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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
Jul 14, 2020
R-199-2020 Resolution authorizing agreement with Jones Bros. Contractors for Ed Shouse Drive Bridge Repair A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Jones Bros. Contractors, LLC for an amount not to exceed $265,595.60 for Phase II of the Ed Shouse Drive Bridge Repair Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 14, 2020 Motion to reconsider:
Resolution to approve appeal of BZA's denial of variances for property at 3308 Barton A Resolution approving an appeal by Bill Clark of the Board of Zoning Appeals' denial of Aaron Tomlinson's request for eight variances for property located at 3308 Barton Street. (File number 5-F-20-VA)(Requested by Plans Review and Inspections) (For Consideration of a Motion to Reconsider)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 14, 2020
Approve minutes from June 30, 2020 regular meeting approve the minutes of the June 30, 2020 Regular Meeting of City Council
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 30, 2020 Motion to deny:
Appeal of BZA denial for variances at 3308 Barton Street A Resolution approving an appeal by Bill Clark of the Board of Zoning Appeals' denial of Aaron Tomlinson's request for eight variances for property located at 3308 Barton Street. (File number 5-F-20-VA)(Requested by Plans Review and Inspections)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 30, 2020
O-108-2020 Approve FY 2021-2026 Knoxville Capital Improvements Program and Budget An Ordinance to approve and adopt the FY 2021-2026 Knoxville Capital Improvements Program, including the FY 2021 Capital Improvement Budget, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 5-A-20-OB) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Split
Jun 30, 2020
R-190-2020 Support Mayor's appointment of David Gillette to Neighborhood Advisory Council A Resolution expressing support for the Mayor's appointment of David Gillette to the Neighborhood Advisory Council.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Aye
Split
Jun 30, 2020
R-198-2020 Authorize Mayor to accept DOJ grant for Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of $460,891.00, with no local match, from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, for the continued funding of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 30, 2020
R-197-2020 Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept TEMA/FEMA grant for COVID-19 reimbursement A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the State of Tennessee, Department of Military, Tennessee Emergency Management Agency for reimbursement of eligible expenses from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for COVID-19 pandemic response.(Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 30, 2020
R-196-2020 Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with CDM Smith for Papermill Drive Corridor Study A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. to provide professional design services for the Papermill Drive Corridor Study for an amount not to exceed $100,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 30, 2020
R-195-2020 Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with WSP USA for Broadway Bus Corridor design A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with WSP USA to provide preliminary design services for the Broadway Accelerated Bus Corridor for an amount not to exceed $465,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 30, 2020
O-111-2020 Rezone 3105 Essary Drive from Office to General Residential Neighborhood District An Ordinance to rezone property located at 3105 Essary Drive from O (Office) District to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Houston Smelcer, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 5-M-20-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 30, 2020
O-110-2020 Amend Zoning Code to clarify Hillside Protection Overlay review and standards An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, so as to approve amendments to Articles 8.9, 14.2 and 16.8 to clarify review procedures and development standards in the Hillside Protection Overlay, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 5-C-20-OA) (All districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 30, 2020
O-109-2020 Amend Zoning Code titles and language for clarity in Articles 13.3 and 13.8 An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, to approve minor amendments regarding title bars and introductory language in Articles 13.3 and 13.8 to clarify the application of the existing provisions to the previously codified list, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 5-B-20-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 30, 2020
O-107-2020 Amend Knoxville City Code regarding Public Property Naming Committee An Ordinance amending Chapter 2, Article VII, Division 5 of the Knoxville City Code, relative to the Public Property Naming Committee.(Requested by Councilmember Rider as Chair of Committee)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 30, 2020
R-194-2020 Appoint Rev. L. Sam Brown to Public Property Naming Committee (Sixth District) A Resolution appointing Rev. L. Sam Brown to serve as the Sixth District representative to the City of Knoxville Public Property Naming Committee.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 30, 2020
