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Mark Campen

District 5 · Dec 17, 2011 – Dec 21, 2019

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Mark Campen has cast 1,698 published votes on the City of Knoxville, TN City Council, attending 96.1% of recorded roll calls, with 134 motions made and 11 dissents (a “no” on an adopted item).

On the issues

Attendance

1632 of 1698

recorded votes he or she was present for

present means neither absent nor recused

66

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

90 contested decisions · how these are counted

90

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

134 / 176

motions moved / seconded

Recaps: First 100 days · 2019 in review · 2018 in review · 2017 in review · 2016 in review · 2015 in review · 2014 in review · 2013 in review · 2012 in review

Patterns

How these are computed ↓

Deterministic breakdowns of Mark Campen’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 400 372 (93%) 9 (2%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Budget & taxes 124 120 (97%) 2 (2%) 0 8–0 See votes →
Contracts & purchasing 106 100 (94%) 0 (0%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Personnel & appointments 150 149 (99%) 0 (0%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Schools 22 22 (100%) 0 (0%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Public safety 54 52 (96%) 1 (2%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Roads & infrastructure 184 177 (96%) 1 (1%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Parks & community 137 132 (96%) 0 (0%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Intergovernmental & resolutions 80 79 (99%) 0 (0%) 0 9–0 See votes →

Attendance & dissent over time

Attendance rate

Dissents (no on adopted)

Dec 2011 Dec 2019
Full term · Dec 2011–Dec 2019. Vertical lines mark election dates.
Year Votes Present Attendance Dissents
2012 223 181 81% 1 See votes →
2013 147 147 100% 3 See votes →
2014 119 119 100% 3 See votes →
2015 205 205 100% 0 See votes →
2016 209 203 97% 1 See votes →
2017 253 252 100% 0 See votes →
2018 404 387 96% 1 See votes →
2019 138 138 100% 2 See votes →

Agreement with other members

Computed over contested votes only — the 90 non-unanimous (split) votes Mark Campen 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
Lauren Rider 23 of 27 (85%) 27
Gwen McKenzie 22 of 27 (81%) 27
Stephanie Welch 22 of 27 (81%) 27
Daniel T. Brown 48 of 60 (80%) 60
Finbarr Saunders 65 of 90 (72%) 90
Nick Pavlis 40 of 59 (68%) 59
Marshall Stair 54 of 81 (67%) 81
Nick Della Volpe 42 of 63 (67%) 63
Andrew Roberto 18 of 27 (67%) 27
George C. Wallace 57 of 88 (65%) 88
Brenda Palmer 40 of 63 (63%) 63
Duane Grieve 34 of 59 (58%) 59
Seema Singh 7 of 27 (26%) 27

See Mark Campen’s split votes →

Motions made & seconded, by topic

Topic Made Seconded
Zoning & land use 54 23 See votes →
Budget & taxes 1 10 See votes →
Contracts & purchasing 8 9 See votes →
Personnel & appointments 2 9 See votes →
Schools 0 2 See votes →
Public safety 4 8 See votes →
Roads & infrastructure 11 19 See votes →
Parks & community 4 12 See votes →
Intergovernmental & resolutions 4 18 See votes →
Surveillance & privacy technology 0 1 See votes →

How these breakdowns are computed

Every figure on this page is a deterministic computation over Mark Campen’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 Mark Campen’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 Mark Campen 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 Mark Campen’s full term (Dec 17, 2011–Dec 21, 2019). 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 Mark Campen is recorded as the mover or the seconder in the minutes, grouped by the motion’s neutral topic(s).

