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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
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Property taxes & reappraisal · voted on 1 decision · none split
- Sep 3, 2013 Aye Set Certified Tax Rate and adjust Ordinance O-80-2013 — adopted 9-0-0-0
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Developer tax breaks (PILOTs) · voted on 20 decisions · 2 split
- Jan 29, 2019 Aye Authorize IDB to accept PILOT payments for RB Hotel Knoxville, LLC — adopted 6-3-0-0
- May 29, 2012 Aye PILT agreement for Knoxville Hotel Associates, LLC — adopted 8-1-0-0
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Homelessness & shelters · voted on 6 decisions · none split
- Jul 3, 2018 Aye Authorize agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center for homeless services — adopted 9-0-0-0
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Chilhowee Park · voted on 2 decisions · none split
- Sep 13, 2016 Aye Authorize agreement with IPR Southeast, LLC for pipe rehab at Chilhowee Park — adopted 8-0-0-1
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Hillside & ridgetop protection · voted on 3 decisions · none split
- May 27, 2014 Aye Amend North City Sector Plan to General Commercial — adopted 9-0-0-0
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Pension & retirement obligations · voted on 3 decisions · 2 split
- May 29, 2012 Aye Amend Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2011/2012 — adopted 7-2-0-0
- May 29, 2012 Aye Amend Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2011/2012 — adopted 7-2-0-0
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
| 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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2018 |
O-39-2018
Amend electrical code re: appeals board scope and admin/enforcement
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 10, Article II, § 10-26 by readopting the 2011 National Electrical Code with amendments regarding the scope and composition of the appeals board and adding a newly created, comprehensive administration and enforcement article, numbered as Article 10.(Requested by Department of Plans Review and Inspections)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 27, 2018 |
O-38-2018
Amend existing building code re: appeals board scope and clarity
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IIC, § 6-54 by amending the 2012 International Existing Building Code regarding the scope and composition of the appeals board and condensing or clarifying other enforcement and administrative provisions.(Requested by Department of Plans Review and Inspections)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 27, 2018 |
O-37-2018
Amend building code re: appeals board scope and clarity
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article II, § 6-32 by amending the 2012 International Building Code regarding the scope and composition of the appeals board and condensing or clarifying other enforcement and administrative provisions.(Requested by Department of Plans Review and Inspections)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 27, 2018 |
O-36-2018
Amend code to allow dancing with beer permit, remove special permit
An Ordinance amending Chapter 4, Article II, Division 1, Section 4-40 and Division 2, Section 4-60 of the Knoxville City Code to allow current and future permitholders to permit dancing on any premises holding a valid beer permit and to eliminate the requirement for new applicants to apply for a special "with dancing" permit. (Requested by Mayor and Councilmember Wallace)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 27, 2018 |
O-35-2018
Appropriate $2,335 to Keep Knoxville Beautiful for graffiti abatement
An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,335.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Keep Knoxville Beautiful, Inc. toward their graffiti-abatement program.(Requested by Councilmembers Rider, Campen, and Stair)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 27, 2018 |
O-34-2018
Appropriate $3,915 to Bike Walk TN for Open Streets Knoxville
An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $3,915.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Bike Walk Tennessee serving as fiscal agent on behalf of the Open Streets Knoxville event.(Requested by Councilmembers Welch, Campen, and Stair)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 27, 2018 |
O-33-2018
Appropriate $800 to Friends of Knox County Public Library for Children's Festival
An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $800.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Friends of the Knox County Public Library to be utilized toward the 14th Annual Children's Festival of Reading.(Requested by Councilmembers Roberto, Singh-Perez, and Campen)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 27, 2018 |
O-32-2018
Appropriate $1,750 to Knoxville Opera Company for education/outreach
An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,750.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knoxville Opera Company to be utilized toward the furtherance of certain efforts of its education & outreach programs.(Requested by Vice Mayor Saunders and Councilmembers Roberto, Rider, Campen, and Stair)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 27, 2018 |
