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George C. Wallace

At-Large Seat A · Dec 17, 2011 – Dec 21, 2019

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George C. Wallace has cast 1,698 published votes on the City of Knoxville, TN City Council, attending 99.6% of recorded roll calls, with 186 motions made and 18 dissents (a “no” on an adopted item).

On the issues

Attendance

1692 of 1698

recorded votes he or she was present for

present means neither absent nor recused

6

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

91 contested decisions · how these are counted

91

contested decisions he or she cast a yes or no on

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

18

of those, voted no on something adopted anyway

186 / 413

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 George C. Wallace’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 400 385 (96%) 11 (3%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Budget & taxes 124 121 (98%) 3 (2%) 0 8–0 See votes →
Contracts & purchasing 106 105 (99%) 0 (0%) 1 9–0 See votes →
Personnel & appointments 150 149 (99%) 1 (1%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Schools 22 22 (100%) 0 (0%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Public safety 54 54 (100%) 0 (0%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Roads & infrastructure 184 181 (98%) 3 (2%) 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
Full term · Dec 2011–Dec 2019. Vertical lines mark election dates.
Year Votes Present Attendance Dissents
2012 223 223 100% 5 See votes →
2013 147 147 100% 1 See votes →
2014 119 119 100% 5 See votes →
2015 205 205 100% 0 See votes →
2016 209 203 97% 4 See votes →
2017 253 253 100% 1 See votes →
2018 404 404 100% 1 See votes →
2019 138 138 100% 1 See votes →

Agreement with other members

Computed over contested votes only — the 91 non-unanimous (split) votes George C. Wallace cast, where the room recorded at least one Aye and at least one No. Unanimous votes are excluded because they carry no signal.

Member Voted the same Shared split votes
Stephanie Welch 26 of 27 (96%) 27
Gwen McKenzie 24 of 27 (89%) 27
Andrew Roberto 20 of 27 (74%) 27
Lauren Rider 19 of 27 (70%) 27
Finbarr Saunders 63 of 91 (69%) 91
Mark Campen 57 of 88 (65%) 88
Marshall Stair 51 of 82 (62%) 82
Brenda Palmer 38 of 64 (59%) 64
Duane Grieve 35 of 60 (58%) 60
Daniel T. Brown 36 of 63 (57%) 63
Nick Pavlis 34 of 60 (57%) 60
Nick Della Volpe 30 of 64 (47%) 64
Seema Singh 11 of 27 (41%) 27

See George C. Wallace’s split votes →

Motions made & seconded, by topic

Topic Made Seconded
Zoning & land use 36 96 See votes →
Budget & taxes 11 17 See votes →
Contracts & purchasing 20 14 See votes →
Personnel & appointments 3 58 See votes →
Schools 1 2 See votes →
Public safety 7 9 See votes →
Roads & infrastructure 22 30 See votes →
Parks & community 11 28 See votes →
Intergovernmental & resolutions 7 36 See votes →

How these breakdowns are computed

Every figure on this page is a deterministic computation over George C. Wallace’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 George C. Wallace’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 George C. Wallace 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 George C. Wallace’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 George C. Wallace is recorded as the mover or the seconder in the minutes, grouped by the motion’s neutral topic(s).

Disclosed interests

Reprinted from George C. Wallace’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 George C. Wallace. It does not mean none was filed — only that we hold no copy.

Appointments moved

Board and committee appointments George C. Wallace 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
Nicholas St. Sauveur Knoxville Tree Board not stated Dec 4, 2018 →
Victoria Raschke Neighborhood Advisory Council not stated Dec 4, 2018 →
Jody Mullins Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee not stated Apr 24, 2018 →
Jason E. Legg Board of the Public Building Authority not stated Dec 19, 2017 →
Linda Gay Blanc City Pension Board not stated Dec 19, 2017 →
Michael C. Thomas Better Building Board of the City of Knoxville not stated Dec 19, 2017 →
Teressa Williams Public Assembly Facilities Advisory Board not stated Mar 1, 2016 →
Winston Frazier Board of the Public Building Authority not stated Oct 29, 2013 →

