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Debbie Helsley

At-Large Seat B · Dec 16, 2023 – present

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Debbie Helsley has cast 1,580 published votes on the City of Knoxville, TN City Council, attending 97.7% of recorded roll calls, with 54 motions made and 5 dissents (a “no” on an adopted item).

On the issues

Attendance

1544 of 1580

recorded votes he or she was present for

present means neither absent nor recused

36

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

144 contested decisions · how these are counted

144

contested decisions he or she cast a yes or no on

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

5

of those, voted no on something adopted anyway

54 / 230

motions moved / seconded

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

Patterns

How these are computed ↓

Deterministic breakdowns of Debbie Helsley’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 400 380 (95%) 7 (2%) 0 8–0 See votes →
Budget & taxes 123 121 (98%) 1 (1%) 0 8–0 See votes →
Contracts & purchasing 137 125 (91%) 2 (1%) 0 8–0 See votes →
Personnel & appointments 111 108 (97%) 0 (0%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Schools 2 2 0 0 8–0 See votes →
Public safety 82 80 (98%) 1 (1%) 0 8–0 See votes →
Roads & infrastructure 165 159 (96%) 0 (0%) 0 8–0 See votes →
Parks & community 71 69 (97%) 0 (0%) 0 8–0 See votes →
Intergovernmental & resolutions 99 97 (98%) 0 (0%) 0 8–0 See votes →
Surveillance & privacy technology 5 5 0 0 8–0 See votes →

Attendance & dissent over time

Attendance rate

Dissents (no on adopted)

Dec 2023 present
Full term · Dec 2023–present. Vertical lines mark election dates.
Year Votes Present Attendance Dissents
2023 1 1 1 of 1 0 See votes →
2024 690 672 97% 0 See votes →
2025 461 461 100% 1 See votes →
2026 428 410 96% 4 See votes →

Agreement with other members

Computed over contested votes only — the 144 non-unanimous (split) votes Debbie Helsley 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
Lauren Rider 93 of 99 (94%) 99
Karyn Adams 39 of 42 (93%) 42
Gwen McKenzie 79 of 89 (89%) 89
Matthew DeBardelaben 38 of 43 (88%) 43
Tommy Smith 83 of 94 (88%) 94
Nathan Honeycutt 33 of 39 (85%) 39
Lynne Fugate 111 of 134 (83%) 134
Andrew Roberto 80 of 98 (82%) 98
Charles Thomas 106 of 134 (79%) 134
Doug Lloyd 33 of 43 (77%) 43
Seema Singh 66 of 88 (75%) 88
Denzel Grant 25 of 38 (66%) 38
Amelia Parker 27 of 139 (19%) 139

See Debbie Helsley’s split votes →

Motions made & seconded, by topic

Topic Made Seconded
Zoning & land use 11 45 See votes →
Budget & taxes 3 11 See votes →
Contracts & purchasing 5 38 See votes →
Personnel & appointments 4 18 See votes →
Public safety 2 15 See votes →
Roads & infrastructure 12 32 See votes →
Parks & community 4 17 See votes →
Intergovernmental & resolutions 3 9 See votes →
Surveillance & privacy technology 0 1 See votes →

How these breakdowns are computed

Every figure on this page is a deterministic computation over Debbie Helsley’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 Debbie Helsley’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 Debbie Helsley 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 Debbie Helsley’s full term (Dec 16, 2023–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 Debbie Helsley is recorded as the mover or the seconder in the minutes, grouped by the motion’s neutral topic(s).

