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Janet Testerman

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

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

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.

Voting record

Meeting Agenda item Vote Badges
Sep 20, 2022
R-286-2022 Authorize Mayor to release slope easement at 121 Union Avenue and 0 State Street A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to release a slope easement at 121 Union Avenue and 0 State Street, subject to conditions.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 20, 2022
R-285-2022 Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Cherokee Farm for $100,000 for SPARK Cleantech Accelerator A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Cherokee Farm Development Corporation to provide funding in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 for the SPARK Cleantech Accelerator program to work with early stage, high-growth businesses working to support decarbonization and the local advanced energy network.(Requested by Economic Development)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 20, 2022
R-284-2022 Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Knoxville Chamber for $631,300 to fund economic prosperity A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Knoxville Chamber to provide an amount not to exceed $631,300.00 to fund the Chamber’s mission of driving economic prosperity in the Knoxville community through its Path to Prosperity strategic vision in coordination with local partners and supporters.(Requested by Economic Development)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 20, 2022
Annex three parcels of land on Maloney Road and approve Plan of Service A Resolution to effect annexation of three parcels of land abutting the northern right-of-way of Maloney Road, lying approximately 660 feet east of the intersection with Maloney Road and Dresser Road, having Tax Identification numbers as 135GA005, 135GA00501, and 135GA006 and to approve a Plan of Service for said area.(Requested by Economic Development)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 20, 2022
R-283-2022 Authorize Mayor to execute lease agreement with William L. Ambrose, III for 30 Market Square A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a lease agreement with William L. Ambrose, III for approximately 658 square feet of a portion of the first floor at 30 Market Square for an annual amount not to exceed $14,400.00.(Requested by Administration)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 20, 2022
R-282-2022 Authorize Mayor to approve Interlocal Agreement for Joint Economic and Community Development Board A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to approve the execution of an Interlocal Agreement relating to the Joint Economic and Community Development Board.(Requested by Administration)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 20, 2022
R-281-2022 Honor George W. Morton, Jr. and express sympathy to his family and friends A Resolution to honor the life and legacy of George W. Morton, Jr., and to express Council's sympathy to his family and friends upon the occasion of his passing.(Requested by Administration)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 20, 2022
O-126-2022 Amend zoning code to remove planned district designation from 3200 Knoxville Center Drive 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 3200 Knoxville Center Drive, Bernardo Holdings, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-B-22-SU) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 20, 2022
O-125-2022 Change zoning at 516 and 520 West Vine Avenue from DK-G to DK-B An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 516 and 520 West Vine Avenue from DK-G (Downtown Knoxville District, Grid Subdistrict)) to DK-B (Downtown Knoxville District, Boulevards Subdistrict), Joe Petre, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 7-M-22-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 20, 2022
R-280-2022 Confirm reappointment of Dationa Mitchell and appointment of Jennifer Bradley to Historic Zoning Commission A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Dationa Mitchell and appointment of Jennifer Bradley to the Historic Zoning Commission.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 20, 2022
Approve consent item Motion to: approve the consent item
O-124-2022 Emergency ordinance appropriating $15,700 from Community Improvement Fund to community agencies An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $15,700.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to community agencies and organizations as set forth in the attachment(Requested by Vice Mayor Roberto and Councilmembers Smith, Singh, Rider, Thomas, McKenzie, Fugate, Testerman, and Parker)
Aye
Unanimous Consent
Sep 20, 2022
Add Ordinance 12-a to the consent agenda Motion to: add Ordinance 12-a to the consent agenda
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 20, 2022 Motion to defer:
Postpone Resolution 10-a for two weeks Motion to: postpone Resolution 10-a for two weeks
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 20, 2022 Motion to defer:
Postpone Resolution 10-b for two weeks Motion to: postpone Resolution 10-b for two weeks
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 20, 2022
Approve minutes from September 6, 2022 regular meeting approve the minutes of the September 6, 2022 Regular Meeting of City Council
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 6, 2022
O-122-2022 Change zoning for West Vine Avenue property An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 516 and 520 West Vine Avenue from DK-G (Downtown Knoxville District, Grid Subdistrict)) to DK-B (Downtown Knoxville District, Boulevards Subdistrict), Joe Petre, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 7-M-22-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 6, 2022