R-193-2020 Appoint Jack Neely to Public Property Naming Committee (Fifth District) A Resolution appointing Jack Neely to serve as the Fifth District representative to the City of Knoxville Public Property Naming Committee.(Requested by Councilmember Thomas)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 30, 2020
R-192-2020 Confirm Andrea Kupfer appointment to Public Property Naming Committee (Planning) A Resolution confirming the appointment of Andrea Kupfer to serve as the Knoxville-Knox County Planning representative to the City of Knoxville Public Property Naming Committee.(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 30, 2020
R-191-2020 Confirm Jeff Branham appointment to Public Property Naming Committee (Engineering) A Resolution confirming the appointment of Jeff Branham to serve as the Engineering Department representative to the City of Knoxville Public Property Naming Committee.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 30, 2020
R-189-2020 Confirm appointments to the Design Review Board A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Robin V. Thomas and the appointments of Jarrod Arellano and Matthew DeBardelaben to the Design Review Board.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 30, 2020
Approve consent calendar items approve the consent items
R-183-2020 Approve Certificate of Compliance for a Retail Food Store Wine License for The Market A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to The Market relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Department of Finance)
R-184-2020 Grant pension to Jeffrey W. Dunn, Knoxville Police Department employee A Resolution granting a pension of $3,808.48 per month to Jeffrey W. Dunn, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-185-2020 Grant pension to William M. Graves, Knoxville General Government employee A Resolution granting a pension of $1,542.85 per month to William M. Graves, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-186-2020 Grant pension to Robin D. Shelton, Knoxville General Government employee A Resolution granting a pension of $2,953.75 per month (defined benefit only) to Robin D. Shelton, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-187-2020 Grant pension to Wallace E. Armstrong, Knoxville Police Department employee A Resolution granting a pension of $3,560.20 per month to Wallace E. Armstrong, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-188-2020 Grant pension to Yolanda L. Crowe, Knoxville General Government employee A Resolution granting a pension of $1,174.02 per month (defined benefit only) to Yolanda L. Crowe, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
O-104-2020 Appropriate $1,450 from Community Improvement Fund for Next Step Initiative An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,450.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Improvement Fund and donating same to Community Shares, Inc., serving as fiscal agent on behalf of Next Step Initiative to be utilized toward ongoing outreach and equipment.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Singh, and Rider)
O-105-2020 Appropriate $500 from Community Improvement Fund for Historic Westwood repairs An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knox Heritage, Inc. to be utilized toward Historic Westwood porch repairs.(Requested by Councilmember Fugate)
O-106-2020 Appropriate $2,994 from Community Improvement Fund for James White's Fort An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,994.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to James White's Fort Association, Inc. to be utilized toward updating and adding signage.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Singh, Rider, Thomas, and Testerman)
Aye
Unanimous Consent
Jun 30, 2020
Approve minutes of the prior regular meeting approve the minutes of the June 16, 2020 Regular Meeting of City Council
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 16, 2020
12-b Ordinance to approve FY 2021-2026 Knoxville Capital Improvements Program and Budget An Ordinance to approve and adopt the FY 2021-2026 Knoxville Capital Improvements Program, including the FY 2021 Capital Improvement Budget, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 5-A-20-OB) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Split
Jun 16, 2020
R-174-2020 Resolution to execute agreement with Salvation Army for COVID-19 emergency shelters A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with The Salvation Army, Knoxville Area Command for $84,052.00 in Emergency Solutions Grant - Coronavirus and City of Knoxville Homeless General funds for Emergency Shelter/Services, as part of the City’s response to COVID-19.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Aye
Split
Jun 16, 2020
O-102-2020 Ordinance to amend City Code to reestablish Human Resources Department An Ordinance to amend Chapter 2, Articles II and III of the Knoxville City Code relating to the organization of the executive branch and the City's personnel system to reestablish a personnel department, to be known as the department of human resources, and for related purposes.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Aye
Split
Jun 16, 2020
O-101-2020 Ordinance to amend FY19/20 Capital and Operating Budgets to transfer funds An Ordinance to amend the Capital Budget and the Operating Budget, both as approved by Ordinance No. O-63-2019 for Fiscal Year 19/20, in order to transfer surplus, excess, or unencumbered funds between various units and funds as reflected in the various funds and budgets of the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Split
Jun 16, 2020 Motion to withdraw:
11-i Resolution to amend agreement with Robin Easter Design for police recruiting campaign A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Amendment to an agreement with Robin Easter Design for the development of a comprehensive multimedia marketing/branding campaign designed to enhance the Police Department's recruiting efforts, to provide an additional $39,000.00 to purchase promotional items emblazoned with the design/images created as part of the campaign.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Aye
Withdrawn
Jun 16, 2020
12-e Ordinance to rezone 3105 Essary Drive from Office to General Residential Neighborhood An Ordinance to rezone property located at 3105 Essary Drive from O (Office) District to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Houston Smelcer, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 5-M-20-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 16, 2020
12-d Ordinance to amend Zoning Code for Hillside Protection Overlay review procedures An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, so as to approve amendments to Articles 8.9, 14.2 and 16.8 to clarify review procedures and development standards in the Hillside Protection Overlay, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 5-C-20-OA) (All districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 16, 2020
12-c Ordinance to amend Zoning Code regarding title bars and introductory language An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, to approve minor amendments regarding title bars and introductory language in Articles 13.3 and 13.8 to clarify the application of the existing provisions to the previously codified list, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 5-B-20-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 16, 2020
12-a Ordinance to amend Knoxville City Code re Public Property Naming Committee An Ordinance amending Chapter 2, Article VII, Division 5 of the Knoxville City Code, relative to the Public Property Naming Committee.(Requested by Councilmember Rider as Chair of Committee)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 16, 2020 Motion to amend:
12-a Ordinance to amend Knoxville City Code re Public Property Naming Committee An Ordinance amending Chapter 2, Article VII, Division 5 of the Knoxville City Code, relative to the Public Property Naming Committee.(Requested by Councilmember Rider as Chair of Committee)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 16, 2020
R-182-2020 Resolution to approve Preliminary Plan for Galbraith School Adaptive Reuse development A Resolution to approve the Preliminary Plan for the Galbraith School Adaptive Reuse planned development for property located at 4333 Galbraith School Road, including approval of the requested exceptions to the underlying zoning’s dimensional and use standards, subject to 3 conditions, and directing Planning staff to take specific steps regarding the Final Plan, Logan Higgins, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 5-A-20-PD) (First District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 16, 2020
R-181-2020 Resolution to approve Preliminary Plan for VMC supportive housing development A Resolution to approve the Preliminary Plan for the VMC supportive housing development for property located at 1501 East 5th Avenue, including approval of the three requested exceptions to the underlying zoning’s dimensional and use standards, subject to three conditions, and directing Planning staff to take specific steps regarding the Final Plan, Volunteer Ministry Center (VMC), Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 4-A-20-PD) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 16, 2020
R-180-2020 Resolution to apply for and accept grant for tree purchase and installation A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application with the Tennessee Division of Forestry to receive funding for the purchase and installation of trees in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00 with a City match of $20,000.00 and authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accept such a grant.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 16, 2020
R-179-2020 Resolution to apply for and accept DoJ grant for bullet-resistant vests for KPD A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership grant award of up to $98,723.00 over a two-year period, with a required local match in the like amount, to provide funding for the purchase of bullet-resistant vests for Knoxville law enforcement officers.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 16, 2020
R-177-2020 Resolution to accept Quitclaim Deeds from TDOT for James White Parkway A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept two Quitclaim Deeds from the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation for the James White Parkway and all associated parcels and right-of-way.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 16, 2020
R-178-2020 Resolution for agreement with SCU Bus Lines for Parks and Recreation transportation A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with SCU Bus Lines, LLC, to provide transportation services to participants in various programs sponsored by the City of Knoxville Parks and Recreation Department for a total contract amount not to exceed $50,000.00 per year.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 16, 2020
R-176-2020 Resolution to enter construction agreement with CSX for Ed Shouse Drive Bridge Repair A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a construction agreement with CSX Transportation, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $81,103.00 as part of Phase II of the Ed Shouse Drive Bridge Repair Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 16, 2020