Disclosed interests

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

Appointments moved

Board and committee appointments Debbie Helsley 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
Jackie Robinson Police Advisory and Review Committee not stated Jan 6, 2026 →
Luis Urrea Board of Zoning Appeals not stated Jan 6, 2026 →
Sergeant Christopher Williams Knoxville Animal Control Board not stated Nov 25, 2025 →
Adam Kohntopp Board of Environmental Appeals for the City not stated Oct 1, 2024 →

Voting record

Meeting Agenda item Vote Badges
Jun 24, 2025
O-71-2025 Levy an additional one-half percent local option sales tax An Ordinance levying an additional one-half of one percent local option sales tax within the City of Knoxville in addition to the existing county-wide rate on sales within the county. (Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Split
Jun 24, 2025 Motion to amend:
O-83-2025 Appropriate $39,300 from Community Improvement Fund An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $39,300.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Community Agencies and Organizations as set forth in the attachment. (Requested by Legislative)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025
O-74-2025 Close unnamed alley within City Block 09248 An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley within City Block 09248, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owner. (Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025
O-83-2025 Appropriate $39,300 from Community Improvement Fund An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $39,300.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Community Agencies and Organizations as set forth in the attachment. (Requested by Legislative)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025 Substitute motion:
O-83-2025 Appropriate $39,300 from Community Improvement Fund An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $39,300.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Community Agencies and Organizations as set forth in the attachment. (Requested by Legislative)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025
12-ak Change zoning classification for property at 4423 Ball Camp Pike An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4423 Ball Camp Pike from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) district, Alex Botezat, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 4-K-25-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025
12-aj Approve amendment to One Year Plan for 4423 Ball Camp Pike An Ordinance approving the request of Alex Botezat for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4423 Ball Camp Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 4-B-25-PA) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025
12-ai Approve amendment to Northwest City Sector Plan for 4423 Ball Camp Pike An Ordinance approving the request of Alex Botezat for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4423 Ball Camp Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 4-C-25-SP) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025
12-ai Approve amendment to Northwest City Sector Plan for 4423 Ball Camp Pike An Ordinance approving the request of Alex Botezat for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4423 Ball Camp Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 4-C-25-SP) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
12-aj Approve amendment to One Year Plan for 4423 Ball Camp Pike An Ordinance approving the request of Alex Botezat for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4423 Ball Camp Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 4-B-25-PA) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
12-ak Change zoning classification for property at 4423 Ball Camp Pike An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4423 Ball Camp Pike from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) district, Alex Botezat, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 4-K-25-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous Consent
Jun 24, 2025
Amend and restate Pension System supplemental plan provisions An Ordinance to amend and restate the supplemental plan provisions of the City of Knoxville Employees' Pension System so as to effect certain requirements under the Internal Revenue Code to maintain the Pension System as a qualified governmental pension plan, to incorporate prior amendments into a single document, and to make other housekeeping changes. (Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025
R-169-2025 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 exhibits attached hereto. (Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025
R-168-2025 Apply for DOJ grant for FY25 Community Policing Opioid Interruption Grant A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a FY25 Community Policing Development Microgrant for Opioid and Drug Market Interruption from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, in the amount of $175,000.00, with no required local match, to increase the use of community policing principles to address public safety problems facing communities and law enforcement agencies through innovative strategies and projects.
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025
R-167-2025 Apply for DOJ grant for FY25 Community Policing Officer Recruitment Grant A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply and accept a FY25 Community Policing Development Microgrant for Officer Recruitment, Hiring and Retention from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, in the amount of $175,000.00, with no required local match, to increase the use of community policing principles to address public safety problems facing communities and law enforcement agencies through innovative strategies and projects.
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025
R-166-2025 Apply for DOJ grant for FY25 Community Policing Development Microgrant VCP A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a FY25 Community Policing Development Microgrant for Violent Crime Prevention from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, in the amount of $175,000.00, with no required local match, to increase the use of community policing principles to address public safety problems facing communities and law enforcement agencies through innovative strategies and projects.
