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Lauren Rider

District 4 · Dec 16, 2017 – Dec 20, 2025

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Lauren Rider has cast 4,388 published votes on the City of Knoxville, TN City Council, attending 97.2% of recorded roll calls, with 705 motions made and 11 dissents (a “no” on an adopted item).

On the issues

Attendance

4266 of 4388

recorded votes he or she was present for

present means neither absent nor recused

122

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

324 contested decisions · how these are counted

324

contested decisions he or she cast a yes or no on

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

11

of those, voted no on something adopted anyway

705 / 1276

motions moved / seconded

Recaps: First 100 days · 2025 in review · 2024 in review · 2023 in review · 2022 in review · 2021 in review · 2020 in review · 2019 in review · 2018 in review

Patterns

How these are computed ↓

Deterministic breakdowns of Lauren Rider’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 1090 1065 (98%) 9 (1%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Budget & taxes 410 394 (96%) 3 (1%) 0 8–0 See votes →
Contracts & purchasing 399 387 (97%) 1 (0%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Personnel & appointments 373 363 (97%) 1 (0%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Schools 21 20 (95%) 0 (0%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Public safety 210 199 (95%) 2 (1%) 0 8–0 See votes →
Roads & infrastructure 487 474 (97%) 0 (0%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Parks & community 271 263 (97%) 1 (0%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Intergovernmental & resolutions 224 219 (98%) 3 (1%) 1 9–0 See votes →
Surveillance & privacy technology 10 9 (90%) 1 (10%) 0 9–0 See votes →

Attendance & dissent over time

Attendance rate

Dissents (no on adopted)

Dec 2017 Dec 2025
Full term · Dec 2017–Dec 2025. Vertical lines mark election dates.
Year Votes Present Attendance Dissents
2018 404 404 100% 0 See votes →
2019 138 138 100% 4 See votes →
2020 745 745 100% 3 See votes →
2021 719 719 100% 2 See votes →
2022 581 514 88% 0 See votes →
2023 627 602 96% 1 See votes →
2024 716 689 96% 0 See votes →
2025 458 455 99% 1 See votes →

Agreement with other members

Computed over contested votes only — the 324 non-unanimous (split) votes Lauren Rider 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
Debbie Helsley 94 of 100 (94%) 100
Gwen McKenzie 284 of 311 (91%) 311
Tommy Smith 262 of 287 (91%) 287
Lynne Fugate 242 of 270 (90%) 270
Janet Testerman 164 of 190 (86%) 190
Mark Campen 23 of 27 (85%) 27
Andrew Roberto 269 of 319 (84%) 319
Marshall Stair 21 of 25 (84%) 25
Charles Thomas 230 of 279 (82%) 279
Finbarr Saunders 22 of 27 (81%) 27
Stephanie Welch 21 of 28 (75%) 28
George C. Wallace 19 of 27 (70%) 27
Seema Singh 183 of 282 (65%) 282
Amelia Parker 69 of 286 (24%) 286

See Lauren Rider’s split votes →

Motions made & seconded, by topic

Topic Made Seconded
Zoning & land use 209 304 See votes →
Budget & taxes 48 100 See votes →
Contracts & purchasing 81 143 See votes →
Personnel & appointments 56 113 See votes →
Schools 5 8 See votes →
Public safety 14 73 See votes →
Roads & infrastructure 92 142 See votes →
Parks & community 22 91 See votes →
Intergovernmental & resolutions 28 63 See votes →
Surveillance & privacy technology 1 1 See votes →

How these breakdowns are computed

Every figure on this page is a deterministic computation over Lauren Rider’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 Lauren Rider’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 Lauren Rider 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 Lauren Rider’s full term (Dec 16, 2017–Dec 20, 2025). 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 Lauren Rider is recorded as the mover or the seconder in the minutes, grouped by the motion’s neutral topic(s).

