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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 3, 2013
4-A-13-SP Amend West City Sector Plan for property on Deane Hill Dr An Ordinance approving the request of Rufus H. Smith Jr. & Company for an amendment to the West City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located on the southeast side of Deane Hill Drive, northeast side of Winchester Drive. (MPC Approved 13-2) (File No. 4-A-13-SP) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Deferred
Sep 3, 2013
8-D-13-RZ Rezone property on Commerce Ave to C-2 An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southeast side of Commerce Avenue, southwest side of S. Central Street from C-3 (General Commercial) / D-1 (Downtown Design Overlay) District to C-2 (Central Business) / D-1 (Downtown Design Overlay) District, Knox County, Applicant. (MPC approved 11-0-1) (File No. 8-D-13-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 3, 2013
8-C-13-RZ Rezone property near Inskip Rd to R-1 and R-1A An Ordinance to rezone property in area generally located between south of Cedar Lane, east of Rowan Road and north and west of Inskip Road, from R-2 (General Residential) District to R-1 (Low Density Residential) and R-1A (Low Density Residential) District as shown on MPC staff recommendation map, Metropolitan Planning Commission, Applicant. (MPC approved 12-0) (File No. 8-C-13-RZ) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 3, 2013
8-A-13-RZ Rezone property on S. Seventeenth St from C-3 to C-7 An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southwest side of S. Seventeenth Street, southeast side of White Avenue, from C-3 (General Commercial) District to C-7 (Pedestrian Commercial) District, Starboard Properties, LLC, Applicant. (MPC approved 11-0-1) (File No. 8-A-13-RZ) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 3, 2013
Appropriate funds for mural on I-40 underpass An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $2,500.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department's Grant and Benevolence Fund and donating same to the Community Design Center for painting a mural on I-40 underpass on Sixth Avenue.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 3, 2013
Amend City Code to authorize commercial pedal carriages (trial basis) An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 26, Articles I and V of the Knoxville City Code to authorize, on a trial basis, the use of commercial pedal carriages.(Requested by Office of Business Support)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 3, 2013
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Eurest Services for janitorial A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Eurest Services, in an amount not to exceed $101,930.48, to provide janitorial services for the Safety Building.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 3, 2013
Authorize Mayor to apply for FMCSA grant for CMV enforcement A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, to accept a grant award of $118,500.00, with a required 20% match of $23,700.00, from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to conduct a highly visible and comprehensive commercial motor vehicle traffic enforcement and safety inspection program.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 3, 2013
Authorize Mayor to apply for Childhood Obesity Prevention grant A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for a 2014 Childhood Obesity Prevention Awards Program grant from The United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) and if such grant application is approved and awarded, to accept such a grant.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 3, 2013
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement for Ulster Ave Stream Restoration A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with KCI-Environmental Technologies and Construction, Inc. for the Ulster Avenue Stream Restoration and Cavalier Avenue Bank Stabilization Project, No. 12F-D-0516, for an amount not to exceed $135,512.20.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 3, 2013
Authorize Mayor to execute Change Order to Cross Park Dr Drainage Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. C-09- 0055 with Fulghum MacIndoe & Associates, Inc., for the Cross Park Drive Drainage Improvements Project, increasing the contract price by $60,000.00 for a new contract total of $139,800.00, and extending the date of completion.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 3, 2013
Authorize Mayor to amend agreement with Humana Insurance Co A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to the agreement with Humana Insurance Company updating the average wholesale discount list and the list of specialty pharmacy medications provided by our pharmacy benefit manager for City's Self Funded Medical Program, as well as setting forth the additional administrative services Humana provides as the plan's fiduciary.(Requested by Employee Benefits)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 3, 2013
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement for Case Management Program A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a multi-party agreement with the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee and Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation to develop and support the Case Management Program located in the KCDC elderly/disabled housing, focused on homelessness prevention, in an amount not to exceed $187,500.00.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 3, 2013