R-110-2018
Grant pension to Kenneth T. Gilreath
A Resolution granting a pension of $3,721.43 per month to Kenneth T. Gilreath, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department. (Requested by Pension Board)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 27, 2018 |
R-109-2018
Grant pension to Frankie T. Slay
A Resolution granting a pension of $117.22 per month (defined benefit only) to Frankie T. Slay, an employee of the Knoxville General Government. (Requested by Pension Board)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 27, 2018 |
R-108-2018
Grant pension to Mark C. Morris
A Resolution granting a pension of $4,835.52 per month to Mark C. Morris, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 27, 2018 |
R-107-2018
Grant pension to Janna Cecil
A Resolution granting a pension of $2,746.26 per month to Janna Cecil, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 27, 2018 |
R-106-2018
Grant pension to Larry W. Spencer
A Resolution granting a pension of $3,566.98 per month to Larry W. Spencer, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 27, 2018 |
R-105-2018
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Kroger #506 wine license renewal
A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Kroger #506 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 27, 2018 |
R-104-2018
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Kroger #525 wine license renewal
A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Kroger #525 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 27, 2018 |
R-103-2018
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Kroger #531 wine license renewal
A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Kroger #531 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 27, 2018 |
R-102-2018
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Kroger #549 wine license renewal
A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Kroger #549 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 27, 2018 |
R-101-2018
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Kroger #558 wine license renewal
A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Kroger #558 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 27, 2018 |
R-100-2018
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Kroger #684 wine license renewal
A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Kroger #684 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 27, 2018 |
R-99-2018
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Kroger #698 wine license renewal
A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Kroger #698 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 27, 2018 |
R-98-2018
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Kroger #848 wine license renewal
A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Kroger #848 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 27, 2018 |
R-97-2018
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Kroger #670 wine license renewal
A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Kroger #670 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Mar 27, 2018 |
Approve minutes of March 13, 2018 meeting
Motion to: approve the minutes of the March 13, 2018 Regular Meeting of City Council
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Feb 13, 2018 |
1-I-18-RZ
Rezone property from C-1 to C-3 district
An Ordinance to rezone property located on the east side of Patton Street, north of E. Summit Hill Drive, from C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) District to C-3 (General Commercial) District, Michael Brady Inc., Applicant. (MPC approved 14-0) (MPC File No. 1-I-18-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Feb 13, 2018 |
1-H-18-RZ
Rezone property from I-2 to R-4 district
An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southeast side of Hinton Avenue, southwest of N. Central Street, from I-2 (Restricted Manufacturing and Warehousing) District to R-4 (Residential) District, Christina Bouler, Applicant. (MPC approved 14-0) (MPC File No. 1-H-18-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Feb 13, 2018 |
1-G-18-RZ
Rezone property from A-1 to R-1 district
An Ordinance to rezone property located on the east side of Kendall Road, south side of Gleason Drive, from A-1 (General Agricultural) District to R-1 (Low Density Residential) District, LDS Church, Applicant. (MPC approved 14-0) (MPC File No. 1-G-18-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Feb 13, 2018 |
1-D-18-RZ
Rezone property from A-1 to R-1 district
An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northwest side of Woods-Smith Road, southwest of John May Drive, from A-1 (General Agricultural) District to R-1 (Low Density Residential) District, John Hensley, Applicant. (MPC approved 14-0) (MPC File No. 1-D-18-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Feb 13, 2018 |
1-J-18-RZ
Rezone property from C-3 to C-6 district
An Ordinance to rezone property located on the south side of Deane Hill Drive, south of Gerald R. Ford Street, from C-3 (General Commercial) District to C-6 (General Commercial Park) District, Jeff Castor, Applicant. (MPC approved 14-0) (MPC File No. 1-J-18-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Feb 13, 2018 |
1-B-18-SP
Amend West City Sector Plan from Office to General Commercial