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025
R-165-2025 Apply for DOJ grant for KPD de-escalation and crisis response training A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award in the amount of $500,000.00, with no required local match, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, to be used to enhance de-escalation and crisis response training for Knoxville Police Department Officers and regional Law Enforcement Agencies. (Requested by Police Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025
R-163-2025 Amend and renew Ijams Nature Center agreement A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend agreement C-15-0301 with Ijams Nature Center to increase the contract's annual amount by $50,000.00. for a new total annual contract amount of $197,750.00 and exercising the first option to renew the agreement. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025
R-162-2025 Apply for FEMA Fire Prevention and Safety Grant A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide funding via the Fire Prevention and Safety Grant Program (FP&S) in the amount of up to $525,924.75 with a five percent (5%) City Match of up to $27,680.25 to support a Community Risk Reduction Programming and Public Education Initiative led by the Knoxville Fire Department.
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025
R-161-2025 Authorize agreement with Knoxville Community Media for PEG channels A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville Community Media to operate public, educational, and governmental cable channels for the City of Knoxville. (Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025
R-160-2025 Authorize agreement with Stansell Electric for Gay Street Signal Pole Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Stansell Electric Company, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $889,604.90 for the Gay Street Signal Pole Replacement Project. (Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025
R-159-2025 Amend contract with Gresham Smith for Gay Street Signal Pole Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Gresham Smith to provide additional professional engineering services for the Gay Street Signal Pole Replacement Project, increasing the contract amount by $28,935.00 for a new total amount of $172,284.00. (Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025
R-158-2025 Propose annexation of parcel on N Gallaher View Road with Plan of Service A Resolution proposing to annex one parcel of land situated in the 6th Civil District of Knox County, Tennessee, to be added within Ward 46, City Block 46362 of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee, having an approximate calculated area of 0.54 acres, and being known this day as ALL of Tax Map 119, Insert L, Group A, Parcel 001.16, with an address of 0 N Gallaher View Road, and to approve a Plan of Service for said area. (Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025
R-157-2025 Propose annexation of parcel on Dresser Road with Plan of Service A Resolution proposing to annex one parcel of land situated in the 9th Civil District of Knox County, Tennessee, to be added within Ward 25, City Block 25916 of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee, said parcel abutting the eastern right- of-way of Dresser Road, being approximately 5.56 acres and being known this day as ALL of Tax Map 122, Insert O, Group J, Parcel 003.00, with an address of 2814 Dresser Road, and to approve a Plan of Service for said area. (Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025
R-156-2025 Authorize MOU with Knox County for Homeland Security Grant funds A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a memorandum of understanding with Knox County in order for Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency to accept $22,500.00 as a subrecipient of a Homeland Security Grant for equipment and software at the Mobile Command Post and the Emergency Operations Center. (Requested by Emergency Management Agency)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025
O-82-2025 Change zoning classification for property at 1203 Murray Drive An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1203 Murray Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Savannah Reyes-Dixon, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 5-O-25-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025
O-81-2025 Change zoning classification for property at 1501 N. Cherry Street An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1501 N. Cherry Street from I-G (General Industrial) district to C-H-1 (Highway Commercial) district, Bhajan Singh, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 5-S-25-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville- Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025
O-80-2025 Change zoning classification for property at Kingston Pike An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4301 and 4311 Kingston Pike from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Amy Sherrill, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 4-R-25-RZ) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025
O-79-2025 Amend One Year Plan for property at Kingston Pike An Ordinance approving the request of Amy Sherrill for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4301 and 4311 Kingston Pike, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 4-D-25-PA) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025
O-78-2025 Amend West City Sector Plan for property at Kingston Pike An Ordinance approving the request of Amy Sherrill for an amendment to the West City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4301 and 4311 Kingston Pike, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 4-D-25-SP) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025
O-77-2025 Amend Zoning Code for two-family dwelling conversions An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 9.3.J to include the conversion of an existing building to a two-family dwelling in the Principal Use Standards for a two-family dwelling, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 5-A-25-OA) (All districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025