R-302-2013 Request MPC consider zoning change for Oakwood Lincoln Park A Resolution respectfully requesting the Metropolitan Planning Commission to consider and make a recommendation to City Council regarding the possible change to the zoning classification of the residential properties within the Oakwood Lincoln Park Small Area Plan located in the City of Knoxville to Low Density Residential District and, to the extent required, amending the One Year Comprehensive Development Plan and Zoning Plan for the City of Knoxville to amend the classification of all such property, if necessary.(Requested by Councilmember Campen)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 3, 2013
O-174-2013 Rezone property on Bridgewater Rd from O-1 to PC-1 An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southwest side of Bridgewater Road, north side of I-40/75, from O-1 (Office, Medical, and Related Services) to PC-1 (Retail and Office Park), District, Harb-White Properties, LLC, Applicant. (MPC Approved 11-0) (File No. 7-J-13-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 3, 2013
O-173-2013 Amend One Year Plan for property on Bridgewater Rd An Ordinance approving the request of Harb-White Properties, LLC for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Medium Density Residential/Office to General Commercial for property located on the southwest side of Bridgewater Road, north side I-40/75. (MPC Approved 11-0) (File No. 7-E-13-PA) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 3, 2013
O-172-2013 Amend Northwest County Sector Plan for property on Bridgewater Rd An Ordinance approving the request of Harb-White Properties, LLC for an amendment to the Northwest County Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential/Office to Commercial for property located on the southwest side of Bridgewater Road, north side I-40/75. (MPC Approved 11-0) (File No. 7-F-13-SP) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 3, 2013
O-171-2013 Set Certified Tax Rate and adjust Ordinance O-80-2013 An Ordinance setting a "Certified Tax Rate" as required by T.C.A. § 67-5-1701 and amending Ordinance O-80-2013 (Tax Rate Ordinance) to adjust the tax rate from $2.46 to $2.3857.(Requested by Department of Finance and Accountability)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 3, 2013
Approve minutes from previous meeting MINUTES FROM AUGUST 20, 2013
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 9, 2013
4-E-13-RZ Rezone property on Middlebrook Pike/Francis Road to O-1 District. An Ordinance to rezone property located on the north side of Middlebrook Pike, east side of Francis Road designated as Parcel 106KB02602, from R-1 (Low Density Residential) and R-1A (Low Density Residential District to O-1 (Office, Medical, & Related Services) District, Knox County, Applicant. (MPC Approved 9-6) (File No. 4-E-13-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Deferred
Jul 9, 2013
4-D-13-PA One Year Plan Amendment for property on Middlebrook Pike/Francis Road. An Ordinance approving the request of Knox County for a One Year Plan amendment from Public Institutional to Office for property located on the north side of Middlebrook Pike, east side of Francis Road designated as Parcel 106KB02602. (MPC Approved 10-5) (File No. 4-D-13-PA) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Deferred
Jul 9, 2013
4-B-13-RZ Rezone property on Deane Hill Drive/Winchester Drive to RP-1 District. An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southeast side of Deane Hill Drive, northeast side of Winchester Drive from R-1 (Low Density Residential) District to RP-1 (Planned Residential) District (at a density up to 10 dwelling units per acre), Rufus H. Smith Jr. & Company, Applicant. (MPC approved 11-4) (File No. 4-B-13-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Deferred
Jul 9, 2013
4-B-13-PA One Year Plan Amendment for property on Deane Hill Drive/Winchester Drive. An Ordinance approving the request of Rufus H. Smith Jr. & Company for a One Year Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located on the southeast side of Deane Hill Drive, northeast side of Winchester Drive. (MPC Approved 14-1) (File No. 4-B-13-PA) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Deferred
Jul 9, 2013
4-A-13-SP Amend West City Sector Plan for property on Deane Hill Drive/Winchester Drive. An Ordinance approving the request of Rufus H. Smith Jr. & Company for an amendment to the West City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located on the southeast side of Deane Hill Drive, northeast side of Winchester Drive. (MPC Approved 13-2) (File No. 4-A-13-SP) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Deferred
Jul 9, 2013
Ordinance amending Knoxville City Code regarding International Green Construction Code. An Ordinance of the Council Of The City of Knoxville amending Chapter 6 of the Knoxville City Code to add a new Article IIE; adopting the 2012 edition of the International Green Construction Code; providing for the review of plans, inspections, and the collection of fees therefor; providing penalties for the violation thereof; and providing for a delayed effective date of May 1, 2013.(Requested by Department of Plans Review & Building Inspections)
Aye
Deferred
Jul 9, 2013 Motion to amend:
Amend ordinance to approve revised version. AMEND THE ORDINANCE TO APPROVE THE REVISED VERSION OF THE ORDINANCE.
