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Janet Testerman

At-Large Seat B · Dec 21, 2019 – Dec 16, 2023

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Janet Testerman has cast 2,671 published votes on the City of Knoxville, TN City Council, attending 98.2% of recorded roll calls, with 127 motions made and 14 dissents (a “no” on an adopted item).

On the issues

Attendance

2622 of 2671

recorded votes he or she was present for

present means neither absent nor recused

49

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

193 contested decisions · how these are counted

193

contested decisions he or she cast a yes or no on

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

14

of those, voted no on something adopted anyway

127 / 257

motions moved / seconded

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

Patterns

How these are computed ↓

Deterministic breakdowns of Janet Testerman’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 689 671 (97%) 3 (0%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Budget & taxes 281 269 (96%) 3 (1%) 1 9–0 See votes →
Contracts & purchasing 277 270 (97%) 0 (0%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Personnel & appointments 244 239 (98%) 2 (1%) 1 9–0 See votes →
Schools 16 16 (100%) 0 (0%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Public safety 131 121 (92%) 3 (2%) 4 9–0 See votes →
Roads & infrastructure 315 311 (99%) 0 (0%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Parks & community 178 174 (98%) 1 (1%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Intergovernmental & resolutions 134 124 (93%) 3 (2%) 5 9–0 See votes →
Surveillance & privacy technology 6 6 0 0 9–0 See votes →

Attendance & dissent over time

Attendance rate

Dissents (no on adopted)

Dec 2019 Dec 2023
Full term · Dec 2019–Dec 2023. Vertical lines mark election dates.
Year Votes Present Attendance Dissents
2020 745 744 100% 5 See votes →
2021 719 715 99% 1 See votes →
2022 581 563 97% 3 See votes →
2023 626 600 96% 5 See votes →

Agreement with other members

Computed over contested votes only — the 193 non-unanimous (split) votes Janet Testerman cast, where the room recorded at least one Aye and at least one No. Unanimous votes are excluded because they carry no signal.

Member Voted the same Shared split votes
Stephanie Welch 1 of 1 1
Lynne Fugate 160 of 175 (91%) 175
Gwen McKenzie 167 of 192 (87%) 192
Lauren Rider 164 of 190 (86%) 190
Tommy Smith 161 of 191 (84%) 191
Andrew Roberto 160 of 193 (83%) 193
Charles Thomas 147 of 183 (80%) 183
Seema Singh 104 of 167 (62%) 167
Amelia Parker 32 of 186 (17%) 186

See Janet Testerman’s split votes →

Motions made & seconded, by topic

Topic Made Seconded
Zoning & land use 14 98 See votes →
Budget & taxes 18 18 See votes →
Contracts & purchasing 24 29 See votes →
Personnel & appointments 11 15 See votes →
Schools 0 3 See votes →
Public safety 25 17 See votes →
Roads & infrastructure 15 29 See votes →
Parks & community 6 9 See votes →
Intergovernmental & resolutions 10 17 See votes →
Surveillance & privacy technology 2 2 See votes →

How these breakdowns are computed

Every figure on this page is a deterministic computation over Janet Testerman’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 Janet Testerman’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 Janet Testerman 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 Janet Testerman’s full term (Dec 21, 2019–Dec 16, 2023). 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 Janet Testerman is recorded as the mover or the seconder in the minutes, grouped by the motion’s neutral topic(s).

Campaign finance

Reproduced from Janet Testerman’s own campaign-finance disclosures — a public record. Amounts are the totals stated on each filing, or the itemized schedule where the filing’s own totals are not machine-readable; each row links to the filed document. We add nothing the filing does not state.

Report Raised Spent Filed
mid year City Council at Large Seat B as of Jul 31, 2026 Filed — figures not yet machine-readable easyvote — mid year →
Campaign Financial Disclosure City Council at Large Seat B as of Feb 12, 2026 Filed — reported no money raised or spent easyvote — Campaign Financial Disclosure →
Campaign Financial Disclosure City Council at Large Seat B as of Sep 10, 2025 Filed — reported no money raised or spent easyvote — Campaign Financial Disclosure →
Campaign Financial Disclosure City Council at Large Seat B as of Feb 7, 2025 Filed — reported no money raised or spent easyvote — Campaign Financial Disclosure →
Campaign Financial Disclosure City Council at Large Seat B as of Aug 6, 2024 Filed — reported no money raised or spent easyvote — Campaign Financial Disclosure →
Campaign Financial Disclosure City Council at Large Seat B as of Apr 1, 2024 Filed — reported no money raised or spent easyvote — Campaign Financial Disclosure →

The county’s structured data does not carry the itemized schedule for the mid year report, so individual contributors and payees are not listed here. The filing itself lists them — follow its source link above.

