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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
Nov 1, 2022
R-330-2022 Authorize Mayor to execute Stadium Area Infrastructure Redevelopment and Loan Agreement A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute the Stadium Area Infrastructure Redevelopment and Loan Agreement with Knoxville's Community Development Corporation.(Requested by Economic Development)
Absent
Split
Nov 1, 2022
R-329-2022 Authorize funding agreement up to $350k with Knoxville Entrepreneur Center for economic development A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Knoxville Entrepreneur Center to provide funding in an amount not to exceed $350,000.00 to support its efforts to create a thriving entrepreneurial community in Knoxville.(Requested by Economic Development)
Absent
Nov 1, 2022
Rezone 6318 Deane Hill Drive from O (Office) to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 6318 Deane Hill Drive from O (Office) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District, Taylor D. Forrester, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-A-22-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Absent
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Approve One Year Plan amendment for 6318 Deane Hill Drive to General Commercial An Ordinance approving the request of Taylor D. Forrester for a One Year Plan amendment from Office to General Commercial for property located at 6318 Deane Hill Drive. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-A-22-PA) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Absent
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Amend West City Sector Plan for 6318 Deane Hill Drive from Office to General Commercial An Ordinance approving the request of Taylor D. Forrester for an amendment to the West City Sector Plan from Office to General Commercial for property located at 6318 Deane Hill Drive. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-A-22-SP) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Absent
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Rezone 0 Pelham Road from RN-1 to I-G District An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 0 Pelham Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to I-G (General Industrial) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Chris Burkhart, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-G-22-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Absent
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 0 Pelham Road to Light Industrial An Ordinance approving the request of Chris Burkhart for a One Year Plan Amendment from Medium Density Residential to Light Industrial for property located at 0 Pelham Road, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-C-22-PA) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Absent
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Amend East City Sector Plan for 0 Pelham Road from Medium Density Residential to Light Industrial An Ordinance approving the request of Chris Burkhart for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential to Light Industrial for property located at 0 Pelham Road, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-D-22-SP) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Absent
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Rezone 2721 Whittle Springs Road from CN to RN-4 District An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 2721 Whittle Springs Road from CN (Neighborhood Commercial) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Parker Bartholomew, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-1) (File No. 10-H-22-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Absent
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Approve One Year Plan amendment for 2721 Whittle Springs Road to Traditional Neighborhood Residential An Ordinance approving the request of Parker Bartholomew for a One Year Plan amendment from Neighborhood Commercial to Traditional Neighborhood Residential for property located at 2721 Whittle Springs Road. (Planning Commission Approved 12-1) (File No. 10-D-22-PA) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Absent
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Amend East City Sector Plan for 2721 Whittle Springs Road to Traditional Neighborhood Residential An Ordinance approving the request of Parker Bartholomew for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Neighborhood Commercial to Traditional Neighborhood Residential for property located at 2721 Whittle Springs Road. (Planning Commission Approved 7-6) (File No. 10-E-22-SP) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Absent
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Rezone 1101 University Avenue from RN-2 to C-N District An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 1101 University Avenue from RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) District, R. Bentley Marlow, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 10-K-22-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Absent
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Approve One Year Plan amendment for 1101 University Avenue to Neighborhood Commercial An Ordinance approving the request of R. Bentley Marlow for a One Year Plan amendment from Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Neighborhood Commercial for property located at 1101 University Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 12-1) (File No. 10-F-22-PA) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Absent
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Amend Central City Sector Plan for 1101 University Avenue to Neighborhood Commercial An Ordinance approving the request of R. Bentley Marlow for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Traditional Neighborhood Residential to Neighborhood Commercial for property located at 1101 University Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 10-3) (File No. 10-G-22-SP) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Absent