O-76-2025 Close portion of Hannah Avenue An Ordinance to close a portion of Hannah Avenue between City Blocks 09248 and 09265, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owner. (Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025
O-75-2025 Close portion of Heins Street An Ordinance to close a portion of Heins Street between City Blocks 09245 and 09265, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owner. (Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025
O-73-2025 Close alleyway adjacent to City Block 06040 An Ordinance to close a portion of an unnamed alley adjacent to City Block 06040, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owner. (Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025
O-72-2025 Exempt food retail from local option sales tax increase An Ordinance to exempt the retail sale of food and food ingredients from the increase in the local option sales tax rate adopted by the City of Knoxville. (Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025
O-70-2025 Amend Capital and Operating Budgets for fund transfers An Ordinance to amend the Capital Budget and the Operating Budget, both as approved by Ordinance No. O-53-2024 for Fiscal Year 24/25, in order to transfer surplus, excess, or unencumbered funds between various units and funds as reflected in the various funds and budgets of the City of Knoxville. (Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025
R-151-2025 Confirm reappointment and appoint Design Review Board members A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Jared Worsham and appointing Lisa Cyr and Sara Martin to the Design Review Board. (Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 24, 2025
Approve Minutes of June 10, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes of the June 10, 2025 Regular Meeting
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025
Rezone 1203 Murray Drive to RN-5 district An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1203 Murray Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Savannah Reyes-Dixon, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 5-O-25-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025
Rezone 1501 N. Cherry Street to C-H-1 district An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1501 N. Cherry Street from I-G (General Industrial) district to C-H-1 (Highway Commercial) district, Bhajan Singh, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 5-S-25-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025
Rezone 4301-4311 Kingston Pike to RN-3 district An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4301 and 4311 Kingston Pike from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) district, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Amy Sherrill, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 4-R-25-RZ) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025
Amend One Year Plan for 4301-4311 Kingston Pike An Ordinance approving the request of Amy Sherrill for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4301 and 4311 Kingston Pike, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 4-D-25-PA) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025
Amend West City Sector Plan for 4301-4311 Kingston Pike An Ordinance approving the request of Amy Sherrill for an amendment to the West City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4301 and 4311 Kingston Pike, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 4-D-25-SP) (Council District 2) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025
Allow conversion of existing buildings to two-family dwellings Consideration of an amendment to the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 9.3.J to include the conversion of an existing building to a two-family dwelling in the Principal Use Standards for a two-family dwelling, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 5-A-25-OA) (All districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025
Close portion of Hannah Avenue between city blocks An Ordinance to close a portion of Hannah Avenue between City Blocks 09248 and 09265, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owner. (Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025
Close portion of Heins Street between city blocks An Ordinance to close a portion of Heins Street between City Blocks 09245 and 09265, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owner. (Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025
Close unnamed alley within City Block 09248 An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley within City Block 09248, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owner. (Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025
Close unnamed alley adjacent to City Block 06040 An Ordinance to close a portion of an unnamed alley adjacent to City Block 06040, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owner. (Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025
Exempt food sales from local option sales tax increase An Ordinance to exempt the retail sale of food and food ingredients from the increase in the local option sales tax rate adopted by the City of Knoxville. (Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025
Transfer budget funds between various units An Ordinance to amend the Capital Budget and the Operating Budget, both as approved by Ordinance No. O-53-2024 for Fiscal Year 24/25, in order to transfer surplus, excess, or unencumbered funds between various units and funds as reflected in the various funds and budgets of the City of Knoxville. (Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025
Approval of May 29, 2025 workshop minutes Minutes of the May 29, 2025 Workshop
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025
Approval of May 27, 2025 meeting minutes Minutes of the May 27, 2025 Regular Meeting
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025
Approval of May 13, 2025 meeting minutes Minutes of the May 13, 2025 Legislative Budget Hearing and Public Hearing
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 10, 2025 Motion to defer:
Rezone 4423 Ball Camp Pike to RN-3 district An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4423 Ball Camp Pike from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district to RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) district, Alex Botezat, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 4-K-25-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Deferred
Jun 10, 2025 Motion to defer:
Amend One Year Plan for 4423 Ball Camp Pike An Ordinance approving the request of Alex Botezat for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4423 Ball Camp Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 4-B-25-PA) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Deferred
Jun 10, 2025 Motion to defer:
Amend Northwest City Sector Plan for 4423 Ball Camp Pike An Ordinance approving the request of Alex Botezat for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4423 Ball Camp Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 4-C-25-SP) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Deferred
Jun 10, 2025 Motion to deny:
Appeal of Board of Zoning Appeals denial for 137 W. Anderson Ave A Resolution approving an appeal by Everett Hirche of the denial of the Board of Zoning Appeals to increase the front setback in an IM-U zoning district from a build-to zone of 0 to 25' to 79.8' per Article 6.3, Table 6-1 for property located at 137 W. Anderson Avenue. I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) Zoning District. 4th Council District. Parcel ID 081NH020. BZA File # BZA-25-0029. (Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections Department)
Aye
Split
Jun 10, 2025 Motion to deny:
Amend South City Sector Plan for 700 Gertrude Avenue An Ordinance approving the request of Belvan Properties LLC for an amendment to the South City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 700 Gertrude Avenue, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 12-2) (File No. 5-A-25-SP) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Split
Jun 10, 2025
Levy additional one-half percent local option sales tax An Ordinance levying an additional one-half of one percent local option sales tax within the City of Knoxville in addition to the existing county-wide rate on sales within the county. (Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Split
Jun 10, 2025
R-146-2025 Execute quitclaim deed to Gary Chesney for 412 Ocala Drive A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Gary Chesney for one parcel of property located at 412 Ocala Drive, Parcel ID No. 058-KB-051, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $40,250.00. (Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Aye
Split
Jun 10, 2025
O-56-2025 Approve FY 2026-2031 Capital Improvements Program An Ordinance to approve and adopt the FY 2026-2031 Knoxville Capital Improvements Program, including the FY 2026 Capital Improvements Budget, City of Knoxville, applicant. (Planning Commission approved 13-0 Consent) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Split
Jun 10, 2025
O-53-2025 Authorize automated enforcement systems for speeding and noise An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 17, Section 17-210, to authorize automated enforcement systems for regulating speeding in school zones and motor vehicle noise at no direct cost to the City and in support of the City's Vision Zero Initiative. (Requested by Law Department)
Aye
Split
May 27, 2025
O-46-2025 Appropriations ordinance, withdrawn An Ordinance making and fixing the annual appropriations for the several departments, agencies, and funds of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026 and providing the authority to reappropriate non-project related encumbrances at the end of FY 24/25 into 25/26. (Requested by Councilmember Parker)
Aye
Withdrawn
May 27, 2025
Approve FY 2026-2031 Knoxville Capital Improvements Program An Ordinance to approve and adopt the FY 2026-2031 Knoxville Capital Improvements Program, including the FY 2026 Capital Improvements Budget, City of Knoxville, applicant. (Planning Commission approved 13-0 Consent) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Split
May 27, 2025
Authorize automated enforcement for speeding and noise An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 17, Section 17-210, to authorize automated enforcement systems for regulating speeding in school zones and motor vehicle noise at no direct cost to the City and in support of the City’s Vision Zero Initiative. (Requested by Law Department)
Aye
Split
May 27, 2025
R-141-2025 Approve and adopt Magnolia Avenue and Chilhowee Park Redevelopment Plan A Resolution approving and adopting the Magnolia Avenue and Chilhowee Park Redevelopment Plan (“Plan”) prepared by Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation. (Requested by Urban Design and Development)
Aye
Split
May 27, 2025
R-137-2025 Authorize agreement with Blue Line Solutions for traffic enforcement A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Blue Line Solutions, LLC (BLS) to provide products and services to the City for school zone speed enforcement, traffic signal enforcement, and noise enforcement in order to promote traffic safety. (Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Split
May 27, 2025
O-41-2025 Adopt revised design guidelines for Edgewood-Park City H District An Ordinance to adopt the revised design guidelines for the Edgewood-Park City H (Historic Overlay) District, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, applicant. (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Split
May 27, 2025
O-37-2025 Appropriations ordinance for FY 2025-2026 and reappropriation of encumbrances An Ordinance making and fixing the annual appropriations for the several departments, agencies, and funds of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026 and providing the authority to reappropriate non-project related encumbrances at the end of FY 24/25 into FY 25/26. (Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Split
May 27, 2025
O-50-2025 Rezone 305 Randolph St, 600 E Magnolia Ave, 611 E Depot Ave to DK-W An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 305 Randolph Street, 600 E. Magnolia Avenue, and 611 E. Depot Avenue from I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District to DK-W (Downtown Knoxville Warehouse) Subdistrict, Kathryn Greer, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-Q-25-RZ) (Council Districts 4 & 6) (Requested by Knoxville- Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