R-175-2020 Resolution to execute subgrant agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center for COVID-19 shelters A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with the Volunteer Ministry Center for $160,000.00 in HUD ESG-CV and City of Knoxville Homeless General funds for Emergency Shelter/Services, as part of the City’s response to COVID-19.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 16, 2020
R-173-2020 Resolution to execute subgrant agreement with YWCA for COVID-19 emergency shelters A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with the YWCA Knoxville and Tennessee Valley for $30,000.00 in HUD ESG-CV and City of Knoxville Homeless General funds for Emergency Shelter/Services, as part of the City’s response to COVID-19.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 16, 2020
R-172-2020 Resolution to execute subgrant agreement with CAC for COVID-19 Mobile Meals A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee for $100,000.00 in HUD CDBG-CV funds for Mobile Meals/Public Services, as part of the City’s response to Coronavirus/COVID-19.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 16, 2020
R-171-2020 Resolution to award $1,470,000 to Burlington Commons L.P. for affordable housing A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Burlington Commons, L.P. to award an amount not to exceed $1,470,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund for the development of forty-nine affordable housing units for low income households to be located at 4530 Holston Drive.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 16, 2020
O-103-2020 Ordinance appropriating $2,415.28 to The Shora Foundation for meals and groceries An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $2,415.28 from the Community Empowerment Budget and donating same to The Shora Foundation to provide meals and groceries to vulnerable families in east Knoxville.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 16, 2020
R-170-2020 Appointment of Arin Streeter to Public Property Naming Committee A Resolution appointing Arin Streeter to serve as the Fourth District representative to the City of Knoxville Public Property Naming Committee.(Requested by Councilmember Rider)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 16, 2020
R-169-2020 Appointment of Ben Ream to Public Property Naming Committee A Resolution appointing Ben Ream to serve as the First District's representative to the City of Knoxville Public Property Naming Committee.(Requested by Councilmember Smith)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 16, 2020
R-168-2020 Confirmation of nominations for Mayor's Council on Disability Issues A Resolution confirming the nominations for members and officers for the Mayor's Council on Disability Issues.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 16, 2020
R-167-2020 Confirmation of Rick Emmett and Becky Hancock to Visit Knoxville Board of Directors A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Rick Emmett and Becky Hancock to Visit Knoxville Board of Directors.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 16, 2020
Motion to approve items on the consent agenda Motion to: approve the items on the consent agenda
12-f Emergency ordinance to amend O-24-2020, donating $1,000 for Library Summer Club An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Ordinance O-24-2020, appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Friends of the Knox County Public Library to be Utilized toward the Annual Children's Festival of Reading, to allow use of said funds for an adapted 2020 Summer Library Club.(Requested by Councilmembers Roberto, Singh, Rider, and Fugate)
12-g Emergency ordinance to appropriate $529 to Childhelp, Inc. for at-risk children An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $529.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Childhelp, Inc. to be utilized toward serving at-risk, neglected, and abused children in the Knoxville community.(Requested by Councilmember Fugate)
12-h Emergency ordinance to appropriate $1,000 to Friends of Literacy for Family Literacy Program 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 Friends of Literacy, Inc. to be utilized toward the purchase of books for the Family Literacy Program.(Requested by Councilmember Thomas)
12-i Emergency ordinance to appropriate $1,600 to Three3, Inc. for police-community survey An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,600.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Three3, Inc. to be utilized toward conducting a survey of relationships between police and the community.(Requested by Councilmembers Roberto, Singh, Thomas, and Parker)
12-j Emergency ordinance to appropriate $3,150 to Youth Outreach STEM for K-6 programs An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $3,150.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Youth Outreach in Science Technology Engineering and Math to be utilized toward Saturday community sessions for grades K-6.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Robert, Rider, Thomas, Testerman, and Parker)
12-k Emergency ordinance to appropriate $2,756 to Keep Knoxville Beautiful for creek cleanups An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,756 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Keep Knoxville Beautiful, Inc. toward litter cleanups along Knoxville creeks.(Requested by Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Thomas, and Testerman)
