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Lauren Rider

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

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

On the issues

Attendance

4266 of 4388

recorded votes he or she was present for

present means neither absent nor recused

122

recorded votes marked absent or recused

Counted from roll calls, not a sign-in sheet — a member who was present but recorded no vote is indistinguishable here from one who was absent.

When the board disagrees

324 contested decisions · how these are counted

324

contested decisions he or she cast a yes or no on

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

11

of those, voted no on something adopted anyway

705 / 1276

motions moved / seconded

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

Patterns

How these are computed ↓

Deterministic breakdowns of Lauren Rider’s published record — not a score or a rating. Raw counts are always shown; a percentage appears only once there are at least 10 votes. As of the meeting of September 29, 2026 — the newest published record.

Votes by topic

Topic Votes Aye No Abstain Body median
Zoning & land use 1090 1065 (98%) 9 (1%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Budget & taxes 410 394 (96%) 3 (1%) 0 8–0 See votes →
Contracts & purchasing 399 387 (97%) 1 (0%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Personnel & appointments 373 363 (97%) 1 (0%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Schools 21 20 (95%) 0 (0%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Public safety 210 199 (95%) 2 (1%) 0 8–0 See votes →
Roads & infrastructure 487 474 (97%) 0 (0%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Parks & community 271 263 (97%) 1 (0%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Intergovernmental & resolutions 224 219 (98%) 3 (1%) 1 9–0 See votes →
Surveillance & privacy technology 10 9 (90%) 1 (10%) 0 9–0 See votes →

Attendance & dissent over time

Attendance rate

Dissents (no on adopted)

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

Agreement with other members

Computed over contested votes only — the 324 non-unanimous (split) votes Lauren Rider cast, where the room recorded at least one Aye and at least one No. Unanimous votes are excluded because they carry no signal.

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

See Lauren Rider’s split votes →

Motions made & seconded, by topic

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

How these breakdowns are computed

Every figure on this page is a deterministic computation over Lauren Rider’s published roll-call votes on City of Knoxville, TN City Council — the same record set behind the vote table below. Nothing is a composite score, a grade, or a ranking. The general pipeline (sources, extraction, gates, review) is described on the methodology page.

  • Votes by topic. Each published motion is attributed to every distinct neutral topic its agenda items carry — the primary subject and any secondary tags alike, so an item counts under every topic it’s about (and a consent-calendar motion covering several items counts under each); procedural items are excluded, as in the default vote browser. Aye/No/Abstain are counts of Lauren Rider’s own vote. A percentage is shown only when the topic has at least 10 votes. Body median is the median of the Aye and No tallies across the same motion set — the typical room split on that topic.
  • Attendance & dissent over time. Bucketed by the calendar year of each meeting. Attendance = votes where Lauren Rider was recorded present (not absent or recused) ÷ total votes that year; the percentage is shown only when the year has at least 10 votes. Dissents = “No” votes on motions the body adopted anyway. The denominators for every year are in the table above.
  • Term timeline & election markers. The two trend strips plot the yearly attendance and dissent figures above on a single time axis spanning Lauren Rider’s full term (Dec 16, 2017–Dec 20, 2025). The vertical lines mark public election-calendar dates — candidate-filing deadlines, primaries, and general elections — that fall within that span, each labeled with its date and type. Those dates are a matter of public record ; the timeline itself makes no claim about them. It marks the dates and draws the line; any pattern near an election is the reader’s to notice, not ours to assert.
  • Agreement with other members. Computed over contested votes only — motions where the roll call recorded at least one Aye and at least one No. For each colleague, the record set is the split motions where both cast an Aye or No (their seated overlap); “voted the same” counts the motions they cast the identical value on. A percentage is shown only when that shared set reaches 10 votes. Unanimous votes are excluded on purpose: they would launder everyone into near-total agreement.
  • Motions made & seconded. Straight counts of published motions where Lauren Rider is recorded as the mover or the seconder in the minutes, grouped by the motion’s neutral topic(s).

Disclosed interests

Reprinted from Lauren Rider’s annual Statement of Interests (Form SS-8005) — a public record filed with the Tennessee Ethics Commission. Entity names and categories exactly as filed, for the official and spouse; the form states no dollar amounts, and neither do we. Each filing links to its source.

We don’t have this. No Statement of Interests on file for Lauren Rider. It does not mean none was filed — only that we hold no copy.

Appointments moved

Board and committee appointments Lauren Rider moved or seconded, as recorded in the minutes. Each links to the full decision, where the complete roll call is shown.