Voting record

Meeting Agenda item Vote Badges
Apr 25, 2017
O-75-2017 Amend ordinance for Old North Knoxville boundary description An Emergency Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-443-92 to clarify the boundary description of the Old North Knoxville Historic Overlay District.(Requested by Law Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
O-74-2017 Amend ordinance for Scenic Drive Area boundary description An Emergency Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-199-06 to clarify the boundary description of the Scenic Drive Area of Sequoyah Hills Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District.(Requested by Law Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
O-73-2017 Amend ordinance for Tazewell Pike boundary description An Emergency Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-84-01 to clarify the boundary description of the Tazewell Pike Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District.(Requested by Law Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
R-143-2017 Purchase and develop property at 719 Locust Avenue A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Knoxville Supreme Court, LLC to purchase and develop certain real property located at 719 Locust Avenue for a purchase price of $2,600,000.00.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
R-142-2017 Execute easement agreement for building entrance A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an easement agreement with Central Street, LLC permitting encroachment into the N. Central Street right-of-way for the purpose of installing and maintaining an accessible entrance to the building located at 902 N. Central Street.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
R-141-2017 Execute easement agreement for retaining wall encroachment A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an easement agreement with Church Street United Methodist Church to allow a retaining wall to encroach within the S. Broadway right-of-way.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
R-140-2017 Acquire property for West Young High Pike Sidewalk Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property by purchase or condemnation if necessary in fee simple and for a temporary construction easement within certain real property located at 4401 Chapman Highway from Smothers Properties for $5,771.00, as part of the West Young High Pike Sidewalk Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
R-139-2017 Acquire property for Pleasant Ridge at Wilson Sidewalk Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property, by purchase or condemnation if necessary, in fee simple and for temporary construction easements within three tracts of real property for a total amount not to exceed $18,140.00 as part of the Pleasant Ridge at Wilson Sidewalk Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
R-138-2017 Acquire property for drainage project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property by purchase, or condemnation if necessary, in fee simple and for permanent drainage easements and temporary construction easements within four tracts of real property for a total amount not to exceed $40,000.00 as part of the Neighborhood Drainage Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
R-137-2017 Execute agreement for citywide crosswalk safety program A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Superior Pavement Marking, Inc. for the 2017 Citywide Crosswalk Safety Program in an amount not to exceed $147,456.75.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
R-136-2017 Amend agreement for additional CDBG funding A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to an agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide an additional $50,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for the Emergency and Minor Home Repair Program and the Weatherization Health and Safety Program.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
O-72-2017 Rezone property from I-2 to C-6 on N. Middlebrook Pike An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southeast side of N. Middlebrook Pike, northeast of Henson Road, from I-2 (Restricted Manufacturing and Warehousing) District to C-6 (General Commercial Park) District, Smith/Seals LLC, Applicant. (MPC approved 14-0-1) (MPC File No. 3-F-17-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
O-71-2017 Rezone property from R-1 to RP-1 on Pleasant Ridge Road An Ordinance to rezone property located on the north side of Pleasant Ridge Road, east of Crestpark Road, from R-1 (Low Density Residential) District to RP-1 (Planned Residential) District at a density of up to 4 dwelling units per acre, W. Scott Williams & Associates, Applicant. (MPC approved 15-0) (MPC File No. 3-A-17-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
O-70-2017 Rezone property from R-1A to RP-1 on Richmond Avenue An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northwest side of Richmond Avenue, northeast of Buick Street, from R-1A (Low Density Residential) District to RP-1 (Planned Residential) District at a density up to 4.2 dwelling units per acre, Christine Duncan, Applicant. (MPC approved 14-0-1) (MPC File No. 12-C-16-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
O-69-2017 Rezone property from C-1 to C-3 on S. Northshore Drive An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southeast side of S. Northshore Drive, southwest of Wrights Ferry Road, from C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) District to C-3 (General Commercial) District, Mary C. Kampas, Applicant. (MPC approved 14-0-1) (MPC File No. 3-B-17-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
O-68-2017 Amend Southwest County Sector Plan An Ordinance approving an amendment to the Southwest County Sector Plan from Neighborhood Commercial to General Commercial, property located on the southeast side of S. Northshore Drive, southwest of Wrights Ferry Road, Mary C. Kampas, Applicant. (MPC Approved 14-0-1) (File No. 3-B-17-SP) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