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Rezone 3411 Garden Drive from RN-1 to RN-4 District An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 3411 Garden Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Ryan Lynch, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 10-Q-22-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Absent
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 3411 Garden Drive to Medium Density Residential An Ordinance approving the request of Ryan Lynch for a One Year Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 3411 Garden Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 10-H-22-PA) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Absent
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Amend North City Sector Plan for 3411 Garden Drive from Low to Medium Density Residential An Ordinance approving the request of Ryan Lynch for an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located at 3411 Garden Drive, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 10-J-22-SP) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Absent
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
O-141-2022 Emergency Ordinance to rezone 3101 Lakemoor Station Way to RN-5 District An Emergency Ordinance to change the base zoning of a portion of property located at 3101 Lakemoor Station Way from No Zone to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 10-D-22-RZ) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Absent
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Amend City Code regarding aboveground storage tank inspection requirements and zoning references An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville amending Chapter 11, Article I, Section 11-3 of the Knoxville City Code so as to revise the inspection requirements for aboveground storage tanks and to update references set forth in subsection 11-3(1) to accurately reflect the changes previously made to the City's zoning ordinance in August 2019.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department)
Absent
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Amend operating and capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2022/2023 An Ordinance to amend the operating and capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2022/2023.(Requested by Finance Department)
Absent
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
R-337-2022 Accept School Violence Prevention Grant for School Resource Officer training expenses A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept a School Violence Prevention Program Grant award from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services in an amount not to exceed $162,240.00, with a required 25% local match not to exceed $40,560.00, for a total grant amount of $202,800.00, to be used for travel and training expenses for School Resource Officers at Knox County schools.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Absent
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
R-336-2022 Award $510k from Affordable Rental Development Fund to Gleason Partners, L.P. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award an amount not to exceed $510,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund to Gleason Partners, L.P. for the rehabilitation of 17 affordable housing units for very low-income households, to be located at 7823 Gleason Drive.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Absent
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
R-335-2022 Award $2.065M from Affordable Rental Development Fund to Central Terrace Developer, LLC A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award an amount not to exceed $2,065,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund to Central Terrace Developer, LLC, for the development of 69 affordable rental housing units to be located at 4502 Fennel Road.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Absent
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
R-334-2022 Authorize Mayor to amend agreement for Pleasant Ridge Road Project with TDOT A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Amendment Four to Agreement No. C-00-0063 with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation for the Pleasant Ridge Road Project, adding $497,717.00 in funding with the City responsible for $99,543.00, and extending the date of completion to September 30, 2023.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Absent
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
R-333-2022 Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Henley Roofing for Arson Investigation Building Reroof A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Henley Roofing Company in an amount not to exceed $138,700.00 for the Arson Investigation Building Reroof Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Absent
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
R-332-2022 Authorize Mayor to amend McKinnon Construction contract for Atlantic Avenue Sidewalk Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with McKinnon Construction Company, LLC for the Atlantic Avenue Sidewalk Project, increasing the contract amount by $223,956.75 for a new contract total of $3,127,299.10.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Absent
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
R-331-2022 Authorize Mayor to increase builders' risk insurance for Tennova facade improvements A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents required to increase the coverage of the policy with Travelers Property Casualty Company of America for builders' risk insurance coverage to include the additional scope of work related to facade improvements at the Tennova property, for an estimated additional premium of $17,280.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management)
