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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
Jul 24, 2012
O-125-2012 Rezone Francis Road property to RP-1 An Ordinance to rezone property located on the west side of Francis Road, south side of Bearden View Lane from A-1, General Agricultural District to RP-1, Planned Residential District (at a density of up to 4 dwelling units per acre), Chris McKinyen, Applicant. (MPC Approved 8-0-2) (File No. 6-D-12-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2012
O-124-2012 Rezone Amherst Road property to R-1 An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northeast side of Amherst Road, northwest of Oak Springs Road from A-1, General Agricultural District to R-1, Low Density Residential District, Joe W. Touchton, Applicant. (MPC Approved 8-0-2) (File No. 6-C-12-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2012
O-123-2012 Rezone Robinson Road property to RP-1 An Ordinance to rezone property located on the north side of Robinson Road, east of Bakertown Road from R-1A, Low Density Residential District to RP-1, Planned Residential District (at a density up to 5.9 dwelling units per acre), Taragon Van De Werken, Applicant. (MPC Approved 8-0-2) (File No. 6-B-12-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2012
O-122-2012 Close portion of Boling Alley An Ordinance to close a portion of Boling Alley from Melrose Place to Frances Street, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, University of Tennessee, Applicant. (MPC Approved 8-0-2) (File No. 6-A-12-AC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2012
O-121-2012 Close portion of Unaka Street An Ordinance to close a portion of Unaka Street from N. Seventeenth Street to Ailor Avenue, subject to four conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, United Rentals, Applicant. (MPC Approved 8-0-2) (File No. 6-A-12-SC) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2012
O-120-2012 Amend Subdivision Regs re: development standards in Hillside/Ridgetop areas An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix A, "Subdivision Regulations," regarding development standards for subdivisions within the Hillside and Ridgetop Protection areas. (MPC Approved 9-2) (File No. 4-B-12-OA)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2012
O-119-2012 Amend Zoning Regs re: development standards in Hillside/Ridgetop areas An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, "Zoning Regulations," Article IV, Section 3.1, RP-1, RP-2, and RP-3 (Planned Residential Districts) regarding development standards for subdivisions within the Hillside and Ridgetop Protection areas. (MPC Approved 11-0) (File No. 4-C-12-OA)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2012
O-118-2012 Amend Zoning Regs re: retail/service/restaurant uses in I-3 district An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B "Zoning Regulations," Article IV, Section 2.3.2 regarding retail, service and restaurant uses in the I-3, General Industrial District. (MPC Approved 8-0-2) (File No. 6-A-12-OA)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2012
R-194-2012 Appoint members to Golf Course Advisory Committee A Resolution appointing Vice Mayor Nick Pavlis, Debbie Billings, Dr. Joe Fuhr, Billy Tindell, Jim Jennings, Councilmember Mark Campen, James Babington-Johnson, Councilmember George Wallace, John Thurman, Judy Johnson, Deputy to the Mayor Eddie Mannis and Director Joe Walsh to serve as members of the Knoxville Golf course Advisory Committee.(Requested by Council)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 24, 2012
Consent items CONSENT ITEMS (Indicated with "*")
R-201-2012 Amend Resolution R-177-2012 regarding Richard Godfrey's pension A Resolution amending Resolution No. R-177-2012 to correct the years of credited service and to reflect the corrected monthly pension benefit of $2,223.38 to Richard Godfrey, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-202-2012 Grant pension to Leland Waddell A Resolution granting a pension of $305.37 per month to Leland Waddell, an employee of the former Knoxville City School System.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-203-2012 Grant pension to Constance Cole A Resolution granting a pension of $312.52 per month to Constance Cole, an employee of the former Knoxville City School System.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-204-2012 Grant pension to Charles A. Flemmings A Resolution granting a pension of $2,644.18 per month to Charles A. Flemmings, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-205-2012 Grant pension to Edwin S. Hedgepeth A Resolution granting a pension of $577.63 per month to Edwin S. Hedgepeth, an employee of the former Knoxville City School System.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-206-2012 Grant pension to Barbara Burnett A Resolution granting a pension of $94.25 per month to Barbara Burnett, an employee of the former Knoxville City School System.(Requested by Pension Board)
