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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
Aug 8, 2023
Appropriate $2,850 for Ashes 2 Glory for student supplies. An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $2,850.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Ashes 2 Glory to provide raincoats, bags, and school supplies for students.(Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 8, 2023
Change zoning from I-MU to O for 6704 Watermour Way. An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 6704 Watermour Way from I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District to O (Office) District, Ryan Dolan, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 7-W-23-RZ) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 8, 2023
Change zoning from RN-1 to RN-2 for 4425 Lonas Drive. An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 4425 Lonas Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Northshore Construction, Inc., Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 7-V-23-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 8, 2023
Change zoning from RN-5 to C-N for 1547 Clinch Avenue. An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1547 Clinch Avenue from RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Benjamin Mullins, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 7-M-23-RZ) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 8, 2023
Change zoning from RN-1 to RN-2 for 0 Rowan Road. An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 0 Rowan Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Patrick Smith and Amber VanBuren, Applicants. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 7-L-23-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 8, 2023
Change zoning from O to RN-6 for 1927 Highland Avenue. An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 1927 Highland Avenue from O (Office) District to RN-6 (Multi-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Mohammad Reza Basiri, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 7-K-23-RZ) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 8, 2023
Change zoning from OP to C-G-1 for 9950 Kingston Pike. An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 9950 Kingston Pike from OP (Office Park) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District, Christopher W. Martin, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 7-J-23-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 8, 2023
Change zoning from RN-2 to RN-4 for 1216 Callaway Street. An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 1216 Callaway Street from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, R. Bentley Marlow, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-2) (File No. 7-H-23-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 8, 2023
Change zoning from RN-1 to AG for 2620 Belvedere Avenue. An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 2620 Belvedere Avenue from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to AG (General Agricultural) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Bernadette West, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 7-C-23-RZ) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 8, 2023
Amend Zoning Code to remove planned district designation at 7700-7720 Gleason Dr. 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 designation (C) from property located at 7700 and 7720 Gleason Drive, Jim Odle, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 7-C-23-SU) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 8, 2023
Change zoning from RN-4 to RN-6 for 1800-1900 Vermont Avenue. An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1800 and 1900 Vermont Avenue from RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-6 (Multi-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Matt Brazille, Civil and Environmental Consultants, Inc., Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 7-O-23-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 8, 2023
Amend One Year Plan from Medium Density Res. to Res/Office for 1800-1900 Vermont Ave. An Ordinance approving the request of Matt Brazille, Civil and Environmental Consultants, Inc. for a One Year Plan amendment from Medium Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 1800 and 1900 Vermont Avenue, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 7-B-23-PA) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 8, 2023
Amend Sector Plan from Medium Density Res. to Res/Office for 1800-1900 Vermont Ave. An Ordinance approving the request of Matt Brazille, Civil and Environmental Consultants, Inc. for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 1800 and 1900 Vermont Avenue, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 7-C-23-SP) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 8, 2023
Change zoning from C-G-2 to C-G-1 for 4629 Papermill Drive. An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 4629 Papermill Drive from C-G-2 (General Commercial) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District, Regency Associates GP, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 7-S-23-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 8, 2023
Amend One Year Plan from Medium Density Res. to General Commercial for 4629 Papermill Dr. An Ordinance approving the request of Regency Associates GP for a One Year Plan amendment from Medium Density Residential to General Commercial for property located at 4629 Papermill Drive. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 7-D-23-PA) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 8, 2023