Absent
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
O-140-2022 Amend City Code to designate Juneteenth as a municipal holiday An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Division 3, Section 2-477 of the Knoxville City Code to designate Juneteenth as a municipal holiday and for related purposes.(Requested by Department of Human Resources)
Absent
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
R-328-2022 Appoint Shana Love as Third District representative to Public Property Naming Committee A Resolution appointing Shana Love to serve as the Third District representative to the City of Knoxville Public Property Naming Committee.(Requested by Councilmember Singh)
Absent
Unanimous
Nov 1, 2022
Approve consent agenda items approve the consent item
R-327-2022 Grant a pension of $1,853.34/month to Rickie L. King, Knoxville employee A Resolution granting a pension of $1,853.34 per month to Rickie L. King, an employee of the Knoxville general government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Absent
Unanimous Consent
Nov 1, 2022
Approve minutes from October 18, 2022 regular meeting approve the minutes of the October 18, 2022 Regular Meeting of City Council
Absent
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Amend Zoning Code notice provisions for variance applications and appeals An Ordinance amending Appendix B - Zoning Code, Article 15, Section 15.2 (A) and Table 15-2 of the Knoxville City Code so as to add to the notice provisions a requirement of notice of variance applications to be heard by the Board of Zoning Appeals, as well as to require notice of appeals of the Zoning Administrator's interpretations and decisions to be heard by the Board of Zoning Appeals, and Amending Appendix B - Zoning Code, Article 16, Section 16.12(A)(4)(a)(i).(Requested by Councilmember Smith)
Aye
Deferred
Oct 18, 2022 Motion to refer:
Amend Zoning Code notice provisions for variance applications and appeals An Ordinance amending Appendix B - Zoning Code, Article 15, Section 15.2 (A) and Table 15-2 of the Knoxville City Code so as to add to the notice provisions a requirement of notice of variance applications to be heard by the Board of Zoning Appeals, as well as to require notice of appeals of the Zoning Administrator's interpretations and decisions to be heard by the Board of Zoning Appeals, and Amending Appendix B - Zoning Code, Article 16, Section 16.12(A)(4)(a)(i).(Requested by Councilmember Smith)
Aye
Deferred
Oct 18, 2022
R-325-2022 Execute quitclaim deed to RUDAS, LLC for property at 2500 East Glenwood Avenue A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to RUDAS, LLC for one parcel of property located at 2500 East Glenwood Avenue, Parcel ID No. 082-JE-001, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $5,600.00.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development)
Aye
Split
Oct 18, 2022
O-130-2022 Permit Police and Fire Chiefs to award items to separating public safety employees An Ordinance to amend Chapter 2, Article VII, Division 2, Section 2-724 of the Knoxville City Code to authorize the Police and Fire Chiefs, in their discretion, to award certain items to public safety employees separating from employment with the City after ten years of service.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Aye
Split
Oct 18, 2022
O-128-2022 Amend Operating and Capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2022/2023 An Ordinance to amend the Operating and Capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2022/2023.(Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Split
Oct 18, 2022
O-139-2022 Emergency appropriation of $5,000 to Wesley House Community Center for youth services An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to the Wesley House Community Center to support its ongoing efforts to empower and serve the youth of the Mechanicsville, Lonsdale and Beaumont communities.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Amend City Code to designate Juneteenth as a municipal holiday An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Division 3, Section 2-477 of the Knoxville City Code to designate Juneteenth as a municipal holiday and for related purposes.(Requested by Department of Human Resources)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
R-326-2022 Authorize Purchasing Division to use TIPS-USA competitively bid contracts A Resolution authorizing the Purchasing Division to utilize pricing established by competitively bid contracts sponsored by The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS-USA)(Requested by Purchasing Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
R-324-2022 Execute quitclaim deed to Knox Housing Partnership for property at 2413 Wilson Ave A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Knox Housing Partnership, Inc. d/b/a/ HomeSource east tennessee, for one parcel of property located at 2413 Wilson Avenue, Parcel ID No. 082-NA-029, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $6,000.00.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
R-323-2022 Multi-party agreement to fund homelessness prevention case management program A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a multi-party agreement with the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee and Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation to fund the Case Management Program focused on homelessness prevention in KCDC elderly/disabled housing in the amount of $187,500.00, with the City's portion not to exceed $156,250.00.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
R-322-2022 Amend contract with Design & Construction Services for Sidewalk Replacement Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Design and Construction Services, Inc. for Phase II of the 2020 On-Call Sidewalk Replacement Project, increasing the contract amount by $89,798.00 for a new contract total of $1,290,260.00 and extending the date of completion to December 31, 2022.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