O-127-2012 Appropriate $500 to Girl Talk, Inc. 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 Girl Talk, Inc., to be utilized toward direct program needs of the Organization.(Requested by Council Members Campen, Brown, Stair)
O-128-2012 Appropriate $2,000 to Knoxville Botanical Gardens 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 Knoxville Botanical Gardens and Arboretum to be utilized toward the Service Building Roof Project.(Requested by Council Members Palmer, Della Volpe, Campen, Brown, Stair & Vice Mayor Pavlis)
O-129-2012 Appropriate $1,000 to Ijams Nature Center, 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 Ijams Nature Center, Inc., to defray certain costs of hosting the Meadow Lark Festival Event.(Requested by Vice Mayor Pavlis)
O-130-2012 Appropriate $125 to 100 Black Men of Greater Knoxville, Inc. An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville Appropriating the sum of $125.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to 100 Black Men of Greater Knoxville, Inc., as sponsorship support toward the Annual Fundraiser, Casey C. Jones Golf Tournament.(Requested by Council Member Brown)
O-131-2012 Appropriate $1,000 to Redeeming Hope Ministries, 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 Redeeming Hope Ministries, Inc., acting as fiscal agent on behalf of the Mechanicsville Community Association.(Requested by Council Members Grieve, Palmer, Campen, Stair & Vice Mayor Pavlis)
O-132-2012 Appropriate $500 to Project 2000, Inc. 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 Project 2000, Inc., to be utilized toward early childhood Environmental Recycling Education.(Requested by Council Members Brown, Palmer)
O-133-2012 Appropriate $650 to Project Grad Knoxville, Inc. An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville Appropriating the sum of $650.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Project Grad Knoxville, Inc., to be utilized toward the Elston Turner Summer Basketball Camp to benefit Inner City Disadvantaged Youth.(Requested by Council Members Della Volpe, Campen, Brown, Stair)
Aye
Unanimous Consent
Jul 24, 2012
Approve minutes from July 10, 2012 APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM JULY 10, 2012.
Aye
Unanimous
May 29, 2012
R-151-2012 PILT agreement for Knoxville Hotel Associates, LLC A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville (The "Board") to negotiate and accept from Knoxville Hotel Associates, LLC payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes with respect to property located at 1719 Lake Avenue, a center city area, 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
Split
May 29, 2012 Motion to amend:
O-81-2012 Approve FY 2013-2018 Capital Improvement Program An Ordinance to approve and adopt the FY 2013-2018 Knoxville Capital Improvement Program, including the FY 2013 Capital Improvement Budget. (File No. 4-A-12- OB)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Split
May 29, 2012
O-81-2012 Approve FY 2013-2018 Capital Improvement Program An Ordinance to approve and adopt the FY 2013-2018 Knoxville Capital Improvement Program, including the FY 2013 Capital Improvement Budget. (File No. 4-A-12- OB)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Split
May 29, 2012
O-79-2012 Change date of Beer Board and City Council meetings in December An Ordinance changing the date of the regularly scheduled Beer Board and City Council Meetings from December 25, 2012 to December 20, 2012.(Requested by Vice Mayor Pavlis and Beer Board Chair Palmer)
Aye
Split
May 29, 2012
O-78-2012 Amend Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2011/2012 An Ordinance to amend the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2011/2012.(Requested by Department of Finance and Accountability)
Aye
Split
May 29, 2012
O-78-2012 Amend Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2011/2012 An Ordinance to amend the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2011/2012.(Requested by Department of Finance and Accountability)
Aye
Split
May 29, 2012
Amend Pension System plan provisions for tax qualification An Ordinance to amend and restate the supplemental plan provisions of the City of Knoxville Employees Pension System so as to effect certain amendments required under the Internal Revenue Code to maintain the pension system as a qualified governmental pension plan.(Requested by Mayor)
Aye
Unanimous
May 29, 2012
Waive taxes on certain tax sale properties An Ordinance to waive City of Knoxville taxes on properties that were acquired by the City of Knoxville or Knox County in past tax sales, only on the part of the taxes that remain uncollected after the properties have been sold by the City of Knoxville or Knox County for an amount that is less than the total amount of City or County taxes still owed on the property, and dividing the proceeds raised between the City of Knoxville and Knox County on a pro-rata basis.(Requested by Department of Finance and Accountability)