Disclosed interests

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

Appointments moved

Board and committee appointments Lauren Rider 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
Sergeant Christopher Williams Knoxville Animal Control Board not stated Nov 25, 2025 →
Bobby Graham City Pension Board not stated Nov 11, 2025 →
Lisa Randazzo Historic Zoning Commission not stated Nov 11, 2025 →
Don Jones Wrecker Services Commission not stated Sep 30, 2025 →
Amy Midis Historic Zoning Commission not stated Sep 30, 2025 →
Jon Clark Board of the Public Building Authority not stated Aug 19, 2025 →
Travis Tillman Historic Zoning Commission not stated Jul 22, 2025 →
Markus Chady Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority not stated Jul 8, 2025 →
Lynne Ghenov Board of Directors of Community Television of Knoxville not stated Feb 18, 2025 →
Jade Kloss Historic Zoning Commission not stated Dec 10, 2024 →
Kim Black Board of Zoning Appeals not stated Nov 26, 2024 →
Adam Kohntopp Board of Environmental Appeals for the City not stated Oct 1, 2024 →
Bonnie Graham Knoxville Affordable Housing Fund Advisory Committee not stated Aug 20, 2024 →
Dusty Brock City of Knoxville Audit Committee not stated Jul 9, 2024 →
Allison Page Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority not stated May 28, 2024 →
Lola Alapo Visit Knoxville Board of Directors not stated May 28, 2024 →
Tony Allen Design Review Board not stated May 28, 2024 →
Officer Lesley Pressley Wrecker Services Commission not stated Apr 16, 2024 →
Jody Mullins Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee — – Dec 17, 2027 Apr 2, 2024 →
Megan Brown Knoxville Animal Control Board not stated Apr 2, 2024 →
Jane Roberts Civil Service Merit Board not stated Mar 19, 2024 →
Jody Mullins Knoxville City Golf Course Advisory Committee not stated Mar 5, 2024 →
Ellie Kittrell Community Health Council not stated Jan 23, 2024 →
Luis Urrea Board of Zoning Appeals not stated Jan 9, 2024 →
Erin Donovan Knoxville Animal Control Board not stated Dec 12, 2023 →
Tyrone Beach Police Advisory and Review Committee not stated Oct 17, 2023 →
Brad Salsbury Board of Zoning Appeals not stated Oct 3, 2023 →
Kaylin Chesney Better Building Board not stated Sep 19, 2023 →
Kaylin Chesney Better Building Board of the City of Knoxville not stated Sep 19, 2023 →
Daniel Odle Board of Zoning Appeals not stated Sep 19, 2023 →
Hallie Hearnes Historic Zoning Commission not stated Aug 22, 2023 →
Linda Gay Blanc City Pension Board not stated Jun 13, 2023 →
Mark Dukes Civil Service Merit Board not stated Mar 21, 2023 →
Casey Cordy Better Building Board of the City of Knoxville not stated Feb 21, 2023 →
Jared Worsham Design Review Board not stated Feb 21, 2023 →
Dennis Owen City Pension Board not stated Nov 15, 2022 →
Janet Testerman Knoxville Animal Control Board not stated Nov 15, 2022 →
Xavier Bridges Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee not stated May 3, 2022 →
Scott Schimmel Civil Service Merit Board not stated Mar 8, 2022 →
Rick Blackburn Historic Zoning Commission not stated Jan 25, 2022 →
Jim Idol Board of Directors of Community Television of Knoxville not stated Jan 25, 2022 →
Councilmember Amelia Parker City Council's Audit Committee not stated Jan 25, 2022 →
Hank Jenkins Mayor's Council on Disability Issues not stated Jan 11, 2022 →
Angel Bowman Neighborhood Advisory Council not stated Dec 14, 2021 →
Katie Sanford Goodner Better Building Board of the City of Knoxville not stated Nov 30, 2021 →
John Heins Board of Environmental Appeals for the City not stated Nov 2, 2021 →
Laura Seery Cole Design Review Board not stated Aug 10, 2021 →
Darlene Gwaltney Knoxville Animal Control Board not stated Jun 29, 2021 →
Lola Alapo Visit Knoxville Board of Directors not stated May 18, 2021 →
Councilmember Seema Singh Board of Directors of Community Television of Knoxville not stated Mar 23, 2021 →
Stephanie Taylor Civil Service Merit Board not stated Mar 9, 2021 →
Lynne Randazzo Historic Zoning Commission not stated Nov 3, 2020 →
Jenae Anderson-Easterly Police Advisory and Review Committee not stated Aug 25, 2020 →
Travis Tillman Historic Zoning Commission not stated Aug 11, 2020 →
City Council Representative Knoxville Transportation Authority not stated Dec 16, 2017 →