Amend Sector Plan from Medium Density Res. to General Commercial for 4629 Papermill Dr. An Ordinance approving the request of Regency Associates GP for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential to General Commercial for property located at 4629 Papermill Drive. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 7-E-23-SP) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 8, 2023
Change zoning from RN-1 to RN-3 for 4813 Lonas Drive. An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4813 Lonas Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Regency Associates GP, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 7-P-23-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 8, 2023
Amend One Year Plan from Low Density to Medium Density Residential for 4813 Lonas Dr. An Ordinance approving the request of Regency Associates GP for a One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4813 Lonas Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 7-C-23-PA) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 8, 2023
Amend Sector Plan from Low Density to Medium Density Residential for 4813 Lonas Dr. An Ordinance approving the request of Regency Associates GP for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4813 Lonas Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 7-D-23-SP) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 8, 2023
Appropriate $1,850 for Ijams Nature Center's annual fundraiser. An Ordinance appropriating the total sum of $1,850.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department's Grants and Benevolence fund and donating same toward the sponsorship of Ijams Nature Center's annual fundraiser "Twilight at Ijams".(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 8, 2023
Appropriate $2,000 for Boys & Girls Clubs for Sports Hall of Fame. An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $2,000.00 from Parks and Recreation Department funds and donating same to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley to be utilized toward the Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction Ceremony.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 8, 2023
R-265-2023 Authorize agreement with Knoxville Falcons Youth Athletics for ballfield programming. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville Falcons Youth Athletics to offer and oversee youth sports and outdoor recreational programming at Christenberry Ballfields and Alice Bell Ballfields.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 8, 2023
R-264-2023 Accept easement donation from The Drop Inn Knox for Urban Wilderness. A Resolution expressing appreciation to The Drop Inn Knox, LLC, for the easement donation located at 4507 Sevierville Pike, Tax Parcel 109LD006, to expand Knoxville's Urban Wilderness and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 8, 2023
R-263-2023 Accept easement donation from Gatehouse Properties for Urban Wilderness. A Resolution expressing appreciation to Gatehouse Properties, LLC for the easement donation located at 650 E. Red Bud Road, Tax Parcel 109LD002, to expand Knoxville's Urban Wilderness and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 8, 2023
R-262-2023 Accept easement donation from Stephens/Reynolds for Urban Wilderness. A Resolution expressing appreciation to Jason C. Stephens and Diane M. Reynolds for the easement donation located at 650 E. Red Bud Road, Tax Parcel 109LD001, to expand Knoxville's Urban Wilderness and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 8, 2023
R-261-2023 Apply for and accept TDOT grant for KAT bus stop rehabilitation. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide funding in the amount of $1,250,000.00 to the City of Knoxville on behalf of Knoxville Area Transit from IMPROVE Act Transit Investment grant funds for fiscal year 2024, with a City match of up to $250,000.00 to rehabilitate and renovate bus stops in KAT's service area.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 8, 2023
R-260-2023 Authorize piggyback agreement with Avero for ERP software renewal. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a piggyback agreement with Avero, LLC to provide Enterprise Resource Planning to renew and improve existing software systems in Development Services and the Knoxville Police Department in an amount to exceed $150,000.00.(Requested by Information Technology)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 8, 2023
R-259-2023 Authorize quitclaim deed to East TN Housing Dev. Corp. for 504 Richmond Ave. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to East Tennessee Housing Development Corporation for one parcel of property located at 504 Richmond Avenue, Parcel ID No. 094-HQ-005.01, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $7,000.00.(Requested by Housing & Neighborhood Development)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 8, 2023
R-258-2023 Authorize agreement with JMT for Riverwalk-Cityview Greenway Connection Project. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Johnson, Mirmiran, and Thompson, Inc. to provide design services for the Riverwalk to Cityview Greenway Connection Project for an amount not to exceed $173,880.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 8, 2023
R-257-2023 Authorize Interlocal agreement with Knox County for Bluegrass Lake Stormwater. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Interlocal Project Agreement with Knox County to provide for the design and construction of the Bluegrass Lake Stormwater Mitigation Plan project for an amount not to exceed $987,500.00, funded by the American Rescue Plan Act.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 8, 2023
R-256-2023 Authorize agreement with Ecosystem Planning for Mary Vestal Park Streambank. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Ecosystem Planning and Restoration, LLC to provide professional engineering design services for the Mary Vestal Park Streambank Stabilization Project for an amount not to exceed $106,781.75, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act grant.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 8, 2023