Aye
Unanimous
May 29, 2012
R-152-2012 Lease property for public access to Tennessee River A Resolution approving an agreement between the City and Knoxville's Community Development Corporation to lease property located on the northern side of Langford Avenue in order to provide the public temporary access to the Tennessee River for non- motorized boats.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
Aye
Unanimous
May 29, 2012
R-150-2012 Transfer surplus city equipment to Grainger County Sheriff's Office A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Grainger County Sheriff's Office for the transfer of surplus City equipment (two decommisioned sedans and one decommissioned utility vehicle) for a total price of $9,500.00,(Requested by Purchasing Department)
Aye
Unanimous
May 29, 2012
R-149-2012 Purchase property for TVA parking garage A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to obtain options and, if deemed appropriate following due diligence, to purchase property generally bounded on the northwest by Summer Place, on the northeast by Walnut Street, on the southwest by Locust Street, and on the southeast by existing parking, and to convey said property to the Tennessee Valley Authority for the development of a parking garage, for a cost to the City of $226,500 for purchasing said options, $2,500,000 for the cost of acquiring said property, and with TVA to provide public parking spaces within said parking garage at no cost to the City of Knoxville as consideration for the conveyance of said property.(Requested by Public Works)
Aye
Unanimous
May 29, 2012
R-148-2012 Accept 2012 Justice Assistance Grant for anti-bullying program A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award from the State of Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs, 2012 Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of $240,000.00 which includes a required 25% local match from the City of Knoxville in the amount of $60,000.00 to be used to develop and implement an anti-bullying and social media educational program for middle school students.(Requested by Police Department)
Aye
Unanimous
May 29, 2012
R-147-2012 Accept Edward Byrne Criminal Justice Grant A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept an Edward Byrne Criminal Justice Innovation Program Grant award in the amount of $1,000,000.00 from the U. S. Department of Justice for planning and implementation of a neighborhood revitalization plan for the Ft. Sanders community.(Requested by Police Department)
Aye
Unanimous
May 29, 2012
R-146-2012 Agreement for Greenway Drive Bridge Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Alfred Benesch & Company for the Greenway Drive Bridge Project for an amount not to exceed $29,786.40.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
May 29, 2012
R-145-2012 Agreement for City Wide Crosswalk Safety Program A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Superior Pavement Marking, Inc., for the 2011 City Wide Crosswalk Safety Program for an amount not to exceed $74,217.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
May 29, 2012
O-86-2012 Appropriate funds to Boy Scouts Learning for Life Program An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,000.00 from the Knoxville Police Department's Drug Prevention Enforcement Fund and donating same to the Greater Smoky Mountain Council of Boy Scouts of America Learning for Life Program.(Requested by Police Department)
Aye
Unanimous
May 29, 2012
O-85-2012 Rezone Western Ave property from C-3 to R-2 An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northeast side of Western Avenue, northwest of Major Avenue from C-3, General Commercial District to R-2, General Residential District, Philip Irminger and Elise Irminger, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-A-12-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 29, 2012
O-84-2012 Amend One Year Plan for Western Ave property An Ordinance approving the request of Philip Irminger and Elise Irminger for a One Year Plan amendment from General Commercial to Medium Density Residential for property located on the northeast side of Western Avenue, northwest of Major Avenue. (MPC Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-A-12-PA) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 29, 2012
O-83-2012 Amend Central City Sector Plan for Western Ave property An Ordinance approving the request of Philip Irminger and Elise Irminger for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located on the northeast side of Western Avenue, northwest of Major Avenue. (MPC Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-A-12-SP) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 29, 2012