Disclosed interests

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

Appointments moved

Board and committee appointments Mark Campen 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
Jason Scott Board of Environmental Appeals for the City not stated Apr 10, 2018 →

Voting record

Meeting Agenda item Vote Badges
Sep 30, 2015
O-174-2015 Amend ordinance regarding special assessment levy in Central Business Improvement District An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 2, Article IX, Section 2-1076 regarding the special assessment levy in the Central Business Improvement District.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
R-311-2015 Reappoint Teresa "Terry" Faulkner to Public Property Naming Committee A Resolution reappointing Teresa "Terry" Faulkner to serve as the At Large Seat A representative to the City of Knoxville Public Property Naming Committee.(Requested by Councilmember Wallace)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
R-310-2015 Reappoint Jim Johnson to Public Property Naming Committee A Resolution reappointing Jim Johnson to serve as the Law Department representative to the City of Knoxville Public Property Naming Committee.(Requested by Law Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
R-309-2015 Appoint Donna Hill to Public Property Naming Committee A Resolution appointing Donna Hill to serve as the Metropolitan Planning Commission representative to the City of Knoxville Public Property Naming Committee.(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
R-308-2015 Confirm appointment of Kenneth B. Townsend to the City Tree Board A Resolution confirming the appointment of Kenneth B. Townsend to the City Tree Board.(Requested by Mayor)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
O-194-2015 Appropriate $800 for Beck Cultural Exchange Center An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $800.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Beck Cultural Exchange Center, Inc. acting as fiscal agent for the Dandridge Neighborhood Watch Association.(Requested by Council Members Brown, Stair and Saunders)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
O-193-2015 Appropriate $1,550 for Bike Walk Tennessee Open Streets event An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,550.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Bike Walk Tennessee to support the first Open Streets Knoxville event.(Requested by Vice Mayor Pavlis and Council Members Grieve, Campen, Stair and Saunders)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
O-192-2015 Appropriate $800 for Kingston Pike - Sequoyah Hills Association tree planting An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $800.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Kingston Pike - Sequoyah Hills Association to be utilized toward planting willow oak trees in the park mall area.(Requested by Council Members Grieve and Campen)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
O-191-2015 Appropriate $500 for The Great Schools Partnership 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 The Great Schools Partnership to benefit ongoing community school initiatives at Christenberry Elementary Community School.(Requested by Council Member Campen)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
O-190-2015 Appropriate $1,000 for East Tennessee Community Design Center 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 the East Tennessee Community Design Center toward the furtherance of certain efforts to benefit the Historic Lyons View Community.(Requested by Council Members Grieve, Campen, Stair and Saunders)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
R-322-2015 Grant pension to Karen M. Scott A Resolution granting a pension of $218.79 per month to Karen M. Scott, an employee of the former Knoxville City School System.(Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
R-321-2015 Grant pension to Marie F. Alcorn A Resolution granting a pension of $391.65 per month (defined benefit only) to Marie F. Alcorn, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
R-320-2015 Grant pension to Richard L. Skaggs A Resolution granting a pension of $3,327.41 per month to Richard L. Skaggs, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
R-319-2015 Grant pension to James R. Disney A Resolution granting a pension of $3,178.82 per month to James R. Disney, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
R-318-2015 Grant pension to Wanda S. Day A Resolution granting a pension of $3,149.81 per month to Wanda S. Day, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
R-317-2015 Grant pension to Todd R. Lay A Resolution granting a pension of $1,534.04 per month (defined benefit plus defined contribution) to Todd R. Lay, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
R-316-2015 Grant pension to Stephen C. Sharp A Resolution granting a pension of $1,440.87 per month to Stephen C. Sharp, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
R-315-2015 Approve Certificate of Compliance for ThunderRoad Wine & Spirits license renewal A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to ThunderRoad Wine & Spirits relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 30, 2015
Approve minutes from the September 15, 2015 City Council Meeting APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015