R-255-2023 Authorize agreement with Civil & Environmental Consultants for Baum Dr. Stormwater. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. to provide professional engineering design services for the Baum Drive Stormwater Improvements Project for an amount not to exceed $133,400.00, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act grant.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 8, 2023
R-254-2023 Authorize agreement with Civil & Environmental Consultants for North Cherry St. Stormwater. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. to provide professional engineering design services for the North Cherry Street Stormwater Improvements Project for an amount not to exceed $227,400.00, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act grant.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 8, 2023
R-253-2023 Request Planning consider H or NC Overlay for parcels fronting Gibbs Dr. A Resolution respectfully requesting Knoxville-Knox County Planning consider and make a recommendation to the Knoxville City Council and the Historic Zoning Commission regarding the possible addition of an Historic (H) or Neighborhood Conservation (NC) Overlay to the residential parcels fronting on Gibbs Drive, bounded on the north by Essary Drive; bounded on the south by the rear property lines of properties fronting Gibbs Drive; bounded on the east by Jacksboro Pike; and bounded on the west by north Broadway; and including Parcel IDs 058EH034, 058EB02601 and 058EJ01202.(Requested by Councilmember Rider)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 8, 2023
O-115-2023 Change zoning from RN-4 to C-G-2 for 522-524 Victory St. An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 522 and 524 Victory Street from RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to C-G-2 (General Commercial) District, Victor Jernigan, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 4-P-23-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 8, 2023
O-114-2023 Amend One Year Plan from Medium Density Residential/Office to Mixed Use for 522-524 Victory St. An Ordinance approving the request of Victor Jernigan for a One Year Plan amendment from Medium Density Residential/Office to Mixed Use-Special District, Sutherland Northside for property located at 522 and 524 Victory Street. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 4-G-23-PA) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 8, 2023
O-113-2023 Amend Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential/Office to Mixed Use for 522-524 Victory St. An Ordinance approving the request of Victor Jernigan for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential/Office to Mixed Use-Special District, Sutherland Northside for property located at 522 and 524 Victory Street. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 4-I-23-SP) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 8, 2023
R-252-2023 Confirm appointment of Ashley Ramos to the Animal Control Board. A Resolution confirming the appointment of Ashley Ramos to the Knoxville Animal Control Board.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 8, 2023
Approve minutes of the July 25, 2023 Regular Meeting. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Knoxville
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
Change zoning at 522 and 524 Victory Street from RN-4 to C-G-2 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 522 and 524 Victory Street from RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to C-G-2 (General Commercial) District, Victor Jernigan, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 4-P-23-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
One Year Plan amendment for property at 522 and 524 Victory Street An Ordinance approving the request of Victor Jernigan for a One Year Plan amendment from Medium Density Residential/Office to Mixed Use-Special District, Sutherland Northside for property located at 522 and 524 Victory Street. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 4-G-23-PA) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
Amendment to Central City Sector Plan for property at 522 and 524 Victory Street An Ordinance approving the request of Victor Jernigan for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential/Office to Mixed Use-Special District, Sutherland Northside for property located at 522 and 524 Victory Street. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 4-I-23-SP) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
R-251-2023 Agreement with H. Bruce Guyton for Professional Standards Services for Police Department A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with H. Bruce Guyton in an amount not to exceed $12,500.00 per month to provide Professional Standards Services for the City of Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
R-250-2023 Apply for grant for School Resource Officer Program A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award from the State of Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security in an amount not to exceed $750,000.00 for the School Resource Officer Program, with no required local match, to be used for expenses such as training, equipment, salary and benefits for school resource officers at Knox County schools.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
R-249-2023 Apply for Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant with Knox County A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply jointly with Knox County for the 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant award of $154,782.00 from the U.S. Department of Justice to enhance law enforcement functions through the purchase of equipment, supplies and technology upgrades as well as provide enhanced law enforcement training for the Knoxville Police Department, and if such application is approved, authorizing the Mayor to accept such a grant award.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