O-82-2012 Rezone Sutherland Ave/Tobler Ln from R-2 to R-1 An Ordinance to rezone property located on the south side of Sutherland Avenue, east side of Tobler Lane from R-2, General Residential District to R-1, Low Density Residential District, Metropolitan Planning Commission, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-D-12-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 29, 2012
O-80-2012 Amend TC-1 (Town Center District) zoning provisions An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, "Zoning Regulations," Article II, Definitions, and Article IV, Section 3.12, TC-1 (Town Center District) to change provisions regarding permitted uses and other related ordinance provisions. (MPC Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-A-12-OA)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 29, 2012
O-77-2012 Adjust classification and compensation plans for city employees An Ordinance to amend Sections 2-450, 2-458, and 2-459 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the City of Knoxville's classification and compensation plans for general government employees and uniformed members of the police and fire departments.(Requested by Civil Service)
Aye
Unanimous
May 29, 2012
O-76-2012 Levy taxes for fiscal year 2012-2013 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, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013.(Requested by Department of Finance and Accountability)
Aye
Unanimous
May 29, 2012
O-75-2012 Appropriations ordinance for fiscal year 2012-2013 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, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013.(Requested by Department of Finance and Accountability)
Aye
Unanimous
May 29, 2012
R-144-2012 Confirm appointment to Board of Directors of Community Television A Resolution confirming the appointment of Russell Byrd to the Board of Directors of Community Television of Knoxville.(Requested by Law Department)
Aye
Unanimous
May 29, 2012
R-143-2012 Reappoint/appoint members to Knox County Tax Equalization Board A Resolution reappointing Barbara Ray and appointing John Donaldson to the Knox County Tax Equalization Board and reappointing Bobbie Mabry as an alternate member of said Board.(Requested by Mayor)
Aye
Unanimous
May 29, 2012
O-74-2012 Appropriate funds for Whittle Springs Middle School reading room An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville Appropriating the sum of $950.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Whittle Springs Middle School to purchase certain new books and materials for the Reading Intervention Room.(Requested by Council Members Della Volpe, Stair, Saunders)
Aye
Unanimous
May 29, 2012
O-73-2012 Appropriate funds for Belle Morris Elementary School playground An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville Appropriating the sum of $200.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Belle Morris Elementary School to be utilized toward the purchase of new playground equipment.(Requested by Council Member Saunders)
Aye
Unanimous
May 29, 2012
O-72-2012 Appropriate funds for Bearden High School PTSO An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville Appropriating the sum of $200.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Bearden High School, Parent Teacher Student Organization to be utilized toward the Project Graduation Celebration for the Class of 2012.(Requested by Council Member Saunders)
Aye
Unanimous
May 29, 2012
O-71-2012 Appropriate funds for Beck Cultural Exchange Center An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville Appropriating the sum of $750.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Beck Cultural Exchange Center, Inc., acting as fiscal agent for the Dandridge Avenue Neighborhood Watch Association.(Requested by Council Members Brown, Stair, Saunders)
Aye
Unanimous
May 29, 2012
O-70-2012 Appropriate funds for Knox County Public Library Summer Festival An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville Appropriating the sum of $750.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Knox County Public Library, as financial support toward the Summer2012, Children's Festival of Reading Event.(Requested by Council Members Della Volpe, Brown, Stair, Saunders)
Aye
Unanimous
May 29, 2012
O-69-2012 Appropriate funds for South Doyle High School DECA Program 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 South Doyle High School to benefit the School's DECA Program.(Requested by Vice Mayor Pavlis)
Aye
Unanimous
May 29, 2012
O-68-2012 Appropriate funds for Fort Sanders Community Development Corporation 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 Fort Sanders Community Development Corporation to assist toward ongoing Garden and Landscaping efforts in James Agee Park.(Requested by Council Member Stair)