O-121-2022 Remove planned district designation from Knoxville Center Drive 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 3200 Knoxville Center Drive, Bernardo Holdings, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-B-22-SU) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 6, 2022
R-279-2022 Apply for and accept DOJ grant for ICAC Task Force A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of $500,000.00, with no local match, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention for continued funding of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 6, 2022
R-278-2022 Appreciate donation for Forest Heights Park playground A Resolution expressing appreciation to the Forest Heights Neighborhood Association for the donation of $23,855.26, for playground equipment and installation at Forest Heights Pocket Park, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation, as well as accept the construction agreement with Playworld Preferred.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 6, 2022
R-277-2022 Authorize agreement with West for online research services A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement, with Addenda, with West, a Thomson Reuters Business, for online research services, in an initial amount not to exceed $3,145.69 per month, or $37,750.00 per year.(Requested by Law Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 6, 2022
R-276-2022 Apply for and accept TDOT grant for transit operating assistance A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application with the Tennessee Department of Transportation in the amount of $3,609,300.00 to provide funding to Knoxville Area Transit for Fiscal Year 2023 urban transit operating assistance, and if such application is approved, to authorize the Mayor to execute any and all documents to accept such a grant award.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 6, 2022
R-275-2022 Apply for and accept TDOT grant for transit vehicle overhauls 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 $658,155.00 to the City of Knoxville on behalf of Knoxville Area Transit from IMPROVE Act Transit Investment Grant funds for fiscal year 2023, with a City match of up to $219,385.00 for mid-life overhauls on transit vehicles.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 6, 2022
R-274-2022 Apply for and accept TDOT grant for bus depot chargers 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 $3,750,000.00 to the City of Knoxville on behalf of Knoxville Area Transit from IMPROVE Act Transit Investment Grant funds for fiscal year 2023, with a City match of up to $1,250,000.00 in order to construct depot chargers for electric buses at the transit station.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 6, 2022
R-273-2022 Apply for HUD Continuum of Care Planning Grant A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Continuum of Care Planning Grant in the amount of $52,266.00, with a required 25% local match, and if such application is approved, authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept such grant award.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 6, 2022
R-272-2022 Authorize agreement with Henley Roofing for Recreation Center project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Henley Roofing Company for the Christenberry Recreation Center Roof Replacement and HVAC Upgrades Project for an amount not to exceed $450,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 6, 2022
R-271-2022 Accept state funds for Emergency Operations Center A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to request and accept funds from the state of Tennessee, Department of the Military and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency in the amount of $100,000.00 which will reimburse the Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency for furnishing and equipping the new Emergency Operations Center in the Public Safety Complex.(Requested by Emergency Management)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 6, 2022
R-270-2022 Apply for and accept DOJ grant for youth violence prevention A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant in the amount of $250,000.00, with no local match, from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, to support implementation of youth violence prevention strategies for middle and high school aged youth.(Requested by Office of Community Safety)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 6, 2022
R-269-2022 Amend contract with Great Southern Recreation for Fort Kid Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Great Southern Recreation for the Fort Kid at World's Fair Park Project, increasing the contract amount by $44,456.00 for a new contract total of $494,456.00.(Requested by Administration)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 6, 2022 Motion to withdraw:
Pause Public Art Committee Sculpture Project A Resolution to pause the Public Art Committee's Sculpture Project for the Cradle of Country Music Park for six months to allow time for the City to determine a way to preserve the mature trees on the park.(Requested by Councilmembers Singh and Parker)
Aye
Withdrawn
Sep 6, 2022
R-267-2022 Affirm residents' right to access obstetric and gynecological health care A Resolution affirming that all city residents should have the right to access fundamental obstetric and gynecological health care services.(Requested by Councilmembers Singh, Parker, McKenzie, Thomas, Rider, Fugate and Vice Mayor Roberto)
Abstain
Sep 6, 2022
