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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
Dec 12, 2023
Approve minutes of November 28, 2023 regular meeting approve the minutes of the November 28, 2023 Regular Meeting of City Council
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 28, 2023 Motion to defer:
Amend Knoxville City Code Chapter 5 regarding Animal Control Unit functions An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 5, to transfer Animal Control Unit functions to Young-Williams Animal Center of East Tennessee and modify the Animal Control Board.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Aye
Deferred
Nov 28, 2023
R-394-2023 Authorize Mayor to enter 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 within the City of Knoxville and Knox County for an amount not to exceed $3,004,829 over a four year period.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Aye
Split
Nov 28, 2023
R-393-2023 Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Young-Williams Animal Center to lease animal control equipment A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Young-Williams Animal Center of East Tennessee to lease animal control equipment and vehicles for an amount not to exceed $1.00 annually.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Aye
Split
Nov 28, 2023
R-392-2023 Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Young-Williams Animal Center to lease facility A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Young-Williams Animal Center of East Tennessee to lease part of the facility located at 913 East Fifth Avenue for an amount not to exceed $1.00 annually.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Aye
Split
Nov 28, 2023
O-152-2023 Amend City Code Chapters 2 and 15 regarding antidiscrimination ordinances An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Articles I, II, VIII, and X and Chapter 15, Article II of the Knoxville City Code relating to the administration and enforcement of the City's antidiscrimination ordinances and program.(Requested by Human Resources Department)
Aye
Split
Nov 28, 2023
Change zoning for 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
Nov 28, 2023
Approve One Year Plan amendment for 114 Sylvia Drive from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office 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
Nov 28, 2023
Approve sector plan amendment for 114 Sylvia Drive from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office 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
Nov 28, 2023
Change zoning for 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
Nov 28, 2023
R-396-2023 Call on Knoxville Congressional Delegation to oppose H.R. 3557, American Broadband Act of 2023 A Resolution respectfully calling on the Knoxville Congressional Delegation to oppose H.R. 3557, the American Broadband Act of 2023.(Requested by Councilmember Parker)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 28, 2023
R-395-2023 Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with ICF Incorporated, LLC for climate action planning A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with ICF Incorporated, LLC to support the City of Knoxville in technical analysis and plan development for regional climate action planning in an amount not to exceed $597,321.00.(Requested by Office of Sustainability)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 28, 2023
R-391-2023 Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with TBI for Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation to support the Tennessee Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force by coordinating two annual training conferences, pursuant to a grant from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, in an amount not to exceed $130,000.00, with an option to renew the agreement for two additional one-year periods upon written agreement by the parties.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 28, 2023
R-390-2023 Authorize Mayor to execute quitclaim deed to Clyde R. Tant, Jr. for property on Oakcrest Road A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Clyde R. Tant, Jr., for one parcel of property located at 421 Oakcrest Road, Parcel ID No. 068-DJ-009, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $120,000.00.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 28, 2023
R-389-2023 Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with CDM Smith Inc. for KAT Bus Stop Improvements Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with CDM Smith Inc. to provide professional engineering design services for the Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) Bus Stop Improvements Project for an amount not to exceed $427,070.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 28, 2023
R-388-2023 Authorize Mayor to execute encroachment agreement with Sutherland Lofts, LLC A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an encroachment agreement with Sutherland Lofts, LLC to allow an existing fence to encroach into the public right-of-way at 2203 Sutherland Avenue.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 28, 2023
R-387-2023 Authorize Mayor to accept Stop Loss insurance proposal from Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept the proposal from Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company for Stop Loss insurance for the City’s self-insured medical plan and prescription drug plan, for an estimated annual premium of $822,076.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 28, 2023