R-248-2023 Apply for and accept grant for law enforcement recruitment and retention A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept grant award from the State of Tennessee Department of Finance in an amount up to $200,000.00, with no required matching funds, to be used for law enforcement recruitment and retention efforts.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
R-247-2023 Accept donation from NABF for Christenberry Ballfields improvements A Resolution expressing appreciation to National Amateur Baseball Foundation (NABF) for the donation of $237,000.00 toward ballfield improvements and installation at Christenberry Ballfields, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation, as well as accept a construction agreement with NABF and their contractors.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
R-246-2023 Agreement with Finchum Sports Floors, LLC for Gym/Dance floor maintenance services A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Finchum Sports Floors, LLC, to provide Gym/Dance floor maintenance services in an amount not to exceed $35,000.00.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
R-245-2023 Apply for grant for inclusive play structure for children and adults with disabilities A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file an application for, and if awarded, accept a grant from the State of Tennessee Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, to provide funding for the creation of an inclusive play structure for children and adults who have intellectual developmental disabilities, in an amount not to exceed $500,000.00.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
R-244-2023 Grant authority to Planning Commission for final plat approval for subdivisions A Resolution granting authority to the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to delegate to staff final plat approval for subdivisions up to twenty-five (25) units.(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
R-243-2023 Agreement with Stubblefield Construction, LLC for Knoxville Area Transit gating system A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Stubblefield Construction, LLC to replace the existing gating system at the Knoxville Area Transit operations and maintenance facility and provide maintenance for two years for a total contract price not to exceed $488,000.00.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
R-242-2023 Award funds from Affordable Rental Development Fund to Liberty Place Knoxville, LP A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award an amount not to exceed $500,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund to Liberty Place Knoxville, LP, for the development of 32 affordable permanent supportive rental housing units to be located at 3627 Division Street (Parcel ID No. 107 DA 001).(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
R-241-2023 Agreement with Southeastern Housing Foundation II, Inc. for services at Flenniken Landing A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Southeastern Housing Foundation II, Inc. to provide an amount not to exceed $75,000.00 to support case management and property management services at Flenniken Landing.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
R-240-2023 Agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center for case management and social services A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center to provide an amount not to exceed $54,500.00 to support the provision of case management services at Minvilla Manor and social services at its Resource Center and Bush Family Refuge.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
R-239-2023 Execute quitclaim deed for property at 2735 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue to 2700 Properties, LLC A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to 2700 Properties, LLC for one parcel of property located at 2735 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, Parcel ID No. 082-KD-016, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $31,500.00.(Requested by Housing & Neighborhood Development)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
R-238-2023 Execute quitclaim deed for property at 2901 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue to 2700 Properties, LLC A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to 2700 Properties, LLC for one parcel of property located at 2901 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, Parcel ID No. 082-FN-024, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $45,000.00.(Requested by Housing & Neighborhood Development)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
R-237-2023 Agreement with S&ME, Inc. for First Creek Best Management Practices Demonstration Park A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with S&ME, Inc., to provide professional engineering design services for the First Creek Best Management Practices Demonstration Park Project for an amount not to exceed $168,000.00, funded with the American Rescue Plan Act Grant.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
R-236-2023 Railroad agreement for Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a railroad agreement with the Knoxville & Holston River Railroad Company for a public grade railroad crossing and for the City to pay for construction inspection services in an amount not to exceed $108,000.00 as part of the Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