Rezone property on Gibbs Drive from R-1 to O-1 (Fourth District) An Ordinance to rezone property located on the south side of Gibbs Drive, east side of N Broadway, from R-1 (Low Density Residential) to O-1 (Office, Medical & Related Services) zoning, subject to three conditions, (Smith-Lindsey Development), Applicant. (MPC Approved 10-2) (MPC File No. 7-H-15-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Deferred
Sep 1, 2015
Approve One Year Plan amendment for property on Gibbs Drive (Fourth District) An Ordinance approving the request of Smith-Lindsey Development, LLC, for One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to Office for property located on the south side of Gibbs Drive, east side of N. Broadway. (MPC Approved 12-0) (File No. 7-D-15-PA) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Deferred
Sep 1, 2015
Approve Sector Plan amendment for property on Gibbs Drive (Fourth District) An Ordinance approving the request of Smith-Lindsey Development, LLC, for an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Office for property located on the south side of Gibbs Drive, east side of N. Broadway. (MPC Approved 12-0) (File No. 7-E-15-SP) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Deferred
Sep 1, 2015 Motion to amend:
Amend City Code Chapter 4 regarding Special Events Permits (First Reading) An Ordinance to amend Chapter 4, Article II, Division 2, Section 4-77(a) and (b) of the Knoxville City Code relative to Special Events Permits.(Requested by Beer Board Chair Palmer)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015 Motion to amend:
Amend City Code Chapter 10 regarding Electrical Code licensure (First Reading) An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 10, Article II, § 10-40 pertaining to licensure under the City of Knoxville Electrical Code.(Requested by Plans Review and Building Inspections)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015 Motion to amend:
Amend Pension System Supplemental Plan Provisions (First Reading) An Ordinance to amend the Supplemental Plan Provisions of the City of Knoxville Employees Pension System so as to effect certain amendments required under Tennessee Law and to maintain the Pension System as a qualified Governmental Pension Plan.(Requested by Mayor/Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015
R-292-2015 Appoint Savannah Maupin as Internal Auditor A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville appointing Savannah Maupin to be the Internal Auditor, pursuant to Section 407(B) of the Charter of the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Vice-Mayor Pavlis)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015
R-283-2015 Authorize Mayor to execute Limited Use Agreement with Holston Owners Association, Inc. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Limited Use Agreement with the Holston Owners Association, Inc. to allow the existing encroachments on the Krutch Park Extension and immediately adjacent to the building known as The Holston, located at 531 Gay Street.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015
R-282-2015 Authorize Mayor to convey wall remnant to Holston Owners Association, Inc. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to convey to the Holston Owners Association, Inc. a wall remnant adjoining the Holston Building, including a quitclaim deed and a Surplus Land Sale and Reimbursement Agreement, which provides for the City to reimburse up to $5,000.00 for expenses incurred in waterproofing the wall remnant.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015
R-281-2015 Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Helen Ross McNabb Ctr for Sexual Assault Center A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Helen Ross McNabb Center pursuant to a grant from the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, to provide funds to be used for direct operating expenses for the Sexual Assault Center of East Tennessee, in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015
R-280-2015 Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with TN Assoc. of Chiefs of Police for ICAC training A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police to coordinate Internet Crimes Against Children investigation training pursuant to a grant from the State of Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs in an amount not to exceed $54,230.00.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015
R-279-2015 Authorize Mayor to enter grant contract for Kingston Pike improvements A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a grant contract with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation in an amount of $946,470.66 with a City match of $49,814.24 for improvements to Kingston Pike between Golfclub Road and Wesley Road.(Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015
R-278-2015 Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with UT College of Social Work for KnoxHMIS support A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the University of Tennessee College of Social Work to provide enhanced KnoxHMIS support for the Office on Homelessness, in an amount not to exceed $36,000.00.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015
R-277-2015 Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with East Tennessee Quality Growth for PlanET A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with East Tennessee Quality Growth to carry forward the work of PlanET as the convening organization in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015
O-161-2015 Appropriate $5,000 for Boy Scouts Learning for Life Program An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,000.00 from the Knoxville Police Department General Fund and donating same to the Boy Scouts of America for its Learning for Life Program.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015