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 9, 2013
3-A-13-AC Close unnamed alley subject to conditions and execute quitclaim deeds. An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley from the eastern boundary of parcel 107NJ003 to the western boundary of parcels 107NJ006 & 107NJ011, subject to conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Pike Enterprises, Applicant. (MPC Approved 14-0) (File No. 3-A-13-AC) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 9, 2013
6-F-13-RZ Rezone property on Asheville Highway to C-4 District. An Ordinance to rezone property located on the south side Asheville Highway, east of Ruggles Drive from C-3 (General Commercial) District to C-4 (Highway and Arterial Commercial) District, Knox Farmers CO-OP by Philip B. Campbell, Applicant. (MPC Approved 13-0-1) (File No. 6-F-13-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 9, 2013
R-227-2013 Approve tax increment financing amendment for Gay Street redevelopment. A Resolution approving a tax increment financing amendment to the Gay Street Redevelopment and Urban Renewal Plan prepared by Knoxville's Community Development Corporation to support the redevelopment of real property located at 412, 414, and 416 South Gay Street.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 9, 2013
R-226-2013 Approve amendment to contract with S&ME, Inc. for South Waterfront Phase II services. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to approve an amendment to Contract No. C-10-0172 with S&ME, Inc., for additional environmental Phase II services in the South Waterfront Redevelopment Area in an amount not to exceed $11,000.00 for a new contract price of $393,000.00.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 9, 2013
R-225-2013 File grant application for Tree Planting on Public Lands Program. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application with the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry for a Tennessee Agriculture Enhancement Tree Planting on Public Lands Program in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00 with a City match of $20,000.00 and, if approved, to execute any and all documents necessary to accept such a grant.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 9, 2013
R-224-2013 Agreement with Fort Loudoun Lake Association for waterway trash removal. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Fort Loudoun Lake Association to provide trash and debris removal services for the waterways along Volunteer Landing for an amount not to exceed $30,000.00 annually.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 9, 2013
R-223-2013 Agreement with Ross/Fowler, P.C. for greenway corridor feasibility assessment. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Ross/Fowler, P.C., for professional preliminary engineering and design services to create a feasibility assessment report for several greenway corridors in the City for an amount not to exceed $197,900.00.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 9, 2013
R-222-2013 Support ETHRA designation as direct recipient of 5307 Funds. A Resolution supporting ETHRA's designation by the FTA as a direct recipient for a portion of the Urbanized Area Formula Grant Funds (5307 Funds) received by the City of Knoxville as this area's designated recipient and authorizing the Mayor and ETHRA to execute any and all documents necessary for ETHRA to file a grant application for $176,500.00 of Fiscal Year 2013 5307 Funds.(Requested by Law Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 9, 2013
R-221-2013 Contract with Gobis & Co., LLC for transit system management consulting. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Gobis & Co., LLC to provide professional consulting services to assist the City in evaluating requests for proposals for the management of the City of Knoxville's transit system in an amount not to exceed $40,000.00.(Requested by Department of Finance and Accountability)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 9, 2013
R-220-2013 Authorize change order for Third Creek Greenway Bridge Replacement Project. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. C-13-0032 with Design & Construction Services, Inc., for the Third Creek Greenway Bridge Replacement Project, increasing the contract price by $36,199.10 for a new contract total of $232,722.10, and extending the completion date to July 31, 2013.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 9, 2013
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Toddy's Package Store Inc. liquor license renewal. A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Toddy's Package Store Inc., relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Department of Finance & Accountability)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 9, 2013
Approve minutes from June 25, 2013. MINUTES FROM JUNE 25, 2013.