Totals are the sum of the itemized contribution and expenditure schedules as disclosed. Schedules are itemized only at or above the filing threshold; sub-threshold amounts and the filer’s stated cover-page totals are not part of this structured record, so they are not shown here rather than guessed.

Disclosed interests

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

Appointments moved

Board and committee appointments Janet Testerman 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
Ashley Ramos Knoxville Animal Control Board not stated Aug 8, 2023 →
Mark Dukes Civil Service Merit Board not stated Mar 21, 2023 →
Paige Travis Board of Directors of Community Television of Knoxville not stated Jan 10, 2023 →
Wade Seifert Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee not stated May 3, 2022 →
Julie Eisenhower Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee not stated May 4, 2021 →
Twuanna Munroe Ward City Pension Board not stated Jan 12, 2021 →
Rick Blackburn Downtown Design Review Board not stated Nov 3, 2020 →
David Gillette Neighborhood Advisory Council not stated Jun 30, 2020 →

Voting record

Meeting Agenda item Vote Badges
Jun 29, 2021
O-78-2021 Appropriate $6,150 from Community Improvement Fund to Fulton High School An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $6,150.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Fulton High School to be utilized toward purchase and repair of athletic equipment.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Singh, Rider, Thomas, Fugate, Testerman, and Parker)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
O-77-2021 Appropriate $3,200 from Community Improvement Fund to Canvas Can Do Miracles An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $3,200.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Canvas Can Do Miracles to be utilized toward operating expenses.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Roberto, Singh, Fugate, Testerman, and Parker)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
O-76-2021 Appropriate $3,750 from Community Improvement Fund to Knox Education Foundation An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $3,750.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knox Education Foundation to be utilized toward the Community School initiative.(Requested by Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Singh, Fugate, and Testerman)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 29, 2021
Approve minutes of the June 15, 2021 Regular Meeting Motion to: approve the minutes of the June 15, 2021 Regular Meeting of City Council
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 15, 2021
File No. 12-B-20-RZ Rezone 2002 Thunderhead Road from C-R-2 to C-G-3 An Ordinance to rezone property located at 2002 Thunderhead Road from C-R-2 (Regional Commercial) District to C-G-3 (General Commercial) District, Taylor Forrester for Northshore Market Investor, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-1) (File No. 12-B-20-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Deferred
Jun 15, 2021
Planning Commission File No. 12-C-20-SU Remove planned district designation from 2002 Thunderhead Road property An Ordinance to remove a previously approved planned district designation from property located at 2002 Thunderhead Road, Taylor D. Forrester for Northshore Market Investor, LLC, Applicant, on appeal from a denial by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission. (Planning Commission File No. 12-C-20-SU) (Planning Commission Denied 8-6) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Deferred
Jun 15, 2021
Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept CMAQ Grant for Advanced Traffic Management Systems A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a 2021 Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation in the amount of $1,908,900.00 with no City match, to provide funding for the Advanced Traffic Management Systems Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Withdrawn
Jun 15, 2021
File No. 9-B-20-OA Amend zoning code sign standards in Institutional District An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 13.9 by amending subsection 13.9.F and creating new subsection 13.9.G to address standards for signs in the Institutional District. (File No. 9-B-20-OA)(Requested by Councilmember Roberto)
Aye
Withdrawn
Jun 15, 2021
File No. 9-B-20-OA Amend zoning code for internally illuminated signs in Institutional District An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, to approve an amendment to Article 13.9 creating a new subsection to 13.9.F.5 to address standards for internally illuminated signs in the Institutional District, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 9-B-20-OA) (All districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Withdrawn
Jun 15, 2021
File No. 3-E-21-RZ Change zoning at Greenway Drive from RN-1 to RN-4 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 2910, 2912, and 3000 Greenway Drive from RN-1 (Single Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single Family Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Benjamin C. Mullins, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 8-5) (File No. 3-E-21-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Jun 15, 2021
File No. 5-A-21-OB Approve and adopt FY 2022-2027 Knoxville Capital Improvements Program An Ordinance to approve and adopt the FY 2022-2027 Knoxville Capital Improvements Program, including the FY 2022 Capital Improvements Budget, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 5-A-21-OB) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Split
Jun 15, 2021