R-268-2022 Appreciate Visit Knoxville donation for Fort Kid Park amenities A Resolution expressing appreciation to Visit Knoxville for the donation of $44,456.00 toward the purchase of new amenities at Fort Kid Park and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation.(Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 6, 2022
O-122-2022 Amend Dowell Springs Company One Year Plan status An Ordinance approving the request of Dowell Springs Company for a One Year Plan Amendment from Office to Medium Density Residential / Office for property located at 0 Dowell Springs Boulevard, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 7-1) (File No. 7-A-22-PA) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 6, 2022
O-121-2022 Amend Northwest County Sector Plan for Dowell Springs property An Ordinance approving the request of Dowell Springs Company for an amendment to the Northwest County Sector Plan from Office to Medium Density Residential / Office for property located at 0 Dowell Springs Boulevard, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 7-1) (File No. 7-D-22-SP) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 6, 2022
Approve consent agenda items approve the consent items
R-264-2022 Approve Certificate of Compliance for Holston Package Store liquor license A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to F&S, LLC d/b/a Holston Package Store relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Finance Department)
R-265-2022 Authorize pension for Amos Massengile, Jr. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to grant a pension of $963.36 per month to Amos Massengile, Jr., an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-266-2022 Authorize pension for David W. Hagerman A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to grant a pension of $3,914.27 per month to David W. Hagerman, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous Consent
Sep 6, 2022
Approve minutes from previous regular meeting approve the minutes of the August 23, 2022 Regular Meeting of City Council
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2022 Motion to defer:
11-r Resolution to pause Public Art Committee's Sculpture Project for Cradle of Country Music Park A Resolution to pause the Public Art Committee's Sculpture Project for the Cradle of Country Music Park for six months to allow time for the City to determine a way to preserve the mature trees on the park.(Requested by Councilmember Singh)
Aye
Split Deferred
Aug 23, 2022 Motion to defer:
10-a An Ordinance to change zoning for 4430 Candora Avenue from Industrial Mixed-Use to Heavy Industrial An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 4430 Candora Avenue from I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District to I-H (Heavy Industrial) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Taylor D. Forrester, Esq. on behalf of Candoro Properties, Applicant, on appeal from a denial by Knoxville- Knox County Planning Commission. (Planning Commission File No. 7-C-22-RZ) (Planning Commission Denied 7-1) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Deferred
Aug 23, 2022
Ordinance amending wrecker rotation list rates and charges An Ordinance amending Chapter 26, Article IV, §26-410 of the Knoxville City Code relating to wrecker rotation list rates and charges.(Requested by Wrecker Services Commission)
Aye
Aug 23, 2022
Ordinance empowering Wrecker Service Commission to set maximum wrecker rotation fees An Ordinance amending Chapter 26, Article IV, §§ 26-410 and 26-502 of the Knoxville City Code empowering the Wrecker Service Commission to set the wrecker rotation maximum fees.(Requested by Wrecker Services Commission)
No
Split Failed
Aug 23, 2022
R-251-2022 Authorize Mayor to execute MOU with Knox County for Homeland Security Grant funds A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a memorandum of understanding with Knox County to allow the Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency to accept $24,000 as a sub recipient of a Homeland Security Grant for certain equipment and software for the Mobile Command Post and the Emergency Operations Center.(Requested by Emergency Management)
Aye
Split
Aug 23, 2022
R-250-2022 Authorize Mayor to execute first amendment to Interlocal Project Agreement for multi-use stadium A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute the first amendment to the Interlocal Project Agreement (multi-use stadium project) with Knox County, Tennessee and the Sports Authority of the County of Knox and the City of Knoxville, Tennessee.(Requested by Department of Economic and Community Development)
Aye
Split
Aug 23, 2022
R-250-2022 Authorize Mayor to execute first amendment to Interlocal Project Agreement for multi-use stadium A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute the first amendment to the Interlocal Project Agreement (multi-use stadium project) with Knox County, Tennessee and the Sports Authority of the County of Knox and the City of Knoxville, Tennessee.(Requested by Department of Economic and Community Development)
Aye
Split
Aug 23, 2022
R-249-2022 Approve Magnolia Ave Warehouse District Redevelopment Plan amendment for TIF and PILOT A Resolution approving an amendment to the Magnolia Avenue Warehouse District Redevelopment Plan relating to terms of Tax Increment Financing and delegating to the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville the authority to negotiate and accept payments in lieu of taxes with respect to certain projects within the plan area.(Requested by Department of Economic and Community Development)
Aye
Split
Aug 23, 2022