O-67-2017 Close portion of Abilene Place and execute quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close a portion of Abilene Place from N. Sixth Avenue to the eastern terminus, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (MPC Approved 15-0) (File No. 3-C-17-SC) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
O-66-2017 Close portion of Pell Street and execute quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close a portion of Pell Street from Taliwa Drive to the northern terminus, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Jose and Casey Torres, Applicant. (MPC Approved 14-0-1) (File No. 3-B-17-SC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
O-65-2017 Close portion of Elizabeth Avenue and execute quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close a portion of Elizabeth Avenue from Sam Houston Street to the southwest property line of parcel 109 AF 009, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Jason Stephens, Applicant. (MPC Approved 14-0-1) (File No. 3-A-17-SC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
O-64-2017 Amend code regarding keeping swine or poultry An Ordinance amending Chapter 5, Article IV, Section 5-102 of the Knoxville City Code relative to keeping swine or poultry.(Requested by Councilmember Campen)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
O-63-2017 Create self-service beer permit An Ordinance amending Chapter 4, Article II of the Knoxville City Code so as to create a self-service beer permit and to establish regulations for the lawful use of dispensing equipment by permitted establishments so that customers have the ability to pour their own beer.(Requested by Beer Board Chair Palmer)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
R-135-2017 Appoint to Tax Equalization Board A Resolution appointing Ellen Lee to the Knox County Tax Equalization Board.(Requested by Mayor Rogero)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
O-62-2017 Appropriate funds for Knoxville Opera Company An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,050.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knoxville Opera Company to be utilized toward the furtherance of certain efforts of their education & outreach programs.(Requested by Vice Mayor Grieve and Councilmembers Brown & Stair)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
O-61-2017 Appropriate funds for West High School choir An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to West High School to be utilized toward the purchase of sheet music and piano accompaniments for the choir.(Requested by Vice Mayor Grieve)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
O-60-2017 Appropriate funds for free medical services An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $750.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Free Medical Clinic of America to be utilized toward ongoing free medical services for certain uninsured individuals.(Requested by Vice Mayor Grieve)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
O-59-2017 Appropriate funds for children's theatre program An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $850.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knoxville Children's Theatre, Inc. to be utilized toward staffing support of the Young Artists' Design Program.(Requested by Councilmembers Campen and Saunders)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
O-58-2017 Appropriate funds for Suffrage Coalition Project An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $750.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to East Tennessee Foundation to be utilized toward the Suffrage Coalition Project's efforts to construct a Burn Memorial.(Requested by Councilmembers Pavlis and Brown)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
O-57-2017 Appropriate funds for Open Streets Knoxville Event An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $365.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Bike Walk Tennessee serving as fiscal agent on behalf of the Open Streets Knoxville Event.(Requested by Councilmember Stair)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
R-134-2017 Grant pension to employee Resolution granting a pension of $2,661.40 per month to Kimberly Scarborough, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
R-133-2017 Grant pension to employee Resolution granting a pension of $2,096.60 per month to Steven B. Harnden, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
R-132-2017 Grant pension to employee Resolution granting a pension of $3,179.43 per month to Trevor A. Dunham, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
R-131-2017 Grant pension to former employee Resolution granting a pension of $561.66 per month to Amy S. Rhea, an employee of the former Knoxville City School System.(Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
R-130-2017 Grant pension to survivor of former employee Resolution granting a pension of $3,509.47 per month to Rita K. Arnett, survivor of William A. Arnett, a former employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 25, 2017
Approve minutes from previous meeting Minutes from the April 11th, 2017 Regular Meeting of City Council
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017 Motion to deny:
Deny appeal of Board of Zoning Appeals' decision regarding Capso Properties LLC variance A Resolution approving an appeal by Capso Properties LLC of the Board of Zoning Appeals' decision to deny a variance to reduce the minimum required separation distance that an alternative financial service facility must maintain from a residential district from 1000 feet to 89.3 feet, in a C-3 (General Commercial)/ F-1 (Floodway) District, property located at 3515 N. Broadway. (BZA File No. 1-H-17-VA) (BZA denied 4-1) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