R-321-2022 Agreement with Whaley Construction for Waterfront Drive Roadway Improvements Phase III A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Whaley Construction, LLC for the Waterfront Drive Roadway Improvements Phase III Project for an amount not to exceed $1,140,516.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
R-320-2022 Agreement with Design & Construction Services for Baker Creek Pavilion Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design & Construction Services, Inc. for the Knoxville Urban Wilderness Gateway Park Phase Two Baker Creek Pavilion Project in an amount not to exceed $2,667,343.50.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
R-319-2022 Acquire property for Lancaster Drive Sidewalk Improvements Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property in fee simple and for easements by purchase, or by condemnation if necessary as part of the Lancaster Drive Sidewalk Improvements Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
R-318-2022 Reimburse AT&T for Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Project utility relocation A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to enter into an agreement to reimburse AT&T for all expenses related to relocating utilities underground for the Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Project at an estimated cost of $850,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
R-317-2022 Reimburse Knoxville Utilities Board for Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Project utility relocation A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to enter into an agreement to reimburse the Knoxville Utilities Board for all expenses related to relocating utilities underground for the Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Project at an estimated cost of $250,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
R-316-2022 Reimburse Comcast for Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Project utility relocation A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to enter into an agreement to reimburse Comcast for all expenses related to relocating utilities underground for the Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Project at an estimated cost of $50,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
R-315-2022 Agreement with EnvisionCAD for Bentley Software migration support and training A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with The Envision Group, Inc. d/b/a EnvisionCAD in an amount not to exceed $49,670.00 to provide software support and training for the Bentley Software migration for the Engineering staff.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
R-314-2022 Agreement with Insurance Placement Solutions for professional adjusters A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Insurance Placement Solutions to provide professional adjusters during a transition period for implementing a third-party administrator, in an amount not to exceed $66,120.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
R-313-2022 Amend operating agreement for Volunteer Landing Park and Riverwalk Greenway management A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Sixth Amendment to the Operating Agreement Between the City of Knoxville and the Public Building Authority of the County of Knox and the City of Knoxville, Tennessee, with respect to the management of Volunteer Landing Park and the Riverwalk Greenway.(Requested by Administration)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
R-312-2022 Extend Downtown Cinema property management contract for one year A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Ninth Amendment to the operating contract with the Public Building Authority and the Industrial Development Board for the Downtown Cinema, Inc., Document No. C-07-0191, with respect to the property management of the Downtown Cinema, to extend the term for one additional year at an annual cost of $72,675.00.(Requested by Administration)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
O-138-2022 Rezone properties on Clinton Highway from Agricultural to Single-Family Residential An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 6357, 0, 6367, 6345 and 6361 Clinton Highway from AG (Agricultural) District to RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Ralph Smith, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 9-C-22-RZ) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
O-137-2022 Amend Knoxville Zoning Code to remove planned district designation from 5233 McIntyre Road An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-107-2019, known and cited as "The City of Knoxville Zoning Code," to remove a previously approved planned district designation (C) from property located at 5233 McIntyre Road, subject to three conditions, RD Buffat, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 9-A-22-SU) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
O-136-2022 Rezone 2302 Ridgecrest Drive from RN-1 to RN-2 District An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 2302 Ridgecrest 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, Mariel Williamson, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-1) (File No. 8-A-22-RZ) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
O-135-2022 Close unnamed alley between parcels 081 IJ 004 and 081 IJ 005, execute quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley between parcels 081 IJ 004 and 081 IJ 005 from Katherine Drive to the alley’s southern terminus, subject to any required easements, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Eric Forrestall, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 9-A-22-AC) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