12-l Emergency ordinance to appropriate $1,000 to Bridge Refugee Services for resettled households 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 Bridge Refugee Services, Inc. to be utilized toward assisting two households recently resettled in Knoxville.(Requested by Councilmember Thomas)
12-m Emergency ordinance to appropriate $5,250 to Chilhowee Intermediate School for playspace An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $5,250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Chilhowee Intermediate School to be utilized toward creating an outdoor playspace.(Requested by Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Rider, Thomas, Fugate, Testerman, and Parker)
12-n Emergency ordinance to appropriate $4,300 to Centro Hispano for Spanish classes An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $4,300.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Centro Hispano de East Tennessee to be utilized toward Spanish classes at South Knoxville Elementary.(Requested by Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Testerman, and Parker)
12-o Emergency ordinance to appropriate $3,650 to UUNIK Academy for STEAMI Summer Institute An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $3,650.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to UUNIK Academy, Inc. to be utilized toward the STEAMI Summer Institute project.(Requested by Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Testerman, and Parker)
12-p Emergency ordinance to appropriate $1,150 to Community Shares for Next Step Initiative An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,150.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating the same to Community Shares, Inc., serving as fiscal agent on behalf of Next Step Initiative to be utilized toward ongoing outreach and equipment needs.(Requested by Councilmembers Rider and Thomas)
Aye
Unanimous Consent
Jun 16, 2020
Approval of minutes from the June 2, 2020 Regular Meeting Motion to: approve the minutes of the June 2, 2020 Regular Meeting of City Council
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 2, 2020
12-b Amend Knoxville City Code to reestablish a Human Resources Department An Ordinance to amend Chapter 2, Articles II and III of the Knoxville City Code relating to the organization of the executive branch and the City's personnel system to reestablish a personnel department, to be known as the department of human resources, and for related purposes.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Aye
Split
Jun 2, 2020 Substitute motion:
12-b Amend Knoxville City Code to reestablish a Human Resources Department An Ordinance to amend Chapter 2, Articles II and III of the Knoxville City Code relating to the organization of the executive branch and the City's personnel system to reestablish a personnel department, to be known as the department of human resources, and for related purposes.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Aye
Jun 2, 2020
R-154-2020 Call on U.S. Congress to appropriate funds for the United States Postal Service A Resolution respectfully calling on the U.S. Congress to support the appropriation of $25 billion and sufficient additional funds over time to sustain the United States Postal Service.(Requested by Councilmember Parker)
Abstain
Split
Jun 2, 2020 Motion to deny:
Approve appeal of BZA denial of variances for 820 N. Third Ave. (BZA File 4-J-20-VA) A Resolution approving an appeal by Trenton D. Smith of the Board of Zoning Appeals' denial of his request for two variances for property located at 820 N. Third Ave. (BZA File number 4-J-20-VA)(Requested by Plans Review and Inspections)
Aye
Failed
Jun 2, 2020
Approve consent items Motion to: approve the consent items
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 2, 2020 Motion to defer:
12-d Amend zoning code for applicability of previously approved plans in non-residential districts An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 1.4.G to clarify applicability of previously approved plans in non-residential districts, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 4-A-20-OA) (Non-residential districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Deferred
Jun 2, 2020
12-c Appropriate funds from Community Empowerment Budget to The Shora Foundation An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $2,415.28 from the Community Empowerment Budget and donating same to The Shora Foundation to provide meals and groceries to vulnerable families in east Knoxville.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 2, 2020 Motion to suspend the rules:
12-b Amend Knoxville City Code to reestablish a Human Resources Department An Ordinance to amend Chapter 2, Articles II and III of the Knoxville City Code relating to the organization of the executive branch and the City's personnel system to reestablish a personnel department, to be known as the department of human resources, and for related purposes.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 2, 2020
12-a Amend Capital and Operating Budgets for FY 19/20 to transfer unencumbered funds An Ordinance to amend the Capital Budget and the Operating Budget, both as approved by Ordinance No. O-63-2019 for Fiscal Year 19/20, in order to transfer surplus, excess, or unencumbered funds between various units and funds as reflected in the various funds and budgets of the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 2, 2020