O-165-2023 Change zoning for properties on Fort Promise and West Oldham Avenues from RN-5 to C-N An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1500 Fort Promise Drive and at 1203 and 1331 West Oldham Avenue from RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Matt W. Brazille, P.E., Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 10-H-23-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 28, 2023
O-164-2023 Approve One Year Plan amendment for properties on Fort Promise and West Oldham Avenues An Ordinance approving the request of Matt W. Brazille, P.E. for a One Year Plan amendment from Medium Density Residential to Mixed Use-Neighborhood Center for property located at 1500 Fort Promise Drive, and at 1203 and 1331 West Oldham Avenue, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 10-D-23-PA) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 28, 2023
O-163-2023 Approve sector plan amendment for properties on Fort Promise and West Oldham Avenues An Ordinance approving the request of Matt W. Brazille, P.E. for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential to Mixed Use-Neighborhood Center for property located at 1500 Fort Promise Drive, and at 1203 and 1331 West Oldham Avenue, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 10-D-23-SP) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 28, 2023
O-162-2023 Change zoning classification of 4600 Ernestine Drive from RN-1 to RN-2 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4600 Ernestine Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Juan Hernandez, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 10-D-23-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 28, 2023
O-161-2023 Approve Juan Hernandez request for One Year Plan amendment for 4600 Ernestine Drive An Ordinance approving the request of Juan Hernandez for a One Year Plan amendment from Mixed Use-Regional Center to Low Density Residential for property located at 4600 Ernestine Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 10-C-23-PA) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 28, 2023
O-160-2023 Approve Juan Hernandez request to amend North City Sector Plan for 4600 Ernestine Drive An Ordinance approving the request of Juan Hernandez for an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Mixed Use-Regional Center to Low Density Residential for property located at 4600 Ernestine Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 10-C-23-SP) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 28, 2023
O-159-2023 Approve One Year Plan amendment for 0 Westridge Drive from Civic/Institutional to Low Density Residential An Ordinance approving the request of Maple Lane Homes LLC for a One Year Plan amendment from Civic and Institutional to Low Density Residential for property located at 0 Westridge Drive. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0) (File No. 10-E-23-PA) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 28, 2023
O-158-2023 Approve sector plan amendment for 0 Westridge Drive from Civic/Institutional to Low Density Residential An Ordinance approving the request of Maple Lane Homes LLC for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Civic and Institutional to Low Density Residential for property located at 0 Westridge Drive. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0) (File No. 10-E-23-SP) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 28, 2023
O-157-2023 Change zoning for 2031 & 2033 Piney Grove Church Road from RN-1 to AG An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 2031 and 2033 Piney Grove Church Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to AG (Agricultural) District, Gabriel W. Ratcliffe, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 11-A-22-RZ) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 28, 2023
O-156-2023 Change zoning for 121 Union Avenue and 0 State Street from DK-G to DK-B An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 121 Union Avenue and 0 State Street from DK-G (Downtown Knoxville District, Grid Subdistrict) to DK-B (Downtown Knoxville District, Boulevards Subdistrict), Smee + Busby Architects, P.C., Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 6-4) (File No. 9-G-23-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 28, 2023
O-155-2023 Close unnamed alley and authorize quitclaim deeds to adjacent property owners An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley from Wilson Avenue to the southwest corner of parcel 082 KP 016, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Eric Forrestall, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 10-A-23-AC) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 28, 2023
O-154-2023 Amend Zoning Code Article 7 to correct references, limit variances, and set standards An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-107-2019, known and cited as The City of Knoxville Zoning Code, Appendix B, Article 7, “Form Based Code Districts," to correct the article and section references pertaining to “City of Knoxville Board of Zoning Appeals” and “Variances,” to limit the percentage of ground floor transparency variances and permitted deviations for minimum interior and rear setbacks for stand-alone parking lots, and to provide standards for stand-alone surface parking lots in the South Waterfront Districts. City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 10-A-23-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 28, 2023
O-153-2023 Appropriate $3,000 from Parks and Recreation for AMBC Fall Festival sponsorship An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $3,000.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department's operating budget and donating same toward the sponsorship of Appalachian Mountain Bike Club's annual AMBC Fall Festival.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 28, 2023