Voting record

Meeting Agenda item Vote Badges
Feb 6, 2024
O-10-2024 Amend Knoxville City Code Zoning Code to add Middle Housing Standards. An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B. Zoning Code, moving Article 4.6 General Standards of Applicability to 4.7; inserting a new Article 4.6, Middle Housing Standards, with subsections 4.6.A Middle Housing Types, 4.6.B Middle Housing Uses, 4.6.C Middle Housing Dimensional Standards, 4.6.D Middle Housing Parking Standards, 4.6.E Middle Housing Design Standards, 4.6.F Middle Housing Conversion Standards, and 4.6.G Middle Housing Administrative Variations, and making minor revisions to Article 2.3 Definitions, Article 4.2 Uses, Article 4.3 Dimensional Standards, Article 4.6 General Standards of Applicability, Article 9.2 Use Matrix, Article 9.3 Principal Use Standards., City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-2) (File No. 10-B-23-OA) (All districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Split
Feb 6, 2024
O-9-2024 Amend Knoxville City Code Zoning Code references from MPC to Knoxville-Knox County Planning. An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Article 7.0.2.A., Summary of Review Authority; Article 7.0.2.G.1, Alternative Compliance Review; Article 7.0.2, Common Approval Procedures; and to correct references to the "Metropolitan Planning Commission" by changing to "Knoxville-Knox County Planning" in several sections, City of Knoxville, applicant. (Planning Commission approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 12-A-23-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 6, 2024
Approve consent items. approve the consent items
11-m Grant pension to Dana M. Crocker. A Resolution granting a pension of $3,924.26 per month to Dana M. Crocker, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
11-n Grant pension to Donald M. Partin, Jr. A Resolution granting a pension of $5,228.40 per month to Donald M. Partin, Jr., an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
11-o Grant pension to Gina D. Pierce. A Resolution granting a pension of $1,506.99 per month to Gina D. Pierce, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
11-p Grant pension to Gregory D. Perrin. A Resolution granting a pension of $4,224.44 per month to Gregory D. Perrin, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
11-q Grant pension to John R. Kiely. A Resolution granting a pension of $5,101.29 per month to John R. Kiely, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
11-r Grant pension to Michael J. Miles. A Resolution granting a pension of $3,668.14 per month to Michael J. Miles, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
11-s Grant pension to Kenneth B. Bush. A Resolution granting a pension of $2,398.51 per month to Kenneth B. Bush, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
11-t Grant pension to Kelly V. Anders. A Resolution granting a pension of $353.65 per month to Kelly V. Anders, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department(Requested by Pension Board)
11-u Grant pension to Timothy W. Williams. A Resolution granting a pension of $3,826.08 per month to Timothy W. Williams, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
11-v Grant pension to Terry P. Beeler. A Resolution granting a pension of $4,538.84 per month to Terry P. Beeler, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
11-w Grant pension to Stephen W. Burchfield. A Resolution granting a pension of $2,317.72 per month to Stephen W. Burchfield, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
11-x Grant pension to Shane G. Berrier. A Resolution granting a pension of $4,807.26 per month to Shane G. Berrier, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
11-y Grant pension to Phillip J. Major. A Resolution granting a pension of $4,596.76 per month to Phillip J. Major, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
11-z Grant pension to Patrick S. Langley. A Resolution granting a pension of $5,075.40 per month to Patrick S. Langley, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous Consent
Feb 6, 2024
Approve minutes of January 23, 2024 regular meeting. approve the minutes of the January 23, 2024 Regular Meeting of City Council
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 6, 2024
O-16-2024 Change zoning for Merchant Drive property from OP to AG District. An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 2812 Merchant Drive from OP (Office Park) District to AG (General Agricultural) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Erika Ayala Munoz, applicant. (Planning Commission approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 12-I-23-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 6, 2024
O-15-2024 Amend Northwest City Sector Plan for Merchant Drive property from Low Res/NC to Low Res. An Ordinance approving the request of Erika Ayala Munoz for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential/Neighborhood Commercial to Low Density Residential, leaving all special purpose land us classifications unchanged, for property located at 2812 Merchant Drive. (Planning Commission approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 12-C-23-SP) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 6, 2024
O-14-2024 Close unnamed alley and authorize quitclaim deeds. An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley between the southeast corner of parcel 094 BB 003 and the western terminus of the alley at the southwest corner of parcel 094 BB 002, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, George Raudenbush, applicant. (Planning Commission approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 12-A-23-AC) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 6, 2024
O-13-2024 Close Reed Street and authorize quitclaim deeds. An Ordinance to close Reed Street between Bonnyman Drive and W. Oldham Avenue, subject to one condition, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Knoxville Community Development Corporation, applicant. (Planning Commission approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 12-C-23-SC) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 6, 2024
O-12-2024 Close Bonnyman Drive and authorize quitclaim deeds. An Ordinance to close Bonnyman Drive between Fort Promise Drive and Reed Street, subject to one condition, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Knoxville Community Development Corporation, applicant. (Planning Commission approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 12-B-23-SC) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 6, 2024
O-11-2024 Close Layden Drive and authorize quitclaim deeds. An Ordinance to close Layden Drive between the southwest corner of 318 Layden Drive (now part of 5331 Lyons View Pike) and Layden Drive's eastern terminus, subject to one condition, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Cherokee Country Club, applicant. (Planning Commission approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 12-A-23-SC) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2024 Motion to defer:
Postponement of Ordinance 12-a to the February 20, 2024 meeting Motion to: postpone Ordinance 12-a to the February 20, 2024 meeting
Aye
Deferred
Jan 23, 2024 Motion to defer:
Postponement of Resolution 10-a to the February 6, 2024 meeting Motion to: postpone Resolution 10-a to the February 6, 2024 meeting
Aye
Deferred
Jan 23, 2024
12-a Ordinance to amend Accessory Dwelling Unit standards in the Zoning Code An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 10.3.B Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU), to add or amend standards for ADUs., R. Bentley Marlow, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 7-5) (File No. 8-C-23-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Deferred
Jan 23, 2024
10-a Resolution on appeal of a zoning administrator's decision regarding a duplex classification A Resolution approving an appeal by John Holmes of the Board of Zoning Appeals' decision to uphold the determination of the Zoning Administrator that a twenty-two bedroom duplex is classified as an “Independent Living Facility” and not a "Two-Family Dwelling," per Article 16.12 (File No. 11-B-23-VA).(Requested by Plans Review & Inspections)
Aye
Deferred
Jan 23, 2024
Ordinance to change zoning classification for 2812 Merchant Drive An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 2812 Merchant Drive from OP (Office Park) District to AG (General Agricultural) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Erika Ayala Munoz, applicant. (Planning Commission approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 12-I-23-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2024
Ordinance approving sector plan amendment for 2812 Merchant Drive An Ordinance approving the request of Erika Ayala Munoz for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential/Neighborhood Commercial to Low Density Residential, leaving all special purpose land us classifications unchanged, for property located at 2812 Merchant Drive. (Planning Commission approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 12-C-23-SP) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2024
Ordinance to close an unnamed alley and authorize quitclaim deeds to property owners An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley between the southeast corner of parcel 094 BB 003 and the western terminus of the alley at the southwest corner of parcel 094 BB 002, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, George Raudenbush, applicant. (Planning Commission approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 12-A-23-AC) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2024
Ordinance to close Reed Street and authorize quitclaim deeds to adjacent owners An Ordinance to close Reed Street between Bonnyman Drive and W. Oldham Avenue, subject to one condition, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Knoxville Community Development Corporation, applicant. (Planning Commission approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 12-C-23-SC) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2024
Ordinance to close Bonnyman Drive and authorize quitclaim deeds to adjacent owners An Ordinance to close Bonnyman Drive between Fort Promise Drive and Reed Street, subject to one condition, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Knoxville Community Development Corporation, applicant. (Planning Commission approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 12-B-23-SC) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2024
Ordinance to close Layden Drive and authorize quitclaim deeds to adjacent owners An Ordinance to close Layden Drive between the southwest corner of 318 Layden Drive (now part of 5331 Lyons View Pike) and Layden Drive's eastern terminus, subject to one condition, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Cherokee Country Club, applicant. (Planning Commission approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 12-A-23-SC) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2024
Ordinance to amend Knoxville City Code regarding review authority and naming conventions An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Article 7.0.2.A., Summary of Review Authority; Article 7.0.2.G.1, Alternative Compliance Review; Article 7.0.2, Common Approval Procedures; and to correct references to the "Metropolitan Planning Commission" by changing to "Knoxville-Knox County Planning" in several sections, City of Knoxville, applicant. (Planning Commission approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 12-A-23-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2024
Ordinance to amend Zoning Code for new Middle Housing Standards and related revisions An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B. Zoning Code, moving Article 4.6 General Standards of Applicability to 4.7; inserting a new Article 4.6, Middle Housing Standards, with subsections 4.6.A Middle Housing Types, 4.6.B Middle Housing Uses, 4.6.C Middle Housing Dimensional Standards, 4.6.D Middle Housing Parking Standards, 4.6.E Middle Housing Design Standards, 4.6.F Middle Housing Conversion Standards, and 4.6.G Middle Housing Administrative Variations, and making minor revisions to Article 2.3 Definitions, Article 4.2 Uses, Article 4.3 Dimensional Standards, Article 4.6 General Standards of Applicability, Article 9.2 Use Matrix, Article 9.3 Principal Use Standards., City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-2) (File No. 10-B-23-OA) (All districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2024
R-39-2024 Authorization for Mayor to execute bulk fuel supply agreement A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Kentucky Oil and Refining Company to provide multiple types of bulk fuel, for an initial term of one year with the option to extend the agreement for up to two additional one-year terms, at an estimated cost per term of $4,000,000.00.(Requested by Purchasing)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2024
R-38-2024 Authorization to amend agreement for park restroom janitorial services, adding parks A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the current agreement C-21-0397 with National Building Service, Inc., for janitorial services for outdoor restrooms located at numerous parks within the city limits, adding Morningside Park and Baker Creek Preserve, for an increased total contract amount not to exceed $70,674.00 annually.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2024
R-37-2024 Authorization for Mayor to contract with Larry Patty as Police Wellness Coordinator A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Larry M. "Mike" Patty to serve as the Knoxville Police Department's Wellness Coordinator for an initial term of two years, in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 over the two-year period of the Agreement.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2024
R-36-2024 Authorization to amend agreement with Neighborhood Housing Inc. for workforce program A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a First Amendment to an Agreement with Neighborhood Housing Inc., to increase the funding amount by $32,000.00 to fund an additional 13 participants in the KnoxWorx Workforce Development Program, for a new total contract funding amount not to exceed $194,687.00.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2024