O-160-2015 Appropriate $1,910 for Ijams Nature Center's Symphony in the Park An Ordinance to appropriate the sum of $1,910.00 toward sponsorship of Ijams Nature Center's Symphony in the Park annual fundraiser.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015
R-276-2015 Confirm reappointment of Rosa Mar and Ann Barker to Police Advisory and Review Committee A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Rosa Mar and Ann Barker to the Police Advisory and Review Committee.(Requested by Mayor)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015
O-167-2015 Appropriate $2,050 for Ijams Nature Center's "Getting Kids Outdoor" camp An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,050.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Ijams Nature Center, Inc. to assist the "Getting Kids Outdoor" camp program.(Requested by Council Members Grieve, Campen, Stair and Saunders)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015
O-166-2015 Appropriate $300 for Project 2000, Inc. for youth recycling program An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $300.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Project 2000, Inc. to be utilized toward development of a youth aluminum can recycling program.(Requested by Vice Mayor Pavlis)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015
O-165-2015 Appropriate $1,000 for Girl Talk, Inc. 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 Girl Talk, Inc. to be utilized toward direct program needs of said organization.(Requested by Council Members Campen, Brown, Stair and Saunders)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015
O-164-2015 Appropriate $400 for Tennessee Immigrant Empowerment Solutions, Inc. An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $400.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Tennessee Immigrant Empowerment Solutions, Inc. to assist with sponsorship of its current program to assist legal immigrants.(Requested by Council Members Campen and Saunders)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015
O-163-2015 Appropriate $700 for Dogwood Arts Festival An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $700.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Dogwood Arts Festival as financial support toward general operational needs.(Requested by Council Members Campen and Saunders)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015
O-162-2015 Appropriate $2,000 from Community Improvement Fund for trees 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 making said funds available to the Public Service Department to purchase/plant trees within a residential block of Oakwood/Lincoln Park and replant certain trees in Sequoyah Park.(Requested by Council Member Saunders)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015
R-291-2015 Grant monthly pension of $175.76 to Bennie P. Grimes A Resolution granting a pension of $175.76 per month to Bennie P. Grimes, an employee of the former Knoxville City School System.(Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015
R-290-2015 Grant monthly pension of $269.11 to Carolyn Monday A Resolution granting a pension of $269.11 per month to Carolyn Monday, an employee of the former Knoxville City School System.(Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015
R-289-2015 Grant monthly pension of $532.73 to Ernest L. Smith A Resolution granting a pension of $532.73 per month to Ernest L. Smith, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015
R-288-2015 Grant monthly pension of $1,193.59 to Richard R. Huskey A Resolution granting a pension of $1,193.59 per month to Richard R. Huskey, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015
R-287-2015 Grant monthly pension of $678.10 to Deborah A. Brooks A Resolution granting a pension of $678.10 per month to Deborah A. Brooks, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015
R-286-2015 Grant monthly pension of $2,679.26 to Danny R. Wagner A Resolution granting a pension of $2,679.26 per month to Danny R. Wagner, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015
R-285-2015 Approve Certificate of Compliance for Southside Package Store liquor license renewal A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Southside Package Store, relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015
R-284-2015 Approve Certificate of Compliance for Meg's Wine and Spirits liquor license renewal A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Meg's Wine and Spirits, relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015
Add resolution to agenda appointing Internal Auditor add a resolution to the agenda appointing a new Internal Auditor
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015
Reorder consideration of Ordinances 12d, 12e, and 12f consider Ordinances 12 d, 12 e, and 12 f after Section 8, Elections and Confirmations
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 1, 2015
Approve minutes from August 18, 2015 meeting approve the minutes from City Council Meeting August 18, 2015
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2015
Define terms and uses for Urban Agriculture An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Regulations in order to define terms and uses related to Urban Agriculture. (MPC approved 14-0) (File No. 5-B-15-OA)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Split
Jun 9, 2015
Approve Consent Items listed in agenda item 5d. (untitled)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2015