Aye
Unanimous
May 28, 2013
O-84-2013 Close portion of Ben Atchley Street and execute quitclaim deeds. An Ordinance to close a portion of Ben Atchley Street between Kingston Pike and Homberg Drive, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Anthony P. Cappiello, Jr., Applicant, on appeal from a denial by the Metropolitan Planning Commission. (MPC denied 13-1-1) (File No. 2-A-13-SC) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
May 28, 2013 Motion to suspend the rules:
O-84-2013 Close portion of Ben Atchley Street and execute quitclaim deeds. An Ordinance to close a portion of Ben Atchley Street between Kingston Pike and Homberg Drive, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Anthony P. Cappiello, Jr., Applicant, on appeal from a denial by the Metropolitan Planning Commission. (MPC denied 13-1-1) (File No. 2-A-13-SC) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
May 28, 2013
O-84-2013 Close portion of Ben Atchley Street and execute quitclaim deeds. An Ordinance to close a portion of Ben Atchley Street between Kingston Pike and Homberg Drive, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Anthony P. Cappiello, Jr., Applicant, on appeal from a denial by the Metropolitan Planning Commission. (MPC denied 13-1-1) (File No. 2-A-13-SC) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
No
Split
May 28, 2013
R-172-2013 Authorize agreement with UT for bus shelters. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the University of Tennessee delaying the return of ten (10) City-owned bus shelters located on the University's Knoxville campus until such time as these shelters are replaced by the University with new shelters.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
Aye
Split
May 28, 2013
Dispose of consent calendar items. CONSENT ITEMS
Aye
Unanimous
May 28, 2013
Appropriate $750 for GFWC Ossoli Circle Celebration Bench Project. An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $750.00 from Parks and Recreation Department funds and donating same to GFWC Ossoli Circle to be utilized toward the Celebration Bench Project which places benches in City parks and on City greenways.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation)
Aye
Unanimous
May 28, 2013
Clarify when temporary construction easements require City Council approval. An Ordinance to amend Chapter 2, Article VIII, Division 1, Section 2-806 of the Knoxville City Code so as to clarify that temporary construction easements requiring an expenditure of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) or less shall not require specific approval by City Council.(Requested by Department of Finance & Accountability, Purchasing)
Aye
Unanimous
May 28, 2013
R-179-2013 Authorize IDB to negotiate PILOT payments for 2010 Cumberland Ave property. A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from Campus Investors Knoxville, LLC payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes with respect to property located at 2010 Cumberland Avenue and finding that such payments are deemed to be in furtherance of the public purposes of the Board as defined in Tennessee Code Annotated Section 7-53-305.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
Aye
Unanimous
May 28, 2013
R-178-2013 Authorize KCDC to study Cumberland Corridor redevelopment plan. A Resolution authorizing Knoxville's Community Development Corporation to study and prepare a redevelopment and urban renewal plan for the Cumberland Corridor District within the City of Knoxville and to conduct a public hearing regarding the necessity for the adoption of such a redevelopment and urban renewal plan.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
Aye
Unanimous
May 28, 2013
R-177-2013 Apply for $400K grant for law enforcement critical situation training. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of $400,000, with no required local match, from the U. S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, to enter into a contract to provide training for law enforcement officers to provide aid in critical situations, evaluate the effectiveness of the training, and purchase the needed equipment for officers receiving training.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Aye
Unanimous
May 28, 2013
R-176-2013 Apply for $150K grant for KPD officer safety and wellness EAP. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of $150,000, with no required local match, from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, through the Community Policing Development Grants Program to research, develop, identify, and implement effective practices for an Employee Assistance Program for the Knoxville Police Department, related to officer safety and wellness.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Aye
Unanimous
May 28, 2013
R-175-2013 Apply for $240K grant for Family Justice Center model education. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of $240,000 from the State of Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs, with no required match, for funding of a contractor and/or staff to educate targeted community leaders and stakeholders on the Family Justice Center model and to establish a statewide Family Justice Center network.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Aye
Unanimous
May 28, 2013