Withdraw Ordinance 12-ae ITEMS WITHDRAWN Ordinance 12-ae was withdrawn at this time. The motion is recorded in the regular order of business.
Aye
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
Appropriate $1500 for One Knoxville Collective East Knoxville Soccer Academy An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from the Community Safety and Empowerment budget and donating same to One Knoxville Collective in support of the East Knoxville Soccer Academy summer program. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment)
Aye
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
Appropriate $1500 for YOKE Summer Adventure Camps An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from the Community Safety and Empowerment budget and donating same to YOKE in support of two Summer Adventure Camps for youth to keep young people engaged in positive activities over the summer. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment)
Aye
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
R-140-2025 Authorize First Lease Amendment with Boghani Properties, LLC A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a First Lease Amendment between the City and Boghani Properties, LLC to update the leased unit numbers and execute the lease extensions through December 31, 2050. (Requested by Operations)
Aye
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
R-139-2025 Authorize sublease agreement with The Art and Culture Alliance A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a new sublease agreement between the City and The Art and Culture Alliance for the use of the commercial spaces at the Emporium Building located at 100 S. Gay Street. (Requested by Operations)
Aye
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
R-138-2025 Authorize license agreement with Downtown Knoxville Alliance for "Newts in Knoxville" A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a license agreement between the City and Downtown Knoxville Alliance for the installation and maintenance of small, bronze figures on specific locations on public property downtown for the long-term installation of the "Newts in Knoxville" scavenger hunt. (Requested by Operations)
Aye
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
R-136-2025 Authorize Easement Agreement for Emporium Building encroachment A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Easement Agreement to allow existing and proposed features of The Emporium Building at 100 S. Gay Street to encroach into adjacent public rights-of-way. (Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
R-135-2025 Amend Smith Seckman Reid contract for pipe rehabilitation A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. to provide professional engineering design services for the Cured-in- Place Pipe Infrastructure Rehabilitation Project, increasing the contract amount by $19,800.00 for a new contract total of $136,080.00 and extending the date of completion to August 31, 2026. (Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
R-134-2025 Authorize agreement with RK&K for North Cherry Street Stormwater A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Rummel, Klepper & Kahl, LLP (RK&K) to provide construction engineering and inspection services for the North Cherry Street Stormwater Improvements Project in an amount not to exceed $168,840.00, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act grant. (Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
R-133-2025 Authorize agreement with Consor Engineers for Baum Drive Stormwater A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Consor Engineers, LLC to provide construction engineering and inspection services for the Baum Drive Stormwater Improvements Project in an amount not to exceed $161,815.00, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act grant. (Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
R-132-2025 Authorize agreement with Wildlands Engineering for Mary Vestal Park A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Wildlands Engineering, Inc. to provide construction engineering and inspection services for the Mary Vestal Park Streambank Stabilization Project in an amount not to exceed $88,000.00, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act grant. (Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
R-131-2025 Authorize agreement with Henley Roofing for Outdoor Knoxville Reroof A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Henley Roofing Company for the Outdoor Knoxville Reroof Project in an amount not to exceed $151,300.00 (Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
R-130-2025 Authorize agreement with Sanders Pace Architecture for L.T. Ross Building Reroof A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Sanders Pace Architecture, LLC to provide professional design services for the L.T. Ross Building Reroof Project in an amount not to exceed $49,820.00. (Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
R-129-2025 Authorize agreement with UT for community violence assessment A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to enter into an agreement with the University of Tennessee Social Work Office of Research and Public Service to conduct a comprehensive community violence assessment to evaluate the implementation of place-based strategies (Project TLC), its impact on violent crime in identified areas, and levels of community trust and perceptions of safety in identified areas, in a total amount not to exceed $100,000.00. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment)
Aye
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
O-52-2025 Appropriate $1500 for S.O.U.L.S. Youth Choir educational musical event An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from the Community Safety and Empowerment budget and donating same to the S.O.U.L.S. Youth Choir in support of an educational musical event that will engage young people in conversations around bullying and discrimination as well as attendance of the musical Hairspray. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment)
Aye
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