O-151-2023 Amend City Code Chapter 2 to adjust classification and compensation plans An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Division 22, Sections 2-450 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the classification and compensation plans.(Requested by Human Resources Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 28, 2023
R-386-2023 Elect Craig Pickett Jr. to Knoxville Utilities Board of Commissioners A Resolution electing Craig Pickett Jr. to the Knoxville Utilities Board of Commissioners.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 28, 2023
Approve consent item Motion to: approve the consent item
11-j Grant pension to Donna L. Best A Resolution granting a pension of $3,895.34 per month to Donna L. Best, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous Consent
Nov 28, 2023 Motion to defer:
Postpone ordinances 10-a, 10-b, and 10-c to January 9, 2024 Motion to: postpone Ordinances 10-a, 10-b, and 10-c to the January 9, 2024 meeting
10-a Approve sector plan amendment from Neighborhood Commercial to General Commercial 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 Approve One Year Plan amendment from Neighborhood Commercial to General Commercial 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 Change zoning for 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
Unanimous Consent
Nov 28, 2023
Approve minutes from November 14, 2023 regular meeting Motion to: approve the minutes of the November 14, 2023 Regular Meeting of City Council
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 14, 2023
12-h Change zoning for 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
Deferred
Nov 14, 2023
11-a 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
Deferred
Nov 14, 2023
12-m Change zoning for 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
Deferred
Nov 14, 2023
12-l Amend one year plan for 114 Sylvia Drive from Low Density to Medium Density/Office 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
Deferred
Nov 14, 2023
12-k Amend North City Sector Plan for 114 Sylvia Drive from Low Density to Medium Density/Office 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
Deferred
Nov 14, 2023
10-H-23-RZ Change zoning for Fort Promise/Oldham Ave properties from RN-5 to C-N An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1500 Fort Promise Drive and at 1203 and 1331 West Oldham Avenue from RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Matt W. Brazille, P.E., Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 10-H-23-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 14, 2023
10-D-23-PA Amend One Year Plan for Fort Promise/Oldham Ave properties to Mixed Use An Ordinance approving the request of Matt W. Brazille, P.E. for a One Year Plan amendment from Medium Density Residential to Mixed Use-Neighborhood Center for property located at 1500 Fort Promise Drive, and at 1203 and 1331 West Oldham Avenue, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 10-D-23-PA) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 14, 2023
10-D-23-SP Amend Central City Sector Plan for Fort Promise/Oldham Ave properties An Ordinance approving the request of Matt W. Brazille, P.E. for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential to Mixed Use-Neighborhood Center for property located at 1500 Fort Promise Drive, and at 1203 and 1331 West Oldham Avenue, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 10-D-23-SP) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 14, 2023
10-D-23-RZ Change zoning for 4600 Ernestine Dr from RN-1 to RN-2 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 4600 Ernestine Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Juan Hernandez, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 10-D-23-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 14, 2023
10-C-23-PA Amend One Year Plan for 4600 Ernestine Dr to Low Density Residential An Ordinance approving the request of Juan Hernandez for a One Year Plan amendment from Mixed Use-Regional Center to Low Density Residential for property located at 4600 Ernestine Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 10-C-23-PA) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 14, 2023
Amend City Code regarding administration of antidiscrimination ordinances An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Articles I, II, VIII, and X and Chapter 15, Article II of the Knoxville City Code relating to the administration and enforcement of the City's antidiscrimination ordinances and program.(Requested by Human Resources Department)
Aye
Split
Nov 14, 2023
Request Planning consider amending short term rental permits in residential zones A Resolution respectfully requesting Knoxville Knox County Planning to consider and make a recommendation to City Council regarding the possible amendment of short term rental permits to include rental properties located within residentially zoned districts.(Requested by Councilmembers Smith and Singh)
No
Split Failed
Nov 14, 2023
R-379-2023 Utilize tools to increase affordable and attainable housing supply A resolution authorizing the Mayor to utilize and strengthen existing tools to increase the affordable and attainable housing supply in Knoxville.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Aye
Nov 14, 2023
11-A-22-RZ Change zoning for Piney Grove Church Rd from RN-1 to AG An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 2031 and 2033 Piney Grove Church Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to AG (Agricultural) District, Gabriel W. Ratcliffe, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 11-A-22-RZ) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 14, 2023