No
Split
Apr 11, 2017
Ordinance to rezone property on N. Middlebrook Pike to General Commercial Park An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southeast side of N. Middlebrook Pike, northeast of Henson Road, from I-2 (Restricted Manufacturing and Warehousing) District to C-6 (General Commercial Park) District, Smith/Seals LLC, Applicant. (MPC approved 14-0-1) (MPC File No. 3-F-17-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Split
Apr 11, 2017
Ordinance to rezone property on S. Northshore Drive to General Commercial An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southeast side of S. Northshore Drive, southwest of Wrights Ferry Road, from C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) District to C-3 (General Commercial) District, Mary C. Kampas, Applicant. (MPC approved 14-0-1) (MPC File No. 3-B-17-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Split
Apr 11, 2017
Ordinance amending Southwest County Sector Plan for commercial zoning An Ordinance approving an amendment to the Southwest County Sector Plan from Neighborhood Commercial to General Commercial, property located on the southeast side of S. Northshore Drive, southwest of Wrights Ferry Road, Mary C. Kampas, Applicant. (MPC Approved 14-0-1) (File No. 3-B-17-SP) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Split
Apr 11, 2017
Ordinance to require permit holder or agent to pour and serve beer An Ordinance to amend Chapter 4, Article II, Division 2, Section 4-56 of the Knoxville City Code so as to require either the permit holder, an employee of the permit holder or an agent of the permit holder to pour and serve beer.(Requested by Beer Board Chair Palmer)
Aye
Withdrawn
Apr 11, 2017
Ordinance to rezone property on Pleasant Ridge Rd to Planned Residential An Ordinance to rezone property located on the north side of Pleasant Ridge Road, east of Crestpark Road, from R-1 (Low Density Residential) District to RP-1 (Planned Residential) District at a density of up to 4 dwelling units per acre, W. Scott Williams & Associates, Applicant. (MPC approved 15-0) (MPC File No. 3-A-17-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
Ordinance to rezone property on Richmond Ave to Planned Residential District An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northwest side of Richmond Avenue, northeast of Buick Street, from R-1A (Low Density Residential) District to RP-1 (Planned Residential) District at a density up to 4.2 dwelling units per acre, Christine Duncan, Applicant. (MPC approved 14-0-1) (MPC File No. 12-C-16-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
Ordinance to close portion of Elizabeth Avenue and execute quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close a portion of Elizabeth Avenue from Sam Houston Street to the southwest property line of parcel 109 AF 009, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Jason Stephens, Applicant. (MPC Approved 14-0-1) (File No. 3-A-17-SC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
Ordinance to close portion of Pell Street and execute quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close a portion of Pell Street from Taliwa Drive to the northern terminus, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Jose and Casey Torres, Applicant. (MPC Approved 14-0-1) (File No. 3-B-17-SC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
Ordinance to close portion of Abilene Place and execute quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close a portion of Abilene Place from N. Sixth Avenue to the eastern terminus, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (MPC Approved 15-0) (File No. 3-C-17-SC) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
Ordinance amending regulations on keeping swine or poultry An Ordinance amending Chapter 5, Article IV, Section 5-102 of the Knoxville City Code relative to keeping swine or poultry.(Requested by Councilmember Campen)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
Ordinance to create self-service beer permit and regulations An Ordinance amending Chapter 4, Article II of the Knoxville City Code so as to create a self-service beer permit and to establish regulations for the lawful use of dispensing equipment by permitted establishments so that customers have the ability to pour their own beer.(Requested by Beer Board Chair Palmer)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017 Motion to amend:
O-56-2017 Ordinance to allow beer consumption at Lakeshore Park An Emergency Ordinance to amend Chapter 4, Article I, Section 4-1(d), Article II, Section 4-76, and Chapter 20, Article III, Section 20-61 of the Knoxville City Code relative to consumption of beer or alcoholic beverages in city parks to include language allowing consumption of beer or alcoholic beverages at Lakeshore Park.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
O-56-2017 Ordinance to allow beer consumption at Lakeshore Park An Emergency Ordinance to amend Chapter 4, Article I, Section 4-1(d), Article II, Section 4-76, and Chapter 20, Article III, Section 20-61 of the Knoxville City Code relative to consumption of beer or alcoholic beverages in city parks to include language allowing consumption of beer or alcoholic beverages at Lakeshore Park.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
R-129-2017 Authorize agreement with S&ME Inc. for Sanitary Laundry cleanup A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with S&ME Inc. for professional environmental consulting and cleanup services for the former Sanitary Laundry and Dry Cleaning facility at 625 N. Broadway for an amount not to exceed $235,000.00.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
R-128-2017 Authorize agreement with S&ME Inc. for McClung Warehouses cleanup A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with S&ME Inc. for professional environmental consulting and cleanup services for the Former McClung Warehouses at 401, 420, 501, 505, 512, 517, 519, 523, and 525 W. Jackson Avenue for an amount not to exceed $175,000.00.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