R-249-2022 Approve Magnolia Ave Warehouse District Redevelopment Plan amendment for TIF and PILOT A Resolution approving an amendment to the Magnolia Avenue Warehouse District Redevelopment Plan relating to terms of Tax Increment Financing and delegating to the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville the authority to negotiate and accept payments in lieu of taxes with respect to certain projects within the plan area.(Requested by Department of Economic and Community Development)
Aye
Split
Aug 23, 2022
R-263-2022 Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with AWP, Inc. for flagging/traffic control A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with AWP, Inc. d/b/a Area Wide Protective to provide flagging and traffic control services on city streets, and at various locations throughout the city, on an as-needed basis for an amount not to exceed $85,000.00.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2022
R-262-2022 Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept USDA Composting and Food Waste Reduction Grant A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for a Composting and Food Waste Reduction Pilot Project grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) in the amount of $90,000.00, and if awarded, accept the grant on behalf of the City of Knoxville Public Service.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2022
R-261-2022 Authorize Mayor to sign MOU with Knox County accepting 2021 Homeland Security Grant funds A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox County to accept $28,000.00 as a subrecipient of the 2021 Homeland Security Grant in order to purchase a Mobile Video Camera Trailer for use by the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2022
R-260-2022 Authorize Mayor to enter Defined Services Contract with Young-Williams Animal Center A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Defined Services Contract between the City of Knoxville, Knox County, and Young-Williams Animal Center of East Tennessee to promote the responsible care and welfare of animals with the City of Knoxville and Knox County each paying an amount not to exceed $1,075,000.00.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Recused
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2022
R-259-2022 Appreciate Emerald Youth Foundation for ballfield upgrades and authorize agreement A Resolution expressing appreciation to the Emerald Youth Foundation for providing upgrades to the Christenberry ballfields, for a total project cost of $106,000.00 and authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with the Emerald Youth Foundation in order to proceed with the project.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2022
R-258-2022 Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept FTA/TDOT grant for Knoxville Area Transit urbanized 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 amount of $7,489,126.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for Formula Urbanized Area Transit Grant Assistance (Section 5307) for fiscal year 2022, with a City match of $832,125.00.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2022
R-257-2022 Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept FTA/TDOT grant for Knoxville Area Transit bus capital 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 in the amount of $773,471.00 for Knoxville Area Transit for Formula Bus and Bus Facilities Capital Grant Assistance (Section 5339) for fiscal year 2022, with a City match of $85,942.00 for a total project amount of $859,413.00.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2022
R-256-2022 Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center for street outreach A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Volunteer Ministry Center to provide an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 in General Funds for enhanced street outreach services by way of the continued operation of a mobile shower trailer to serve 300 individuals experiencing homelessness in Knoxville.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2022
R-255-2022 Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept hazmat equipment grant from TEMA A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application with the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency to provide funding for hazmat equipment in an amount not to exceed $21,702.44 and if such application is approved, to execute, any and all documents to accept such a grant.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2022
R-254-2022 Authorize Mayor to amend contract with Barge Design Solutions for Liberty Street Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Barge Design Solutions, Inc. to provide additional engineering design services for the Liberty Street Multimodal Project, increasing the contract amount by $45,550.00 for a new total contract amount of $388,050.00, and extending the date of completion to November 1, 2023.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2022
R-253-2022 Authorize Mayor to amend contract with Cannon & Cannon for UT Area Signal Improvements A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amendment the contract with Cannon & Cannon, Inc. to provide additional engineering design services for the University of Tennessee Area Signal Improvements Project, increasing the contract amount by $51,371.73 for a new total contract amount of $549,181.73 and extending the date of completion to December 31, 2024.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 23, 2022
R-252-2022 Authorize Mayor to accept excess workers' compensation insurance proposal A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept a proposal from Midwest Casualty Company for excess workers' compensation insurance coverage for City of Knoxville employees and K-Trans Management, Inc. employees for a one-year period at a premium not to exceed a corresponding percentage of annual payroll, currently estimated to be $221,617.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 9, 2022
