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Finbarr Saunders has cast 1,698 published votes on the City of Knoxville, TN City Council, attending 99.9% of recorded roll calls, with 574 motions made and 3 dissents (a “no” on an adopted item).
On the issues
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Property taxes & reappraisal · voted on 1 decision · none split
- Sep 3, 2013 Aye Set Certified Tax Rate and adjust Ordinance O-80-2013 — adopted 9-0-0-0
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Developer tax breaks (PILOTs) · voted on 20 decisions · 2 split
- Jan 29, 2019 Aye Authorize IDB to accept PILOT payments for RB Hotel Knoxville, LLC — adopted 6-3-0-0
- May 29, 2012 Aye PILT agreement for Knoxville Hotel Associates, LLC — adopted 8-1-0-0
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Homelessness & shelters · voted on 6 decisions · none split
- Jul 3, 2018 Aye Authorize agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center for homeless services — adopted 9-0-0-0
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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
1696 of 1698
recorded votes he or she was present for
present means neither absent nor recused
2
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
93 contested decisions · how these are counted
93
contested decisions he or she cast a yes or no on
a decision is contested when at least one member voted the other way
3
of those, voted no on something adopted anyway
574 / 675
motions moved / seconded
Recaps: First 100 days · 2019 in review · 2018 in review · 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 Finbarr Saunders’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 | 398 (100%) | 1 (0%) | 0 | 9–0 | See votes → |
| Budget & taxes | 124 | 121 (98%) | 2 (2%) | 0 | 8–0 | See votes → |
| Contracts & purchasing | 106 | 106 (100%) | 0 (0%) | 0 | 9–0 | See votes → |
| Personnel & appointments | 150 | 150 (100%) | 0 (0%) | 0 | 9–0 | See votes → |
| Schools | 22 | 22 (100%) | 0 (0%) | 0 | 9–0 | See votes → |
| Public safety | 54 | 53 (98%) | 1 (2%) | 0 | 9–0 | See votes → |
| Roads & infrastructure | 184 | 184 (100%) | 0 (0%) | 0 | 9–0 | See votes → |
| Parks & community | 137 | 137 (100%) | 0 (0%) | 0 | 9–0 | See votes → |
| Intergovernmental & resolutions | 80 | 80 (100%) | 0 (0%) | 0 | 9–0 | See votes → |
Attendance & dissent over time
Attendance rate
Dissents (no on adopted)
Dec 2011
Dec 2019
| Year | Votes | Present | Attendance | Dissents | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 223 | 223 | 100% | 0 | See votes → |
| 2013 | 147 | 147 | 100% | 0 | See votes → |
| 2014 | 119 | 119 | 100% | 0 | See votes → |
| 2015 | 205 | 204 | 100% | 0 | See votes → |
| 2016 | 209 | 208 | 100% | 1 | See votes → |
| 2017 | 253 | 253 | 100% | 1 | See votes → |
| 2018 | 404 | 404 | 100% | 0 | See votes → |
| 2019 | 138 | 138 | 100% | 1 | See votes → |
Agreement with other members
Computed over contested votes only — the 93 non-unanimous (split) votes Finbarr Saunders 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gwen McKenzie | 25 of 27 (93%) | 27 |
| Stephanie Welch | 25 of 27 (93%) | 27 |
| Brenda Palmer | 57 of 66 (86%) | 66 |
| Lauren Rider | 22 of 27 (81%) | 27 |
| Nick Pavlis | 50 of 62 (81%) | 62 |
| Daniel T. Brown | 49 of 63 (78%) | 63 |
| Andrew Roberto | 21 of 27 (78%) | 27 |
| Duane Grieve | 48 of 62 (77%) | 62 |
| Mark Campen | 65 of 90 (72%) | 90 |
| George C. Wallace | 63 of 91 (69%) | 91 |
| Marshall Stair | 58 of 84 (69%) | 84 |
| Nick Della Volpe | 37 of 66 (56%) | 66 |
| Seema Singh | 10 of 27 (37%) | 27 |
Motions made & seconded, by topic
| Topic | Made | Seconded | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoning & land use | 18 | 151 | See votes → |
| Budget & taxes | 68 | 48 | See votes → |
| Contracts & purchasing | 36 | 52 | See votes → |
| Personnel & appointments | 124 | 29 | See votes → |
| Schools | 9 | 10 | See votes → |
| Public safety | 19 | 23 | See votes → |
| Roads & infrastructure | 38 | 72 | See votes → |
| Parks & community | 60 | 50 | See votes → |
| Intergovernmental & resolutions | 63 | 29 | See votes → |
How these breakdowns are computed
Every figure on this page is a deterministic computation over Finbarr Saunders’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 Finbarr Saunders’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 Finbarr Saunders 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 Finbarr Saunders’s full term (Dec 17, 2011–Dec 21, 2019). 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 Finbarr Saunders is recorded as the mover or the seconder in the minutes, grouped by the motion’s neutral topic(s).