R-174-2013 Authorize agreement for additional police services at Townview Towers. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver an Agreement with Wood Properties, Inc., as receiver for Eleven Hundred, LLC to provide additional police services at Townview Towers Apartments.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Aye
Unanimous
May 28, 2013
R-173-2013 Authorize agreement with Community Action Committee for Senior Center programs. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee in an amount not to exceed $138,000.00 to provide adult education, health, social services and recreation programs in the John T. O'Connor Senior Citizen Center.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation)
Aye
Unanimous
May 28, 2013 Motion to suspend the rules:
Suspend rules for a 5-minute recess. SUSPEND THE RULES OF COUNCIL TO ALLOW A FIVE MINUTE RECESS
Aye
Unanimous
May 28, 2013
O-95-2013 Appropriate $2,850 for Project Grad Knoxville youth sports workshop. An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $2,850.00 from Parks and Recreation Department funds and donating same to Project Grad Knoxville, Inc., to be utilized toward a non-profit workshop for youth sports commissions.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation)
Aye
Unanimous
May 28, 2013
O-94-2013 Rezone Francis Road property from A-1 to R-1. An Ordinance to rezone property located on the west side Francis Road, north of Bearden View Lane, from A-1 (General Agricultural) District to R-1 (Low Density Residential) District, Donald J. Roberts, Applicant. (MPC approved 15-0) (File No. 4-D-13-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 28, 2013
O-93-2013 Rezone Middlebrook Pike property from R-1/R-1A to O-1. An Ordinance to rezone property located on the north side of Middlebrook Pike, east side of Francis Road designated as Parcel 106KB02603 from R-1 (Low Density Residential) and R-1A (Low Density Residential) to O-1 (Office, Medical & Related Services) District, Knox County, Applicant. (MPC Approved 9-6) (File No. 4-E-13-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 28, 2013
O-92-2013 Amend One Year Plan for Middlebrook Pike property to Office. An Ordinance approving the request of Knox County for a One Year Plan amendment from Public Institutional to Office for property located on the north side of Middlebrook Pike, east side of Francis Road designated as Parcel 106KB02603. (MPC Approved 10-5) (File No. 4-D-13-PA) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 28, 2013
O-91-2013 Amend Northwest County Sector Plan for Middlebrook Pike property to Office. An Ordinance approving the request of Knox County for an amendment to the Northwest County Sector Plan from Public Institutional to Office for property located on the north side of Middlebrook Pike, east side of Francis Road designated as Parcel 106KB02603, Knox County Applicant. (MPC Approved 10-5) (File No. 4-D-13-SP) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 28, 2013
O-90-2013 Rezone Linden Ave property from C-3 to R-2. An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southeast side of Linden Avenue, southwest of Nash Road, from C-3 (General Commercial) District to R-2 (General Residential) District, John McCay, Applicant. (MPC Approved 15-0) (File No. 4-C-13-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 28, 2013
O-89-2013 Amend One Year Plan for Linden Ave property to Medium Density Residential. An Ordinance approving the request of John McCay for an amendment to the One Year Plan from General Commercial to Medium Density Residential for property located on the southeast side of Linden Avenue, southwest of Nash Road, John McCay, Applicant. (MPC Approved 15-0) (File No. 4-C-13-PA) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 28, 2013
O-88-2013 Amend East City Sector Plan for Linden Ave property to Medium Density Residential. An Ordinance approving the request of John A. McCay for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Commercial to Medium Density Residential for property located on the southeast side of Linden Avenue, southwest of Nash Road. (MPC Approved 15-0) (File No. 4-B-13-SP)(Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 28, 2013
O-87-2013 Rezone property on N. Gay St/N. Broadway from C-3 to C-2. An Ordinance to rezone property located on the west side of N. Gay Street, east side of N. Broadway, south of W. Fifth Avenue, from C-3 (General Commercial) to C-2 (Central Business) District, Hatcher-Hill Properties, LLC, Applicant. (MPC approved 15-0 Consent) (File No. 4-A-13-RZ) Sixth District(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 28, 2013
O-86-2013 Amend One Year Plan for property on N. Gay St/N. Broadway. An Ordinance approving the request of Hatcher-Hill Properties LLC for a One Year Plan amendment from General Commercial to Central Business District for property located on the west side of N. Gay Street, east side of N. Broadway, south of W. Fifth Avenue. (MPC Approved 15-0) (File No. 4-A-13-PA) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 28, 2013
O-85-2013 Adopt City of Knoxville FY 2014-2019 Capital Improvements Program. An Ordinance to adopt the City of Knoxville FY 2014 - 2019 Capital Improvements Program. (File No. 4-C-13-OB)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 28, 2013
O-83-2013 Amend zoning regulations for crematories, columbariums, funeral establishments. An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, "Zoning Regulations," regarding regulations for crematories, columbariums, and funeral establishments within the City of Knoxville. (MPC Approved 15-0) (File No. 4-A-13-OA)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 28, 2013