O-134-2022 Amend 2018 Major Road Plan for City of Knoxville and Knox County, Section 1.C An Ordinance approving the request of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to amend the 2018 Major Road Plan for the City of Knoxville and Knox County, amending Section 1.C, Right-of-Way Preservation as noted in Attachment 1, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 9-A-22-CP). (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
O-133-2022 Appropriate $1,500 to Shora Foundation for youth entrepreneurial training An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to Shora Foundation to provide entrepreneurial training and opportunities to youth in the community.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
O-132-2022 Appropriate $1,000 to YOKE Youth Ministries for annual banquet and youth mentoring An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to YOKE Youth Ministries to sponsor its Annual Banquet and to support its ongoing work of youth mentoring and leadership development.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
O-131-2022 Appropriate $3,000 to Alpha Mu Lambda Chapter for youth educational programs An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $3,000.00 from the Community Empowerment budget and donating same to the Alpha Mu Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated to implement educational programs designed to impact middle and high school aged youth during its District Convention.(Requested by Community Empowerment Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
O-129-2022 Amend Knoxville City Code sections 2-449 and 2-450 to adjust classification and compensation plans An Ordinance to amend Article III, Division 2, Sections 2-449 and 2-450 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the classification and compensation plans.(Requested by Human Resources Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 18, 2022
Approval of minutes from the October 4, 2022 Regular Meeting Motion to: approve the minutes of the October 4, 2022 Regular Meeting of City Council
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 4, 2022 Motion to deny:
7-C-22-RZ Rezone 4430 Candora Ave from I-MU to I-H, on appeal An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 4430 Candora Avenue from I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District to I-H (Heavy Industrial) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Taylor D. Forrester, Esq. on behalf of Candoro Properties, Applicant, on appeal from a denial by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission. (Planning Commission File No. 7-C-22-RZ) (Planning Commission Denied 7-1) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 4, 2022
R-306-2022 Execute agreement with Blount Contractors for Cradle of Country Music Park A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Blount Contractors, Inc. for the Cradle of Country Music Park - Pier 865 Project for an amount not to exceed $824,400.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Split
Oct 4, 2022 Motion to deny:
8-C-22-SU Approve appeal to overturn Planning Commission Special Use decision A Resolution approving an appeal by Dr. Amanda Pittman, Animal Wellness and Rehabilitation Center – Brown Bear Properties, thereby overturning the decision of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to grant a Special Use application filed by Thomas R. Gass / Andy’s Frozen Custard, for property located at 6217 Kingston Pike. (Planning Commission File No. 8-C-22-SU) (Planning Commission approved 10-1) (Council District 2).(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Split
Sep 20, 2022
R-293-2022 Authorize Mayor to execute documents for HOME-ARP Allocation Plan submission to HUD A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents and certifications required for the submission of the HOME Investment Partnerships Program – American Rescue Plan Allocation Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Aye
Split
Sep 20, 2022 Motion to defer:
Overturn Planning Commission's approval of special use permit at 6217 Kingston Pike A Resolution approving an appeal by Dr. Amanda Pittman, Animal Wellness and Rehabilitation Center – Brown Bear Properties, thereby overturning the decision of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission to grant a Special Use application filed by Thomas R. Gass / Andy’s Frozen Custard, for property located at 6217 Kingston Pike. (Planning Commission File No. 8-C-22-SU) (Planning Commission approved 10-1) (Council District 2).(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Deferred
Sep 20, 2022 Motion to defer:
Change zoning at 4430 Candora Avenue from I-MU to I-H An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 4430 Candora Avenue from I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District to I-H (Heavy Industrial) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Taylor D. Forrester, Esq. on behalf of Candoro Properties, Applicant, on appeal from a denial by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission. (Planning Commission File No. 7-C-22-RZ) (Planning Commission Denied 7-1) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Deferred
Sep 20, 2022
R-294-2022 Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Knox Education Foundation for $225,000 for Community Schools A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knox Education Foundation to provide funding in an amount not to exceed $225,000.00 for the Community Schools initiative in 11 schools located within the corporate limits of Knoxville.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 20, 2022
R-292-2022 Authorize Mayor to execute subgrantee agreement for $40,000 CDBG funding to East Tennessee Community Design Center A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with East Tennessee Community Design Center to provide an amount not to exceed $40,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for conceptual design and technical assistance for community improvement projects.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 20, 2022