An Ordinance approving the request of Jeff Castor for an amendment to the West City Sector Plan from Office to General Commercial, for property located on the south side of Deane Hill Drive, south of Gerald R. Ford Street. (MPC Approved 14-0) (File No. 1-B-18-SP) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Feb 13, 2018 |
1-C-18-SC
Close portion of Piney Grove Church Road
An Ordinance to close a portion of Piney Grove Church Road from 87.6 feet southwest of the intersection of the centerline of Helmbolt Road and the northwest right-of-way of Piney Grove Church Road to 119.6 feet northeast of the intersection of the centerline of Helmbolt Road and the northwest right-of-way of Piney Grove Church Road, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners. Site Inc., Applicant. (MPC Approved 14-0) (File No. 1-C-18-SC) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Feb 13, 2018 |
1-B-18-SC
Close portion of Hero Road
An Ordinance to close Hero Road between the intersection with Rickard Drive and the northern terminus, subject to conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners. Gary Koontz, Applicant. (MPC Approved 14-0) (File No. 1-B-18-SC) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Feb 13, 2018 |
1-A-18-SC
Close portion of Rickard Drive
An Ordinance to close a portion of Rickard Drive from the southwest corner of parcel 081AA006 to the intersection with Hero Road, subject to conditions, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners. Gary Koontz, Applicant. (MPC Approved 14-0) (File No. 1-A-18-SC) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Feb 13, 2018 |
Adopt FEMA flood map designations
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 12, Flood Damage and Prevention, Section 12-5, to adopt the full alpha-numeric designations for the most recent Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) flood maps.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Feb 13, 2018 |
R-62-2018
Execute documents for sale of 26 surplus real properties
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary for the sale of 26 surplus real properties by Powell Auction & Realty, LLC. (Requested by Finance Department)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Feb 13, 2018 |
R-61-2018
Execute agreement with HS Construction for pedestrian bridge connection
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with HS Construction & Excavating, LLC for an amount not to exceed $193,400.46 to connect the pedestrian bridge over Western Avenue to the sidewalk on the north side of Western Avenue.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Feb 13, 2018 |
R-60-2018
Execute agreement with Kimley Horn for Woodland Ave Complete Street Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Kimley Horn and Associates, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $263,400.00 to provide design plans for the Woodland Avenue Complete Street Project. (Requested by Department of Engineering)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Feb 13, 2018 |
R-59-2018
Enter agreement with Deepview Solutions for pharmacy plan services
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Deepview Solutions, Inc. to provide pricing and auditing service for the City's pharmacy plan, in an amount not to exceed $90,500.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Feb 13, 2018 |
R-58-2018
Award $544,153.60 in Historic Preservation Grant Awards
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to award a total amount of $544,153.60 in Historic Preservation Grant Awards to support property improvements to eligible historic properties within the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Community Development Department)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
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| Feb 13, 2018 |
R-57-2018
Execute quitclaim deed for property to Knoxville Habitat for Humanity
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Knoxville Habitat for Humanity, Inc. for one parcel of property located at 2013 East Glenwood Avenue, Parcel ID No. 082-IK-018, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $1,000.00.(Requested by Community Development Department)
|
Aye |
Unanimous
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| Feb 13, 2018 |
R-56-2018
Amend Resolution R-120-2012 regarding server hosting
A Resolution to amend Resolution No. R-120-2012 as it pertains to server hosting of the Knoxville City Council internet forum. (Requested by Vice Mayor Saunders)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Feb 13, 2018 |
12-k
Appropriate $2,150 to Centro Hispano for flooring replacement
An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,150.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Centro Hispano de East Tennessee to be utilized toward the flooring replacement project.(Requested by Vice Mayor Saunders and Councilmembers Singh-Perez, Rider, and Stair)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Feb 13, 2018 |
Approve Minutes of January 30, 2018 Regular Meeting
Minutes of the January 30, 2018 Regular Meeting of City Council
|
Aye |
Unanimous
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| Nov 7, 2017 |
10-A-17-RZ
Rezone property to Retail and Office Park district