O-82-2013 Amend operating and capital budgets for FY 2012/2013. An Ordinance to amend the operating and capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2012/2013.(Requested by Department of Finance and Accountability)
Aye
Unanimous
May 28, 2013
O-81-2013 Adjust City General Government classification and compensation plans. An Ordinance to amend 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 28, 2013
O-80-2013 Levy tax for fiscal year 2013-2014 general and debt service funds. An Ordinance 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, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014.(Requested by Department of Finance & Accountability)
Aye
Unanimous
May 28, 2013
O-79-2013 Appropriations for fiscal year 2013-2014. 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, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014.(Requested by Department of Finance & Accountability)
Aye
Unanimous
May 28, 2013
Adopt agenda. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Aye
Unanimous
May 28, 2013
Approve minutes from May 14, 2013. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM MAY 14, 2013.
Aye
Unanimous
May 14, 2013
Transfer of ten bus shelters from University of Tennessee. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the University of Tennessee for the transfer of ten (10) bus shelters currently located on the University's Knoxville campus as these shelters are no longer within KAT's fixed route service area.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
Aye
Split Deferred
May 14, 2013
2-A-13-SC Close portion of Ben Atchley Street and grant quitclaim deeds. An Ordinance to close a portion of Ben Atchley Street between Kingston Pike and Homberg Drive, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Anthony P. Cappiello, Jr., Applicant, on appeal from a denial by the Metropolitan Planning Commission. (MPC denied 13-1-1) (File No. 2-A-13-SC) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
No
Split
Apr 30, 2013
Resolution approving Certificate of Compliance for MB Investments Inc. liquor license renewal. A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to MB Investments Inc., d/b/a Adobe 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 Department of Finance & Accountability)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 30, 2013
Ordinance to close portion of Ben Atchley Street, authorize quitclaim deeds. An Ordinance to close a portion of Ben Atchley Street between Kingston Pike and Homberg Drive, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Anthony P. Cappiello, Jr., Applicant, on appeal from a denial by the Metropolitan Planning Commission. (MPC denied 13-1-1) (File No. 2-A-13-SC) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Deferred
Dec 20, 2012
Consent items 12b through 12e (202s). 12b - 12e (202's)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2012
R-371-2012 Authorize Mayor to contract for engineering services for Suttree Landing Park Project. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Cannon & Cannon, Inc. for professional engineering services for the Suttree Landing Park Project for an amount not to exceed $667,300.00.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment & Department of Engineering)
Aye
Dec 20, 2012
R-359-2012 Approve appeal of MPC's use on review for accessory building at 1013 Bridgestone Place. A Resolution approving an appeal by Westmoreland Hills Homeowners' Association and individual homeowners of MPC's approval of a use on review for a 1,500 square foot accessory building proposed at 1013 Bridgestone Place, subject to six conditions. (MPC approved 12-3) (MPC File No. 10-D-12-UR) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
No
Split
Dec 20, 2012
Ordinance to create Department of Public Assembly Facilities and Advisory Board. An Ordinance amending Chapter 2 of the Knoxville City Code to delete the existing Article XII and to add a new Article II, Division 13 creating a Department of Public Assembly Facilities and the Public Assembly Facilities Advisory Board.(Requested by Mayor and Vice Mayor Pavlis)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2012
R-372-2012 Authorize Mayor to amend contract with Knoxville Zoological Gardens for solar systems. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to Contract Number C-07-0141 between the City of Knoxville and Knoxville Zoological Gardens, Inc., so as to allow for the sublease of roof tops to host solar energy systems.(Requested by Office of Sustainability)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2012
R-370-2012 Authorize Mayor to contract for construction/demolition waste disposal services. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Poplar View Landfill I, LLC to provide construction and demolition waste disposal services for debris generated by the City of Knoxville for an estimated annual cost of $715,000.00.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2012
R-369-2012 Support Community Health Council and appoint members. A Resolution expressing support of the Community Health Council and providing for the appointment of members to the Council.(Requested by Policy)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2012