R-291-2022 Authorize Mayor to execute agreement for $1.5M from Affordable Rental Development Fund for senior housing A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Bell Street 2 L.P. and associated entities to award an amount not to exceed $1,500,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund for the development of 50 permanent supportive housing units for seniors which will serve very low-income households, to be located at 245 S. Bell Street.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 20, 2022
R-290-2022 Authorize Mayor to execute lease agreement with Legacy Parks Foundation for Gateway Pavilion A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Lease Agreement with Legacy Parks Foundation for the lease of the Gateway Pavilion Building for $1,000.00 per month for a period of three years for the purpose of providing recreational programs.(Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 20, 2022
R-289-2022 Authorize Mayor to amend Whaley Construction contract for 2022 Curb Cuts Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with Whaley Construction, LLC for the 2022 Curb Cuts Project, increasing the contract amount by $33,441.25 for a new contract total of $463,428.00 and extending the date of completion to October 15, 2022.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 20, 2022
R-288-2022 Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Gresham Smith for Gay Street Signal Pole Replacement A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Gresham Smith to provide professional engineering design services for the Gay Street Signal Pole Replacement Project for an amount not to exceed $143,349.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 20, 2022
R-287-2022 Authorize Mayor to execute encroachment agreement for parking lot at 3136 N. Broadway A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Encroachment Agreement with Knoxville PropCo LLC to permit its parking lot to encroach onto property located at 3136 N. Broadway, owned by the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 20, 2022
R-286-2022 Authorize Mayor to release slope easement at 121 Union Avenue and 0 State Street A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to release a slope easement at 121 Union Avenue and 0 State Street, subject to conditions.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 20, 2022
R-285-2022 Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Cherokee Farm for $100,000 for SPARK Cleantech Accelerator A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Cherokee Farm Development Corporation to provide funding in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 for the SPARK Cleantech Accelerator program to work with early stage, high-growth businesses working to support decarbonization and the local advanced energy network.(Requested by Economic Development)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 20, 2022
R-284-2022 Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Knoxville Chamber for $631,300 to fund economic prosperity A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Knoxville Chamber to provide an amount not to exceed $631,300.00 to fund the Chamber’s mission of driving economic prosperity in the Knoxville community through its Path to Prosperity strategic vision in coordination with local partners and supporters.(Requested by Economic Development)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 20, 2022
Annex three parcels of land on Maloney Road and approve Plan of Service A Resolution to effect annexation of three parcels of land abutting the northern right-of-way of Maloney Road, lying approximately 660 feet east of the intersection with Maloney Road and Dresser Road, having Tax Identification numbers as 135GA005, 135GA00501, and 135GA006 and to approve a Plan of Service for said area.(Requested by Economic Development)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 20, 2022
R-283-2022 Authorize Mayor to execute lease agreement with William L. Ambrose, III for 30 Market Square A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a lease agreement with William L. Ambrose, III for approximately 658 square feet of a portion of the first floor at 30 Market Square for an annual amount not to exceed $14,400.00.(Requested by Administration)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 20, 2022
R-282-2022 Authorize Mayor to approve Interlocal Agreement for Joint Economic and Community Development Board A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to approve the execution of an Interlocal Agreement relating to the Joint Economic and Community Development Board.(Requested by Administration)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 20, 2022
R-281-2022 Honor George W. Morton, Jr. and express sympathy to his family and friends A Resolution to honor the life and legacy of George W. Morton, Jr., and to express Council's sympathy to his family and friends upon the occasion of his passing.(Requested by Administration)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 20, 2022
O-126-2022 Amend zoning code to remove planned district designation from 3200 Knoxville Center Drive An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-107-2019, known and cited as "The City of Knoxville Zoning Code," to remove a previously approved planned district (C) designation from property located at 3200 Knoxville Center Drive, Bernardo Holdings, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-B-22-SU) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 20, 2022