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

Voting record

Meeting Agenda item Vote Badges
Feb 23, 2021
O-38-2021 Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 1712 Liberty Street to Business Park Type 1 An Ordinance approving the request of D.F.S. Properties, LP for a One Year Plan Amendment from Medium Density Residential/Office to Business Park Type 1 for property located at 1712 Liberty Street. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-F-21-PA) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021
O-37-2021 Amend Central City Sector Plan for 1712 Liberty Street to Business Park Type 1 An Ordinance approving the request of D.F.S. Properties, LP for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential/Office to Business Park Type 1 for property located at 1712 Liberty Street. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-H-21-SP) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021
O-36-2021 Rezone property at 200 Emmett Street from I-MU to C-G-2 District An Ordinance to rezone property located at 200 Emmett Street from I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District to C-G-2 (General Commercial) District, Jonathan Lyons, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-J-21-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021
O-35-2021 Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 200 Emmett Street from Light Industrial to Mixed Use-Special District An Ordinance approving the request of Jonathan Lyons for a One Year Plan Amendment from Light Industrial to Mixed Use-Special District (Sutherland Southside) for property located at 200 Emmett Street. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-G-21-PA) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021
O-34-2021 Amend Central City Sector Plan for 200 Emmett Street from Light Industrial to Mixed Use-Special District An Ordinance approving the request of Jonathan Lyons for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Light Industrial to Mixed Use-Special District (Sutherland Southside) for property located at 200 Emmett Street. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-I-21-SP) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021
O-33-2021 Rezone property at 931 Piney Grove Church Road from RN-3 to RN-5 District An Ordinance to rezone property located at 931 Piney Grove Church Road from RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Ben Mullins for Nancy Ziegler, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 11-D-20-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021
O-32-2021 Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 931 Piney Grove Church Road to Medium Density Residential / Office An Ordinance approving the request of Ben Mullins for Nancy Ziegler for a One Year Plan Amendment from Medium Density Residential to Medium Density Residential / Office for property located at 931 Piney Grove Church Road. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-D-21-PA) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021
O-31-2021 Amend Northwest County Sector Plan for 931 Piney Grove Church Road to Medium Density Residential / Office An Ordinance approving the request of Ben Mullins for Nancy Ziegler for an amendment to the Northwest County Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential to Medium Density Residential / Office for property located at 931 Piney Grove Church Road. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-D-21-SP) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021
O-30-2021 Rezone portion of 0 Jackson Road from RN-1/HP to I-G/HP District An Ordinance to rezone a portion of the property located at 0 Jackson Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) / HP (Hillside Protection) District to I-G (General Industrial) / HP (Hillside Protection) District, Seth Kehne, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-K-21-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021
O-29-2021 Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 0 Jackson Road from Low Density Residential to Light Industrial An Ordinance approving the request of Seth Kehne for a One Year Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential / Hillside Protection to Light Industrial / Hillside Protection for a portion of the property located at 0 Jackson Road. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-H-21-PA) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021
O-28-2021 Amend Northwest County Sector Plan for 0 Jackson Road from Low Density Residential to Light Industrial An Ordinance approving the request of Seth Kehne for an amendment to the Northwest County Sector Plan from Low Density Residential / Hillside Protection to Light Industrial / Hillside Protection for a portion of the property located at 0 Jackson Road. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-J-21-SP) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021
O-27-2021 Rezone property at 1301 East Weisgarber Road from I-MU to O District An Ordinance to rezone property located at 1301 East Weisgarber Road from I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District to O (Office) District, Winterpast Development, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-L-21-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021
O-26-2021 Approve One Year Plan Amendment from Light Industrial to Office for 1301 East Weisgarber Road An Ordinance approving the request of Winterpast Development, LLC for a One Year Plan Amendment from Light Industrial to Office for property located at 1301 East Weisgarber Road. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-I-21-PA) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021
O-25-2021 Amend Northwest County Sector Plan from Light Industrial to Office for 1301 East Weisgarber Road An Ordinance approving the request of Winterpast Development, LLC for an amendment to the Northwest County Sector Plan from Light Industrial to Office for property located at 1301 East Weisgarber Road. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-K-21-SP) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021
O-24-2021 Rezone property at 8002 Kingston Pike from C-G-3 to C-G-1 An Ordinance to rezone property located at 8002 Kingston Pike from C-G-3 (General Commercial) to C-G-1 (General Commercial), Benjamin C. Mullins for Acre Kingston Pike T5, LLC, Applicant, on appeal from a denial by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission. (Planning Commission File No. 11-J-20-RZ) (Planning Commission Denied 7-6) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021