R-368-2012 Authorize Mayor to execute lease agreement for KPD East District offices. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with J.S. Ridenour, LLC to lease space to be used for the offices of the Police Department's East District.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2012
R-367-2012 Authorize Mayor to execute lease agreement for KPD storage and Safety Education Unit. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Southland Commercial Group, VII, LLC to lease space to be used for storage for the Knoxville Police Department's East District and to house the Safety Education Unit.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2012
R-366-2012 Authorize Mayor to request PBA for project management services for viewing platform. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to request the Public Building Authority of the County of Knox and the City of Knoxville, Tennessee to perform project management services for construction of a new viewing platform at the West Hills Tennis Facility, in an amount not to exceed $43,500.00.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2012
R-365-2012 Authorize Mayor to execute agreement for governmental relations services. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Fred D. (Tony) Thompson, Jr. in the amount of $55,000.00 to provide governmental relations services for the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Law Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2012
R-364-2012 Authorize Mayor to accept proposal for Stop Loss Insurance for medical plan. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept the proposal from BlueRe (a subsidiary of BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee) for Stop Loss Insurance for the City of Knoxville's Self-Insured Medical Plan, with an estimated annual premium of $491,081.00.(Requested by Department of Finance and Accountability, Risk Management)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2012
R-363-2012 Authorize Mayor to purchase property for E. Woodland Avenue Sidewalk Project. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to purchase a 104 square foot tract and a 1,436 square foot temporary construction easement located at 723 E. Woodland Avenue, CLT No. 081EK016, from Chris and Meredith Prince, for $1,450.00, as part of the E. Woodland Avenue Sidewalk Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2012
R-362-2012 Authorize Mayor to execute quitclaim deed to Patricia Wheeler for vacant lot. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Patricia Wheeler for an approximately 20 feet by 151 feet portion of a vacant lot addressed as 1315 Virginia Avenue, CLT# 094-BB-028, within the limits of the City of Knoxville, pursuant to the Homemakers Program, for a contract sales price of $2,000.00(Requested by Community Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2012
R-361-2012 Authorize Mayor to amend agreement with Knoxville Area Urban League for loan program. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to an agreement with the Knoxville Area Urban League to transfer to it any interest in program income, promissory notes, and accounts receivable associated with the Empowerment Zone Small Business Loan Program.(Requested by Department of Community Development)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2012
R-360-2012 Add honorary street name "IBEW 760 Drive" to portion of Rosemond Drive. A Resolution to add the honorary street name "IBEW 760 Drive" to a portion of Rosemond Drive between Bill Williams Avenue and Branson Avenue.(Requested by Councilmembers Stair and Della Volpe)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 20, 2012
Approve minutes from the December 11, 2012 City Council meeting. APPROVE MINUTES FROM THE DECEMBER 11, 2012 CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 27, 2012
Ordinance amending City Code Chapter 6, Article IIE adopting the 2012 International... An Ordinance of the Council Of The City of Knoxville amending Chapter 6 of the Knoxville City Code to add a new Article IIE; adopting the 2012 edition of the International Green Construction Code; providing for the review of plans, inspections, and the collection of fees therefor; providing penalties for the violation thereof; and providing for a delayed effective date of May 1, 2013.(Requested by Department of Plans Review & Building Inspections)
Aye
Deferred
Nov 27, 2012
Ordinance amending City Code Chapter 11 to adopt 2012 International Fire Code An Ordinance amending Chapter 11 of the Knoxville City Code so as to adopt the 2012 International Fire Code, including Appendices B, C, and D, with amendments and the 2012 Edition of the International Code Council Performance Code with an effective date of May 1, 2013; providing for the review of plans, inspections, and the collection of fees therefor; and providing penalties for violation of said codes.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 27, 2012
Ordinance amending City Code Chapter 6, Article IIC adopting 2012 International E... An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville amending Chapter 6, Article IIC of the Knoxville City Code adopting the 2012 edition of the International Existing Building Code as provided in this Ordinance, as the Existing Building Code of the City of Knoxville, regulating the repair, alteration, change of occupancy, addition and relocation of existing buildings in the City of Knoxville; providing for the review of plans, inspections, and the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; providing penalties for the violation of said Existing Building Code; and providing for a delayed effective date of May 1, 2013.(Requested by Department of Plans Review & Building Inspections)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 27, 2012
