Naming Committee.(Requested by
Councilmember Wallace)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Sep 30, 2015 |
R-310-2015
Reappoint Jim Johnson to Public Property Naming Committee
A Resolution reappointing Jim Johnson to serve as the Law Department representative to
the City of Knoxville Public Property Naming Committee.(Requested by Law Department)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Sep 30, 2015 |
R-309-2015
Appoint Donna Hill to Public Property Naming Committee
A Resolution appointing Donna Hill to serve as the Metropolitan Planning Commission
representative to the City of Knoxville Public Property Naming Committee.(Requested by
Metropolitan Planning Commission)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Sep 30, 2015 |
R-308-2015
Confirm appointment of Kenneth B. Townsend to the City Tree Board
A Resolution confirming the appointment of Kenneth B. Townsend to the City Tree
Board.(Requested by Mayor)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Sep 30, 2015 |
O-194-2015
Appropriate $800 for Beck Cultural Exchange Center
An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of
$800.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Beck
Cultural Exchange Center, Inc. acting as fiscal agent for the Dandridge Neighborhood
Watch Association.(Requested by Council Members Brown, Stair and Saunders)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Sep 30, 2015 |
O-193-2015
Appropriate $1,550 for Bike Walk Tennessee Open Streets event
An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of
$1,550.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Bike
Walk Tennessee to support the first Open Streets Knoxville event.(Requested by Vice
Mayor Pavlis and Council Members Grieve, Campen, Stair and Saunders)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Sep 30, 2015 |
O-192-2015
Appropriate $800 for Kingston Pike - Sequoyah Hills Association tree planting
An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of
$800.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the
Kingston Pike - Sequoyah Hills Association to be utilized toward planting willow oak trees
in the park mall area.(Requested by Council Members Grieve and Campen)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Sep 30, 2015 |
O-191-2015
Appropriate $500 for The Great Schools Partnership
An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of
$500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to The Great
Schools Partnership to benefit ongoing community school initiatives at Christenberry
Elementary Community School.(Requested by Council Member Campen)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Sep 30, 2015 |
O-190-2015
Appropriate $1,000 for East Tennessee Community Design Center
An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of
$1,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the East
Tennessee Community Design Center toward the furtherance of certain efforts to benefit
the Historic Lyons View Community.(Requested by Council Members Grieve, Campen,
Stair and Saunders)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Sep 30, 2015 |
R-322-2015
Grant pension to Karen M. Scott
A Resolution granting a pension of $218.79 per month to Karen M. Scott, an employee of
the former Knoxville City School System.(Requested by Pension Board)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Sep 30, 2015 |
R-321-2015
Grant pension to Marie F. Alcorn
A Resolution granting a pension of $391.65 per month (defined benefit only) to Marie F.
Alcorn, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension
Board)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Sep 30, 2015 |
R-320-2015
Grant pension to Richard L. Skaggs
A Resolution granting a pension of $3,327.41 per month to Richard L. Skaggs, an
employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Sep 30, 2015 |
R-319-2015
Grant pension to James R. Disney
A Resolution granting a pension of $3,178.82 per month to James R. Disney, an
employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Sep 30, 2015 |
R-318-2015
Grant pension to Wanda S. Day
A Resolution granting a pension of $3,149.81 per month to Wanda S. Day, an employee
of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Sep 30, 2015 |
R-317-2015
Grant pension to Todd R. Lay
A Resolution granting a pension of $1,534.04 per month (defined benefit plus defined
contribution) to Todd R. Lay, an employee of the Knoxville General
Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Sep 30, 2015 |
R-316-2015
Grant pension to Stephen C. Sharp
A Resolution granting a pension of $1,440.87 per month to Stephen C. Sharp, an
employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Sep 30, 2015 |
R-315-2015
Approve Certificate of Compliance for ThunderRoad Wine & Spirits license renewal
A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to ThunderRoad
Wine & Spirits relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage
Commission to renew its license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by
Finance Department)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Sep 30, 2015 |
Approve minutes from the September 15, 2015 City Council Meeting
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Sep 1, 2015 |
Rezone property on Gibbs Drive from R-1 to O-1 (Fourth District)
An Ordinance to rezone property located on the south side of Gibbs Drive, east side of N Broadway, from R-1 (Low Density Residential) to O-1 (Office, Medical & Related Services) zoning, subject to three conditions, (Smith-Lindsey Development), Applicant. (MPC Approved 10-2) (MPC File No. 7-H-15-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
|
Aye |
Deferred
|
| Sep 1, 2015 |
Approve One Year Plan amendment for property on Gibbs Drive (Fourth District)
An Ordinance approving the request of Smith-Lindsey Development, LLC, for One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to Office for property located on the south side of Gibbs Drive, east side of N. Broadway. (MPC Approved 12-0) (File No. 7-D-15-PA) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
|
Aye |
Deferred
|
| Sep 1, 2015 |
Approve Sector Plan amendment for property on Gibbs Drive (Fourth District)
An Ordinance approving the request of Smith-Lindsey Development, LLC, for an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Office for property located on the south side of Gibbs Drive, east side of N. Broadway. (MPC Approved 12-0) (File No. 7-E-15-SP) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
|
Aye |
Deferred
|
| Sep 1, 2015 |
Amend City Code Chapter 4 regarding Special Events Permits (First Reading)
An Ordinance to amend Chapter 4, Article II, Division 2, Section 4-77(a) and (b) of the Knoxville City Code relative to Special Events Permits.(Requested by Beer Board Chair Palmer)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Sep 1, 2015 |
Amend City Code Chapter 10 regarding Electrical Code licensure (First Reading)
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 10, Article II, § 10-40 pertaining to licensure under the City of Knoxville Electrical Code.(Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Sep 1, 2015 |