O-23-2021 Change street name of Val Street to Marion Street An Ordinance to change the street name of Val Street between Leroy Avenue and West Baxter Avenue to Marion Street, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (PC File No. 1-B-21-SNC) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021
O-22-2021 Change street name of Leroy Avenue to Marion Street An Ordinance to change the street name of Leroy Avenue between Marion Street and Val Street to Marion Street, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (PC File No. 1-A-21-SNC) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021
O-21-2021 Close unnamed alley on West Oldham Ave and quitclaim deed to property owner An ordinance to close an unnamed, undeveloped alley inside parcel 081NC003 on the southeast side of West Oldham Avenue between Worth Street and Davanna Street, and authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to the property owner, Eric E. Wallace, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 1-A-21-AC) (Fifth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 23, 2021
Approve consent items Motion to: approve the consent items
12-c Emergency ordinance appropriating $5,000 to Sleeves for Needs for homeless support An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $5,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Sleeves for Needs to be utilized toward providing shelter, food, clothing, and hygiene products to individuals experiencing homelessness in Knoxville.(Requested by Councilmember Parker)
12-d Emergency ordinance appropriating $1,000 to Flying Anvil Theatre for rent support An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Flying Anvil Theatre to be utilized toward rent support.(Requested by Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Testerman, and Parker)
Aye
Unanimous Consent
Feb 23, 2021
Approve minutes of the February 9, 2021 Regular Meeting of City Council Motion to: approve the minutes of the February 9, 2021 Regular Meeting of City Council
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 9, 2021
Ordinance to rezone 8300 E Walker Springs Lane from Office Park to Residential An Ordinance to rezone property located at 8300 East Walker Springs Lane from OP (Office Park) District to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Taylor Forrester for The Offices at St. Andrews, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 8-6) (File No. 12-A-20-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
No
Split Failed
Feb 9, 2021
Appeal of rezoning denial for 8002 Kingston Pike from C-G-3 to C-G-1 An Ordinance approving an appeal by Benjamin C. Mullins for Acre Kingston Pike T5, LLC of Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission’s denial of a request for rezoning from C-G-3 (General Commercial) to C-G-1 (General Commercial) for property located at 8002 Kingston Pike. (Planning Commission File No. 11-J-20-RZ) (Planning Commission Denied 7-6) (Second District).(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Split
Feb 9, 2021 Motion to defer:
10-a Appeal of zoning variance denial for a 45-foot cross at 4605 Central Avenue Pike A Resolution approving an appeal by Dr. Todd Stinnett of the Board of Zoning Appeals' denial of a request for a variance to increase the maximum height for a detached accessory structure from 18 feet to 45 feet for a freestanding work of art in the shape of a cross and bearing no advertising, property located at 4605 Central Avenue Pike. (File number 12-A-20-VA) Council District 5.(Requested by Department of Plans Review and Building Inspections)
Aye
Deferred
Feb 9, 2021
Ordinance to rezone 1712 Liberty Street from Single-Family Residential to Industrial Mixed-Use An Ordinance to rezone property located at 1712 Liberty Street from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District, D.F.S. Properties, LP, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-I-21-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 9, 2021
Ordinance to amend one-year plan for 1712 Liberty Street from MDR/Office to Business Park An Ordinance approving the request of D.F.S. Properties, LP for a One Year Plan Amendment from Medium Density Residential/Office to Business Park Type 1 for property located at 1712 Liberty Street. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-F-21-PA) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 9, 2021
Ordinance to amend sector plan for 1712 Liberty Street from MDR/Office to Business Park An Ordinance approving the request of D.F.S. Properties, LP for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential/Office to Business Park Type 1 for property located at 1712 Liberty Street. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-H-21-SP) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 9, 2021
Ordinance to rezone 200 Emmett Street from Industrial Mixed-Use to General Commercial An Ordinance to rezone property located at 200 Emmett Street from I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District to C-G-2 (General Commercial) District, Jonathan Lyons, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-J-21-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 9, 2021
Ordinance to amend one-year plan for 200 Emmett Street from Light Industrial to Mixed Use An Ordinance approving the request of Jonathan Lyons for a One Year Plan Amendment from Light Industrial to Mixed Use-Special District (Sutherland Southside) for property located at 200 Emmett Street. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-G-21-PA) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 9, 2021
Ordinance to amend sector plan for 200 Emmett Street from Light Industrial to Mixed Use An Ordinance approving the request of Jonathan Lyons for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Light Industrial to Mixed Use-Special District (Sutherland Southside) for property located at 200 Emmett Street. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-I-21-SP) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 9, 2021
Ordinance to rezone 931 Piney Grove Church Road from RN-3 to RN-5 District An Ordinance to rezone property located at 931 Piney Grove Church Road from RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Ben Mullins for Nancy Ziegler, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 11-D-20-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 9, 2021