An Ordinance to rezone property located on the west side of Dowell Springs Boulevard, north side of Middlebrook Pike, from O-1 (Office, Medical, and Related Services) District to PC-1 (Retail and Office Park) District, DDC Dowell Springs, LLC, Applicant (MPC approved 12-0) (MPC File No. 10-A-17-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Nov 7, 2017 |
10-A-17-PA
Amend One Year Plan from Office to General Commercial
An Ordinance approving the request of DDC Dowell Springs LLC for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Office to General Commercial for property located on the west side of Dowell Springs Boulevard, north side of Middlebrook Pike. (MPC Approved 12-0) (File No. 10-A-17-PA) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Nov 7, 2017 |
10-A-17-SP
Amend Northwest County Sector Plan from Office to General Commercial
An Ordinance approving the request of DDC Dowell Springs LLC for an amendment to the Northwest County Sector Plan from Office to General Commercial for property located on the west side of Dowell Springs Boulevard, north side of Middlebrook Pike. (MPC Approved 12-0) (File No. 10-A-17-SP) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Nov 7, 2017 |
10-F-17-RZ
Rezone property to General Commercial district
An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southeast side of Old Callahan Drive, northeast of Clinton Highway, from PC-1 (Retail and Office Park) District to C-3 (General Commercial) District, Arthur Seymour Jr., Applicant (MPC approved 12-0) (MPC File No. 10-F-17-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Nov 7, 2017 |
Appropriate $32,000 to Lakeshore Park for improvements
An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $32,000.00 from Parks and Recreation Department funds and donating same to the non-profit Lakeshore Park organization to be utilized toward the continuing improvements to park buildings, grounds and public amenities.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation)
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Recused |
Unanimous
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| Nov 7, 2017 |
MPC File No. 10-H-17-RZ
Rezone property to Commercial/Floodway districts
An Ordinance to rezone property from R-2 (General Residential), A-1 (General Agricultural) & F-1 (Floodway) Districts to C-4 (Highway and Arterial Commercial) & F-1 (Floodway) Districts, property located on the west side of Central Avenue Pike, north of Callahan Drive, Gary Koontz, Applicant, on appeal from a decision of MPC. (MPC File No. 10-H-17-RZ) (MPC denied 7-5) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
|
Aye |
Deferred
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| Nov 7, 2017 |
MPC File No. 10-D-17-PA
Approve appeal to amend One Year Plan to Commercial/Floodway
An Ordinance approving an appeal by Gary Koontz to amend the One Year Plan from Medium Density Residential, Low Density Residential & Floodway to General Commercial & Floodway, property located on the west side of Central Avenue Pike, north of Callahan Drive, Gary Koontz, Applicant, on appeal from a decision of MPC. (MPC File No. 10-D-17-PA) (MPC denied 7-5) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Deferred
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| Nov 7, 2017 |
Add article to establish regulations for Short Term Rentals
An Ordinance to add a new article entitled "Short Term Rentals" to establish regulations for short term rental units. (MPC approved 11-2) (File No. 5-C-17-OA)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Split
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| Nov 7, 2017 |
Exhibit: 9-L-17-RZ
Rezone property with Historic Overlay and Design Guidelines
An Ordinance to rezone property from multiple zoning districts to multiple zoning districts with H-1 (Historic Overlay) and Design Guidelines, property bounded generally by or located on East Glenwood Avenue from I-40 to Spruce Street; Washington Avenue from the Standard Knitting Mill Complex to N. Chestnut Street; Jefferson, Woodbine, and E. Fifth Avenue; and from the Standard Knitting Mill Complex to N. Cherry Street. MPC, Applicant (MPC approved 10-3) (MPC File No. 9-L-17-RZ) (Sixth District) (Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Split
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| Nov 7, 2017 |
Amend and adopt Historic Design Guidelines for Edgewood-Park City District
An Ordinance amending and adopting the Historic Design Guidelines for the existing Edgewood-Park City Historic District Zoning Overlay. (MPC approved 10-3) (File No. 9-A-17-OA) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Split
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| Nov 7, 2017 |
Request MPC to consider zoning change near Midway Rd & I-40
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 properties in proximity to Midway Road and Interstate 40 from C-4 Highway and Arterial Commercial District to a Planned Development 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 Nick Della Volpe)
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Aye |
Split
Failed
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| Nov 7, 2017 |
Reorder ordinances on agenda
Motion to: consider Ordinance 12-w after Ordinance 12-e
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Aye |
Split
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| Nov 7, 2017 |
10-E-17-RZ
Rezone property to General Commercial district