Rezone property from I-2 to I-3 on Shangri-La Drive An Ordinance to rezone property located on the south side of Shangri-La Drive, southwest of Ault Road, from I-2 (Restricted Manufacturing and Warehousing) District to I-3 (General Industrial) District, subject to one condition, Hal Ngo, Applicant. (MPC File No. 5-A-15-RZ) (Fourth District).(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2015
Define terms for existing structures in Form Based Zoning Districts An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Regulations, Article IV, Section 4.0, General Provisions for the Form Based Zoning Districts, in order to define terms and provisions related to existing structures. (MPC Approved 14-0) (File No. 5-A-15-OA)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2015
Amend parking regulations to allow parking on paved shoulders An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 17, Article VI, Division 1, §17-287 to improve the regulation of parking by allowing certain parking upon the paved shoulder of roadways.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2015
Amend FY14/15 operating and capital budgets An Ordinance to amend the operating and capital budgets for fiscal year 14/15.(Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2015
Amend FY14/15 capital and operating budgets, transfer funds An Ordinance to amend the capital budget and the operating budget both as approved by Ordinance O-95-2014 for fiscal year 14/15 and 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 9, 2015
R-195-2015 Adopt revised fee schedule for Form District Development A Resolution adopting the revised fee schedule related to Form District Development, pursuant to Section 4.0.2.D.2.b. of the Knoxville Zoning Ordinance.(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2015
R-194-2015 Adopt City of Knoxville Pension Funding Policy A Resolution adopting a City of Knoxville Pension Funding Policy in compliance with the Tennessee Public Employee Defined Benefit Financial Security Act of 2014.(Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2015
R-193-2015 Authorize reimbursement for KUB utilities relocation for W. Jackson Ave Streetscapes A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to reimburse a portion of the relocation expenses for Knoxville Utilities Board utilities located along the W. Jackson Avenue right-of-way in an amount not to exceed $55,673.50 as part of the W. Jackson Avenue Streetscapes Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2015
R-192-2015 Authorize reimbursement for AT&T utilities relocation for W. Jackson Ave Streetscapes A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to reimburse a portion of the relocation expenses for the AT&T Utilities located along the W. Jackson Avenue right-of-way in an amount not to exceed $200,441.18 as part of the W. Jackson Avenue Streetscapes Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2015
R-191-2015 Authorize purchase of property for W. Young High Pike Sidewalk Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to purchase a tract in fee simple title and a temporary construction easement within certain real property located at 334 W. Young High Pike from Gus Berrier, Jr. and Shirley C. Berrier for $1,142.00 as part of the W. Young High Pike Sidewalk Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2015
R-190-2015 Authorize purchase of property for W. Young High Pike Sidewalk Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to purchase a tract in fee simple title and a temporary construction easement within certain real property located at 338 W. Young High Pike from Gus Berrier, Jr. and Shirley C. Berrier for $1,426.00 as part of the W. Young High Pike Sidewalk Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2015
R-189-2015 Authorize purchase of property for W. Young High Pike Sidewalk Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to purchase a tract in fee simple title and a temporary construction easement within certain real property located at 346 W. Young High Pike from Gus Berrier, Jr. and Shirley C. Berrier for $1,623.00 as part of the W. Young High Pike Sidewalk Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2015
R-188-2015 Authorize agreement for Fort Sanders Sidewalk Improvements Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Southern Constructors, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $175,166.00 for the Fort Sanders Sidewalk Improvements Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2015
R-187-2015 Authorize agreement for 2015 Sidewalk Replacement Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Design and Construction Services, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $563,395.75 for the 2015 Sidewalk Replacement Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2015
O-89-2015 Approve FY 2016-2021 Knoxville Capital Improvement Program and FY 2016 Budget An Ordinance to approve and adopt the FY 2016 - 2021 Knoxville Capital Improvement Program, including the FY 2016 Capital Improvement Budget. (File No. 5-A-15-OB)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 9, 2015
Approve minutes from May 26, 2015 City Council meeting Approve minutes from the May 26, 2015 City Council meeting.
Aye
Unanimous
May 12, 2015
Appropriate $850 from Community Improvement Fund to Fountain City Elementary School An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $850.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Fountain City Elementary School as financial assistance to purchase rubberized mulch needed for the playground area.(Requested by Council Members Grieve, Della Volpe and Campen)