10-A-23-AC Close unnamed alley from Wilson Ave and execute quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley from Wilson Avenue to the southwest corner of parcel 082 KP 016, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Eric Forrestall, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 10-A-23-AC) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 14, 2023
10-A-23-OA Amend Zoning Code Appendix B, Article 7 regarding Form Based Code Districts An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-107-2019, known and cited as The City of Knoxville Zoning Code, Appendix B, Article 7, “Form Based Code Districts," to correct the article and section references pertaining to “City of Knoxville Board of Zoning Appeals” and “Variances,” to limit the percentage of ground floor transparency variances and permitted deviations for minimum interior and rear setbacks for stand-alone parking lots, and to provide standards for stand-alone surface parking lots in the South Waterfront Districts. City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 10-0 Consent) (File No. 10-A-23-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 14, 2023
Appropriate funds for AMBC Fall Festival sponsorship An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $3,000.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department's operating budget and donating same toward the sponsorship of Appalachian Mountain Bike Club's annual AMBC Fall Festival.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 31, 2023
O-150-2023 Enact six-month moratorium on Personal Delivery Devices An emergency Ordinance enacting a six-month moratorium upon Personal Delivery Devices, prohibiting them from operating or being distributed for use in public rights-of-way or on public property owned by the City of Knoxville through April 30, 2024.(Requested by Administration)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 31, 2023
R-373-2023 Authorize grant application for Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program planning grant in the amount of $54,700.00, with a required 25 percent local match, and, if such application is approved, authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept such a grant award.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 31, 2023
R-372-2023 Authorize quitclaim deed to Cable Solutions & Marketing, LLC for Ulster Ave property A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Cable Solutions & Marketing, LLC for one parcel of property located at 1904 Ulster Avenue, Parcel ID No. 082-NL-001, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $7,000.00.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 31, 2023
R-371-2023 Award $750,000 from Affordable Rental Fund to DGA Holston GP, LLC A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award an amount not to exceed $750,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund to DGA Holston GP, LLC, for the development of 25 affordable rental housing units to be located at 2120 River Willow Way (Parcel ID Nos. 096 015 and 096 01505).(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 31, 2023
R-370-2023 Award $1,750,000 from Affordable Rental Fund to DGA Grosvenor Square, LP A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award an amount not to exceed $1,750,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund to DGA Grosvenor Square, LP, for the development of 59 affordable rental housing units to be located at 3782 Decoration Way (Parcel ID No. 080 JB 021, 023 and 024).(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 31, 2023
R-369-2023 Authorize amendment to MOU for fire truck donation to Fulton High School A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to approve an Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Knoxville and the Knox County Board of Education authorizing the donation of a fire truck for use by Fulton High School for educational purposes.(Requested by Fleet Services and Knoxville Fire Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 31, 2023
O-149-2023 Change zoning for 3616 Skyline Drive from RN-1 to RN-2 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 3616 Skyline Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, SRI Lambodar Properties, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 9-C-23-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 31, 2023
O-148-2023 Close unnamed alley and authorize quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley from Wonderland Lane to its northeast terminus at the southeast corner of parcel 070 DD 001, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Kavonda Chandler, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 9-A-23-AC) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 31, 2023
Approve consent items Motion to: approve the consent items
R-365-2023 Approve Certificate of Compliance for Little John's Package Store license renewal A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Little John's Package Store relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Finance Department)
R-366-2023 Approve Certificate of Compliance for Fine Wine, LLC liquor store license A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Fine Wine, LLC 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-367-2023 Approve Certificate of Compliance for Hall of Fame Liquor license A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Hall of Fame Liquor relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Finance Department)