Aye
Unanimous
May 29, 2012
O-67-2012 Appropriate funds for Pond Gap Elementary School teambuilding An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville Appropriating the sum of $650.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Pond Gap Elementary School to purchase certain items for specific grade level Teambuilding Projects.(Requested by Council Members Grieve, Della Volpe, Brown, Saunders)
Aye
Unanimous
May 29, 2012
R-142-2012 Grant pension to Gary L. Newton A Resolution granting a pension of $749.81 per month to Gary L. Newton, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous
May 29, 2012
R-141-2012 Grant pension to William H. Summers A Resolution granting a pension of $517.76 per month to William H. Summers, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous
May 29, 2012
R-140-2012 Grant pension to David R. Dixson, Jr. A Resolution granting a pension of $483.70 per month to David R. Dixson, Jr., an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous
May 29, 2012
R-139-2012 Grant pension to Ernest S. Broome A Resolution granting a pension of $3,703.23 per month to Ernest S. Broome, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous
May 29, 2012
R-138-2012 Grant pension to Janice W. Gangwer A Resolution granting a pension of $1,105.13 per month to Janice W. Gangwer, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous
May 29, 2012
R-137-2012 Grant pension to Ed Shouse A Resolution granting a pension of $587.53 per month to Ed Shouse, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous
May 29, 2012
Approve minutes from May 15, 2012 APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM MAY 15, 2012
Aye
Unanimous
May 15, 2012
10-A-11-OA Amend zoning code regarding maximum height of ground and monument signs An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, "Zoning Regulations," Article V, Section 10 (Signs, billboards and other advertising structures) regarding the maximum height of ground and monument signs. (MPC Approved 10-1) (File No. 10-A-11-OA)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Deferred
May 15, 2012
Amend city employee classification and compensation plans An Ordinance to amend Sections 2-450, 2-458, and 2-459 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the City of Knoxville's classification and compensation plans for general government employees and uniformed members of the police and fire departments.(Requested by Civil Service)
Aye
Deferred
May 15, 2012
Ordinance to levy taxes for fiscal year 2012-2013 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, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013.(Requested by Department of Finance and Accountability)
Aye
Deferred
May 15, 2012
Appropriations ordinance for fiscal year 2012-2013 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, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013.(Requested by Department of Finance and Accountability)
Aye
Deferred
May 15, 2012
Change Beer Board and City Council meeting date in December 2012 An Ordinance changing the date of the regularly scheduled Beer Board and City Council Meetings from December 25, 2012 to December 20, 2012.(Requested by Vice Mayor Pavlis and Beer Board Chair Palmer)
Aye
Split
May 15, 2012
Amend Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2011/2012 on First Reading An Ordinance to amend the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2011/2012.(Requested by Department of Finance and Accountability)
Aye
Split
May 15, 2012
R-132-2012 Execute agreement with Rogers Group for 2012 Resurfacing Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Rogers Group, Inc. for the 2012 Resurfacing Project, No. 12W-P-0513, for an amount not to exceed $6,910,838.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
May 15, 2012
Appropriate funds for Boy Scouts of America Learning for Life Program An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,000.00 from the Knoxville Police Department's Drug Prevention Enforcement Fund and donating same to the Greater Smoky Mountain Council of Boy Scouts of America Learning for Life Program.(Requested by Police Department)
Aye
Unanimous
May 15, 2012
4-A-12-RZ Rezone Western Ave property from C-3 to R-2 An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northeast side of Western Avenue, northwest of Major Avenue from C-3, General Commercial District to R-2, General Residential District, Philip Irminger and Elise Irminger, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-A-12-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 15, 2012