R-235-2023 Agreement with APAC Atlantic, Inc. for Third Creek Greenway Resurfacing - Phase I A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with APAC Atlantic, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $331,923.75 for the Third Creek Greenway Resurfacing - Phase I Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
R-234-2023 Agreement with Cannon & Cannon, Inc. for third-party engineering plan review services A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Cannon & Cannon, Inc., to provide third-party engineering plans review services on an as-needed basis for an amount not to exceed $125,000.00 for one year with two optional one-year renewal terms.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
R-233-2023 Amend contract for Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Improvement Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Johnson, Mirmiran, and Thompson for the Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Improvement Project, increasing the contract amount by $60,045.00 for a new contract total of $506,475.00 and extending the date of completion to December 31, 2024.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
R-232-2023 Renew Liberty Mutual insurance policy for property, flood, earthquake, and boiler/machinery A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to renew a policy with Liberty Mutual for property, flood, earthquake, and boiler and machinery insurance coverage for the City of Knoxville for an approximate annual premium of $536,129.00, leaving one remaining renewal option on the policy for one additional one-year term.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
R-230-2023 Tenth Amendment to operating contract for Downtown Cinema property management A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Tenth Amendment to the operating contract with the Public Building Authority and the Industrial Development Board for the Downtown Cinema, Inc., Document No. C-07-0191, with respect to the property management of the Downtown Cinema, to extend the services for three additional years at an annual cost for the first year of the extension of $66,713.00.(Requested by Administration)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
O-112-2023 Change zoning at 0 and 112 Shipman Drive from RN-4 to O An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 and 112 Shipman Drive from RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to O (Office) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, David Buckner, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 6-K-23-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
O-111-2023 Change zoning at 0 Sterchi Street from I-G to I-MU An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 0 Sterchi Street from I-G (General Industrial) District to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District, Franco Irakoze, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 6-G-23-RZ) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
O-110-2023 Change zoning at 1902 Forest Avenue from O to RN-6 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 1902 Forest Avenue from O (Office) District to RN-6 (Multi-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Gordon Smith, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 6-F-23-RZ) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
O-109-2023 Change zoning at 3705 Valley View Drive from RN-1 (C) to RN-3 (C) An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 3705 Valley View Drive from RN-1 (C) (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-3 (C) (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Juan Hernandez, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-2) (File No. 6-C-23-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
O-108-2023 Change zoning at 1909 and 1915 Hoitt Avenue from RN-2 to RN-4 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 1909 and 1915 Hoitt Avenue from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Zachary Tetley / Nexus Partners, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 6-A-23-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
O-107-2023 Close portions of Riverside Drive and Kreis Road, execute quitclaim deeds to property owners An Ordinance to close the portion of Riverside Drive from the southwest corner of parcel 096 01104 to where it meets Kreis Road, and to close Kreis Road in its entirety, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, University of Tennessee, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 6-B-23-SC) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
O-106-2023 Close portion of Eakers Road and execute quitclaim deeds to adjacent property owners An Ordinance to close the portion of Eakers Road fronting parcel 109 GE 029, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Lisa Oliver, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 6-A-23-SC) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
O-105-2023 Amendment to Zoning Code Articles 12.5 and 12.6 regarding parking lot landscaping An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B - Zoning Code at Articles 12.5 and 12.6, Parking Lot Perimeter Landscape Yard and Interior Parking Lot Landscape Yard, to provide language that is consistent with the proposed changes to Article 11.1, Off-Street Parking, and to correct section number references to correspond with the proposed changes to Article 11.1, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-1) (File No. 5-B-23-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
O-104-2023 Amendment to Zoning Code Article 11, Off-Street Parking, regarding parking recalculation An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B - Zoning Code, Article 11, Off-Street Parking, to clarify when recalculation of parking is required, to remove the 50% rule which creates an undue burden on redevelopment in areas of the City with existing lower property values, and to remove Article 11.1.C. City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-1) (File No. 5-A-23-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