R-166-2020 Resolution condemning racism, excessive use of force, and violence A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville condemning racism, excessive use of force and violence.(Requested by Vice-Mayor McKenzie)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 2, 2020
R-165-2020 Authorize application and acceptance of AARP Community Challenge Grant for William Powell Park A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept an AARP Community Challenge Grant to provide park improvements at William Powell Park in an amount not to exceed $40,000.00 with no matching funds from the City.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 2, 2020
R-164-2020 Authorize agreement with Gresham Smith for professional design services for James White Parkway study A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Gresham Smith to provide professional design services for the James White Parkway Urban Wilderness Corridor Study for an amount not to exceed $231,354.50.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 2, 2020
R-163-2020 Authorize agreement with TDOT for Papermill Drive Corridor Study A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Tennessee Department of Transportation for the Papermill Drive Corridor Study for an estimated project cost of $100,000.00 with $80,000.00 federally funded and $20,000.00 funded by the City.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 2, 2020
R-162-2020 Authorize agreement with Edison Electric, LLC for Citywide Streetlighting and High Mast Maintenance A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Edison Electric, LLC for an amount not to exceed $875,000.00 for the Citywide Streetlighting and High Mast Maintenance Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 2, 2020
R-161-2020 Authorize amendment to contract with Design and Construction Services for Colonial Circle Slope Stabilization A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-19-0326 with Design and Construction Services Inc. for the Colonial Circle Slope Stabilization Project, increasing the contract amount by $18,482.00 for a new contract total of $587,801.00 and extending the completion date to June 26, 2020.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 2, 2020
R-160-2020 Authorize agreement with Henley Roofing for Cumberland Estates Recreation Center Roof Replacement A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Henley Roofing Company for an amount not to exceed $243,000.00 for the Cumberland Estates Recreation Center Roof Replacement Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 2, 2020
R-159-2020 Authorize agreement with Covenant Village, L.P. for rental rehabilitation program funds A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Covenant Village, L.P. to award an amount not to exceed $500,000.00 from the Rental Rehabilitation Program Fund for the rehabilitation of 25 affordable housing units for low-income households, located at 322 Forestal Drive.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 2, 2020
R-158-2020 Authorize agreement with K-KC Community Action Committee for ESG funding for COVID-19 response A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide $278,893.00 in Emergency Solutions Grant funding for Homelessness Prevention, as part of the City’s response to COVID-19.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 2, 2020
R-157-2020 Authorize agreement with K-KC Community Action Committee for CDBG funding for COVID-19 response A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide $263,867.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for Public Services/Housing Assistance, as part of the City’s response to COVID-19.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 2, 2020
R-156-2020 Authorize agreement with Knoxville Leadership Foundation for CDBG funding for COVID-19 response A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville Leadership Foundation to provide $200,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for Public Services/Housing Assistance, as part of the City’s response to COVID-19.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 2, 2020
R-155-2020 Authorize agreement with Knox Housing Partnership for CDBG funding for COVID-19 response A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knox Housing Partnership, Inc. d/b/a HomeSource East Tennessee to provide $433,028.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for Public Services/Housing Assistance, as part of the City’s response to COVID-19.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 2, 2020
O-89-2020 Amend Knoxville City Code Section 2-450 to adjust Classification and Compensation Plan An Ordinance to amend Section 2-450 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the City of Knoxville's Classification and Compensation Plan for general government.(Requested by Civil Service)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 2, 2020
Add resolution condemning racism, excessive use of force, and violence to agenda Motion to: add to the agenda a resolution condemning racism, excessive use of force and violence
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 2, 2020
Approve minutes of the May 19, 2020 Regular Meeting Motion to: approve the minutes of the May 19, 2020 Regular Meeting of City Council
Aye
Unanimous
May 19, 2020
O-88-2020 Ordinance to amend Zoning Code Article 12.8 to clarify buffer yard requirements An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 12.8. to clarify buffer yard requirements, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 4-C-20-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 19, 2020