Disclosed interests
Reprinted from Finbarr Saunders’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 Finbarr Saunders. It does not mean none was filed — only that we hold no copy.
Appointments moved
Board and committee appointments Finbarr Saunders moved or seconded, as recorded in the minutes. Each links to the full decision, where the complete roll call is shown.
Voting record
| Meeting | Agenda item | Vote | Badges |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
|
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 |
Motion to amend:
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 |
Motion to amend:
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 |
Motion to amend:
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
|
| Sep 1, 2015 |
R-291-2015
Grant monthly pension of $175.76 to Bennie P. Grimes
A Resolution granting a pension of $175.76 per month to Bennie P. Grimes, an employee of the former Knoxville City School System.(Requested by Pension Board)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Sep 1, 2015 |
R-290-2015
Grant monthly pension of $269.11 to Carolyn Monday
A Resolution granting a pension of $269.11 per month to Carolyn Monday, an employee of the former Knoxville City School System.(Requested by Pension Board)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Sep 1, 2015 |
R-289-2015
Grant monthly pension of $532.73 to Ernest L. Smith
A Resolution granting a pension of $532.73 per month to Ernest L. Smith, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Sep 1, 2015 |
R-288-2015
Grant monthly pension of $1,193.59 to Richard R. Huskey
A Resolution granting a pension of $1,193.59 per month to Richard R. Huskey, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Sep 1, 2015 |
R-287-2015
Grant monthly pension of $678.10 to Deborah A. Brooks
A Resolution granting a pension of $678.10 per month to Deborah A. Brooks, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Sep 1, 2015 |
R-286-2015
Grant monthly pension of $2,679.26 to Danny R. Wagner
A Resolution granting a pension of $2,679.26 per month to Danny R. Wagner, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Sep 1, 2015 |
R-285-2015
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Southside Package Store liquor license renewal
A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Southside Package Store, 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 1, 2015 |
R-284-2015
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Meg's Wine and Spirits liquor license renewal
A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Meg's Wine and 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
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| Sep 1, 2015 |
Add resolution to agenda appointing Internal Auditor
add a resolution to the agenda appointing a new Internal Auditor
|
Aye |
Unanimous
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| Sep 1, 2015 |
Reorder consideration of Ordinances 12d, 12e, and 12f
consider Ordinances 12 d, 12 e, and 12 f after Section 8, Elections and Confirmations
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Sep 1, 2015 |
Approve minutes from August 18, 2015 meeting
approve the minutes from City Council Meeting August 18, 2015
|
Aye |
Unanimous
|
| Jun 9, 2015 |
Define terms and uses for Urban Agriculture
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Regulations in order to define terms and uses related to Urban Agriculture. (MPC approved 14-0) (File No. 5-B-15-OA)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
|
Aye |
Split
|
| Jun 9, 2015 | Aye |
Unanimous
|
|
| Jun 9, 2015 |
Rezone property from I-2 to I-3 on Shangri-La Drive
An Ordinance to rezone property located on the south side of Shangri-La Drive, southwest of Ault Road, from I-2 (Restricted Manufacturing and Warehousing) District to I-3 (General Industrial) District, subject to one condition, Hal Ngo, Applicant. (MPC File No. 5-A-15-RZ) (Fourth District).(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jun 9, 2015 |
Define terms for existing structures in Form Based Zoning Districts
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Regulations, Article IV, Section 4.0, General Provisions for the Form Based Zoning Districts, in order to define terms and provisions related to existing structures. (MPC Approved 14-0) (File No. 5-A-15-OA)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jun 9, 2015 |
Amend parking regulations to allow parking on paved shoulders
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 17, Article VI, Division 1, §17-287 to improve the regulation of parking by allowing certain parking upon the paved shoulder of roadways.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jun 9, 2015 |
Amend FY14/15 operating and capital budgets
An Ordinance to amend the operating and capital budgets for fiscal year 14/15.(Requested by Finance Department)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jun 9, 2015 |
Amend FY14/15 capital and operating budgets, transfer funds
An Ordinance to amend the capital budget and the operating budget both as approved by Ordinance O-95-2014 for fiscal year 14/15 and 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)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jun 9, 2015 |