Ordinance to amend one-year plan for 931 Piney Grove Church Road from MDR to MDR/Office An Ordinance approving the request of Ben Mullins for Nancy Ziegler for a One Year Plan Amendment from Medium Density Residential to Medium Density Residential / Office for property located at 931 Piney Grove Church Road. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-D-21-PA) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 9, 2021
Ordinance to amend sector plan for 931 Piney Grove Church Road from MDR to MDR/Office An Ordinance approving the request of Ben Mullins for Nancy Ziegler for an amendment to the Northwest County Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential to Medium Density Residential / Office for property located at 931 Piney Grove Church Road. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-D-21-SP) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 9, 2021
Ordinance to rezone 0 Jackson Road from RN-1/HP to I-G/HP District An Ordinance to rezone a portion of the property located at 0 Jackson Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) / HP (Hillside Protection) District to I-G (General Industrial) / HP (Hillside Protection) District, Seth Kehne, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-K-21-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 9, 2021
Ordinance to amend one-year plan for 0 Jackson Road from LDR/HP to LI/HP An Ordinance approving the request of Seth Kehne for a One Year Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential / Hillside Protection to Light Industrial / Hillside Protection for a portion of the property located at 0 Jackson Road. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-H-21-PA) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 9, 2021
Ordinance to amend sector plan for 0 Jackson Road from LDR/HP to LI/HP An Ordinance approving the request of Seth Kehne for an amendment to the Northwest County Sector Plan from Low Density Residential / Hillside Protection to Light Industrial / Hillside Protection for a portion of the property located at 0 Jackson Road. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-J-21-SP) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 9, 2021
Ordinance to rezone 1301 East Weisgarber Road from I-MU to O District An Ordinance to rezone property located at 1301 East Weisgarber Road from I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District to O (Office) District, Winterpast Development, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-L-21-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 9, 2021
Ordinance to amend one-year plan for 1301 East Weisgarber Road from Light Industrial to Office An Ordinance approving the request of Winterpast Development, LLC for a One Year Plan Amendment from Light Industrial to Office for property located at 1301 East Weisgarber Road. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-I-21-PA) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 9, 2021
Ordinance to amend sector plan for 1301 East Weisgarber Road from Light Industrial to Office An Ordinance approving the request of Winterpast Development, LLC for an amendment to the Northwest County Sector Plan from Light Industrial to Office for property located at 1301 East Weisgarber Road. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 1-K-21-SP) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 9, 2021
Ordinance to change Val Street to Marion Street An Ordinance to change the street name of Val Street between Leroy Avenue and West Baxter Avenue to Marion Street, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (PC File No. 1-B-21-SNC) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 9, 2021
Ordinance to change Leroy Avenue to Marion Street An Ordinance to change the street name of Leroy Avenue between Marion Street and Val Street to Marion Street, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (PC File No. 1-A-21-SNC) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 9, 2021
Ordinance to close an alley between Worth St and Davanna St and issue quitclaim deed An ordinance to close an unnamed, undeveloped alley inside parcel 081NC003 on the southeast side of West Oldham Avenue between Worth Street and Davanna Street, and authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to the property owner, Eric E. Wallace, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 1-A-21-AC) (Fifth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 9, 2021
Ordinance amending KCC 2-362 to revise charges for KPD video recordings An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 2, Article II, Division 12, Section 2-362, revising the schedule of charges for video recordings in the custody of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 9, 2021
R-50-2021 Resolution to accept donation of kitchen cabinets, flooring, and countertops to KFD A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept and express appreciation to The RTA Store for donating kitchen cabinets, flooring and countertops to the Knoxville Fire Department at an approximate value of $13,000.00.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 9, 2021
R-49-2021 Agreement with Rogers Group, Inc. for 2021 Resurfacing Project - Phase I A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Rogers Group, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $4,209,834.00 for the 2021 Resurfacing Project - Phase I.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 9, 2021
R-48-2021 Amendment to contract with Knoxville Leadership Foundation for $80,000 in COVID-19 housing funds A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to Agreement No. C-20- 0255 with Knoxville Leadership Foundation to provide additional funds not to exceed $80,000.00 in HUD Community Development Block Grant-Covid19 funding for housing assistance, as part of the City’s response to COVID-19, for a new contract amount of $280,000.00.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 9, 2021
R-47-2021 Resolution for $25,000 in CDBG funds to Mobile Meals for COVID-19 response A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 in HUD Community Development Block Grant funds for Mobile Meals, as part of the City’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 9, 2021