R-368-2023 Grant pension of $1,478.62/month to Michael A. Richards A Resolution granting a pension of $1,478.62 per month to Michael A. Richards, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous Consent
Oct 31, 2023
Approve minutes of the October 17, 2023 Regular Meeting of City Council approval of the minutes of the October 17, 2023 Regular Meeting of City Council
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 17, 2023 Motion to defer:
11-l Resolution for agreement with Waste Connections for waste hauling and disposal A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City of Knoxville and Waste Connections of Tennessee, Inc. for the hauling and disposal of municipal solid waste and construction demolition debris and for installation of a compactor for an estimated amount of $1,472,600.00 annually.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Aye
Deferred
Oct 17, 2023
Ordinance to rezone property at 3616 Skyline Drive from RN-1 to RN-2 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 3616 Skyline Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, SRI Lambodar Properties, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 9-C-23-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 17, 2023
Ordinance to close an unnamed alley and execute quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley from Wonderland Lane to its northeast terminus at the southeast corner of parcel 070 DD 001, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Kavonda Chandler, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 9-A-23-AC) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 17, 2023
R-364-2023 Agreement with Edison Electric for Electric Vehicle Charging Expansion Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Edison Electric, LLC in an amount not to exceed $103,719.00 for the Electric Vehicle Charging Expansion Project.(Requested by Office of Sustainability)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 17, 2023
R-363-2023 Adopt TDOT policy on consultant selection for federally funded projects A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to adopt the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation's policy on consultant selection for projects funded with Federal Highway Administration or TDOT funds.(Requested by Purchasing)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 17, 2023
R-362-2023 Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept TDEC grant for Hazardous Waste Facility A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant in the amount of $30,000.00 from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) for the operation and maintenance of the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Facility.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 17, 2023
R-361-2023 Amend contract with Verra Mobility to extend existing contract term A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract C-17-0099 with Verra Mobility to extend the term of the existing contract by five months.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 17, 2023
R-360-2023 Agreement with Progression Electric for Inskip Pool pump house electrical upgrades A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City of Knoxville and Progression Electric, LLC for electrical upgrades to the Inskip Pool pump house for an estimated amount of $56,986.20.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 17, 2023
R-359-2023 Acquire property for Woodland Avenue Complete Streets Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property for the Woodland Avenue Complete Streets Project by negotiated purchase, or by condemnation if necessary, within 12 tracts of real property in a total amount not to exceed $650,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 17, 2023
R-358-2023 Acquire property for Washington Pike Drainage Improvements Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property for the Washington Pike Drainage Improvements Project by negotiated purchase, or by condemnation if necessary, in fee simple within one tract of real property for a total amount not to exceed $3,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 17, 2023
R-357-2023 Agreement with EnSafe, Inc. for Cherry Street Water Quality Design Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with EnSafe, Inc. to provide professional engineering design services for the Cherry Street Water Quality Design Project for an amount not to exceed $48,520.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 17, 2023
R-356-2023 Agreement with Southern Constructors for Augusta Quarry Amenities Project - Phase II A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Southern Constructors, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $3,577,967.00 for the Augusta Quarry Amenities Project - Phase II.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 17, 2023
R-355-2023 Amend contract with Gulf Coast Underground for stormwater rehabilitation project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Gulf Coast Underground, LLC for the CIPP IV Stormwater Infrastructure Rehabilitation Project, increasing the contract amount by $19,374.80 for a new contract total of $893,363.65.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 17, 2023
R-354-2023 Agreement with BlueCross BlueShield for employee dental benefits program A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc. for the provision of a dental benefits program for eligible City employees for a period of three years with two one-year options to renew at an estimated annual cost of $575,000.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 17, 2023