R-229-2023 Appointment of members and election of officers for the Mayor's Council on Disability Issues A Resolution approving the appointment of members to and the elections of officers for the Mayor's Council on Disability Issues.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 25, 2023
Approval of consent items Consent items
R-227-2023 Certificate of Compliance for CGS Stores LLC d/b/a Casey's #4044 for a wine license A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to CGS Stores LLC d/b/a Casey's #4044 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department)
R-228-2023 Certificate of Compliance for Knoxville Liquor Land for a liquor store license A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Knoxville Liquor Land relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Unanimous Consent
Jul 25, 2023
Approval of minutes from the July 11, 2023 Regular Meeting Approval of the minutes of the July 11, 2023 Regular Meeting of City Council
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 11, 2023
R-219-2023 Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with National Institute of Criminal Justice Reform for violence reduction A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with National Institute of Criminal Justice Reform to provide technical assistance and training for Group Violence Reduction Strategies for the City and community partners, in an amount not to exceed $307,050.00.(Requested by Office of Community Safety & Empowerment)
Aye
Jul 11, 2023 Motion to defer:
12-e Change zoning for 522 and 524 Victory Street from residential to general commercial An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 522 and 524 Victory Street from RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to C-G-2 (General Commercial) District, Victor Jernigan, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 4-P-23-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Deferred
Jul 11, 2023 Motion to defer:
12-d Approve One Year Plan amendment for 522 and 524 Victory Street from residential/office to mixed-use An Ordinance approving the request of Victor Jernigan for a One Year Plan amendment from Medium Density Residential/Office to Mixed Use-Special District, Sutherland Northside for property located at 522 and 524 Victory Street. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 4-G-23-PA) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Deferred
Jul 11, 2023 Motion to defer:
12-c Approve sector plan amendment for 522 and 524 Victory Street from residential/office to mixed-use An Ordinance approving the request of Victor Jernigan for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential/Office to Mixed Use-Special District, Sutherland Northside for property located at 522 and 524 Victory Street. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 4-I-23-SP) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Deferred
Jul 11, 2023 Motion to defer:
11-a Request Planning Commission to consider eliminating Special Use for duplexes in RN-2 zones A Resolution respectfully requesting Knoxville-Knox County Planning to consider and make a recommendation to City Council regarding elimination of the Special Use requirement for duplexes in RN-2 zoned districts.(Requested by Councilmember Singh)
Aye
Deferred
Jul 11, 2023
Change zoning for 0 and 112 Shipman Drive from Residential Neighborhood to Office An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 and 112 Shipman Drive from RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to O (Office) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, David Buckner, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 6-K-23-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 11, 2023
Change zoning for 0 Sterchi Street from General Industrial to Industrial Mixed-Use An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 0 Sterchi Street from I-G (General Industrial) District to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District, Franco Irakoze, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 6-G-23-RZ) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 11, 2023
Change zoning for 1902 Forest Avenue from Office to Multi-Family Residential An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 1902 Forest Avenue from O (Office) District to RN-6 (Multi-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Gordon Smith, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 6-F-23-RZ) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 11, 2023
Change zoning for 3705 Valley View Drive from single-family to general residential An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 3705 Valley View Drive from RN-1 (C) (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-3 (C) (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Juan Hernandez, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-2) (File No. 6-C-23-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 11, 2023
Change zoning for 1909 and 1915 Hoitt Avenue from single-family to general residential An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 1909 and 1915 Hoitt Avenue from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Zachary Tetley / Nexus Partners, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 6-A-23-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 11, 2023