Resolution No. R-192-2021 Acquire property at 421 Oakcrest Road A Resolution authorizing acquisition, by condemnation if necessary, of a fee simple interest in certain property located at 421 Oakcrest Road (Parcel ID No. 068-DJ-009), believed to be owned by Mary Norene Bogart, Emma Frances Bogart and Lois Virginia Bogart, at an estimated cost of $68,000.00, as recommended by the Abandoned, Blighted, and Vacant Properties Committee.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development)
Aye
Split
Jun 15, 2021
Resolution No. R-185-2021 Fund Salvation Army for Emergency Shelter at Joy D. Baker Center A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Salvation Army, Knoxville Area Command, to provide an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 in City Homeless General funds for Emergency Shelter and Essential Services at its Joy D. Baker Center.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development)
Aye
Jun 15, 2021
Resolution No. R-176-2021 Approve PILOT transaction for BNA Associates, LLC at 912 S Gay St A Resolution approving the Industrial Development Board of the County of Knox to enter into a payment-in-lieu-of-tax ("PILOT") transaction with BNA Associates, LLC with respect to certain property located at 912 South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN.(Requested by Economic and Community Development)
Aye
Split
Jun 1, 2021 Motion to deny:
4-E-21-VA Approve appeal for property at 4605 Central Avenue Pike A Resolution approving an Appeal by Benjamin C. Mullins on behalf of Dr. Todd Stinnett of the Board of Zoning Appeal’s decision to uphold the Zoning Administrator's interpretation, described herein, for property located at 4605 Central Avenue Pike. (File No. 4-E-21-VA).(Requested by Plans Review & Inspections)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 1, 2021
Amend Capital and Operating Budgets for FY 20/21 An Ordinance to amend the Capital Budget and the Operating Budget, both as approved by Ordinance No. O-73-2020 for Fiscal Year 20/21, in order to transfer surplus, excess, or unencumbered funds between various units and funds as reflected in the various funds and budgets of the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 1, 2021
Apply for Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness grant A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award for $125,000,00, with no required local match, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Community Oriented Policing Services to be used to support and enhance Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act programs and activities.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 1, 2021
Apply for Bulletproof Vest Partnership grant A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership grant award of $44,800.00 over a two-year period, with a required 50% local match, for a total amount of $89,600.00, to provide funding for the purchase of bullet-resistant vests for Knoxville Law Enforcement Officers.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 1, 2021
Accept donation for Edgewood Park fitness equipment A Resolution expressing appreciation to the Knox County Health Department for the donation of $27,916.22, for outdoor fitness equipment and installation at Edgewood Park, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 1, 2021
Authorize grant application for Knoxville Area Transit A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Federal Transit Administration and the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide funding in the total amount of $2,068,824.00 to Knoxville Area Transit pursuant to the Highway Infrastructure Program of the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act which requires a City match of $229,870.00.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 1, 2021
Authorize agreement with GMV Syncromatics for KAT's CAD/AVL System A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with GMV Syncromatics to replace Knoxville Area Transit's existing CAD/AVL System and install, integrate and host for a period of five years an intelligent transportation system solution at an initial, first-year cost not to exceed $3,419,484.00 for the contract base system and a total cost for years two through five not to exceed $1,795,455.00.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 1, 2021
Authorize subgrantee agreement with Knoxville Leadership Foundation A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Knoxville Leadership Foundation to provide $316,800.00 in HUD CDBG-CV funding for housing stability services for households impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, with a specific emphasis on youth aging out of foster care, as part of the City's response to Covid-19.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 1, 2021
Authorize subgrantee agreement with Catholic Charities A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with the Catholic Charities of East Tennessee to provide funding in an amount not to exceed $35,000.00 in City of Knoxville Homeless General Funds and HUD ESG-CV funds for Emergency Shelter/Services, as part of the City’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 1, 2021
R-165-2021 Authorize agreement for Pedestrian and Bicycle Pavement Marking Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Superior Pavement Marking, Inc. for the 2021 Pedestrian and Bicycle Pavement Marking Project for an amount not to exceed $228,262.50.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 1, 2021
R-164-2021 Authorize contribution to United Way for violence interruption A Resolution authorizing a contribution not to exceed $50,000.00 to the United Way of Greater Knoxville's Direct Neighborhood Fund to support violence interruption activities led by local non-profit organizations.(Requested by Community Empowerment)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 1, 2021