R-353-2023 Agreement with BlueCross BlueShield for employee medical program administrative services A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc. for the provision of administrative services for the City's self-funded employee medical program at an estimated annual cost of $774,816.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 17, 2023
R-351-2023 Rescheduling December 2024 Beer Board and City Council meetings A Resolution rescheduling the Beer Board meeting of December 24, 2024 to December 10, 2024 and rescheduling the City Council meeting of December 24, 2024 to January 7, 2025.(Requested by Vice Mayor Roberto and Beer Board Chair Testerman)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 17, 2023
R-350-2023 Confirming Tyrone Beach's appointment to the Police Advisory and Review Committee A Resolution confirming the appointment of Tyrone Beach to the Police Advisory and Review Committee.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 17, 2023
Approve consent items CONSENT ITEMS
R-349-2023 Approve Certificate of Compliance for SoKno Wine & Spirits liquor license A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Doc & DD, LLC d/b/a SoKno Wine & Spirits relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Department of Finance)
Aye
Unanimous Consent
Oct 17, 2023
Approval of minutes from the October 3, 2023 regular meeting Approval of the minutes of the October 3, 2023 Regular Meeting of City Council
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 3, 2023
R-347-2023 Authorize Mayor to amend contract with Messer Construction for Real Time Information Center A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a fourth amendment to contract C-21-0296 with Messer Construction Company to modify the scope of work for the Real Time Information Center at the new Public Safety Complex, increasing the contract price by $24,874.00 for a total contract price not to exceed $53,460,574.00.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Aye
Split
Oct 3, 2023
R-346-2023 Authorize Mayor to accept $2,000,000 grant from TN Opioid Abatement Council A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of up to $2,000,000.00, with no required local match, from the Tennessee Opioid Abatement Council for substance abuse advocacy, prevention, and combatting overdose deaths.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Aye
Split
Oct 3, 2023
O-147-2023 Amend Knoxville City Code regarding Police Advisory and Review Committee compliance An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 2, Article X, to ensure the continued compliance of the Police Advisory and Review Committee with recent revisions to state law.(Requested by Law Department)
Aye
Oct 3, 2023
R-348-2023 Authorize Mayor to contract with Wilson Food Service for "Holiday on Ice" skating rink A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Wilson Food Service, LLC to provide operation and management of Knoxville's "Holiday on Ice" skating rink at Market Square for amount not to exceed $103,000.00 for the first year of services followed by a 4% increase for the second year, if renewal option is exercised.(Requested by Special Events)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 3, 2023
R-345-2023 Authorize acquisition of property at 1209 Forest Avenue, Parcel ID No. 094-LM-011 A Resolution authorizing acquisition, by condemnation if necessary, of a fee simple interest in certain property located at 1209 Forest Avenue (Parcel ID No. 094-LM-011), believed to be owned by Timothy C. Gibson, at an estimated cost of $151,500.00, as recommended by the Abandoned, Blighted, and Vacant Properties Committee.(Requested by Housing & Neighborhood Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 3, 2023
R-344-2023 Authorize Mayor to contract with Florline South for floor coating at Light Equipment Repair Shop A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Florline South, Inc. to install a floor coating at the Light Equipment Repair Shop located at 3409 Vice Mayor Jack Sharp Road, for an amount not to exceed $69,865.00.(Requested by Fleet Services)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 3, 2023
R-343-2023 Waive City of Knoxville taxes on Knox County surplus properties A Resolution to waive City of Knoxville taxes on Knox County surplus properties pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated §§ 67-5-2507(b)(5) and 67-5-2508(d).(Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 3, 2023
R-342-2023 Supplement Resolution R-129-90 for issuance of $10,000,000 Wastewater System Revenue Bonds A Resolution supplementing Resolution No. R-129-90 adopted by the City Council of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee on May 15, 1990 providing for the issuance of not to exceed Ten Million and no/100 Dollars ($10,000,000) of Wastewater System Revenue Bonds, Series 2023.(Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 3, 2023
R-341-2023 Supplement Resolution 2075 for issuance of $20,000,000 Water System Revenue Bonds A Resolution supplementing Resolution No. 2075 adopted by the City Council of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee on April 20, 1954 entitled "A Resolution providing for the issuance of Water Revenue Bonds" so as to provide for the issuance of not to exceed Twenty Million Dollars ($20,000,000) of Water System Revenue Bonds, Series NN-2023.(Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 3, 2023