4-A-12-PA Approve One Year Plan amendment for Western Ave property An Ordinance approving the request of Philip Irminger and Elise Irminger for a One Year Plan amendment from General Commercial to Medium Density Residential for property located on the northeast side of Western Avenue, northwest of Major Avenue. (MPC Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-A-12-PA) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 15, 2012
4-A-12-SP Approve Central City Sector Plan amendment for Western Ave property An Ordinance approving the request of Philip Irminger and Elise Irminger for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential for property located on the northeast side of Western Avenue, northwest of Major Avenue. (MPC Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-A-12-SP) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 15, 2012
4-D-12-RZ Rezone Sutherland Ave property from R-2 to R-1 An Ordinance to rezone property located on the south side of Sutherland Avenue, east side of Tobler Lane from R-2, General Residential District to R-1, Low Density Residential District, Metropolitan Planning Commission, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-D-12-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 15, 2012
4-A-12-OB Approve and adopt FY 2013-2018 Knoxville Capital Improvement Program An Ordinance to approve and adopt the FY 2013-2018 Knoxville Capital Improvement Program, including the FY 2013 Capital Improvement Budget. (File No. 4-A-12-OB)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 15, 2012
4-A-12-OA Amend zoning code regarding TC-1 (Town Center District) permitted uses An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, "Zoning Regulations," Article II, Definitions, and Article IV, Section 3.12, TC-1 (Town Center District) to change provisions regarding permitted uses and other related ordinance provisions. (MPC Approved 12-0) (File No. 4-A-12-OA)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 15, 2012
3-C-12-RZ Emergency ordinance to rezone Callahan Drive property An Emergency Ordinance to rezone property located on the northwest side of Callahan Drive, southwest of Keck Road from No Zone to C-6, General Commercial Park District (for the area previously zoned LI) and A-1, General Agricultural District (for the area previously zoned A), City of Knoxville, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0) (File No. 3-C-12-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 15, 2012
R-136-2012 Request MPC consider rezoning Emoriland Blvd property to R-1 A Resolution respectfully requesting the Metropolitan Planning Commission to consider and make recommendation to City Council regarding possible change to the zoning classification of property located at 0 Emoriland Boulevard and 1517 Emoriland Boulevard from C-3, General Commercial; F-1, Floodway; and H-1, Historical Overlay District to R-1, Low Density Residential; F-1, Floodway; and H-1, Historic Overlay District; and to the extent required, amending the One Year Comprehensive Development Plan and Zoning Plan to amend the classification of all such property, if necessary.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
Aye
Unanimous
May 15, 2012
R-135-2012 Request MPC consider rezoning 3428 Broadway to Park and Open Space A Resolution respectfully requesting the Metropolitan Planning Commission to consider and make recommendation to City Council regarding possible change to the zoning classification of property located at 3428 Broadway from C-3, General Commercial and F-1, Floodway District to OS-2, Park and Open Space and F-1 Floodway District and to the extent required, amending the One Year Comprehensive Development Plan and Zoning Plan to amend the classification of all such property, if necessary.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
Aye
Unanimous
May 15, 2012
R-134-2012 Apply for and accept grant for Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of $364,509.00 from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, for continued funding of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.(Requested by Police Department)
Aye
Unanimous
May 15, 2012
R-133-2012 Accept Homeland Security Grant for Explosive Ordnance Detail vehicle A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox County to accept $46,500.00 as a subrecipient of the 2011 Homeland Security Grant in order to purchase an Explosive Ordnance Detail vehicle.(Requested by Police Department)
Aye
Unanimous
May 15, 2012
R-131-2012 Accept Homeland Security Grant for Mobile Command Post equipment A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox County to accept $37,479.00 as a subrecipient of the 2011 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
May 15, 2012
R-130-2012 Honor retirement of Sequoyah Elementary School Principal Martha Hill A Resolution honoring and congratulating Sequoyah Elementary School Principal Martha Hill upon the occasion of her retirement.(Requested by Councilmembers Grieve, Wallace, Stair, Campen, Saunders, and Vice Mayor Pavlis)