Ordinance empowering Wrecker Service Commission to set wrecker rotation maximum fees An Ordinance amending Chapter 26, Article IV, §§ 26-410 and 26-502 of the Knoxville City Code empowering the Wrecker Service Commission to set the wrecker rotation maximum fees.(Requested by Wrecker Services Commission)
Aye
Deferred
Aug 9, 2022
Ordinance to close a portion of Ball Camp Pike and authorize quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close a portion of Ball Camp Pike between the southeast corner of parcel 093 CF 038 and its eastern terminus, subject to two conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Ryan Lynch, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 6-A-22-SC) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 9, 2022 Motion to defer:
Ordinance amending Knoxville City Code on wrecker rotation list rates and charges An Ordinance amending Chapter 26, Article IV, §26-410 of the Knoxville City Code relating to wrecker rotation list rates and charges.(Requested by Wrecker Services Commission)
Aye
Deferred
Aug 9, 2022 Motion to defer:
Ordinance empowering Wrecker Service Commission to set wrecker rotation maximum fees An Ordinance amending Chapter 26, Article IV, §§ 26-410 and 26-502 of the Knoxville City Code empowering the Wrecker Service Commission to set the wrecker rotation maximum fees.(Requested by Wrecker Services Commission)
Aye
Deferred
Aug 9, 2022
O-106-2022 Ordinance setting certified tax rate and amending Tax Rate Ordinance O-57-2022 An Ordinance setting a "Certified Tax Rate" as required by T.C.A. § 67-5-1701 and amending Ordinance O-57-2022 (Tax Rate Ordinance) to adjust the tax rate from $2.9638 to $2.1556.(Requested by Finance Department)
Abstain
Aug 9, 2022
R-238-2022 Resolution confirming Mayor's reappointments to Affordable Housing Fund Advisory Committee A Resolution confirming the Mayor's reappointments to the Knoxville Affordable Housing Fund Advisory Committee.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Aye
Split
Aug 9, 2022
12-n Ordinance approving One Year Plan Amendment for 0 Dowell Springs Boulevard An Ordinance approving the request of Dowell Springs Company for a One Year Plan Amendment from Office to Medium Density Residential / Office for property located at 0 Dowell Springs Boulevard, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 7-1) (File No. 7-A-22-PA) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Deferred
Aug 9, 2022
12-m Ordinance amending Northwest County Sector Plan for 0 Dowell Springs Boulevard An Ordinance approving the request of Dowell Springs Company for an amendment to the Northwest County Sector Plan from Office to Medium Density Residential / Office for property located at 0 Dowell Springs Boulevard, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 7-1) (File No. 7-D-22-SP) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Deferred
Aug 9, 2022
Ordinance to change zoning of 155 Old State Road from RN-1 to RN-2 District An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 155 Old State Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Lucky Clark, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 8-0 Consent) (File No. 7-L-22-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 9, 2022
Ordinance to change zoning of 0 Gleason Drive from Office to RN-6 Multi-Family Residential An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Gleason Drive from O (Office) District to RN-6 (Multi-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Scott Torbett / J.A. Murphy Group, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 8-0 Consent) (File No. 7-D-22-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 9, 2022
Ordinance to change zoning of 0 West Scott Avenue from RN-4 to I-MU District An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 West Scott Avenue from RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District, Hospitality Pantries, Inc., Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 8-0 Consent) (File No. 7-A-22-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 9, 2022
Ordinance to change zoning of 5036 Obarr Drive from RN-1 to RN-2 District An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 5036 Obarr Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Obarr, LLC / Isaac Pennell, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 8-0 Consent) (File No. 7-U-22-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 9, 2022
Ordinance to change zoning of 1624 Riverside Drive from I-H to DK-E district An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 1624 Riverside Drive from I-H (Heavy Industrial) District to DK-E (Downtown Knoxville Edge Subdistrict) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Dominion Riverside, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 8-0) (File No. 7-T-22-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 9, 2022
Ordinance approving One Year Plan Amendment for 1624 Riverside Drive An Ordinance approving the request of Dominion Riverside, LLC for a One Year Plan Amendment from Light Industrial to Mixed Use Regional Center for property located at 1624 Riverside Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 8-0) (File No. 7-B-22-PA) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 9, 2022
Ordinance amending Central City Sector Plan for 1624 Riverside Drive An Ordinance approving the request of Dominion Riverside, LLC for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Light Industrial to Mixed Use Regional Center for property located at 1624 Riverside Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 8-0) (File No. 7-G-22-SP) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 9, 2022