R-46-2021 Confirming Kaylin Chesney's appointment to the Better Building Board A Resolution confirming the appointment of Kaylin Chesney to the Better Building Board of the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Aye
Unanimous
Feb 9, 2021
Consent items for approval c. ITEMS REQUESTED TO BE ADDED BY MOTION (Indicated with "M") None d. CONSENT ITEMS (Indicated with "*")
R-45-2021 Granting a pension of $463.90/month to Jewell D. Chambers A Resolution granting a pension of $463.90 per month to Jewell D. Chambers, an employee of the former Knoxville City School System.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-30-2021 Granting a pension of $3,745.47/month to Dennis R. Bible A Resolution granting a pension of $3,745.47 per month to Dennis R. Bible, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-31-2021 Granting a pension of $4,170.17/month to Jeffrey L. Conard A Resolution granting a pension of $4,170.17 per month to Jeffrey L. Conard, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-32-2021 Granting a pension of $3,524.67/month to Daniel J. Corcoran A Resolution granting a pension of $3,524.67 per month to Daniel J. Corcoran, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-33-2021 Granting a pension of $3,959.94/month to Keith C Debow A Resolution granting a pension of $3,959.94 per month to Keith C Debow, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-34-2021 Granting a pension of $4,828.13/month to Mark A. Fortner A Resolution granting a pension of $4,828.13 per month to Mark A. Fortner, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-35-2021 Granting a pension of $1,963.87/month to Lisa Chaffin, survivor of Tommy S. Chaffin A Resolution granting a pension of $1,963.87 per month to Lisa Chaffin, survivor of Tommy S. Chaffin, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-36-2021 Granting a pension of $4,786.03/month to Sean J. Hejna A Resolution granting a pension of $4,786.03 per month to Sean J. Hejna, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-37-2021 Granting a pension of $3,773.97/month to Timothy W. Huddleston A Resolution granting a pension of $3,773.97 per month to Timothy W. Huddleston, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-38-2021 Granting a pension of $3,954.28/month to David H. Jenkins A Resolution granting a pension of $3,954.28 per month to David H. Jenkins, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-39-2021 Granting a pension of $3,459.21/month to Ronald M. Linkins, Jr. A Resolution granting a pension of $3,459.21 per month to Ronald M. Linkins, Jr., an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-40-2021 Granting a pension of $4,043.14/month to Bryan J. Malone A Resolution granting a pension of $4,043.14 per month to Bryan J. Malone, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-41-2021 Granting a pension of $4,040.77/month to Benny E. Mitchell A Resolution granting a pension of $4,040.77 per month to Benny E. Mitchell, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-42-2021 Granting a pension of $4,551.90/month to James R. Patton A Resolution granting a pension of $4,551.90 per month to James R. Patton, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-43-2021 Granting a pension of $3,956.55/month to Robert G. Russell, Jr. A Resolution granting a pension of $3,956.55 per month to Robert G. Russell, Jr., an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-44-2021 Granting a pension of $3,636.61/month to Scott E. Sheppard A Resolution granting a pension of $3,636.61 per month to Scott E. Sheppard, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-29-2021 Granting a pension of $3,774.73/month to William S. Still A Resolution granting a pension of $3,774.73 per month to William S. Still, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
O-15-2021 Emergency ordinance appropriating $2,544 for software license renewal for Design Center An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,544.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to East Tennessee Community Design Center, Inc. to be utilized toward annual license renewal for Vectorworks and Sketchup Pro software.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Singh, Rider, Fugate, and Testerman)
O-16-2021 Emergency ordinance appropriating $2,000 for Knoxville History Project virtual education An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knoxville History Project to be utilized toward a virtual education series.(Requested by Councilmembers Thomas and Fugate)
O-17-2021 Emergency ordinance appropriating $2,250 for an electric sign for Chilhowee Intermediate School An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Chilhowee Intermediate School to be utilized toward an electric school sign.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Singh, Rider, Testerman, and Parker)
Aye
Unanimous Consent
Feb 9, 2021
Approve minutes from the January 26, 2021 Regular Meeting approve the minutes of the January 26, 2021 Regular Meeting of City Council
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 26, 2021
R-25-2021 Authorize agreement with Salvation Army for partitions at Bridge of Hope A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Salvation Army, Knoxville Area Command to provide an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 for the purchase and installation of physical partitions at the Bridge of Hope Men’s Transitional Housing Program, as part of the City's response to COVID-19.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Aye
Jan 26, 2021
R-24-2021 Award $480,000 from Affordable Rental Development Fund to 4th Purpose Realty, LLC A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award an amount not to exceed $480,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund to 4th Purpose Realty, LLC for the development of 16 affordable housing units, 15 of which will serve qualified low income households, and 1 of which will serve a live-in manager, to be located at 211 Jessamine St.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Aye
Jan 26, 2021
R-22-2021 Confirm reappointment of Dr. Lisa Chassy to Animal Control Board A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Dr. Lisa Chassy to the Knoxville Animal Control Board.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Aye
Jan 26, 2021 Motion to defer:
11-c Amend contract C-12-0153 with CDM Smith, Inc. for Washington Pike Roadway Improvements A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-12-0153 with CDM Smith, Inc. for the Washington Pike Roadway Improvements Project, increasing the contract amount by $693,000.00 for a new contract total of $1,948,600.00, and extending the date of completion to March 31, 2025.(Requested by Departments of Engineering and Parks & Recreation)
Aye
Deferred
Jan 26, 2021 Motion to defer:
10-a Approve appeal by Dr. Todd Stinnett for height variance for accessory structure A Resolution approving an appeal by Dr. Todd Stinnett of the Board of Zoning Appeals' denial of a request for a variance to increase the maximum height for a detached accessory structure from 18 feet to 45 feet for a freestanding work of art in the shape of a cross and bearing no advertising, property located at 4605 Central Avenue Pike. (File number 12-A-20-VA) Council District 5.(Requested by Department of Plans Review and Building Inspections)
Aye
Deferred
Jan 26, 2021 Motion to defer:
12-a Rezone property at 8300 East Walker Springs Lane from OP to RN-5 An Ordinance to rezone property located at 8300 East Walker Springs Lane from OP (Office Park) District to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Taylor Forrester for The Offices at St. Andrews, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 8-6) (File No. 12-A-20-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Deferred
Jan 26, 2021
R-28-2021 Authorize agreement with Tri Star Energy, LLC for bulk fuels A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Tri Star Energy, LLC for the provision of bulk fuels for vehicles and equipment managed by the Fleet Services Department and Knoxville Area Transit for an initial term of one year at an estimated cost per term of $2,187,178.00.(Requested by Purchasing)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 26, 2021
R-27-2021 Execute agreement with OpenCities, Inc. for permit selection application A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with OpenCities, Inc. to provide a custom front end application that will assist citizens with selecting permits and that integrates with the City's existing Accela Citizen Access Program, with an initial cost of $42,500.00 for the initial implementation and first year maintenance costs, and an annual maintenance cost of $11,250.00 for any of the four one-year renewal options exercised thereafter.(Requested by Department of Plans Review and Building Inspections)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 26, 2021
R-26-2021 Authorize agreement with TDOT for Magnolia Avenue Streetscape Project Phase 3 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation for Phase 3 of the Magnolia Avenue Streetscape Project for an estimated project cost of $5,000,000.00 with $4,000,000.00 federally funded and $1,000,000.00 funded by the City.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 26, 2021
O-14-2021 Rezone property at 3107-3123 Greenway Drive from RN-1 to RN-2 An Ordinance to rezone property located at 3107, 3117 and 3123 Greenway Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) / HP (Hillside Protection Overlay) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) / HP (Hillside Protection Overlay) District, Randy Guignard, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 12-D-20-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 26, 2021
O-13-2021 Appropriate $1,500 from Sustainability budget to fund Active Knox speaker series An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from the Office of Sustainability budget and donating same to Knoxville-Knox County Planning to support its Active Knox speaker series.(Requested by Office of Sustainability)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 26, 2021
O-12-2021 Amend building code to reference updated zoning district names An Ordinance to amend the International Building Code, as adopted in the Knoxville City Code at Chapter 6, Article I, Section 6-5, to reference the updated names of zoning districts when identifying appropriate fire district areas.(Requested by Department of Plans Review and Building Inspections)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 26, 2021
O-11-2021 Amend building code to increase minimum sewer lateral size to four inches An Ordinance to amend the International Residential Building Code, as adopted in the Knoxville City Code at Chapter 6, Article II.A, Section 6-42, to increase the minimum allowable size of residential sewer laterals from three inches to four inches.(Requested by Department of Plans Review and Building Inspections)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 26, 2021
R-23-2021 Confirm appointment of Eboni James to Board of Zoning Appeals A Resolution confirming the appointment of Eboni James to serve as a member of the Board of Zoning Appeals.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 26, 2021
R-21-2021 Confirm appointments to the Public Arts Committee A Resolution confirming the appointment of Claudio Gomez, Damon Rawls, and Oren Yarbrough to the City of Knoxville Public Arts Committee.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 26, 2021
R-20-2021 Approve Certificate of Compliance for Wishkey, LLC liquor store license A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Wishkey, LLC d/b/a East End Liquor and Tobacco relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (ABC) for a license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 26, 2021
Approve consent item Motion to: approve the consent item
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 26, 2021
Approve minutes of January 12, 2021 Regular Meeting Motion to: approve the minutes of the January 12, 2021 Regular Meeting of City Council
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 12, 2021
R-14-2021 Authorize Mayor to enter agreement with Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers for right-of-way services A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a three-year agreement with Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers, Inc. for right-of-way acquisition, relocation, and related services on an as-needed basis for an amount not to exceed $300,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Jan 12, 2021