R-163-2021 Authorize agreement for new play structure at Fort Kid A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Great Southern Recreation for the final design and construction of a new play structure at Fort Kid at World's Fair Park for an amount not to exceed $450,000.00.(Requested by Administration)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 1, 2021
R-162-2021 Authorize agreement with Change Center for youth enrichment A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Change Center to support youth enrichment services in Knoxville starting in the summer of 2021 and to provide additional services in support of Empower Knox and other City initiatives in an amount not to exceed $150,000.00.(Requested by Administration)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 1, 2021
C-21-0107 Amend subgrantee agreement with Knoxville-Knox County CAC A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to a subgrantee agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee, Document No. C-21-0107, to increase the funding to provide an additional $20,000.00 in HUD ESG-CV funding, for a new total contract amount not to exceed $120,000.00, and to increase the number served from 60 to 70 families and senior citizens in the City of Knoxville who are experiencing homelessness during the Covid-19 Pandemic.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development)
Aye
Jun 1, 2021
R-161-2021 Confirm appointments to Design Review Board A Resolution confirming the appointment of Cameron Bolin and reappointment of Rick Blackburn and John Thurman to the Design Review Board.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 1, 2021
R-160-2021 Grant pension to Jason W. Keck A Resolution granting a pension of $2,737.82 per month to Jason W. Keck, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 1, 2021
R-159-2021 Grant pension to Franklin L. Ramsey A Resolution granting a pension of $4,378.50 per month to Franklin L. Ramsey, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 1, 2021
R-158-2021 Grant pension to Chevelle C. Lewis A Resolution granting a pension of $4,097.87 per month to Chevelle C. Lewis, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 1, 2021
R-157-2021 Grant pension to Keith J. Hogue A Resolution granting a pension of $705.77 per month to Keith J. Hogue, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 1, 2021
Approve minutes of May 18, 2021 meeting approve the minutes of the May 18, 2021 Regular Meeting of City Council
Aye
Unanimous
May 18, 2021
R-153-2021 Resolution authorizing Mayor to amend agreement with CAC for Rapid Re-Housing services A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to Agreement No. C-21-0106 with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to extend the term of the Agreement and to provide an additional $396,508.08 in ESG-CV funding, for a new total contract amount not to exceed $516,508.08 for Rapid Re-Housing services to 350 families and senior citizens in the City of Knoxville who are experiencing homelessness during the coronavirus/Covid-19 pandemic.(Requested by Department of Housing and Neighborhood Development)
Aye
May 18, 2021
O-58-2021 Ordinance fixing annual appropriations for City of Knoxville departments for FY 2021-2022 An Ordinance making and fixing the annual appropriations for the several departments, agencies, and funds of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022 and providing the authority to reappropriate non-project related encumbrances at the end of FY 20/21 into FY 21/22.(Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Split
May 18, 2021
12-a Ordinance to rezone 2002 Thunderhead Road from C-R-2 to C-G-3 An Ordinance to rezone property located at 2002 Thunderhead Road from C-R-2 (Regional Commercial) District to C-G-3 (General Commercial) District, Taylor Forrester for Northshore Market Investor, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-1) (File No. 12-B-20-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Deferred
May 18, 2021
10-a Ordinance to remove planned district designation from 2002 Thunderhead Road An Ordinance to remove a previously approved planned district designation from property located at 2002 Thunderhead Road, Taylor D. Forrester for Northshore Market Investor, LLC, Applicant, on appeal from a denial by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission. (Planning Commission File No. 12-C-20-SU) (Planning Commission Denied 8-6) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Deferred
May 18, 2021
R-156-2021 Resolution appreciating Legacy Parks Foundation's donation of land and authorizing acceptance A Resolution expressing appreciation to Legacy Parks Foundation for the donation of 53.86 Acres on the north side of Sharps Ridge and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Aye
Unanimous
May 18, 2021
R-155-2021 Resolution authorizing Mayor to amend agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center for Foyer restrooms A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a First Amendment to Agreement No. C-20-0278 with Volunteer Ministry Center to provide an additional $58,342.00 in ESG-CV funds for rehabilitation/construction of the public restroom facilities at The Foyer and to extend the term of the Agreement to allow time for completion of this work, as part of the City's response to COVID-19.(Requested by Department of Housing and Neighborhood Development)
Aye
Unanimous
May 18, 2021
R-154-2021 Resolution authorizing Mayor to agree with Volunteer Ministry Center for rapid re-housing funds A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center to provide an amount not to exceed $585,700.00 in HUD ESG-CV funds for rapid re-housing services, as part of the City’s response to COVID-19.(Requested by Department of Housing and Neighborhood Development)
Aye
Unanimous
May 18, 2021