O-87-2020 Ordinance to amend Zoning Code articles for drafting corrections and clarity An Ordinance to amend several articles of the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, to correct drafting errors and to provide for additional clarity, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 4-B-20-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 19, 2020 Motion to defer:
Ordinance to amend Zoning Code Article 1.4.G concerning applicability of approved plans An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 1.4.G to clarify applicability of previously approved plans in non-residential districts, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 4-A-20-OA) (Non-residential districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Deferred
May 19, 2020
R-144-2020 Resolution authorizing Mayor to agree with TDOT for UT area traffic signal improvements A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation for traffic signal improvements for the University of Tennessee area for an estimated project cost not to exceed $2,964,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Split
May 19, 2020
R-141-2020 Resolution calling on U.S. Congress to enact legislation for healthcare coverage during COVID-19 A Resolution respectfully calling on the U.S. Congress to work toward the immediate enactment of federal legislation to ensure appropriate health care coverage for all residents of the United States during both the COVID-19 pandemic and the recovery period.(Requested by Councilmember Parker)
Aye
Split
May 19, 2020 Motion to deny:
Resolution approving appeal of BZA denial for zoning interpretation at 7040 Strawberry Plains Pike A Resolution approving an appeal by Destin A. LeBlanc of the Board of Zoning Appeals' denial of an appeal of the interpretation of the City Zoning Administrator regarding permitted uses in the former C-6 zoning district, located at 7040 Strawberry Plains Pike. (BZA File 4-C-20-VA).(Requested by Plans Review & Building Inspections)
Aye
Split Failed
May 19, 2020
O-73-2020 Ordinance fixing annual appropriations for Knoxville for fiscal year 2020-2021 An Ordinance making and fixing the annual appropriations for the several departments, agencies, and funds of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021.(Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Split
May 19, 2020
O-88-2020 Ordinance to amend Zoning Code Article 12.8 to clarify buffer yard requirements An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 12.8. to clarify buffer yard requirements, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 4-C-20-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 19, 2020 Motion to amend:
O-88-2020 Ordinance to amend Zoning Code Article 12.8 to clarify buffer yard requirements An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 12.8. to clarify buffer yard requirements, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 4-C-20-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 19, 2020 Motion to amend:
O-88-2020 Ordinance to amend Zoning Code Article 12.8 to clarify buffer yard requirements An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 12.8. to clarify buffer yard requirements, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 4-C-20-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 19, 2020
O-87-2020 Ordinance to amend Zoning Code articles for drafting corrections and clarity An Ordinance to amend several articles of the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, to correct drafting errors and to provide for additional clarity, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 4-B-20-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 19, 2020 Motion to amend:
O-87-2020 Ordinance to amend Zoning Code articles for drafting corrections and clarity An Ordinance to amend several articles of the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, to correct drafting errors and to provide for additional clarity, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 4-B-20-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 19, 2020 Motion to amend:
O-87-2020 Ordinance to amend Zoning Code articles for drafting corrections and clarity An Ordinance to amend several articles of the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, to correct drafting errors and to provide for additional clarity, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0 Consent) (File No. 4-B-20-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 19, 2020
Ordinance to amend City Code Section 2-450 to adjust compensation plan for general government An Ordinance to amend Section 2-450 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the City of Knoxville's Classification and Compensation Plan for general government.(Requested by Civil Service)
Aye
Unanimous
May 19, 2020
R-150-2020 Resolution authorizing Mayor to contract for lawn maintenance at Phil E. Keith Training Center A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with KMF III Services, LLC to perform lawn and landscape maintenance at the Phil E. Keith Training Center located at 6388 Cement Plant Road, in an amount not to exceed $27,860.00.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Aye
Unanimous
May 19, 2020
R-149-2020 Resolution authorizing Mayor to apply for and accept grant for motorcycle safety enforcement A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award from the Tennessee Highway Safety Office in the amount of $12,000.00 with no required local match, to provide funding for overtime costs associated with enhanced motorcycle safety enforcement during weekends from June through September 2020.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Aye