O-125-2022 Change zoning at 516 and 520 West Vine Avenue from DK-G to DK-B An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 516 and 520 West Vine Avenue from DK-G (Downtown Knoxville District, Grid Subdistrict)) to DK-B (Downtown Knoxville District, Boulevards Subdistrict), Joe Petre, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 7-M-22-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 20, 2022
R-280-2022 Confirm reappointment of Dationa Mitchell and appointment of Jennifer Bradley to Historic Zoning Commission A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Dationa Mitchell and appointment of Jennifer Bradley to the Historic Zoning Commission.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 20, 2022
Approve consent item Motion to: approve the consent item
O-124-2022 Emergency ordinance appropriating $15,700 from Community Improvement Fund to community agencies An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $15,700.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to community agencies and organizations as set forth in the attachment(Requested by Vice Mayor Roberto and Councilmembers Smith, Singh, Rider, Thomas, McKenzie, Fugate, Testerman, and Parker)
Aye
Unanimous Consent
Sep 20, 2022
Add Ordinance 12-a to the consent agenda Motion to: add Ordinance 12-a to the consent agenda
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 20, 2022 Motion to defer:
Postpone Resolution 10-a for two weeks Motion to: postpone Resolution 10-a for two weeks
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 20, 2022 Motion to defer:
Postpone Resolution 10-b for two weeks Motion to: postpone Resolution 10-b for two weeks
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 20, 2022
Approve minutes from September 6, 2022 regular meeting approve the minutes of the September 6, 2022 Regular Meeting of City Council
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 6, 2022
O-122-2022 Change zoning for West Vine Avenue property An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 516 and 520 West Vine Avenue from DK-G (Downtown Knoxville District, Grid Subdistrict)) to DK-B (Downtown Knoxville District, Boulevards Subdistrict), Joe Petre, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 7-M-22-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 6, 2022
O-121-2022 Remove planned district designation from Knoxville Center Drive property An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-107-2019, known and cited as "The City of Knoxville Zoning Code," to remove a previously approved planned district (C) designation from property located at 3200 Knoxville Center Drive, Bernardo Holdings, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 8-B-22-SU) (Council District 4)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 6, 2022
R-279-2022 Apply for and accept DOJ grant for ICAC Task Force A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of $500,000.00, with no local match, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention for continued funding of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 6, 2022
R-278-2022 Appreciate donation for Forest Heights Park playground A Resolution expressing appreciation to the Forest Heights Neighborhood Association for the donation of $23,855.26, for playground equipment and installation at Forest Heights Pocket Park, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation, as well as accept the construction agreement with Playworld Preferred.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 6, 2022
R-277-2022 Authorize agreement with West for online research services A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement, with Addenda, with West, a Thomson Reuters Business, for online research services, in an initial amount not to exceed $3,145.69 per month, or $37,750.00 per year.(Requested by Law Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 6, 2022
R-276-2022 Apply for and accept TDOT grant for transit operating assistance A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application with the Tennessee Department of Transportation in the amount of $3,609,300.00 to provide funding to Knoxville Area Transit for Fiscal Year 2023 urban transit operating assistance, and if such application is approved, to authorize the Mayor to execute any and all documents to accept such a grant award.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 6, 2022
R-275-2022 Apply for and accept TDOT grant for transit vehicle overhauls A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide funding in the amount of $658,155.00 to the City of Knoxville on behalf of Knoxville Area Transit from IMPROVE Act Transit Investment Grant funds for fiscal year 2023, with a City match of up to $219,385.00 for mid-life overhauls on transit vehicles.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 6, 2022
R-274-2022 Apply for and accept TDOT grant for bus depot chargers A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide funding in the amount of $3,750,000.00 to the City of Knoxville on behalf of Knoxville Area Transit from IMPROVE Act Transit Investment Grant funds for fiscal year 2023, with a City match of up to $1,250,000.00 in order to construct depot chargers for electric buses at the transit station.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 6, 2022
R-273-2022 Apply for HUD Continuum of Care Planning Grant A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Continuum of Care Planning Grant in the amount of $52,266.00, with a required 25% local match, and if such application is approved, authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept such grant award.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 6, 2022
R-272-2022 Authorize agreement with Henley Roofing for Recreation Center project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Henley Roofing Company for the Christenberry Recreation Center Roof Replacement and HVAC Upgrades Project for an amount not to exceed $450,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
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