R-195-2015
Adopt revised fee schedule for Form District Development
A Resolution adopting the revised fee schedule related to Form District Development, pursuant to Section 4.0.2.D.2.b. of the Knoxville Zoning Ordinance.(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jun 9, 2015 |
R-194-2015
Adopt City of Knoxville Pension Funding Policy
A Resolution adopting a City of Knoxville Pension Funding Policy in compliance with the Tennessee Public Employee Defined Benefit Financial Security Act of 2014.(Requested by Finance Department)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jun 9, 2015 |
R-193-2015
Authorize reimbursement for KUB utilities relocation for W. Jackson Ave Streetscapes
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to reimburse a portion of the relocation expenses for Knoxville Utilities Board utilities located along the W. Jackson Avenue right-of-way in an amount not to exceed $55,673.50 as part of the W. Jackson Avenue Streetscapes Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jun 9, 2015 |
R-192-2015
Authorize reimbursement for AT&T utilities relocation for W. Jackson Ave Streetscapes
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to reimburse a portion of the relocation expenses for the AT&T Utilities located along the W. Jackson Avenue right-of-way in an amount not to exceed $200,441.18 as part of the W. Jackson Avenue Streetscapes Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jun 9, 2015 |
R-191-2015
Authorize purchase of property for W. Young High Pike Sidewalk Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to purchase a tract in fee simple title and a temporary construction easement within certain real property located at 334 W. Young High Pike from Gus Berrier, Jr. and Shirley C. Berrier for $1,142.00 as part of the W. Young High Pike Sidewalk Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jun 9, 2015 |
R-190-2015
Authorize purchase of property for W. Young High Pike Sidewalk Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to purchase a tract in fee simple title and a temporary construction easement within certain real property located at 338 W. Young High Pike from Gus Berrier, Jr. and Shirley C. Berrier for $1,426.00 as part of the W. Young High Pike Sidewalk Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jun 9, 2015 |
R-189-2015
Authorize purchase of property for W. Young High Pike Sidewalk Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to purchase a tract in fee simple title and a temporary construction easement within certain real property located at 346 W. Young High Pike from Gus Berrier, Jr. and Shirley C. Berrier for $1,623.00 as part of the W. Young High Pike Sidewalk Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jun 9, 2015 |
R-188-2015
Authorize agreement for Fort Sanders Sidewalk Improvements Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Southern Constructors, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $175,166.00 for the Fort Sanders Sidewalk Improvements Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jun 9, 2015 |
R-187-2015
Authorize agreement for 2015 Sidewalk Replacement Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design and Construction Services, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $563,395.75 for the 2015 Sidewalk Replacement Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jun 9, 2015 |
O-89-2015
Approve FY 2016-2021 Knoxville Capital Improvement Program and FY 2016 Budget
An Ordinance to approve and adopt the FY 2016 - 2021 Knoxville Capital Improvement Program, including the FY 2016 Capital Improvement Budget. (File No. 5-A-15-OB)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jun 9, 2015 |
Approve minutes from May 26, 2015 City Council meeting
Approve minutes from the May 26, 2015 City Council meeting.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| May 12, 2015 |
Appropriate $850 from Community Improvement Fund to Fountain City Elementary School
An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $850.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Fountain City Elementary School as financial assistance to purchase rubberized mulch needed for the playground area.(Requested by Council Members Grieve, Della Volpe and Campen)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| May 12, 2015 |
Appropriate $2,000 from Community Improvement Fund to Great Schools Partnership
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 donating same to the Great Schools Partnership to benefit the Norwood Community School initiative, supplementing school day instruction with additional learning opportunities and other services.(Requested by Council Member Palmer)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| May 12, 2015 |
Appropriate $250 from Community Improvement Fund to James White's Fort Association
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 James White's Fort Association, Inc., to defray certain costs of hosting the annual Cherokee Heritage Day event.(Requested by Council Member Stair)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| May 12, 2015 |
Rezone property to I-4 (Heavy Industrial) District for Harrison Construction