R-152-2021 Resolution authorizing Mayor to contract with Duracap Asphalt Paving for 2021 Citywide Paving A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Duracap Asphalt Paving Company, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $336,864.20 for the 2021 Citywide Facilities Paving Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
May 18, 2021
R-151-2021 Resolution authorizing Mayor to acquire property for Texas Avenue Sidewalk Project up to $125k A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property by negotiated purchase, or by condemnation if necessary, in fee simple and for easements within five tracts of real property as part of the Texas Avenue Sidewalk Project for a total amount not to exceed $125,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
May 18, 2021
R-150-2021 Resolution proposing annexation of land near Luscombe Drive and Bardon Road, with service plan A Resolution proposing to annex a tract of land northeast of Luscombe Drive and approximately 300 feet northeast of the intersection of Bardon Road and Luscombe Drive and to approve a plan of services for said area.(Requested by Economic and Community Development)
Aye
Unanimous
May 18, 2021
R-149-2021 Resolution proposing annexation of land near Callahan Drive and approval of services plan A Resolution proposing to annex one parcel of land and a portion of a parcel of land abutting the northern right-of-way of Callahan Drive and to approve a plan of services for said area.(Requested by Economic and Community Development)
Aye
Unanimous
May 18, 2021
R-148-2021 Resolution authorizing Mayor to agree with LMU for parking at 1531 St. Mary's Street A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) for the non-exclusive use of 205 parking spaces at 1531 St. Mary's Street to provide parking for students, staff and visitors of LMU's educational facility at Magdalen Clarke Tower for a period of one year for $500.00 per year with the option to renew for four one-year extensions.(Requested by Administration)
Aye
Unanimous
May 18, 2021
R-147-2021 Resolution honoring Knoxville historians Robert "Bob" Booker and Jack Neely A Resolution honoring notable Knoxville historians Robert "Bob" Booker and Jack Neely.(Requested by Council)
Aye
Unanimous
May 18, 2021
O-65-2021 Ordinance to rezone 2100 Chipman Street from RN-4 to I-MU An Ordinance to rezone property located at 2100 Chipman Street from RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District, Terry L. Harris, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-F-21-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 18, 2021
O-64-2021 Ordinance approving One Year Plan Amendment for 2100 Chipman Street from Heavy to Light Industrial An Ordinance approving the request of Terry L. Harris for a One Year Plan Amendment from Heavy Industrial to Light Industrial for property located at 2100 Chipman Street. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-A-21-PA) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 18, 2021
O-63-2021 Ordinance to amend Central City Sector Plan for 2100 Chipman Street from Heavy to Light Industrial An Ordinance approving the request of Terry L. Harris for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Heavy Industrial to Light Industrial for property located at 2100 Chipman Street. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-B-21-SP) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 18, 2021
O-62-2021 Ordinance to amend Zoning Code to remove planned district designation from O Nickle Road An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-107-2019, known and cited as "The City of Knoxville Zoning Code," to remove a previously approved planned district (C) designation from property located at O Nickle Road, Chris Sharp, P.E. / Urban Engineering, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 4-F-21-SU) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 18, 2021
O-61-2021 Ordinance to amend Knoxville City Code to establish the Affordable Housing Fund An Ordinance to amend Chapter 2, Articles II and IV of the Knoxville City Code to establish the Knoxville Affordable Housing Fund.(Requested by Administration)
Aye
Unanimous
May 18, 2021
O-60-2021 Ordinance to amend City Code Section 2-450 regarding Classification and Compensation Plans An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Article III, Division 2, Section 2-450 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the City of Knoxville's Classification and Compensation Plans.(Requested by Human Resources Department)
Aye
Unanimous
May 18, 2021
O-59-2021 Ordinance to levy property tax for General Fund & Debt Service Fund for FY 2021-2022 An Ordinance to levy a tax on all taxable properties, real, personal and mixed, within the corporate limits of the City of Knoxville to provide sufficient revenues to fund the General fund and Debt Service Fund operations and Debt Service obligations of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022.(Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Unanimous
May 18, 2021
R-146-2021 Resolution confirming Lola Alapo's appointment to Visit Knoxville Board of Directors A Resolution confirming the appointment of Lola Alapo to the Visit Knoxville Board of Directors.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Aye
Unanimous
May 18, 2021
R-145-2021 Resolution appointing Councilmember Amelia Parker to Community Television of Knoxville Board A Resolution appointing Councilmember Amelia Parker to serve on the Board of Directors of Community Television of Knoxville.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie)
Aye
Unanimous
May 18, 2021
Approval of minutes from the May 4, 2021 City Council meeting Motion to: approve the minutes of the May 4, 2021 Regular Meeting of City Council
Aye
Unanimous
May 4, 2021