Aye
Unanimous
May 15, 2012
R-129-2012 Approve Certificate of Compliance for Rosy's Wine & Spirits license renewal A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Rosy's 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 Department of Finance and Accountability)
Aye
Unanimous
May 15, 2012
R-128-2012 Approve Certificate of Compliance for McScrooge's Wine Boutique license renewal A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to McScrooge's Wine Boutique & Liquor Warehouse, 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 and Accountability)
Aye
Unanimous
May 15, 2012
R-127-2012 Approve Certificate of Compliance for Warehouse Liquors license renewal A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Warehouse Liquors 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 and Accountability)
Aye
Unanimous
May 15, 2012
Approve minutes from May 1, 2012 APPROVAL MINUTES FROM MAY 1, 2012
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2012
R-24-2012 Authorize agreement for encroachment at 535 Chippewa Circle A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with Monte Rex Hamilton and Pamela Roberts Hamilton to Permit an Encroachment into the Right- Of-Way of 535 Chippewa Circle, CLT No. 107MC003.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Split
Jan 24, 2012 Motion to defer:
Postpone Ordinance 12-a regarding Pension Board Charter amendment ITEMS FOR POSTPONEMENT (Indicated with "P") Postponed to February 21, 2012 12-a. An Ordinance to Amend the Charter of the City of Knoxville, Specifically Chapter 412 of the Private Acts of 1923 of the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee, Entitled, "An Act to Incorporate the City of Knoxville in Knox County, Tennessee, and to Define the Rights, Powers and Liabilities of the Same; to Fix the Boundaries of Said Municipality, and to Repeal All Acts or Parts of Acts in Conflict with This Act," and All Acts Amendatory Thereto, by Amending Article XIII, Section 1324 of the Charter of the City of Knoxville Entitled "Pension Board" So as to Provide that the City Council Representative to the Pension Board Shall be an Active Member of the City Council and Also to Provide that Any Action of the Pension Board Shall Require the Affirmative Vote of a Majority of the Members of the Pension Board; and Further Providing for the Submission of This Ordinance to the Qualified Voters of the City of Knoxville for Approval as Provided in Article XI, Section 9 of the Constitution of the State of Tennessee.(Requested by Councilmember Palmer)
Aye
Deferred
Jan 24, 2012
R-29-2012 Accept MPC report on land use impacts of electric fences ordinance A Resolution to Accept the Metropolitan Planning Commission's Consideration and Report on the Land Use Impacts of Ordinance No. O-165-2011 Authorizing the Use of Electric Fences in Outdoor Storage Areas Subject to Specific Regulations. (MPC Approved 13-0) (File No. 12-B-11-OA)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2012
R-28-2012 Contract with Venture Builders LLC for West Hills Tennis Clubhouse A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into a Contract with Venture Builders LLC for the Construction of a New Tennis Clubhouse at West Hills Community Park in the Amount of $370,000.00 with the City Funding $220,000.00 and the Remainder Being Funded by a Donation Received from the Greater Knoxville Tennis Association.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2012
R-27-2012 Authorize sale of surplus property at 1030 Addison Street A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute All Necessary Documents to Sell Surplus City Property Located at 1030 Addison Street, CLT No. 095C-K-031, to Slemons Mathes for $4,500.00.(Requested by Department of Finance and Accountability)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2012
R-26-2012 Authorize agreement with TN Valley Title for Cumberland Ave Streetscapes A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with Tennessee Valley Title Insurance Company for Real Estate Title Examination and Closing Services for the Cumberland Avenue Streetscapes Project for an Amount Not to Exceed $130,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering and Office of Redevelopment)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2012
R-25-2012 Authorize agreement with Croley, Davidson & Huie for Cumberland Ave Streetscapes A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with Croley, Davidson & Huie, PLLC for Real Estate Title Review and Evaluation Services for the Cumberland Avenue Streetscapes Project for an Amount Not to Exceed $31,050.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering and Office of Redevelopment)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2012