An Ordinance to rezone property located on the east side of N. Broadway, southwest of Rennoc Road, from O-1 (Office, Medical, and Related Services) District to C-3 (General Commercial) District, Arthur Seymour Jr., Applicant (MPC approved 13-0) (MPC File No. 10-E-17-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Nov 7, 2017 |
10-I-17-RZ
Rezone property to General Commercial district
An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northeast side of Old Broadway, southwest side of N. Broadway, northwest of Tazewell Pike, from SC-1 (Neighborhood Shopping Center) and C-3 (General Commercial) District to C-3 (General Commercial) District, Deanna Alexi and Chris Pollock, Applicants. (MPC approved 12-0) (MPC File No. 10-I-17-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Nov 7, 2017 |
10-K-17-RZ
Rezone property to General Industrial district
An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northwest side of Anderson Road, northeast of Beverly Road, from O-1 (Office, Medical, and Related Services) District to I-3 (General Industrial) District, subject to 2 conditions, Pro-Mark, Inc, Applicant (MPC approved 12-0) (MPC File No. 10-K-17-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Nov 7, 2017 |
10-E-17-PA
Amend One Year Plan to Light Industrial
An Ordinance approving the request of Pro-Mark, Inc. for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Office to Light Industrial for property located on the northwest side of Anderson Road, northeast of Beverly Road. (MPC Approved 12-0) (File No. 10-E-17-PA) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Nov 7, 2017 |
10-E-17-SP
Amend North City Sector Plan to Light Industrial
An Ordinance approving the request of Pro-Mark, Inc. for an amendment to the North City Sector Plan from Office to Light Industrial for property located on the northwest side of Anderson Road, northeast of Beverly Road. (MPC Approved 12-0) (File No. 10-E-17-SP) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Nov 7, 2017 |
10-B-17-RZ
Rezone property to General Commercial district
An Ordinance to rezone property located on the south side of Kingston Pike, east of Wellington Drive, from C-4 (Highway and Arterial Commercial) and O-3 (Office Park) District to C-3 (General Commercial) District, Tim Hill, Hatcher-Hill EC, LLC, Applicant (MPC approved 13-0) (MPC File No. 10-B-17-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Nov 7, 2017 |
10-B-17-PA
Amend One Year Plan to General Commercial
An Ordinance approving the request of Tim Hill, Hatcher-Hill EC, LLC for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Office to General Commercial on the south side of Kingston Pike, east of Wellington Drive. (MPC Approved 13-0) (File No. 10-B-17-PA) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Nov 7, 2017 |
10-B-17-SP
Amend West City Sector Plan to General Commercial
An Ordinance approving the request of Tim Hill, Hatcher-Hill EC, LLC for an amendment to the West City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to General Commercial on the south side of Kingston Pike, east of Wellington Drive. (MPC Approved 13-0) (File No. 10-B-17-SP) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Nov 7, 2017 |
10-A-17-AC
Close unnamed alley
An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley from W. Glenwood Avenue to Harvey Street, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Bob Whetsel, Applicant. (MPC Approved 13-0) (File No. 10-A-17-AC) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Nov 7, 2017 |
10-B-17-SC
Close portion of Campbell Avenue
An Ordinance to close a portion of Campbell Avenue from S. Kentucky Street to the eastern terminus at First Creek, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Knoxville Utilities Board, Applicant. (MPC Approved 13-0) (File No. 10-B-17-SC) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Nov 7, 2017 |
10-A-17-SC
Close portion of Hannah Avenue
An Ordinance to close a portion of Hannah Avenue from Heins Street to the northwest terminus at I-40 right-of-way, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, A.G. Heins Company Inc., Applicant. (MPC Approved 13-0) (File No. 10-A-17-SC) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Nov 7, 2017 |
Extend time for compliance for alley closure
An Ordinance to extend the time for compliance with conditions for closure of a portion of an unnamed alley from Twenty Second Street to S. Twenty First Street, Starboard Properties Four, LLC, Applicant, as approved by O-208-2016. (File No. 10-A-16-AC)(Requested by Law Department)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Sep 6, 2017 |
Select second place candidate for 4th Councilmanic district
Selection of the second place candidate in the 4th Councilmanic district pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated Section 2-8-111 and contingent upon the Knox County Election Commission certifying the results of the August 29, 2017 primary in the 4th Councilmanic district at the Knox County Election Commission meeting on or about September 15, 2017.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Aug 1, 2017 |
Ordinance to establish regulations for short term rental units
An Ordinance to amend Chapter 16 of the Knoxville City Code to add a new article entitled "Short Term Rentals" to establish regulations for short term rental units.