R-35-2024 Authorization to execute revised loan documents for Bell Street 2 L.P. housing project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a revised Agreement and other associated revised loan documents with Bell Street 2 L.P. to incorporate revisions caused by the project's delayed closing, recently requested modifications, and a new development schedule, with no change to the awarded amount, which is not to exceed $1,500,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund, and no change to the number of units to be developed, which is 50 permanent supportive housing units for very low income seniors, to be located at 245 S. Bell Street.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2024
R-34-2024 Authorization for Mayor to contract for engineering services for bus corridor project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with WSP USA Inc. for professional engineering services for the Broadway Accelerated Bus Corridor Project in an amount not to exceed $1,281,757.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2024
R-33-2024 Authorization to amend contract for engineering services for Kingston Pike project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc., to provide Construction Engineering and Inspection services for the Kingston Pike Complete Connections Project, increasing the contract amount by $61,776.53 for a new contract total of $293,852.07 and extending the completion date to July 31, 2024.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2024
R-32-2024 Authorization to amend contract for Kingston Pike Complete Connections Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Southern Constructors, Inc. for the Kingston Pike Complete Connections Project, increasing the contract amount by $93,727.36 for a new contract total of $2,293,701.36 and extending the completion date to March 14, 2024.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2024
R-31-2024 Authorization to amend master service agreement for health center services, increasing budget A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to Document No. C-22-0127, the Master Service Agreement with Premise Health Employers Solutions, LLC, for operation and management services for the City's employer-sponsored health center and field offices, to increase the budget by an amount not to exceed $193,050.00 to provide funds to raise salaries and salary ranges to attract and retain clinical staff, for a new estimated annual cost of $2,624,101.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2024
R-30-2024 Authorization for Mayor to seek and accept NLC grant for economic opportunity expansion A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept grant funding in an amount of up to $15,000.00 with no required matching funds, from the National League of Cities to be used to expand economic opportunities for residents and businesses of color.(Requested by Community Safety & Empowerment)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2024
R-29-2024 Resolution approving an appeal to reverse a zoning variance decision for a front setback A Resolution approving an appeal by Daniel A. Sanders, on behalf of the Oak Knoll Homeowner's Association, Inc., of a decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals to grant a variance requested by Scott Boruff to increase the minimum front setback in an RN-1 zoning District, from 84.9 feet to 213 feet, per Article 4.3; Table 4-1, for property located at 5660 Lyons View Pike, thereby reversing the decision of the Board and denying the original variance request. (File No. 11-C-23-VA).(Requested by Plans Review & Inspections)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2024
O-8-2024 Ordinance to update permit fee structure in the Knoxville City Code An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 22.5, Article II, to implement an updated permit fee structure.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2024
R-28-2024 Confirming reappointments and appointment to the Public Arts Committee A Resolution confirming the reappointments of Claudio Gomez and Oren Yarbrough and appointment of Joe Tolbert Jr. to the City of Knoxville Public Arts Committee.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2024
R-27-2024 Appointment of Ellie Kittrell to the Community Health Council A Resolution appointing Ellie Kittrell to serve on the Community Health Council.(Requested by Vice-Mayor Smith)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 23, 2024
Approval of minutes from the January 9, 2024 Regular Meeting Motion to: approve the minutes of the January 9, 2024 Regular Meeting of City Council
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 9, 2024 Motion to defer:
10-e Postpone resolution regarding zoning appeal for setback variance at 5660 Lyons View Pike A Resolution approving an appeal by Daniel A. Sanders, on behalf of the Oak Knoll Homeowner's Association, Inc., of a decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals to grant a variance requested by Scott Boruff to increase the minimum front setback in an RN-1 zoning District, from 84.9 feet to 213 feet, per Article 4.3; Table 4-1, for property located at 5660 Lyons View Pike, thereby reversing the decision of the Board and denying the original variance request. (File No. 11-C-23-VA).(Requested by Plans Review & Inspections)
Aye
Deferred
Jan 9, 2024 Motion to defer:
10-d Postpone resolution regarding zoning appeal for 22-bedroom duplex A Resolution approving an appeal by John Holmes of the Board of Zoning Appeals' decision to uphold the determination of the Zoning Administrator that a twenty-two bedroom duplex is classified as an “Independent Living Facility” and not a "Two-Family Dwelling," per Article 16.12 (File No. 11-B-23-VA).(Requested by Plans Review & Inspections)
Aye
Deferred
Jan 9, 2024 Motion to withdraw:
10-a Withdraw ordinance on sector plan amendment at 2812 Merchant Drive An Ordinance approving the request of Erika Ayala Munoz for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Neighborhood Commercial to General Commercial for a portion of property located at 2812 Merchant Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged, on appeal from a denial by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission. (Planning Commission File No. 10-B-23-SP) (Planning Commission Denied 10-0) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
10-b Withdraw ordinance on One Year Plan amendment at 2812 Merchant Drive An Ordinance approving the request of Erika Ayala Munoz for a One Year Plan amendment from Neighborhood Commercial to General Commercial for a portion of property located at 2812 Merchant Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged, on appeal from a denial by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission. (Planning Commission File No. 10-B-23-PA) (Planning Commission Denied 10-0) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
10-c Withdraw ordinance to rezone 2812 Merchant Drive from OP to C-G-1 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for a portion of property located at 2812 Merchant Drive from OP (Office Park) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Erika Ayala Munoz, Applicant, on appeal from a denial by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission. (Planning Commission File No. 10-B-23-RZ) (Planning Commission Denied 10-0) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Withdrawn Consent