Unanimous
May 19, 2020
R-148-2020 Resolution authorizing Mayor to amend contract for Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to Document C-17-0288 to extend the tri-party Defined Services Contract with Knox County, Tennessee and the Helen Ross McNabb Center, Inc., for the Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center for an additional three years and to delete references to the Consumer Price Index.(Requested by Law Department)
Aye
Unanimous
May 19, 2020
R-147-2020 Resolution authorizing Mayor to apply for and accept FTA grant for COVID-19 related transit expenses A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Federal Transit Administration for Formula Urbanized Area Transit Grant Assistance in the amount of $13,264,902.00 with no local matching funds required pursuant to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to be used for operating expenses of the transit system and to replace lost revenues due to the COVID-19 pandemic.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
Aye
Unanimous
May 19, 2020
R-146-2020 Resolution authorizing Mayor to amend contract with Kimley-Horn for Advanced Traffic Management Systems A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-15-0222 with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. to provide design services for the Advanced Traffic Management Systems Project, increasing the contract amount by $440,000.00 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $2,086,600.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
May 19, 2020
R-145-2020 Resolution authorizing Mayor to amend TDOT agreement for Advanced Traffic Management Systems Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 2 to the agreement with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation for the Advanced Traffic Management Systems Project, accepting additional grant funding of $6,360,000.00, with no required local match, for a new total amount of $15,345,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
May 19, 2020
R-143-2020 Resolution authorizing Mayor to acquire property for Pleasant Ridge Road Phase II Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property by negotiated purchase, or by condemnation if necessary, in fee simple and for easements within 33 tracts of real property as part of the Pleasant Ridge Road Phase II Project for a total amount not to exceed $650,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
May 19, 2020
R-142-2020 Resolution authorizing submission of CDBG and ESG funding proposals under CARES Act A Resolution authorizing the submission of Community Development Block Grant and Emergency Solutions Grant program funding proposals under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, a substantial amendment to the 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan and 2019-2020 Action Plan for Housing and Community Development to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and authorizing the Mayor to execute any associated documents and certifications.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
May 19, 2020 Motion to amend:
R-142-2020 Resolution authorizing submission of CDBG and ESG funding proposals under CARES Act A Resolution authorizing the submission of Community Development Block Grant and Emergency Solutions Grant program funding proposals under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, a substantial amendment to the 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan and 2019-2020 Action Plan for Housing and Community Development to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and authorizing the Mayor to execute any associated documents and certifications.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
May 19, 2020
R-140-2020 Resolution requesting Governor Lee and delegation to consider Medicaid expansion for Tennessee A Resolution respectfully requesting that Governor Lee and the members of the Knoxville Legislative Delegation consider a path forward and take the necessary steps to accept Medicaid expansion for Tennessee.(Requested by Councilmembers Rider, Singh, Smith, McKenzie, Roberto, Thomas and Parker)
Aye
Unanimous
May 19, 2020
O-86-2020 Ordinance to rezone 4295 Middlebrook Farm Way from I-MU to I-H District An Ordinance to rezone property located at 4295 Middlebrook Farm Way from I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District to I-H (Heavy Industrial) District, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-K-20-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 19, 2020
O-85-2020 Ordinance approving One Year Plan Amendment for 4295 Middlebrook Farm Way to Heavy Industrial An Ordinance approving the request of Knoxville-Knox County Planning for a One Year Plan Amendment from Agricultural Conservation to Heavy Industrial for property located at 4295 Middlebrook Farm Way. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-G-20-PA) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 19, 2020
O-84-2020 Ordinance approving Northwest City Sector Plan amendment for 4295 Middlebrook Farm Way An Ordinance approving the request of Knoxville-Knox County Planning for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Agricultural Conservation to Heavy Industrial for property located at 4295 Middlebrook Farm Way. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-K-20-SP) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
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