R-127-2017 Authorize agreement with Galls, Inc. for uniform purchases A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Galls, Inc. to provide on-line purchasing of uniform items for the Knoxville Fire Department, Public Service Department, Knoxville Area Transit, and Parks and Recreation Department in an amount not to exceed $322,500.00.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
R-126-2017 Authorize agreement with Roadway Solutions for Guardrail Replacement Program A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Roadway Solutions, LLC for the Citywide Guardrail Replacement Program for an amount not to exceed $99,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
R-125-2017 Amend contract with Hickory Construction for Fort Dickerson Gateway Park Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-16-0378 with Hickory Construction, Inc. for the Fort Dickerson Gateway Park Project, increasing the contract amount by $35,364.12 for a new contract total of $841,364.12 and extending the date of completion.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
R-124-2017 Amend contract with HS Construction for KAT Employee Parking Lot Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-17-0046 with HS Construction and Excavating, LLC for the KAT Employee Parking Lot Project, increasing the contract amount by $59,851.34 for a new contract total of $388,549.34 and extending the date of completion.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
R-123-2017 Authorize agreement with TDOT to widen Mynderse Avenue A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into Agreement No. 170047 with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation for an amount not to exceed $169,553.00 to widen Mynderse Avenue as part of the Western Avenue Project, from Texas Avenue to Major Avenue.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
R-122-2017 Authorize amendment to agreement with TDOT for Greenway Project funding A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 060018 with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide additional funding for the Upper Second Creek/Old City Greenway Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
R-121-2017 Authorize agreement with Gresham Smith for Pleasant Ridge Road Project Phase II A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Gresham Smith and Partners in an amount not to exceed $550,000.00 for the Pleasant Ridge Road Improvements Project - Phase II.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
R-120-2017 Authorize quitclaim deed to Knoxville Habitat for Humanity for property A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Knoxville Habitat for Humanity, Inc. for one parcel of property located at 338 E. Moody Avenue, Parcel ID No. 109-JF-014, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $5,000.00.(Requested by Department of Community Development)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
R-119-2017 Approve contract with Crosslin & Associates 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, 2016 to June 30, 2017 for a contract price of $173,000.00.(Requested by Council)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
O-55-2017 Appropriate $5,000 to Fountain City Lions Club for park maintenance An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,000.00 from Parks and Recreation Department funds and donating same to Fountain City Lions Club to be utilized toward the maintenance and upkeep of Fountain City Park.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
O-54-2017 Appropriate $500 to Fountain City Elementary for picnic tables and benches An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Fountain City Elementary school to be utilized toward picnic tables and park benches for school grounds.(Requested by Councilmember Della Volpe)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
O-53-2017 Appropriate $500 to Richard Yoakley School for community garden An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Richard Yoakley School to be utilized toward a community garden on school grounds.(Requested by Councilmember Della Volpe)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
O-52-2017 Appropriate $500 to Wesley House for Summer Time Enrichment Program field trips An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Wesley House Community Center Company to be utilized toward the cost of summer field trips with the Summer Time Enrichment Program.(Requested by Councilmembers Campen and Brown)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
O-51-2017 Appropriate $300 to James White's Fort Association for stockade repair An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $300.00 and donating same to James White's Fort Association, Inc. to be utilized toward the repair and replacement of the support structure of the stockade walls.(Requested by Councilmember Saunders)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
O-50-2017 Appropriate $200 from Community Improvement Fund to Gresham Middle School for chromebooks An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $200.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Gresham Middle School to be utilized toward the purchase of up to 25 chromebooks.(Requested by Councilmember Saunders)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 11, 2017
Approve minutes from the March 28th, 2017 Regular Meeting APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 28, 2017 Motion to amend:
Amend by substitution to deny Resolution R-105-2017 amend by substitution to deny Resolution 11-g
No
Split Failed
Mar 28, 2017
R-105-2017 Authorize sale of surplus property at 114 E. Fifth Avenue A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary for the sale of surplus property located at 114 E. Fifth Avenue (Parcel ID No. 094D-H-002) to Patricia H. Mesa and Carlos A. Mesa for a purchase price of $40,000.00.(Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Split