Amend Pension System Supplemental Plan Provisions (First Reading)
An Ordinance to amend the Supplemental Plan Provisions of the City of Knoxville Employees Pension System so as to effect certain amendments required under Tennessee Law and to maintain the Pension System as a qualified Governmental Pension Plan.(Requested by Mayor/Pension Board)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Sep 1, 2015 |
R-292-2015
Appoint Savannah Maupin as Internal Auditor
A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville appointing Savannah Maupin to be the Internal Auditor, pursuant to Section 407(B) of the Charter of the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Vice-Mayor Pavlis)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Sep 1, 2015 |
R-283-2015
Authorize Mayor to execute Limited Use Agreement with Holston Owners Association, Inc.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Limited Use Agreement with the Holston Owners Association, Inc. to allow the existing encroachments on the Krutch Park Extension and immediately adjacent to the building known as The Holston, located at 531 Gay Street.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Sep 1, 2015 |
R-282-2015
Authorize Mayor to convey wall remnant to Holston Owners Association, Inc.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to convey to the Holston Owners Association, Inc. a wall remnant adjoining the Holston Building, including a quitclaim deed and a Surplus Land Sale and Reimbursement Agreement, which provides for the City to reimburse up to $5,000.00 for expenses incurred in waterproofing the wall remnant.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Sep 1, 2015 |
R-281-2015
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Helen Ross McNabb Ctr for Sexual Assault Center
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Helen Ross McNabb Center pursuant to a grant from the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, to provide funds to be used for direct operating expenses for the Sexual Assault Center of East Tennessee, in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Sep 1, 2015 |
R-280-2015
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with TN Assoc. of Chiefs of Police for ICAC training
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police to coordinate Internet Crimes Against Children investigation training pursuant to a grant from the State of Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs in an amount not to exceed $54,230.00.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Sep 1, 2015 |
R-279-2015
Authorize Mayor to enter grant contract for Kingston Pike improvements
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a grant contract with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation in an amount of $946,470.66 with a City match of $49,814.24 for improvements to Kingston Pike between Golfclub Road and Wesley Road.(Requested by Engineering Department)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Sep 1, 2015 |
R-278-2015
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with UT College of Social Work for KnoxHMIS support
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the University of Tennessee College of Social Work to provide enhanced KnoxHMIS support for the Office on Homelessness, in an amount not to exceed $36,000.00.(Requested by Community Development Department)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Sep 1, 2015 |
R-277-2015
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with East Tennessee Quality Growth for PlanET
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with East Tennessee Quality Growth to carry forward the work of PlanET as the convening organization in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00.(Requested by Community Development Department)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Sep 1, 2015 |
O-161-2015
Appropriate $5,000 for Boy Scouts Learning for Life Program
An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,000.00 from the Knoxville Police Department General Fund and donating same to the Boy Scouts of America for its Learning for Life Program.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Sep 1, 2015 |
O-160-2015
Appropriate $1,910 for Ijams Nature Center's Symphony in the Park
An Ordinance to appropriate the sum of $1,910.00 toward sponsorship of Ijams Nature Center's Symphony in the Park annual fundraiser.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Sep 1, 2015 |
R-276-2015
Confirm reappointment of Rosa Mar and Ann Barker to Police Advisory and Review Committee
A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Rosa Mar and Ann Barker to the Police Advisory and Review Committee.(Requested by Mayor)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Sep 1, 2015 |
O-167-2015
Appropriate $2,050 for Ijams Nature Center's "Getting Kids Outdoor" camp
An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,050.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Ijams Nature Center, Inc. to assist the "Getting Kids Outdoor" camp program.(Requested by Council Members Grieve, Campen, Stair and Saunders)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Sep 1, 2015 |
O-166-2015
Appropriate $300 for Project 2000, Inc. for youth recycling program
An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $300.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Project 2000, Inc. to be utilized toward development of a youth aluminum can recycling program.(Requested by Vice Mayor Pavlis)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Sep 1, 2015 |
O-165-2015
Appropriate $1,000 for Girl Talk, Inc.
An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Girl Talk, Inc. to be utilized toward direct program needs of said organization.(Requested by Council Members Campen, Brown, Stair and Saunders)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Sep 1, 2015 |
O-164-2015
Appropriate $400 for Tennessee Immigrant Empowerment Solutions, Inc.
An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $400.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Tennessee Immigrant Empowerment Solutions, Inc. to assist with sponsorship of its current program to assist legal immigrants.(Requested by Council Members Campen and Saunders)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Sep 1, 2015 |
O-163-2015
Appropriate $700 for Dogwood Arts Festival
An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $700.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Dogwood Arts Festival as financial support toward general operational needs.(Requested by Council Members Campen and Saunders)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Sep 1, 2015 |
O-162-2015
Appropriate $2,000 from Community Improvement Fund for trees
An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and making said funds available to the Public Service Department to purchase/plant trees within a residential block of Oakwood/Lincoln Park and replant certain trees in Sequoyah Park.(Requested by Council Member Saunders)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|