Ordinance fixing annual appropriations for City of Knoxville departments for FY 2021-2022 An Ordinance making and fixing the annual appropriations for the several departments, agencies, and funds of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022 and providing the authority to reappropriate non-project related encumbrances at the end of FY 20/21 into FY 21/22.(Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Split
May 4, 2021
R-142-2021 Authorize submission of 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan to HUD A Resolution authorizing the submission of the 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan to the Five-Year Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development 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 Act, and Emergency Solutions Grant programs.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development)
Aye
Split
May 4, 2021
R-141-2021 Authorize Mayor to transfer property on Hannah Avenue to Emerald Charter Schools A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary for the transfer of real property located on Hannah Avenue at Carrick Street to Emerald Charter Schools.(Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Split
May 4, 2021
R-138-2021 Authorize Mayor to acquire property for Lancaster Drive Sidewalk Improvements Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property by negotiated purchase, or by condemnation if necessary, in fee simple and for easements within twelve tracts of real property as part of the Lancaster Drive Sidewalk Improvements Project for a total amount not to exceed $575,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Split
May 4, 2021
O-57-2021 Ordinance to rezone property at 4821 North Broadway from C-G-2 to C-G-1 District An Ordinance to rezone property located at 4821 North Broadway from C-G-2 (General Commercial) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District, Erick Garcia Salas, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 7-6) (File No. 2-E-21-RZ) (Fifth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Split
May 4, 2021
Withdraw ordinance to rezone properties on Merchant Drive and Oakhill Drive An Ordinance to rezone a portion of property located at 2400 Merchant Drive from C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) District and AG (Agricultural) / HP (Hillside Protection) District to RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) / HP (Hillside Protection) District, and to rezone a portion of properties located at 2600 Merchant Drive and 5291 Oakhill Drive from AG (Agricultural) / HP (Hillside Protection) District to RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) / HP (Hillside Protection) District, Benjamin C. Mullins for Hilton Capital Group, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-1) (File No. 1-C-21-RZ) (Fifth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Withdrawn
May 4, 2021
Withdraw ordinance approving One Year Plan Amendment for properties on Merchant Drive/Oakhill Drive An Ordinance approving the request of Benjamin C. Mullins for a One Year Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential / Hillside Protection to Medium Density Residential/Office / Hillside Protection for a portion of properties located at 2400 and 2600 Merchant Drive and at 5291 Oakhill Drive. (Planning Commission Approved 13-1) (File No. 1-E-21-PA) (Fifth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Withdrawn
May 4, 2021
Withdraw ordinance amending Northwest City Sector Plan for properties on Merchant Drive/Oakhill Drive An Ordinance approving the request of Benjamin C. Mullins for Hilton Capital Group for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential / Hillside Protection to Medium Density Residential/Office / Hillside Protection for a portion of properties located at 2400 and 2600 Merchant Drive and at 5291 Oakhill Drive. (Planning Commission Approved 13-1) (File No. 1-E-21-SP) (Fifth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Withdrawn
May 4, 2021
Ordinance to rezone property at 2100 Chipman Street from RN-4 to I-MU District An Ordinance to rezone property located at 2100 Chipman Street from RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District, Terry L. Harris, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-F-21-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 4, 2021
Ordinance approving One Year Plan Amendment for 2100 Chipman Street An Ordinance approving the request of Terry L. Harris for a One Year Plan Amendment from Heavy Industrial to Light Industrial for property located at 2100 Chipman Street. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-A-21-PA) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 4, 2021
Ordinance approving amendment to Central City Sector Plan for 2100 Chipman Street An Ordinance approving the request of Terry L. Harris for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Heavy Industrial to Light Industrial for property located at 2100 Chipman Street. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-B-21-SP) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 4, 2021
Ordinance to amend Knoxville Zoning Code by removing planned district designation from O Nickle Road property An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-107-2019, known and cited as "The City of Knoxville Zoning Code," to remove a previously approved planned district (C) designation from property located at O Nickle Road, Chris Sharp, P.E. / Urban Engineering, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 4-F-21-SU) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 4, 2021
Ordinance to amend City Code to establish Knoxville Affordable Housing Fund An Ordinance to amend Chapter 2, Articles II and IV of the Knoxville City Code to establish the Knoxville Affordable Housing Fund.(Requested by Administration)