Ordinance to amend Knoxville Zoning Code Article 9.3.F.6 for drive-through facilities An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 9.3.F.6, "Principal Use Standards Associated with Drive-Through Facility" as presented in Exhibit 2 of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission File, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 8-0 Consent) (File No. 6-G-22-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 9, 2022
Ordinance appropriating $1,200 from Parks and Recreation for Knoxville Botanical Garden Gala An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,200.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department budget and donating same toward the sponsorship of the Knoxville Botanical Garden's 13th Annual Green Thumb Gala.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 9, 2022
Ordinance appropriating $1,000 for East Tennessee Community Design Center fundraiser sponsorship An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department budget and donating same toward the sponsorship of the East Tennessee Community Design Center's 2022 fundraiser Celebration at World's Fair Park.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 9, 2022
Ordinance appropriating $1,200 from Parks and Recreation for Legacy Parks Foundation event An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,200.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department budget and donating same toward the sponsorship of Legacy Parks Foundation's 2022 Legacy Luncheon for the Parks.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 9, 2022
Ordinance appropriating $1,750 from Parks and Recreation for "Twilight at Ijams" sponsorship An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,750.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department budget and donating same toward the sponsorship of Ijams Nature Center's fundraiser "Twilight at Ijams".(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 9, 2022
Ordinance to rename Department of Community Development to Housing and Neighborhood Development An Ordinance to amend Chapters 2, 6 and 15 of the Knoxville City Code to change of the name of the Department of Community Development to the Department of Housing and Neighborhood Development and for related purposes.(Requested by Housing & Neighborhood Development)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 9, 2022
R-244-2022 Resolution to approve Preliminary Plan for Historic Giffin Square at 1834 Beech Street A Resolution to approve the Preliminary Plan for the Historic Giffin Square for property located at 1834 Beech Street, including approval of the requested exceptions to the underlying zoning’s dimensional and use standards, subject to 4 conditions, David Cockrill, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 8-0) (File No. 4-A-22-PD) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 9, 2022
R-243-2022 Resolution authorizing agreement with Boys and Girls Clubs for youth programs A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley to provide an amount not to exceed $260,000.00 in general funds to support programs which engage Knoxville youth in life-enhancing programming and early workforce readiness activities.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 9, 2022
R-242-2022 Resolution authorizing issuance of General Obligation Refunding Bond not to exceed $60,065,000 A Resolution authorizing the issuance of a General Obligation Refunding Bond of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $60,065,000, in one or more series, to refinance the City's outstanding Series A-4-A Loan Agreement; making provision for the issuance, sale and payment of said bonds, establishing the terms thereof and the disposition of proceeds therefrom; and providing for the levy of taxes for the payment of principal of, premium, if any, and interest on the bonds.(Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 9, 2022
R-241-2022 Resolution amending Texas Avenue Sidewalk Project contract with Morgan Contracting, Inc. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Morgan Contracting, Inc. for the Texas Avenue Sidewalk Project, increasing the contract amount by $131,215.00 for a new contract total of $1,153,781.20 and extending the date of completion to October 14, 2022.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 9, 2022
R-240-2022 Resolution authorizing agreement with KCDC for Downtown Cinema support A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville's Community Development Corporation to provide administrative services and operational support to the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville and the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville for the Downtown Cinema, including supporting the City's redevelopment priorities, for an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 per year.(Requested by Department of Economic and Community Development)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 9, 2022
R-239-2022 Resolution to annex three parcels on Maloney Road and approve a Plan of Service A Resolution proposing to annex three parcels of land abutting the northern right-of-way of Maloney Road, lying approximately 660 feet east of the intersection with Maloney Road and Dresser Road, having Tax Identification Numbers as 135GA005, 135GA00501 and 135GA006 and to approve a Plan of Service for said area.(Requested by Department of Economic and Community Development)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 9, 2022
Approval of consent items CONSENT ITEMS (Indicated with "*")