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Aye |
Deferred
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| Aug 1, 2017 |
Appropriate $1,000.00 to Legacy Parks Foundation for 2017 Legacy Luncheon
An Ordinance to appropriate the sum of $1,000.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department's Grant and Benevolence fund and donate same toward the sponsorship of Legacy Parks Foundation's 2017 Legacy Luncheon.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Aug 1, 2017 |
Appropriate $1,750.00 for Ijams Nature Center Symphony in the Park
An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,750.00 toward sponsorship of Ijams Nature Center's Symphony in the Park annual fundraiser.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Aug 1, 2017 |
Appropriate $7,500.00 to East Tennessee PBS for Vietnam War events
An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $7,500.00 from the General Fund and donating same to East Tennessee PBS toward events surrounding The Vietnam War: The East Tennessee Story.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Aug 1, 2017 |
Appropriate $2,500.00 to United Way for "Give a Day Knoxville"
An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $2,500.00 from the General Fund and donating same to United Way of Greater Knoxville to sponsor "Give a Day Knoxville", a community wide volunteer initiative during the week of September 2 through September 8.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Aug 1, 2017 |
Amend Ordinance O-575-97 to adjust Councilmember salaries to $2,000/month
An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. O-575-97 so as to adjust the salary of Councilmembers to $2,000.00 per month, effective the third Saturday of December, 2019.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Aug 1, 2017 |
R-251-2017
Authorize IDB to negotiate PILOT payment from Twofold Purchase GP for World's Fair Park Dr
A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from Twofold Purchase GP, payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes with respect to real property located at 701 World's Fair Park Drive, Parcel ID No. 094 LB 002, and finding that such payments are deemed to be in furtherance of the public purposes of the Board as defined in Tennessee Code Annotated § 7-53-305.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Aug 1, 2017 |
R-250-2017
Authorize IDB to negotiate PILOT payment from Orange Knoxville Cumberland for Cumberland Ave
A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from Orange Knoxville Cumberland, LLC payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes with respect to property located at 2223 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 § 7-53-305.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Aug 1, 2017 |
R-249-2017
Authorize IDB to negotiate PILOT payment from Smith and Hammaker for Summit Hill Dr
A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from Smith and Hammaker Enterprises, LLC or its affiliates payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes with respect to real and personal property located at 901 E. Summit Hill Drive, Parcel ID No. 095 AJ 003, and finding that such payments are deemed to be in furtherance of the public purposes of the Board as defined in Tennessee Code Annotated § 7-53-305.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Aug 1, 2017 |
R-248-2017
Authorize IDB to negotiate PILOT payment from Twofold Purchase GP for McCalla Ave
A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from Twofold Purchase GP payments in Lieu of Ad Valorem Taxes with respect to property located at 1150 McCalla Avenue, Parcel ID No. 095AJ003, and finding that such payments are deemed to be in the furtherance of the public purposes of the Board as defined in the Tennessee Code Annotated § 7-53-305.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Aug 1, 2017 |
R-247-2017
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with TN Assoc of Chiefs of Police for ICAC training
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police to coordinate Internet Crimes Against Children investigation training pursuant to a grant from the State of Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs in an amount not to exceed $66,932.00.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Aug 1, 2017 |
R-246-2017
Authorize Mayor to apply for and accept DOJ grant for ICAC Task Force