O-51-2025 Appropriate $1500 for Knoxville Area Urban League Sneaker Ball An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from the Community Safety and Empowerment budget and donating same to the Knoxville Area Urban League in support of the 2025 National Achievers Society Sneaker Ball, an event that celebrates and affirms the academic, social, and personal achievements of high-achieving students in grades 10-12. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment)
Aye
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
O-49-2025 Rezone 1908 Grand Avenue from C-N to I-MU An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1908 Grand Avenue from C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) District to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District, J. Scott Busby, AIA, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-S-25-RZ) (Council District 1) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
O-48-2025 Rezone 4602 Millertown Pike from O to RN-4 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4602 Millertown Pike from O (Office) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Mike Ballinger, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-T-25-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
O-47-2025 Amend One Year Plan: Office to Medium Density Residential An Ordinance approving the request of Mike Ballinger for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Office to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4602 Millertown Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-E-25-PA) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
O-46-2025 Amend East City Sector Plan: Office to Medium Density Residential An Ordinance approving the request of Mike Ballinger for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Office to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4602 Millertown Pike. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-E-25-SP) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
O-45-2025 Rezone 0 & 6714 Keck Road from C-H-2 to C-G-1 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 and 6714 Keck Road from C-H-2 (Highway Commercial) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District, Northcreek Renovation and Construction, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-L-25-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
O-44-2025 Rezone 6907 Central Avenue Pike C-G-1 to C-H-1 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 6907 Central Avenue Pike from C-G-1 (General Commercial) District to C-H-1 (Highway Commercial) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Brandon Bolding, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-G-25-RZ) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
O-43-2025 Rezone 1608, 1612, 1616 Eighth Avenue from RN-4 to I-MU An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1608, 1612, and 1616 Eighth Avenue from RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District, Garrett Jernigan, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-F-25-RZ) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
O-42-2025 Rezone 107 Meadow View Road from RN-2 to RN-4 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 107 Meadow View Road from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) to RN- 4 (General Residential Neighborhood), David Varner, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 3-C-25-RZ) (Council District 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
O-40-2025 Amend Zoning Code, Article 12.8, Landscape Buffer Yards An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 12.8, Landscape Buffer Yards, R. Bentley Marlow, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 8-E-23-OA) (All Council Districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
O-39-2025 Amend City Code to adjust classification and compensation plans An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Division 2, Sections 2-449, 2-450, 2-458, and 2-459 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the classification and compensation plans. (Requested by Human Resources Department)
Aye
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
O-38-2025 Ordinance to levy taxes for General Fund and Debt Service Fund operations An Ordinance to levy a tax on all taxable properties, real, personal and mixed, within the corporate limits of the City of Knoxville to provide sufficient revenues to fund the General Fund and Debt Service Fund operations and Debt Service obligations of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026. (Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Unanimous
May 27, 2025
Approve minutes of the May 13, 2025 Council Meeting Minutes of the May 13, 2025 Council Meeting
Aye
Unanimous
May 13, 2025
Approve minutes of previous council meeting Minutes of the April 29, 2025 Council Meeting
Aye
Unanimous
May 13, 2025
Appropriate funds for S.O.U.L.S. Youth Choir musical event An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from the Community Safety and Empowerment budget and donating same to the S.O.U.L.S. Youth Choir in support of an educational musical event that will engage young people in conversations around bullying and discrimination as well as attendance of the musical Hairspray. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment)
Aye
Unanimous
May 13, 2025
Appropriate funds for Knoxville Area Urban League Sneaker Ball An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from the Community Safety and Empowerment budget and donating same to the Knoxville Area Urban League in support of the 2025 National Achievers Society Sneaker Ball, an event that celebrates and affirms the academic, social, and personal achievements of high-achieving students in grades 10-12. (Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment)
Aye
Unanimous
May 13, 2025
Change zoning at 305 Randolph St, 600 E Magnolia, 611 E Depot to DK-W An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 305 Randolph Street, 600 E. Magnolia Avenue, and 611 E. Depot Avenue from I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District to DK-W (Downtown Knoxville Warehouse) Subdistrict, Kathryn Greer, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-Q-25-RZ) (Council Districts 4 & 6) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
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