Ordinance amending City Code Chapter 6, Article IV adopting 2012 International Pr... An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville amending Chapter 6, Article IV of the Knoxville City Code relating to unfit buildings and adopting the 2012 edition of the International Property Maintenance Code and Appendices, with amendments, as the Property Maintenance Code (Housing Code) of the City of Knoxville(Requested by Department of Plans Review & Building Inspections)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 27, 2012
Ordinance amending City Code Chapter 6, Article V adopting 2012 International Pl... An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville amending Chapter 6, Article V, §§ 6-106 and 6-107 of the Knoxville City Code adopting the 2012 edition of the International Plumbing Code and Appendices B, D, E, and F, with amendments as provided in this Ordinance, as the Plumbing Code of the City of Knoxville, regulating the installation, alteration, and maintenance of plumbing systems within the City of Knoxville; providing for the review of plans, inspections, and the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; providing for the licensing of persons engaging in the business of installing, repairing or maintaining said plumbing systems; providing penalties for the violation of said Plumbing Code; and providing for a delayed effective date of May 1, 2013.(Requested by Department of Plans Review & Building Inspections)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 27, 2012
Ordinance amending City Code Chapter 6, Article III adopting 2012 International F... An Ordinance of the Council Of The City of Knoxville amending Chapter 6, Article III, §§ 6-56 and 6-57 of the Knoxville City Code adopting the 2012 edition of the International Fuel Gas Code, including Appendices A, B, C and D, with amendments as provided in this Ordinance, as the Fuel Gas Code of the City of Knoxville, regulating the installation, alteration, and maintenance of all piping extending from the point of delivery of gas for use as a fuel and designed to convey or carry the same to gas appliances and regulating the installation and maintenance of appliances designed to utilize such gas as a fuel within the City of Knoxville; providing for the review of plans, inspections, and the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; providing for the licensing of persons engaging in the business of installing, repairing, or maintaining said piping and appliances; providing penalties for the violation of said fuel gas code; and providing for a delayed effective date of May 1, 2013.(Requested by Department of Plans Review & Building Inspections)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 27, 2012
Ordinance amending City Code Chapter 6, Article IV adopting 2012 International Me... An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville amending Chapter 6, Article IV, §§ 6-81 and 6-82 of the Knoxville City Code; adopting the 2012 edition of the International Mechanical Code, including Appendix A, with amendments as provided in this Ordinance, as the Mechanical Code of the City of Knoxville, regulating the installation of mechanical systems, including alteration, replacement of equipment, appliances, fixtures, and/or appurtenances thereto, including ventilating, heating, cooling, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems, incinerators, and other energy-related systems of buildings or structures in the City of Knoxville; providing for the review of plans, inspections, and the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; providing for the licensing of persons engaging in the business of installing, repairing or maintaining said mechanical systems; providing penalties for the violation of said Mechanical Code; and providing for a delayed effective date of May 1, 2013.(Requested by Department of Plans Review & Building Inspections)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 27, 2012
Ordinance amending City Code Chapter 6, Article II adopting 2012 International Bu... An Ordinance amending Chapter 6, Article II, §§ 6-31 and 6-32 of the Knoxville City Code adopting the 2012 Edition of the International Building Code, including Appendices A, C-Group U, D, E, F, and H with amendments as provided in this Ordinance, as the Building Code of the City of Knoxville, regulating the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, removal and demolition of all structures within the City of Knoxville except for detached one- and two- family dwellings and townhouses not more than (3) stories above grade plane in height with a separate means of egress and their accessory structures; providing for the review of plans, inspections, and the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefore; providing penalties for the violation of said building code; and providing for a delayed effective date of May 1, 2013.(Requested by Department of Plans Review & Building Inspections)
Aye
Unanimous
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