R-6-2021 Authorize Mayor to execute subgrantee agreement with Knoxville Area Urban League for homelessness prevention A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Knoxville Area Urban League to provide an amount not to exceed $225,000.00 in HUD ESG-CV funding for the provision of homelessness prevention services, as part of the City’s response to COVID-19.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Aye
Jan 12, 2021
Approve consent items Motion to: approve the consent items
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 12, 2021 Motion to defer:
12-d Ordinance to rezone property at 8300 East Walker Springs Lane from OP to RN-5 An Ordinance to rezone property located at 8300 East Walker Springs Lane from OP (Office Park) District to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Taylor Forrester for The Offices at St. Andrews, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 8-6) (File No. 12-A-20-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Deferred
Jan 12, 2021
e. Rezone properties on Greenway Drive from RN-1/HP to RN-2/HP District An Ordinance to rezone property located at 3107, 3117 and 3123 Greenway Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) / HP (Hillside Protection Overlay) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) / HP (Hillside Protection Overlay) District, Randy Guignard, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 12-D-20-RZ)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 12, 2021
c. Appropriate funds from Office of Sustainability to Knoxville-Knox County Planning for speaker series An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,500.00 from the Office of Sustainability budget and donating same to Knoxville-Knox County Planning to support its Active Knox speaker series.(Requested by Office of Sustainability)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 12, 2021
b. Amend International Building Code to reference updated zoning district names for fire districts An Ordinance to amend the International Building Code, as adopted in the Knoxville City Code at Chapter 6, Article I, Section 6-5, to reference the updated names of zoning districts when identifying appropriate fire district areas.(Requested by Department of Plans Review and Building Inspections)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 12, 2021
a. Amend International Residential Building Code to increase residential sewer lateral size An Ordinance to amend the International Residential Building Code, as adopted in the Knoxville City Code at Chapter 6, Article II.A, Section 6-42, to increase the minimum allowable size of residential sewer laterals from three inches to four inches.(Requested by Department of Plans Review and Building Inspections)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 12, 2021
R-19-2021 Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Novatech Inc. for printer rental and maintenance A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Novatech, Inc. for rental and maintenance of multifunction printers for City departmental use, at an estimated annual cost of $150,000.00.(Requested by Purchasing Office)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 12, 2021
R-18-2021 Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept Appalachia High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area grant A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept an Appalachia High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area grant in the amount of $161,500.00, with no required matching funds, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration, as part of the multi-jurisdictional law enforcement agency efforts in combating narcotics crimes, to be used to fund officer overtime.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 12, 2021
R-17-2021 Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept Urban Transportation Planning Grant A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply for and, if awarded, accept an Urban Transportation Planning Grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation in an amount up to $200,000.00 with a 10% City match.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 12, 2021
R-16-2021 Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Ziggurat Development for 2021 Curb Cuts Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Ziggurat Development, LLC for the 2021 Curb Cuts Project for an amount not to exceed $233,458.35.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 12, 2021
R-15-2021 Authorize Mayor to amend contract with Vaughn & Melton for Jackson Avenue Ramps Replacement Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-09-0058 with Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers, Inc. for the Jackson Avenue Ramps Replacement Project, increasing the contract amount by $187,914.74 for a new contract total of $1,326,903.74 and extending the date of completion to January 31, 2021.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 12, 2021
R-13-2021 Authorize Mayor to execute Air Rights Easement for building spanning alley right-of-way A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Air Rights Easement with GEDR Knoxville Project, LLC to allow a proposed building at the 2100 Block of Cumberland Avenue to span the public right-of-way of the alley located between S. Twenty First Street and Twenty Second Street.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 12, 2021
R-12-2021 Authorize Mayor to execute Limited Use Agreement for canopy encroachment on Cumberland Avenue A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Limited Use Agreement with GEDR Knoxville Project, LLC to allow a proposed canopy encroachment into the public right-of-way of Cumberland Avenue.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 12, 2021
R-11-2021 Authorize Mayor to enter Easement Agreement for building encroachment at 410 Magnolia Avenue A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Easement Agreement to allow existing building elements at 410 Magnolia Avenue to encroach into the public rights-of-way for Magnolia Avenue and Depot Avenue.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 12, 2021
R-10-2021 Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept a 2021 Financial Empowerment Center Planning Grant A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and if awarded, accept a 2021 Financial Empowerment Center Planning Grant from the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund in the amount of $20,000.00 with no City match for implementation of the planning phase to embed financial empowerment strategies into our ongoing work of equity and inclusion.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 12, 2021