Close portions of Riverside Drive and Kreis Road, authorize quitclaim deeds to UT An Ordinance to close the portion of Riverside Drive from the southwest corner of parcel 096 01104 to where it meets Kreis Road, and to close Kreis Road in its entirety, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, University of Tennessee, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 6-B-23-SC) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 11, 2023
Close portion of Eakers Road and authorize quitclaim deeds to adjacent property owners An Ordinance to close the portion of Eakers Road fronting parcel 109 GE 029, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Lisa Oliver, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 6-A-23-SC) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 11, 2023
R-226-2023 Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept NLC Advancing Economic Mobility Grant (up to $15,000) A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of up to $15,000.00, with no required local match, from the National League of Cities, under the Advancing Economic Mobility Grant Opportunity Program.(Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 11, 2023
R-225-2023 Authorize application for FTA and TN DOT grant for KAT LSTBG program funding 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 amount of $2,331,077.00 to Knoxville Area Transit pursuant to the Local Surface Transportation Block Grant (LSTBG) program with a city match of up to $582,769.00 for a total grant amount of $2,913,846.00.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 11, 2023
R-224-2023 Authorize application for FTA and TN DOT grant for KAT CRRSAA-HIP funding 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 amount of $1,044,924.00 to Knoxville Area Transit pursuant to the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act - Highway Infrastructure Programs (CRRSAA- HIP) which requires a city match of up to $261,231.00 for a total grant amount of $1,306,155.00.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 11, 2023
R-223-2023 Authorize application for TN DOT and FTA grant for KAT electric buses and charging infrastructure A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation and the Federal Transit Administration to provide funding in the amount of $1,500,000.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Grant Assistance with a City match of up to $375,000.00 to purchase electric buses and related charging infrastructure for a total grant amount of $1,875,000.00.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 11, 2023
R-222-2023 Authorize acquisition of property at 205 Spruce Street, possibly by condemnation A Resolution authorizing acquisition, by condemnation if necessary, of a fee simple interest in certain property located at 205 Spruce Street (Parcel ID No. 082-OF-008), believed to be owned by Warren E. Hodge, deceased, at an estimated cost of $77,800.00, as recommended by the Abandoned, Blighted, and Vacant Properties Committee.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 11, 2023
R-221-2023 Authorize application for TN DOT Multimodal Access grant for N. Broadway sidewalk construction A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a Multimodal Access grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation in an amount of $1,125,000.00 with a City match of $125,000.00 for a total grant amount of $1,250,000.00 to construct a sidewalk along N. Broadway.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 11, 2023
R-220-2023 Authorize agreement with Wildlands Engineering for Rock City Park Stream Stabilization Project design A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Wildlands Engineering, Inc. to provide professional engineering design services for the Rock City Park Stream Stabilization Project for an amount not to exceed $148,790.00, funded by the American Rescue Plan Act grant.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 11, 2023
O-103-2023 Appropriate $3,000 from Community Empowerment to Canvas Can Do Miracles for arts programming An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $3,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Canvas Can Do Miracles to support summer arts programming and an end of course exhibit for opportunity youth.(Requested by Office of Community Safety and Empowerment)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 11, 2023
O-102-2023 Amend Zoning Code Article 17.3.E and Article 2.3 regarding nonconforming lots of record An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 17.3.E Nonconforming Lot of Record, to provide clarity with respect to development on lots created by deed, and to provide additional flexibility in limited situations upon approval by the Department of Engineering, and to Article 2.3 Definitions, relocating the definition of Lot of Record from Article 17.3 to Article 2.3, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 6-B-23-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 11, 2023
O-101-2023 Amend Knoxville City Code Chapter 22.5, Articles I and II for land development updates An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 22.5, Articles I and II to implement updates for land development.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 11, 2023
R-218-2023 Confirm appointments of Cynthia Deitle and Saadia Williams to Police Advisory and Review Committee A Resolution confirming the appointments of Cynthia Deitle and Saadia Williams to the Police Advisory and Review Committee.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 11, 2023
Add Resolution for African America Equity and Restoration Task Force to apply for a NLC grant add a Resolution for the African America Equity and Restoration Task Force to apply for a National League of Cities grant
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 11, 2023
Approve minutes from the June 27, 2023 Regular Meeting of City Council approve Minutes of the June 27, 2023 Regular Meeting of City Council
Aye
Unanimous
Report inaccurate data