R-23-2012 Appoint Audit Committee members and chair A Resolution Approving the Appointment of Councilmember Nick Della Volpe to Serve as Chair of City Council’s Audit Committee and Reappointing Councilmembers Brenda Palmer and Daniel Brown and the Appointment of Councilmembers Finbarr Saunders and Marshall Stair to Serve as Members of that Committee.(Requested by Vice Mayor Pavlis)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2012
R-22-2012 Approve Certificate of Compliance for Ashe’s Wines & Spirits license renewal A Resolution Approving the Issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to TNT Inc. D/B/A Ashe’s Wines & 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 Department of Finance and Accountability)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2012
R-21-2012 Approve Certificate of Compliance for Cedar Bluff Discount Wines & Spirits license renewal A Resolution Approving the Issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Cork Inc. D/B/A Cedar Bluff Discount Wines & 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 Department of Finance and Accountability)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2012
O-11-2012 Rezone property on Simmons Road from C-6/TO-1 to I-3/TO-1 An Ordinance to Rezone Property Located on the East Side of Simmons Road, North Side of I-40/75, South of Lexington Drive from C-6 (General Commercial Park)/TO-1 (Technology Overlay) District to I-3 (General Industrial)/TO-1 (Technology Overlay) District, Samuel J. Furrow, Applicant. (MPC Approved 13-0) (File No. 12-E-11-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2012
O-10-2012 Rezone property on Dutch Valley Drive from R-1 to R-2 An Ordinance to Rezone Property Located on the Northwest Side of Dutch Valley Drive, Northeast of Lavaun Street from R-1 (Low Density Residential) District to R-2 (General Residential) District, Harvey Buddy Bowman, Applicant. (MPC Approved 13-0) (File No. 12-D-11-RZ) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2012
O-9-2012 Rezone property on S. Middlebrook Pike from I-2 to C-6 An Ordinance to Rezone Property Located on the North Side of S. Middlebrook Pike, South Side of N. Middlebrook Pike, West Side of Henson Road from I-2 (Restricted Manufacturing and Warehousing) District to C-6 (General Commercial Park) District, Gerald Boorse, Applicant. (MPC Approved 13-0) (File No. 12-B-11- RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2012
O-8-2012 Close Tee Martin Drive and execute quitclaim deeds to U.T. An Ordinance to Close Tee Martin Drive from Phillip Fulmer Way to East Terminus, and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Quitclaim Deeds to the Adjacent Property Owners, University of Tennessee, Applicant. (MPC Approved 13-0) (File No. 11-A- 11-SC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2012
O-7-2012 Close Peyton Manning Pass and execute quitclaim deeds to U.T. An Ordinance to Close Peyton Manning Pass from Volunteer Boulevard to Phillip Fulmer Way, and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Quitclaim Deeds to the Adjacent Property Owners, University of Tennessee, Applicant. (MPC Approved 13-0) (File No. 10-B-11-SC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2012
O-6-2012 Close Phillip Fulmer Way and execute quitclaim deeds to U.T. An Ordinance to Close Phillip Fulmer Way from Cumberland Avenue to Lake Loudoun Boulevard, and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Quitclaim Deeds to the Adjacent Property Owners, University of Tennessee, Applicant. (MPC Approved 13- 0) (File No. 10-A-11-SC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2012
O-5-2012 Permit multiple space parking meters with additional payment options An Ordinance to Amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 17, Article VI, Division 2, to Permit Multiple Space Parking Meters with Additional Payment Options.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2012
R-20-2012 Confirm appointment of Renée Victoria Hoyos to Knoxville Transportation Authority Board A Resolution Confirming the Appointment of Renée Victoria Hoyos to the Knoxville Transportation Authority Board.(Requested by Mayor)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2012
O-4-2012 Appropriate $250 for MLK Commemorative Commission King Week Celebration An Emergency Ordinance Appropriating the Sum of $250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and Donating Same to the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Commission of Greater Knoxville, Inc., as a Contribution Toward the "2012 King Week Celebration" Events.(Requested by Councilmember Saunders)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2012
Add Ordinance O-4-2012 to Consent Agenda CONSENT ITEMS (Indicated with "*") Add Ordinance 12b to the Consent Agenda
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 24, 2012
Approve meeting minutes APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Aye
Unanimous
Report inaccurate data