R-9-2021 Authorize Mayor to award Neighborhood Small Grants Program grants for community building A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to award a total amount not to exceed $19,500.00 in Neighborhood Small Grants Program grants to support community-building activities planned by six neighborhood organizations in the City.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 12, 2021
R-8-2021 Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept grant for Emergency Management Agency budget A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application with the State of Tennessee, Department of the Military and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency and, if approved, accept a grant in the amount of $150,000.00 which will subsidize the Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency budget for salaries and operating expenses for fiscal year 2021.(Requested by Emergency Management Agency)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 12, 2021
R-7-2021 Authorize Mayor to execute quitclaim deed to Knoxville Habitat for Humanity for property A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Knoxville Habitat for Humanity, Inc. for one parcel of property located at 3316 Thomas Street, Parcel ID No. 081-IQ-017, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $1,500.00.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 12, 2021
R-5-2021 Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with KCDC for Western Heights Revitalization Master Planning A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation for Western Heights Revitalization Master Planning, in an amount not to exceed $500,000.00.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 12, 2021
O-10-2021 Rezone property at 1136 Groner Drive from RN-1/HP to RN-4/HP District An Ordinance to rezone property located at 1136 Groner Drive from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District / HP (Hillside Protection) to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District / HP (Hillside Protection), Lee Freeman / Sertoma Center, Inc. (Revised), Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 11-Q-20-RZ)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 12, 2021
O-9-2021 Rezone property at 205 Bridgewater Road from OP to C-G-1 District An Ordinance to rezone property located at 205 Bridgewater Road from OP (Office Park) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District, Land Development Solutions, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 11-P-20-RZ)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 12, 2021
O-8-2021 Rezone properties on Greenway Drive from O to C-H-1 District An Ordinance to rezone property located at 2613, 2615 and 2625 Greenway Drive from O (Office) District to C-H-1 (Highway Commercial) District, Ronnie Welch, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 8-6) (File No. 11-H-20-RZ)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 12, 2021
O-7-2021 Rezone property at Western Avenue from RN-1 to O District An Ordinance to rezone property located at 0 Western Avenue from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to O (Office) District, Taylor D. Forrester, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 11-K-20-RZ)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 12, 2021
O-6-2021 Rezone properties at Western Avenue and Proctor Street from I-G to C-G-2 District An Ordinance to rezone property located at 2244 & 0 Western Avenue, and 0, 1600 & 1606 Proctor Street from I-G (General Industrial) District to C-G-2 (General Commercial) District, Clayton Shearer, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 11-B-20-RZ)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 12, 2021
O-5-2021 Rezone property at 114 Dameron Avenue from O to C-G-2 District An Ordinance to rezone property located at 114 Dameron Avenue from O (Office) District to C-G-2 (General Commercial) District, Joe Petre, Central View, LLC., Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-1) (File No. 11-A-20-RZ)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 12, 2021
O-4-2021 Change street name of South Bell Street to Fort Summit Way An Ordinance to change the street name of South Bell Street between East Summit Hill Drive and the closed section of South Bell Street and Fort Summit Way to Fort Summit Way, Matt Brazille / Civil and Environmental Consultants, Inc., Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (PC File No. 11-A-20-SNC)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 12, 2021
O-3-2021 Close portion of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue and authorize quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close a portion of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue between Harriet Tubman Street and East Summit Hill Drive, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Matt Brazille, Civil and Environmental Consultants, Inc., Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 11-B-20-SC)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 12, 2021
O-2-2021 Close portion of East Summit Hill Drive and authorize quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close a portion of East Summit Hill Drive between South Bell Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Matt Brazille, Civil and Environmental Consultants, Inc., Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 11-A-20-SC) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 12, 2021
O-1-2021 Amend Knoxville City Code to establish a Tree Mitigation Bank An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 14, Article II, to establish a Tree Mitigation Bank.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 12, 2021
R-4-2021 Confirm appointments to the Knoxville Tree Board A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Robert Graves and the appointment of Natalia Almonacid and Charles Kwit to the Knoxville Tree Board.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 12, 2021
R-3-2021 Confirm appointment of Twuanna Munroe Ward to the City Pension Board A Resolution confirming the appointment of Twuanna Munroe Ward to the City Pension Board.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Aye
Unanimous
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