Mar 14, 2017
1-P-17-RZ Rezone property on Middlebrook Pike (First Reading) An Ordinance to rezone property located on the south side of Middlebrook Pike, east side of Broome Road, from RP-1 (Planned Residential) District with conditions to RP-1 (Planned Residential) District without existing conditions and at a density of up to 5.99 dwelling units per acre, Wanda Moody, Applicant.
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017
2-E-17-RZ Rezone property on E. Moody Avenue (First Reading) An Ordinance to rezone property located on the west side of E. Moody Avenue, north side of Tipton Avenue, from R-1 (Low Density Residential) / H-1 (Historic Overlay) & OS-2 (Parks and Open Space) / H-1 (Historic Overlay) to R-1A (Low Density Residential) / H-1 (Historic Overlay), City of Knoxville, Applicant.
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017
2-C-17-SP Approve amendment to South City Sector Plan (First Reading) An Ordinance approving an amendment to the South City Sector Plan from Civic Institutional to Low Density Residential, property located on the west side of E. Moody Avenue, north side of Tipton Avenue, City of Knoxville, Applicant.
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017
O-35-2017 Ordinance to amend Zoning Regulations regarding auction houses (First Reading) An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, "Zoning Regulations," regarding auction houses.
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017
R-94-2017 Authorize acceptance of insurance proposal from Princeton Excess and Surplus A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept a proposal from Princeton Excess and Surplus Lines Insurance Company to provide excess liability and vehicle and equipment damage insurance coverage as part of the City's and K-Trans Management, Inc.'s self-insured liability program for an annual premium of $320,784.00.
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017
R-93-2017 Authorize Permissive Use Agreement for pedestrian facilities A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Permissive Use Agreement with The University of Tennessee to allow construction of certain pedestrian facilities within the right-of-way of Caledonia Avenue.
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017
R-92-2017 Authorize Permissive Use Agreement for bio-diesel pipeline A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Permissive Use Agreement with Eco-Energy Distribution Services, LLC to allow a bio-diesel pipeline to be installed underneath Third Creek Road.
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017
R-91-2017 Authorize agreement for Loves Creek Greenway Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Fulghum MacIndoe & Associates, Inc. for the Loves Creek Greenway Project for an amount not to exceed $104,100.00.
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017
R-90-2017 Authorize filing for Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Grant A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Grant in an amount up to $2,900,000.00 with a required 10% local match, and, if such application is approved, authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept such a grant award.
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017
R-89-2017 Authorize Mayor to accept Emergency Solutions Grant award A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a 2017 Emergency Solutions Grant award of $161,250.00 from the Tennessee Housing Development Agency, with a required local match of 100%, of which $96,900.00 is to be provided by the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee and $64,350.00 is to be provided by the Volunteer Ministry Center.
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017
R-88-2017 Authorize acquisition of property at 3738 Speedway Circle A Resolution authorizing the acquisition, by condemnation if necessary, of a fee simple interest in certain property located at 3738 Speedway Circle (Parcel ID No. 082-DD-030), believed to be owned by Angela Fields, at an estimated cost of $4,000.00, as recommended by the Abandoned, Blighted and Vacant Properties Committee.
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017
R-87-2017 Authorize acquisition of property at 3740 Speedway Circle A Resolution authorizing the acquisition, by condemnation if necessary, of a fee simple interest in certain property located at 3740 Speedway Circle (Parcel ID No. 082-DD-031), believed to be owned by Angela Fields, at an estimated cost of $3,000.00, as recommended by the Abandoned, Blighted and Vacant Properties Committee.
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017
O-37-2017 Amend City Code regarding disposal of real property An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 2, Article VII, Division 2, Section 2-722, "Disposal of Real Property," to clarify and simplify the process of selling surplus real estate and to make it clear that all sales are to be advertised and bid out, regardless of the estimated value of the property.
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017
O-36-2017 Amend City Code regarding financial responsibility for impounded vehicles An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code Chapter 17, Article II, Division 4, § 17-101 to require evidence of financial responsibility for vehicles released and driven from the City's impoundment lot.
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017
O-35-2017 Amend City Code relative to electronic signatures An Ordinance to amend Chapter 7.5, Article II, Section 7.5-86, Rule 25, of the Knoxville City Code relative to electronic signatures.
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017
O-34-2017 Appropriate $1,650 for Open Streets Knoxville event An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,650.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Bike Walk Tennessee serving as fiscal agent on behalf of the Open Streets Knoxville event.