An Ordinance to rezone property located on the north side of Rutledge Pike, east and west sides of Spring Hill Road, from I-3 (General Industrial) District to I-4 (Heavy Industrial) District, Harrison Construction, Applicant. (MPC File No. 4-B-15-RZ) (Fourth District).(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| May 12, 2015 |
Approve amendment to East City Sector Plan for Harrison Construction
An Ordinance approving the request of Harrison Construction for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial for property located on the north side of Rutledge Pike, east and west sides of Spring Hill Road. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (File No. 4-B-15-SP) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| May 12, 2015 |
Motion to amend:
Adopt 2015 Northwest City Sector Plan
An Ordinance adopting the 2015 Northwest City Sector Plan which amends the previously adopted 2003 Northwest City Sector Plan and the General Plan 2033. (MPC Approved 13-1) (File No. 4-C-15-SP) (Council Districts 2, 3, 5, & 6)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| May 12, 2015 |
Adopt 2015 Northwest City Sector Plan
An Ordinance adopting the 2015 Northwest City Sector Plan which amends the previously adopted 2003 Northwest City Sector Plan and the General Plan 2033. (MPC Approved 13-1) (File No. 4-C-15-SP) (Council Districts 2, 3, 5, & 6)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| May 12, 2015 |
Amend Zoning Regulations regarding historic and neighborhood conservation districts
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, "Zoning Regulations", Article II, "Definitions", Article IV, Section 5.1, "H-1 historic overlay district", Article IV, Section 5.2, "NC-1 neighborhood conservation overlay district", and Article V, "Supplementary regulations applying to a specific, to several, or to all districts", related to Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-51-1201. (MPC Approved 14-0) (File No. 4-C-15-OA)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| May 12, 2015 |
Amend City Code regarding demolition permits for historically significant structures
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6 "Buildings and Building Regulations", Article II, Section 6-32 by adding Subsection 105.5.5 related to delay and issuance of demolition permits for historically significant structures. (MPC Approved 9-5) (File No. 4-B-15-OA)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| May 12, 2015 |
Appropriate $1,400 from Parks/Rec to Boys & Girls Clubs for Sports Hall of Fame
An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,400.00 from Parks and Recreation Department funds and donating same to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley to be utilized toward the Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction Ceremony.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| May 12, 2015 |
Amend City Code for classification and compensation plans
An Ordinance to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Division 2, Section 2-450 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the City of Knoxville's classification and compensation plans for general government employees.(Requested by Civil Service)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| May 12, 2015 |
Levy tax on properties for general fund and debt service operations
An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville 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, 2015 and ending June 30 2016.(Requested by Department of Finance)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| May 12, 2015 |
Make annual appropriations for fiscal year 2015-2016
An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville 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, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016.(Requested by Department of Finance)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| May 12, 2015 |
R-172-2015
Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept TEMA grant for storm damage reimbursement
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the State of Tennessee, Department of Military, Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) for reimbursement of up to $250,000.00 of eligible expenses from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the February 15-23, 2015 storm events resulting in damage to City property.(Requested by Department of Finance)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| May 12, 2015 |
R-171-2015
Authorize Mayor to amend contract with Gresham Smith and Partners
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor amend Contract No. C-13-0060 with Gresham Smith and Partners for the Downtown Knoxville Wayfinding Project, increasing the contract price by $57,000.00 for a new contract total of $371,105.97.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| May 12, 2015 |
R-170-2015
Authorize Mayor to execute documents for easements at 731 S. Chestnut Street