R-340-2023 Supplement Resolution 1644 for issuance of $55,000,000 Electric System Revenue Bonds A Resolution supplementing Resolution No. 1644 adopted by the City Council of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee on January 4, 1949 entitled "A Resolution providing for the issuance of Electric System Revenue Bonds" so as to provide for the issuance of not to exceed Fifty-Five Million and no/100 Dollars ($55,000,000) of Electric System Revenue Bonds, Series PP-2023.(Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 3, 2023
R-339-2023 Authorize Mayor to donate easements and property at 3925 Schaad Road to Knox County A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to donate easements and property at 3925 Schaad Road to Knox County for construction of the Schaad Road Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 3, 2023
R-338-2023 Authorize Mayor to amend contract for Cured-in-Place Pipe Infrastructure Rehabilitation A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. to provide professional engineering design services for the Cured-in-Place Pipe Infrastructure Rehabilitation Project, increasing the contract amount by $26,250.00 for a new contract total of $116,280.00 and extending the date of completion to August 31, 2025.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 3, 2023
R-337-2023 Authorize Mayor to amend contract with Barge Design Solutions for First Creek Greenway Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Barge Design Solutions, Inc. for the First Creek Greenway - Broadway Streetscape Project, increasing the contract amount by $124,500.00 for a new contract total of $505,500.00 and extending the date of completion to May 1, 2025.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 3, 2023
R-336-2023 Authorize Mayor to contract with Roadway Solutions for 2023 Citywide Guardrail Replacement Program A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Roadway Solutions, LLC for the 2023 Citywide Guardrail Replacement Program for an annual amount not to exceed $300,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 3, 2023
R-335-2023 Authorize Mayor to contract with CDM Smith for Old City Streetscapes Project - Phase II engineering A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. to provide professional engineering design services for the Old City Streetscapes Project - Phase II for an amount not to exceed $1,137,820.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 3, 2023
R-334-2023 Confirm appointment of Brad Salsbury to the Board of Zoning Appeals A Resolution confirming the appointment of Brad Salsbury to serve as a member of the Board of Zoning Appeals.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 3, 2023
R-333-2023 Confirm appointments to the Knoxville Tree Board A Resolution confirming the appointments of Dr. Melissa Hinten, Brian O'Connor, and Charlotte Rodina to the Knoxville Tree Board.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 3, 2023
Approve consent items Motion to: approve the consent items
R-323-2023 Grant a pension to Kelly D. Tanner, Knoxville Police Department employee A Resolution granting a pension of $1,428.41 per month to Kelly D. Tanner, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-324-2023 Grant a pension to Peter J. Neveu, Knoxville Fire Department employee A Resolution granting a pension of $928.96 per month to Peter J. Neveu, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-325-2023 Grant a pension to Donna B. Goodman, Knoxville General Government employee A Resolution granting a pension of $1,430.66 per month to Donna B. Goodman, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-326-2023 Grant a pension to Steven P. McCloud, Knoxville General Government employee A Resolution granting a pension of $2,703.13 per month to Steven P. McCloud, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-327-2023 Grant a pension to Leonard E. Blair, Knoxville General Government employee A Resolution granting a pension of $2,695.44 per month to Leonard E. Blair, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-328-2023 Grant a pension to Loretta Sue Cox, Knoxville Police Department employee A Resolution granting a pension of $3,680.66 per month to Loretta Sue Cox, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-329-2023 Grant a pension to James D. Rickett, Jr., Knoxville Fire Department employee A Resolution granting a pension of $3,754.37 per month to James D. Rickett, Jr., an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-330-2023 Grant a pension to James M. Womble Jr., Knoxville Fire Department employee A Resolution granting a pension of $3,766.79 per month to James M. Womble Jr., an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-331-2023 Grant a pension to Deborah A. Corlew, Knoxville General Government employee A Resolution granting a pension of $584.88 per month to Deborah A. Corlew, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-332-2023 Grant a pension to Christopher K. Jones, Knoxville General Government employee A Resolution granting a pension of $609.99 per month to Christopher K. Jones, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
O-146-2023 Amend O-145-2023, appropriate $28,165 from Community Improvement Fund An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend O-145-2023 to comply with Chapter 2, Article IV, Division 2, § 2-602 of the Knoxville City Code and appropriate the sum of $28,165.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Community Agencies and Organizations as set forth in the attachment.(Requested by Council)
Aye
Unanimous Consent
Oct 3, 2023
Approve minutes of the September 19, 2023 Regular Meeting Motion to: approve the minutes of the September 19, 2023 Regular Meeting of City Council
Aye
Unanimous
Report inaccurate data