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017
O-33-2017 Appropriate $500 for James White's Fort Association, Inc. repairs An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to James White's Fort Association, Inc. to be utilized toward the repair and replacement of the support structure of the stockade walls.
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017
O-32-2017 Appropriate $500 for Christenberry Elementary School field trip An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Christenberry Elementary School to be utilized toward the cost of bus transportation for a field trip to the Museum of Appalachia.
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017
O-31-2017 Appropriate $500 for Foothills Craft Guild project An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Foothills Craft Guild to be utilized toward the Foothills Craft Generations project.
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017
R-86-2017 Approve Certificate of Compliance for Downtown Wine & Spirits license renewal A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Downtown Wine & Spirits relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its license to operate a liquor store in the City.
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017
R-85-2017 Approve Certificate of Compliance for Merchants Wine & Spirits license renewal A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Merchants Wine & Spirits relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its license to operate a liquor store in the City.
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017
R-84-2017 Approve Certificate of Compliance for Lange's Liquor Store license renewal A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Lange's Liquor Store relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its license to operate a liquor store in the City.
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017
R-83-2017 Approve Certificate of Compliance for Southland Spirits & Wine license renewal A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Southland Spirits & Wine relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its license to operate a liquor store in the City.
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 14, 2017
Approve minutes from February 28, 2017 meeting Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Knoxville
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 17, 2017
BZA File No. 9-C-16-VA Approve appeal of BZA decision to deny variances for sign reconstruction A Resolution approving an appeal by Arthur Seymour, Jr. of the Board of Zoning Appeals' decision to deny variances related to reconstruction of a ground sign in a C-3 (General Commercial) District, property located at 2932 Alcoa Highway.
Aye
Deferred
Jan 17, 2017
Ordinance to amend City Code requiring permit holder, employee, or agent to pour/serve beer An Ordinance to amend Chapter 4, Article II, Division 2, Section 4-56 of the Knoxville City Code so as to require either the permit holder, an employee of the permit holder or an agent of the permit holder to pour and serve beer.
Aye
Split Deferred
Jan 17, 2017
Ordinance to amend City Code requiring permit holder, employee, or agent to pour/serve beer An Ordinance to amend Chapter 4, Article II, Division 2, Section 4-56 of the Knoxville City Code so as to require either the permit holder, an employee of the permit holder or an agent of the permit holder to pour and serve beer.
Aye
Split Deferred
Dec 6, 2016
5-A-16-OA Update City of Knoxville parking ordinance An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, "Zoning Regulations," to update the City of Knoxville parking ordinance. (MPC approved 15-0) (File No. 5-A-16- OA)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Deferred
Dec 6, 2016
10-A-16-VA Approve appeal of BZA decision to deny variance for Knox Whiskey Works wall signs A Resolution approving an appeal filed by Robin Easter (for Knox Whiskey Works) of the Board of Zoning Appeals decision to deny a variance to increase the maximum area of permitted wall signs from 66 sq. ft. to 204 sq. ft., per submitted plan, in a C-2 / D-1 (Central Business District / Downtown Design Overlay) District, property located at 516 W. Jackson Avenue. (BZA File No. 10-A-16-VA) (BZA denied 4-1) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 6, 2016
10-C-16-RZ Rezone property from C-3 to RP-1 (Planned Residential) An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northwest side of E. Magnolia Avenue, northeast of N. Olive Street from C-3 (General Commercial) District to RP-1 (Planned Residential) District, at a density of up to 24 dwelling units per acre, subject to one condition, USA Compound, Inc., Applicant. (MPC approved 15-0) (MPC File No. 10-C- 16-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Split
Dec 6, 2016 Motion to defer:
10-C-16-RZ Rezone property from C-3 to RP-1 (Planned Residential) An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northwest side of E. Magnolia Avenue, northeast of N. Olive Street from C-3 (General Commercial) District to RP-1 (Planned Residential) District, at a density of up to 24 dwelling units per acre, subject to one condition, USA Compound, Inc., Applicant. (MPC approved 15-0) (MPC File No. 10-C- 16-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
No
Split Failed
Dec 6, 2016
10-J-16-RZ Rezone property from R-1 (Low Density Residential) to O-1 (Office) An Ordinance to rezone property located on the north side of Kingston Pike, west side of Lindsay Place, from R-1 (Low Density Residential) District to O-1 (Office, Medical, and Related Services) District subject to three conditions, Jeffrey J. Allen, Applicant. (MPC approved 8-5) (MPC File No. 10-J-16-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Deferred
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