Jan 9, 2024 Motion to defer:
Authorize Mayor to execute easement for South Banks Apartments encroachment A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Easement Agreement to allow existing features of the South Banks Apartments at 820 Waterfront Drive to encroach into the public right-of-way.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Split Deferred
Jan 9, 2024
Amend City Code Chapter 22.5, Article II, for updated permit fee structure An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 22.5, Article II, to implement an updated permit fee structure.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 9, 2024
R-26-2024 Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept Project Safe Neighborhoods grant A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept the USAO Eastern Tennessee Project Safe Neighborhoods grant from the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs, in the amount of $48,015.00, with no required local match, to be used in reducing gun crimes and gang activities.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 9, 2024
R-25-2024 Authorize Mayor to sign MOU with Knox County for Homeland Security Grant safety equipment A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox County to accept $27,500.00 as a subrecipient of the 2022 Homeland Security Grant in order to purchase safety equipment for use by the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 9, 2024
R-24-2024 Authorize Mayor to execute subrecipient agreement with Maryville for crime intervention A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subrecipient agreement with the City of Maryville, on behalf of the Maryville Police Department, to award an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 pursuant to a grant from the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs under the terms of the Violent Crime Intervention Fund Collaboration, to be used fund upgrades to their Training Center, including the purchase of equipment, as part of their violent crime intervention strategies.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 9, 2024
R-23-2024 Execute agreement with TBI for ICAC Task Force investigator training A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation to coordinate Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force investigator travel for training pursuant to a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Programs, in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00, with an option to extend the agreement for up to two additional one year periods, upon written agreement by the parties.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 9, 2024
R-22-2024 Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept Appalachia HIDTA grant A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept the Appalachia High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area grant in the amount of $115,500.00, with no required matching funds, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration, as part of the multi-jurisdictional law enforcement agency efforts in combating narcotics crimes, to be used to fund officer overtime pay.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 9, 2024
R-21-2024 Amend agreement with Avero, LLC for ERP consulting services A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to the Piggyback Agreement with Avero, LLC to provide additional Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) consulting services to the Knoxville Police Department and Plans Review & Inspections in an amount not to exceed $336,100.00 with the option to purchase additional services at a cost of $169,500.00 for a total potential contract increase of $505,600.00(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 9, 2024
R-20-2024 Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept grant for Holston River Park kayak launch A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant donation up to $40,000.00 from the Tennessee RiverLine, with a $40,000 match, to help offset costs of installation of an accessible kayak launch at Holston River Park.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 9, 2024
R-19-2024 Authorize Mayor to execute agreement for Fair Housing Equity Plan development A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Community Solutions Collaborative, LLC to develop an Assessment of Furthering Fair Housing Equity Plan, as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, in an amount not to exceed $37,600.00.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 9, 2024
R-18-2024 Authorize Mayor to execute MOU with Knox County for Homeland Security Grant A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox County to accept $23,365.00 as a subrecipient of a Homeland Security Grant in order to purchase Radio Headset Accessories and Positive Pressure Ventilators for the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 9, 2024
R-17-2024 Amend contract with Henley Roofing for Dr. E.V. Davidson Community Center Upgrades A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Henley Roofing Company for the Dr. E.V. Davidson Community Center Re-roof & HVAC Upgrades Project, increasing the contract amount by $20,000.00 for a new contract total of $733,300.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 9, 2024
R-16-2024 Amend contract with APAC Atlantic for Third Creek Greenway Resurfacing - Phase I A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with APAC Atlantic, Inc. for the Third Creek Greenway Resurfacing - Phase I Project, increasing the contract amount by $52,894.48 for a new contract total of $384,818.23 and extending the completion date to January 31, 2024.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 9, 2024
R-15-2024 Authorize agreement with Design and Construction Services for 2024 Curb Cuts Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design and Construction Services, Inc. for the 2024 Curb Cuts Project in an amount not to exceed $654,860.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 9, 2024
R-14-2024 Authorize agreement with Rock Pointe Development for road improvements A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a cost reimbursement agreement with Rock Pointe Development, LLC for the addition of sidewalks, drainage improvements, and to realign Pelham Road for an amount not to exceed $720,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 9, 2024
R-13-2024 Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Lee Company for Convention Center chiller A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Lee Company for replacement and repairs to the chiller unit at the Knoxville Convention Center in the amount not to exceed $136,228.00.(Requested by Administration)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 9, 2024
R-12-2024 Honor memory of Cameron Brooks and express condolences to his family A Resolution honoring the memory of Cameron Brooks, and to express Council's condolences to his family upon the occasion of his passing.(Requested by Council)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 9, 2024