Aye
Unanimous
May 12, 2015
Appropriate $2,000 from Community Improvement Fund to Great Schools Partnership 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 the Great Schools Partnership to benefit the Norwood Community School initiative, supplementing school day instruction with additional learning opportunities and other services.(Requested by Council Member Palmer)
Aye
Unanimous
May 12, 2015
Appropriate $250 from Community Improvement Fund to James White's Fort Association An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to James White's Fort Association, Inc., to defray certain costs of hosting the annual Cherokee Heritage Day event.(Requested by Council Member Stair)
Aye
Unanimous
May 12, 2015
Rezone property to I-4 (Heavy Industrial) District for Harrison Construction An Ordinance to rezone property located on the north side of Rutledge Pike, east and west sides of Spring Hill Road, from I-3 (General Industrial) District to I-4 (Heavy Industrial) District, Harrison Construction, Applicant. (MPC File No. 4-B-15-RZ) (Fourth District).(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 12, 2015
Approve amendment to East City Sector Plan for Harrison Construction An Ordinance approving the request of Harrison Construction for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial for property located on the north side of Rutledge Pike, east and west sides of Spring Hill Road. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (File No. 4-B-15-SP) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 12, 2015 Motion to amend:
Adopt 2015 Northwest City Sector Plan An Ordinance adopting the 2015 Northwest City Sector Plan which amends the previously adopted 2003 Northwest City Sector Plan and the General Plan 2033. (MPC Approved 13-1) (File No. 4-C-15-SP) (Council Districts 2, 3, 5, & 6)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 12, 2015
Adopt 2015 Northwest City Sector Plan An Ordinance adopting the 2015 Northwest City Sector Plan which amends the previously adopted 2003 Northwest City Sector Plan and the General Plan 2033. (MPC Approved 13-1) (File No. 4-C-15-SP) (Council Districts 2, 3, 5, & 6)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 12, 2015
Amend Zoning Regulations regarding historic and neighborhood conservation districts An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, "Zoning Regulations", Article II, "Definitions", Article IV, Section 5.1, "H-1 historic overlay district", Article IV, Section 5.2, "NC-1 neighborhood conservation overlay district", and Article V, "Supplementary regulations applying to a specific, to several, or to all districts", related to Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-51-1201. (MPC Approved 14-0) (File No. 4-C-15-OA)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 12, 2015
Amend City Code regarding demolition permits for historically significant structures An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6 "Buildings and Building Regulations", Article II, Section 6-32 by adding Subsection 105.5.5 related to delay and issuance of demolition permits for historically significant structures. (MPC Approved 9-5) (File No. 4-B-15-OA)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 12, 2015
Appropriate $1,400 from Parks/Rec to Boys & Girls Clubs for Sports Hall of Fame An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,400.00 from Parks and Recreation Department funds and donating same to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley to be utilized toward the Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction Ceremony.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Aye
Unanimous
May 12, 2015
Amend City Code for classification and compensation plans An Ordinance to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Division 2, Section 2-450 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the City of Knoxville's classification and compensation plans for general government employees.(Requested by Civil Service)
Aye
Unanimous
May 12, 2015
Levy tax on properties for general fund and debt service operations An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to levy a tax on all taxable properties, real, personal and mixed, within the corporate limits of the City of Knoxville to provide sufficient revenues to fund the general fund and debt service fund operations and debt service obligations of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2015 and ending June 30 2016.(Requested by Department of Finance)
Aye
Unanimous
May 12, 2015
Make annual appropriations for fiscal year 2015-2016 An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville 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, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016.(Requested by Department of Finance)
Aye
Unanimous
May 12, 2015
R-172-2015 Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept TEMA grant for storm damage reimbursement A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the State of Tennessee, Department of Military, Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) for reimbursement of up to $250,000.00 of eligible expenses from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the February 15-23, 2015 storm events resulting in damage to City property.(Requested by Department of Finance)
Aye
Unanimous
May 12, 2015