Aye
Unanimous
May 4, 2021
Ordinance to amend City Code regarding Classification and Compensation Plans An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Article III, Division 2, Section 2-450 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the City of Knoxville's Classification and Compensation Plans.(Requested by Human Resources Department)
Aye
Unanimous
May 4, 2021
Ordinance to levy tax on all taxable properties for City of Knoxville FY 2021-2022 An Ordinance to levy a tax on all taxable properties, real, personal and mixed, within the corporate limits of the City of Knoxville to provide sufficient revenues to fund the General fund and Debt Service Fund operations and Debt Service obligations of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022.(Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Unanimous
May 4, 2021
R-144-2021 Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Cintas for uniform and floor mat rental A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Participating Agency Agreement with Cintas for the rental of uniforms and floor mats in an amount not to exceed $80,000 annually.(Requested by Purchasing)
Aye
Unanimous
May 4, 2021
R-143-2021 Authorize Mayor to execute subgrantee agreement with Knoxville Area Urban League for HUD CDBG-CV funds A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Knoxville Area Urban League to provide an amount not to exceed $90,000.00 in HUD CDBG-CV funds for Housing Stabilization Services, as part of the City’s response to COVID-19.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development)
Aye
Unanimous
May 4, 2021
R-140-2021 Authorize Mayor to enter construction agreement with CSX for Amherst Road Slope Stabilization A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a construction agreement with CSX Transportation, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $230,405.12 as part of the Amherst Road Slope Stabilization Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
May 4, 2021
R-139-2021 Authorize Mayor to acquire easements within CSX property for Amherst Road Slope Stabilization A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire easements by negotiated purchase within CSX Transportation Railroad property for $23,000.00, as part of the Amherst Road Slope Stabilization Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
May 4, 2021
R-137-2021 Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Southern Constructors, Inc. for Woodland Avenue Bridge repair A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Southern Constructors, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $163,053.00 for the Woodland Avenue Bridge Joint & Approach Repair Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
May 4, 2021
R-136-2021 Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Southern Constructors, Inc. for Boyds Bridge Pike repair A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Southern Constructors, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $131,425.00 for the Boyds Bridge Pike Bridge Joint and Approach Repair Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
May 4, 2021
R-135-2021 Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Rogers Group, Inc. for 2021 Resurfacing Phase II A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Rogers Group, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $3,056,338.25 for the 2021 Resurfacing Phase II Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
May 4, 2021
R-134-2021 Appoint Julie Eisenhower to the Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee A Resolution appointing Julie Eisenhower to serve as a member of the Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee.(Requested by Councilmember Testerman)
Aye
Unanimous
May 4, 2021
R-133-2021 Confirm Mayor's nomination of Amy Midis to Planning Commission A Resolution confirming the Mayor's nomination of Amy Midis to a seat on the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Aye
Unanimous
May 4, 2021
R-132-2021 Approve reappointment of Maribel Koella to Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority A Resolution approving the reappointment of Maribel Koella to the Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Aye
Unanimous
May 4, 2021
Grant a pension of $3,360.40 per month to Krista L. Davies A Resolution granting a pension of $3,360.40 per month to Krista L. Davies, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous
May 4, 2021
Grant a pension of $874.95 per month to Darrell G. Johnson A Resolution granting a pension of $874.95 per month to Darrell G. Johnson, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous
May 4, 2021
Grant a pension of $4,247.23 per month to Donald R. Emmett, Jr. A Resolution granting a pension of $4,247.23 per month to Donald R. Emmett, Jr., an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous
May 4, 2021
Approve Certificate of Compliance for KNX400, LLC d/b/a Earth Fare wine license A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to KNX400, LLC d/b/a Earth Fare relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Unanimous
May 4, 2021
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Towne Fine Wine & Spirits liquor store license A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Towne Fine Wine & Spirits, LLC d/b/a Towne Fine Wine & Spirits relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (ABC) for a license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Unanimous
May 4, 2021
Approve minutes from the April 20, 2021 City Council regular meeting Approval of the minutes of the April 20, 2021 Regular Meeting of City Council
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 20, 2021 Motion to amend:
12-d Rezone properties on Merchant Drive and Oakhill Drive to RN-5 / HP District An Ordinance to rezone a portion of property located at 2400 Merchant Drive from C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) District and AG (Agricultural) / HP (Hillside Protection) District to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) / HP (Hillside Protection) District, and to rezone a portion of properties located at 2600 Merchant Drive and 5291 Oakhill Drive from AG (Agricultural) / HP (Hillside Protection) District to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) / HP (Hillside Protection) District, Benjamin C. Mullins for Hilton Capital Group, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-1) (File No. 1-C-21-RZ) (Fifth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Split
Apr 20, 2021
O-56-2021 Emergency ordinance appropriating $13,000 to East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $13,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to the East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers Association to cover expenses related to establishing the association.(Requested by Administration)
Aye
Split
Apr 20, 2021
R-118-2021 Request administration allocate $4M in FY2021/2022 budget for crime reduction and prevention A Resolution respectfully requesting the administration to allocate $4 million in the FY 2021/2022 budget to reduce and prevent crime, as well as fund interventional programming.(Requested by Councilmember Singh)
Aye
Split
Apr 20, 2021
R-116-2021 Authorize Mayor to contract with Messer Construction for Public Safety Complex redevelopment A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Messer Construction Company to perform and complete all final work for the redevelopment and construction of the Public Safety Complex, Project No. 9018, at the historic St. Mary's Campus site with an estimated completion date of August of 2022, for an amount not to exceed $47,513,000.00.(Requested by Administration)
Aye
Split
Apr 20, 2021 Motion to defer:
9.h Postpone rezoning of 4821 North Broadway from C-G-2 to C-G-1 An Ordinance to rezone property located at 4821 North Broadway from C-G-2 (General Commercial) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District, Erick Garcia Salas, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 7-6) (File No. 2-E-21-RZ) (Fifth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Deferred
Apr 20, 2021
R-115-2021 Appoint directors to the Sports Authority of Knox County and the City of Knoxville A Resolution appointing the directors of the Sports Authority of the County of Knox and the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Administration)
Aye
Apr 20, 2021 Motion to defer:
10-a Postpone ordinance to remove planned district designation from 2002 Thunderhead Road An Ordinance to remove a previously approved planned district designation from property located at 2002 Thunderhead Road, Taylor D. Forrester for Northshore Market Investor, LLC, Applicant, on appeal from a denial by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission. (Planning Commission File No. 12-C-20-SU) (Planning Commission Denied 8-6) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Deferred
Apr 20, 2021 Motion to withdraw:
8-b Withdraw resolution reappointing Councilmember Singh to Community Television Board A Resolution reappointing Councilmember Seema Singh to serve on the Board of Directors of Community Television of Knoxville.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie)
Aye
Withdrawn
Apr 20, 2021
12-d Rezone properties on Merchant Drive and Oakhill Drive to RN-5 / HP District An Ordinance to rezone a portion of property located at 2400 Merchant Drive from C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) District and AG (Agricultural) / HP (Hillside Protection) District to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) / HP (Hillside Protection) District, and to rezone a portion of properties located at 2600 Merchant Drive and 5291 Oakhill Drive from AG (Agricultural) / HP (Hillside Protection) District to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) / HP (Hillside Protection) District, Benjamin C. Mullins for Hilton Capital Group, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-1) (File No. 1-C-21-RZ) (Fifth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 20, 2021
12-c Approve one-year plan amendment for properties on Merchant Drive and Oakhill Drive An Ordinance approving the request of Benjamin C. Mullins for Hilton Capital Group for a One Year Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential / Hillside Protection to Medium Density Residential/Office / Hillside Protection for a portion of properties located at 2400 and 2600 Merchant Drive and at 5291 Oakhill Drive. (Planning Commission Approved 13-1) (File No. 1-E-21-PA) (Fifth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 20, 2021
12-b Approve plan amendment for properties on Merchant Drive and Oakhill Drive An Ordinance approving the request of Benjamin C. Mullins for Hilton Capital Group for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential / Hillside Protection to Medium Density Residential/Office / Hillside Protection for a portion of properties located at 2400 and 2600 Merchant Drive and at 5291 Oakhill Drive. (Planning Commission Approved 13-1) (File No. 1-E-21-SP) (Fifth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 20, 2021
R-126-2021 Authorize Mayor to lease Dr. E. V. Davidson Recreation Center pool to Emerald Youth Foundation A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement to lease the pool facilities at the Dr. E. V. Davidson Recreation Center located at 3124 Wilson Avenue to Emerald Youth Foundation for serving the youth of Knoxville.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation)
Aye
Unanimous
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