O-7-2024 Add Planned Development (PD) designation to 1834 Beech Street An Ordinance to amend the zoning map to add the PD (Planned Development) designation to 1834 Beech Street, David Cockrill, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 11-A-23-PD) (First District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 9, 2024
O-6-2024 Change zoning at 1124-1130 Trigg Street from RN-2 to RN-3 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1124, 1126, 1128 and 1130 Trigg Street from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Keith Foster, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 11-F-23-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 9, 2024
O-5-2024 Change zoning at 2414 Robinson Road from AG to RN-1 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 2414 Robinson Road from AG (General Agricultural) District to RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Sergio Almendaro, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 11-E-23-RZ) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 9, 2024
O-4-2024 Change zoning at 4501 Lonas Drive from RN-1 to RN-2 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 4501 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. 11-D-23-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 9, 2024
O-3-2024 Change street name of a portion of Pelham Road to Rock Pointe Drive An Ordinance to change the street name of a portion of Pelham Road located between Rutledge Pike and the west terminus of Rock Pointe Drive to Rock Pointe Drive, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (PC File No. 11-A-23-SNC) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 9, 2024
O-2-2024 Close an unnamed street between Richmond Ave and Joseph Schofield St An Ordinance to close an unnamed street between Richmond Avenue and Joseph Schofield Street, located between the northwest and northeast corners of parcel 094 HJ 002, subject to one condition, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Andrew Byrd, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No.11-A-23-SC) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 9, 2024
O-1-2024 Amend Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 23/24 An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 23/24.(Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 9, 2024
R-11-2024 Approve appointment of members to City Council's Audit Committee A Resolution approving the appointment of the members of City Council's Audit Committee.(Requested by Vice-Mayor Smith)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 9, 2024
R-10-2024 Reappoint Councilmember Seema Singh as Chair of Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee A Resolution reappointing Councilmember Seema Singh to serve as the Chair and a member of the Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee.(Requested by Vice-Mayor Smith)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 9, 2024
R-9-2024 Appoint Councilmember Gwen McKenzie as Chair of Public Property Naming Committee A Resolution appointing Councilmember Gwen McKenzie as Chair of the City of Knoxville Public Property Naming Committee.(Requested by Vice-Mayor Smith)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 9, 2024
R-8-2024 Reappoint Councilmember Gwen McKenzie to Knoxville Zoological Gardens Board A Resolution reappointing Councilmember Gwen McKenzie to serve as an ex-officio member of the Board of Directors of the Knoxville Zoological Gardens, Inc.(Requested by Vice-Mayor Smith)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 9, 2024
R-7-2024 Appoint Councilmember Amelia Parker to Community Television of Knoxville Board A Resolution appointing Councilmember Amelia Parker to serve on the Board of Directors of Community Television of Knoxville.(Requested by Vice-Mayor Smith)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 9, 2024
R-6-2024 Reappoint Lynne Fugate as City Council's representative on the City Pension Board A Resolution reappointing Lynne Fugate as City Council's representative on the City Pension Board.(Requested by Vice-Mayor Smith)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 9, 2024
R-5-2024 Confirm appointment of Luis Urrea to the Board of Zoning Appeals A Resolution confirming the appointment of Luis Urrea to serve as a member of the Board of Zoning Appeals.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 9, 2024
11-q Grant a pension of $171.27 per month to George C. Wallace A Resolution granting a pension of $171.27 per month (Defined Benefit Only) to George C. Wallace, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
11-r Grant a pension of $3,041.62 per month to Christopher Patterson A Resolution granting a pension of $3,041.62 per month to Christopher Patterson, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
11-s Grant a pension of $1,640.75 per month to Vincent E. Brown A Resolution granting a pension of $1,640.75 per month to Vincent E. Brown, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
11-t Grant a pension of $5,920.65 per month to John R. Rosson, Jr. A Resolution granting a pension of $5,920.65 per month to John R. Rosson, Jr., an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous Consent
Jan 9, 2024
Approve minutes of the December 16, 2023 Special Meeting approve the minutes of the December 16, 2023 Special Meeting of City Council
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 9, 2024
Approve minutes of the December 12, 2023 Regular Meeting approve the minutes of the December 12, 2023 Regular Meeting of City Council
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 16, 2023
Election of Vice-Mayor
Aye
Split
Dec 12, 2023
Amend Operating and Capital Budgets for FY 23/24 An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 23/24.(Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Split
Dec 12, 2023
R-404-2023 Approve Park City Redevelopment and Urban Renewal Plan A Resolution approving the Park City Redevelopment and Urban Renewal Plan prepared by Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation.(Requested by Administration)
Aye
Dec 12, 2023
Change zoning at 1124-1130 Trigg Street from RN-2 to RN-3 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1124, 1126, 1128 and 1130 Trigg Street from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Keith Foster, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 11-F-23-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 12, 2023
Change zoning at 4501 Lonas Drive from RN-1 to RN-2 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 4501 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. 11-D-23-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 12, 2023
Amend zoning map to add PD designation to 1834 Beech Street An Ordinance to amend the zoning map to add the PD (Planned Development) designation to 1834 Beech Street, David Cockrill, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 11-A-23-PD) (First District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 12, 2023
Change street name of Pelham Road to Rock Pointe Drive An Ordinance to change the street name of a portion of Pelham Road located between Rutledge Pike and the west terminus of Rock Pointe Drive to Rock Pointe Drive, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (PC File No. 11-A- 23-SNC) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 12, 2023