R-236-2022 Resolution granting pension to Christopher R. Line, KPD employee A Resolution granting a pension of $4,157.10 per month to Christopher R. Line, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-237-2022 Resolution granting pension to Amanda K. Williams, Knoxville General Government employee A Resolution granting a pension of $1,741.15 per month to Amanda K. Williams, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous Consent
Aug 9, 2022 Motion to defer:
Postponement of Ordinances 12-m and 12-n for two weeks ITEMS FOR POSTPONEMENT (Indicated with "P")
12-m Ordinance 12-m postponed earlier Ordinance 12-m was postponed earlier in the meeting - see Section 5-b
12-n Ordinance 12-n postponed earlier Ordinance 12-n was postponed earlier in the meeting - see Section 5-b
Aye
Unanimous Consent
Aug 9, 2022 Aye
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2022
Set Certified Tax Rate and amend Tax Rate Ordinance An Ordinance setting a "Certified Tax Rate" as required by T.C.A. § 67-5-1701 and amending Ordinance O-57-2022 (Tax Rate Ordinance) to adjust the tax rate from $2.9638 to $2.1556.(Requested by Finance Department)
Abstain
Jul 26, 2022
R-235-2022 Apply for Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply jointly with Knox County the 2022 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant award in the amount of $144,082.00 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 Knoxville Police Department, and if such application is approved, authorizing the Mayor to accept such a grant award.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Aye
Split
Jul 26, 2022
R-216-2022 Amend PILOT transaction for BNA Associates, LLC A resolution to amend Resolution No R-176-2021 approving The Industrial Development Board of the County of Knox entering 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
Jul 26, 2022
12-c Close portion of Ball Camp Pike An Ordinance to close a portion of Ball Camp Pike between the southeast corner of parcel 093 CF 038 and its eastern terminus, subject to one condition, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Ryan Lynch, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 6-A-22-SC) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Deferred
Jul 26, 2022
12-b Amend code for single family and duplex development flexibility An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 22.5, Article I, Section 22.5-4 and Article II, Section 22.5-20 to create greater flexibility for single family and duplex development.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Withdrawn
Jul 26, 2022
R-234-2022 Amend and restate Investment Policy of Pension Board A Resolution amending and restating the Investment Policy of the City of Knoxville Pension Board.(Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2022
R-233-2022 Lease Fairview Recreation Center A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement to lease the Fairview Recreation Center to the Mechanicsville Community Association.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2022
R-232-2022 Lease Fountain City Art Center facility A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement to lease the Fountain City Art Center facility to the Fountain City Art Center.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2022
R-231-2022 Lease Historic Oakwood-Lincoln Park Clubhouse A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement to lease the Historic Oakwood-Lincoln Park Clubhouse to the Oakwood-Lincoln Park Neighborhood Association.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2022
R-230-2022 Execute documents to receive payments from Tennessee Housing Assistance Fund A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents required to enable the City to receive payments from the Tennessee Housing Assistance Fund for qualifying individuals who are delinquent on their Owner Occupied HOME loan payments and/or property taxes.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2022
R-229-2022 Execute subgrantee agreement with University of Tennessee for HMIS platform A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with the University of Tennessee to provide an amount not to exceed $31,140.00 in general funds to support improvements to and continued maintenance of the Homeless Management Information System platform in order to improve data quality.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2022
R-228-2022 Execute subgrantee agreement with Catholic Charities for emergency shelter A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Catholic Charities of East Tennessee to provide an amount not to exceed $35,000.00 in CARES Act supplemental Community Development Block Grant - Coronavirus funding for the operation of Samaritan Place’s emergency shelter, as part of the City's response to the Covid-19 pandemic.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2022
R-227-2022 Execute subgrantee agreement with InterFaith Health Clinic for services A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with InterFaith Health Clinic to provide an amount not to exceed $33,000.00 in CARES Act supplemental Community Development Block Grant - Coronavirus funding for mental health and substance abuse services for low- and moderate-income individuals, as part of the City's response to the Covid-19 pandemic.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 26, 2022
R-226-2022 Execute subgrantee agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center for outreach services A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center to provide an amount not to exceed $160,000.00 in CARES Act supplemental Community Development Block Grant - Coronavirus funding for street outreach services for individuals who are experiencing homelessness within the corporate limits of Knoxville.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
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