R-171-2015 Authorize Mayor to amend contract with Gresham Smith and Partners A Resolution authorizing the Mayor amend Contract No. C-13-0060 with Gresham Smith and Partners for the Downtown Knoxville Wayfinding Project, increasing the contract price by $57,000.00 for a new contract total of $371,105.97.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
May 12, 2015
R-170-2015 Authorize Mayor to execute documents for easements at 731 S. Chestnut Street A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to purchase a temporary construction easement and a permanent drainage easement located at 731 S. Chestnut Street from Koffi Kouassi for $992.00, as part of the 2013 Water Quality Project, Cavalier/Ulster Avenue stream restoration.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
May 12, 2015
Approve minutes from April 28, 2015 Approve minutes from April 28, 2015.
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2015
Adoption of Agenda
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2015
R-166-2015 Authorize agreement for July 4th festivities video and sound equipment. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Stellar Visions & Sound, Inc. to provide and operate video and sound equipment for the City of Knoxville's July 4, 2015 festivities at World's Fair Park in a total amount not to exceed $31,500.00.(Requested by Special Events)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2015
R-165-2015 Authorize Industrial Development Board to negotiate PILOT with Courtland Group LLC. A Resolution authorizing The Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from The Courtland Group LLC payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes with respect to property located at 317 Ogden Street, CLT No. 094 EF 011, and finding that such payments are deemed to be in furtherance of the public purposes of The Industrial Development Board as defined in Tennessee Code Annotated Section 7-53-305.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2015
R-164-2015 Authorize agreement for public housing recreation facilities and programming. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville's Community Development Corporation for the City to provide operation, management and recreational programming services for five public housing recreation facilities and recreation programming for public housing.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2015
R-163-2015 Authorize agreement for West Hills Park tennis to pickleball court renovation. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with PlayRite, LLC for the renovation of 2 tennis courts at West Hills Park, converting them into 6 pickleball courts and for the construction of an ADA compliant asphalt path from the parking lot for an amount not to exceed $48,750.00.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2015
R-162-2015 Authorize city to opt into training for planning & zoning officials. A Resolution authorizing the City to opt in to the training and continuing education requirements for planners, planning commissioners, members of the Board of Zoning Appeals and zoning officials, pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated Sections 13-3-101(j)(9) and 13-7-205(c)(9).(Requested by Law Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2015
R-161-2015 Authorize maintenance agreement for I-640 exit ramp improvements. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a General Maintenance Agreement with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation for improvements at the I-640 westbound exit ramp at Millertown Pike.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2015
R-160-2015 Authorize agreement to modernize traffic control system. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. to modernize the City's traffic control system in an amount not to exceed $1,311,600.00 with the City being responsible for $262,320.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2015
R-159-2015 Authorize MOU with Knox County for Homeland Security Grant funds. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox County to accept $15,000.00 as a subrecipient of the 2014 Homeland Security Grant in order to purchase satellite phone, fax and data services and maintenance for the mobile command post for the Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency.(Requested by Emergency Management Agency)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2015
R-158-2015 Submit Consolidated and Annual Action Plans to HUD. A Resolution authorizing the submission of the 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan for housing and community development and the 2015-2016 Annual Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and authorizing the Mayor to execute any required documents under the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships and Emergency Solutions Grant programs.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2015
R-157-2015 Authorize amendment to lease agreement with Knoxville Museum of Art. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Amendment to the Lease Agreement with Knoxville Museum of Art to define the term "finished space."(Requested by Administration and Finance Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 28, 2015
R-156-2015 Approve contract for city audit. A Resolution approving a contract between the City of Knoxville and Crosslin & Associates to audit the accounts of the City of Knoxville for the period of July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015 for a contract price of $173,000.00.(Requested by Council)
Aye
Unanimous
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