Close unnamed street between Richmond Ave and Joseph Schofield St An Ordinance to close an unnamed street between Richmond Avenue and Joseph Schofield Street, located between the northwest and northeast corners of parcel 094 HJ 002, subject to one condition, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Andrew Byrd, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No.11-A-23-SC) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 12, 2023
R-411-2023 Apply for grant for Advocate for Overdose Families A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of up to $300,000.00 over three years, with no required local match, from Knox County Grants and Community Development to be used for salaries/benefits, supplies, equipment, and training costs associated with hiring and retaining an Advocate for Overdose Families.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 12, 2023
R-410-2023 Adopt updated comprehensive Fee Schedule for Plans Review and Building Inspections A Resolution adopting an updated comprehensive Fee Schedule for inspections, permits and renewals, plan reviews, licenses, and appeals for the Department of Plans Review and Building Inspections.(Requested by Plans Review & Inspections)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 12, 2023
R-409-2023 Authorize agreement with Fred D. (Tony) Thompson, Jr. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Fred D. (Tony) Thompson, Jr. in the amount of $72,000.00 to provide governmental relations services for the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Law Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 12, 2023
R-408-2023 Authorize agreement with Cornerstone Government Affairs, Inc. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Cornerstone Government Affairs, Inc. in the amount of $180,000.00 to provide governmental relations services for the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Law Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 12, 2023
R-407-2023 Amend contract for electric buses and charging infrastructure A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a third amendment to contract number C- 20-0147 between the City of Knoxville and New Flyer of America, Inc. authorizing an increase in the purchase price for nine electric buses and related charging infrastructure for a total purchase price of $10,777,038.72 and permitting the parties to negotiate future escalation caps as needed due to the result of extreme economic inflation.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 12, 2023
R-406-2023 Authorize agreement with Knoxville Urban Renaissance Builders for Fire Station #6 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville Urban Renaissance Builders, LLC (KURB) in an amount not to exceed $44,450.00 for the Fire Station #6 Repairs Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 12, 2023
R-405-2023 Authorize MOU with Knox County for Homeland Security Grant A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a memorandum of understanding with Knox County in order for Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency to accept $25,000.00 as a sub recipient of a Homeland Security Grant for equipment and software at the Mobile Command Post and the Emergency Operations Center.(Requested by Emergency Management Agency)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 12, 2023
R-403-2023 Authorize PILOT payments for property at 1801 E. Magnolia Ave A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from Knoxville Leadership Foundation, or an affiliate thereof, payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes (“PILOT”) with respect to real property located at 1801 E. Magnolia Avenue, Parcel ID 082 PL 012, Knoxville, Tennessee and finding that such payments are deemed to be in furtherance of the public purposes of the Board as defined in Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-53-305.(Requested by Administration)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 12, 2023
R-402-2023 Authorize purchase of property for new fire station in Burlington A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign, on behalf of the City, any and all documents necessary to purchase two parcels of property in the Burlington community for the potential development of a new fire station, for an amount not to exceed $700,000.00.(Requested by Administration and Knoxville Fire Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 12, 2023
R-401-2023 Honor memory of Larry G. Cox A Resolution honoring the memory of Larry G. Cox, and to express Council's condolences to his family upon the occasion of his passing.(Requested by Council)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 12, 2023
O-169-2023 Change zoning at 114 Sylvia Drive from RN-1 to RN-5 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 114 Sylvia Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Amy Sherrill, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 10-A-23-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 12, 2023
O-168-2023 Approve One Year Plan amendment at 114 Sylvia Drive An Ordinance approving the request of Amy Sherrill for a One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 114 Sylvia Drive. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 10-A-23- PA) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 12, 2023
O-167-2023 Amend North City Sector Plan at 114 Sylvia Drive An Ordinance approving the request of Amy Sherrill for an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 114 Sylvia Drive. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 10-A-23-SP) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 12, 2023
O-166-2023 Change zoning at 707 Delapp Drive from RN-1 to RN-2 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 707 Delapp Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single- Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Jim Fox, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 10-M-23-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 12, 2023
R-400-2023 Appoint Nicole Elliott and Ronnie Brabson to Audit Committee A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville appointing Nicole Elliott and Ronnie Brabson to the City of Knoxville Audit Committee.(Requested by Audit Committee)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 12, 2023
R-399-2023 Confirm appointment to Knoxville Transportation Authority Board A Resolution confirming the appointment of Eboni Winford to the Knoxville Transportation Authority Board.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 12, 2023
R-398-2023 Confirm appointment to Knoxville Animal Control Board A Resolution confirming the appointment of Erin Donovan to the Knoxville Animal Control Board.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 12, 2023
R-397-2023 Confirm reappointment to Knoxville City Golf Course Advisory Committee A Resolution confirming the reappointments of Sheryl Ely and Chad Weth to the Knoxville City Golf Course Advisory Committee.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Aye
Unanimous
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