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to purchase a temporary construction easement and a permanent drainage easement located at 731 S. Chestnut Street from Koffi Kouassi for $992.00, as part of the 2013 Water Quality Project, Cavalier/Ulster Avenue stream restoration.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| May 12, 2015 |
Approve minutes from April 28, 2015
Approve minutes from April 28, 2015.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 28, 2015 | Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 28, 2015 |
R-166-2015
Authorize agreement for July 4th festivities video and sound equipment.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Stellar Visions & Sound, Inc. to provide and operate video and sound equipment for the City of Knoxville's July 4, 2015 festivities at World's Fair Park in a total amount not to exceed $31,500.00.(Requested by Special Events)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 28, 2015 |
R-165-2015
Authorize Industrial Development Board to negotiate PILOT with Courtland Group LLC.
A Resolution authorizing The Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from The Courtland Group LLC payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes with respect to property located at 317 Ogden Street, CLT No. 094 EF 011, and finding that such payments are deemed to be in furtherance of the public purposes of The Industrial Development Board as defined in Tennessee Code Annotated Section 7-53-305.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 28, 2015 |
R-164-2015
Authorize agreement for public housing recreation facilities and programming.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville's Community Development Corporation for the City to provide operation, management and recreational programming services for five public housing recreation facilities and recreation programming for public housing.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 28, 2015 |
R-163-2015
Authorize agreement for West Hills Park tennis to pickleball court renovation.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with PlayRite, LLC for the renovation of 2 tennis courts at West Hills Park, converting them into 6 pickleball courts and for the construction of an ADA compliant asphalt path from the parking lot for an amount not to exceed $48,750.00.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 28, 2015 |
R-162-2015
Authorize city to opt into training for planning & zoning officials.
A Resolution authorizing the City to opt in to the training and continuing education requirements for planners, planning commissioners, members of the Board of Zoning Appeals and zoning officials, pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated Sections 13-3-101(j)(9) and 13-7-205(c)(9).(Requested by Law Department)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 28, 2015 |
R-161-2015
Authorize maintenance agreement for I-640 exit ramp improvements.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a General Maintenance Agreement with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation for improvements at the I-640 westbound exit ramp at Millertown Pike.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 28, 2015 |
R-160-2015
Authorize agreement to modernize traffic control system.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. to modernize the City's traffic control system in an amount not to exceed $1,311,600.00 with the City being responsible for $262,320.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 28, 2015 |
R-159-2015
Authorize MOU with Knox County for Homeland Security Grant funds.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox County to accept $15,000.00 as a subrecipient of the 2014 Homeland Security Grant in order to purchase satellite phone, fax and data services and maintenance for the mobile command post for the Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency.(Requested by Emergency Management Agency)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 28, 2015 |
R-158-2015
Submit Consolidated and Annual Action Plans to HUD.
A Resolution authorizing the submission of the 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan for housing and community development and the 2015-2016 Annual Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and authorizing the Mayor to execute any required documents under the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships and Emergency Solutions Grant programs.(Requested by Community Development Department)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 28, 2015 |
R-157-2015
Authorize amendment to lease agreement with Knoxville Museum of Art.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Amendment to the Lease Agreement with Knoxville Museum of Art to define the term "finished space."(Requested by Administration and Finance Department)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Apr 28, 2015 |
R-156-2015
Approve contract for city audit.
A Resolution approving a contract between the City of Knoxville and Crosslin & Associates to audit the accounts of the City of Knoxville for the period of July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015 for a contract price of $173,000.00.(Requested by Council)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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