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of $364,561.00, with no local match, from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, for continued funding of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Aug 1, 2017 |
R-245-2017
Authorize Mayor to execute Second Amendment to Lease Agreement with Shirley Fields
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Second Amendment to Lease Agreement with Shirley Fields for the City's use of a multi-bay automotive shop building and surrounding property located at 5615 Washington Pike to extend the term of the lease for an additional five months, through September 30, 2017, at a cost of $4,400.00 per month.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Aug 1, 2017 |
R-244-2017
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Temple, Inc. for school zone beacons
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Temple, Inc. to update the City's school zone flashing beacon system for an amount not to exceed $320,000.00.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Aug 1, 2017 |
R-243-2017
Authorize Mayor to execute Easement Agreement with Marble Alley Lofts, LLC
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Easement Agreement with Marble Alley Lofts, LLC permitting a water quality unit to encroach into the public right-of-way along S. Central Street as part of the Marble Alley Lofts Development.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Aug 1, 2017 |
R-242-2017
Authorize Mayor to execute Lease Agreement with TN Valley Ag & Industrial Fair, Inc.
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Lease Agreement with Tennessee Valley Agricultural and Industrial Fair, Inc.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Aug 1, 2017 |
R-241-2017
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with KCDC for Walter P. Taylor Homes site
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation for Phase III Part I Site Preparation and Demolition at the Walter P. Taylor Homes site, along McConnell Street, Kenner Avenue, and Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, as part of the Five Points Revitalization Plan in an amount not to exceed $1,719,226.00.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Aug 1, 2017 |
R-240-2017
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with East Tennessee Quality Growth
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with East Tennessee Quality Growth to carry forward the work of PlanET as the convening organization, in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Aug 1, 2017 |
R-239-2017
Authorize Mayor to execute quitclaim deed to Justin Vaughn for property
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Justin Vaughn for one parcel of property located at 2007 Jefferson Avenue, Parcel ID No. 082-JX-034, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $30,000.00.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Aug 1, 2017 |
R-237-2017
Honor memory of William "Bill" Warwick
A Resolution honoring the memory of William "Bill" Warwick and to express City Council's condolences to his family upon the occasion of his passing.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Aug 1, 2017 |
O-165-2017
Rezone property on Mynderse Ave from I-3 to I-2 for JHS Limited Partnership
An Ordinance to rezone property located on the west side of Mynderse Avenue, north of Western Avenue, from I-3 (General Industrial) to I-2 (Restricted Manufacturing and Warehousing), JHS Limited Partnership, Applicant.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Aug 1, 2017 |
O-164-2017
Rezone property on Deane Hill Dr from O-1 to C-3 for Dominion Development Group
An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southeast side of Deane Hill Drive, south of Gerald R. Ford Street, from O-1 (Office, Medical, and Related Services) to C-3 (General Commercial), Dominion Development Group Applicant.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Aug 1, 2017 |
O-163-2017
Approve amendment to West City Sector Plan for Dominion Development Group
An Ordinance approving an amendment to the West City Sector Plan from Office to General Commercial, property located on the southeast side of Deane Hill Drive, south of Gerald R. Ford Street, Dominion Development Group Applicant.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Aug 1, 2017 |
O-162-2017
Close portion of E. Magnolia Ave and authorize quitclaim deeds to Mackey Brownlee
An Ordinance to close a portion of E. Magnolia Avenue between Hall of Fame Drive and the northeast corner of parcel 095 AM 00401, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Mackey Brownlee, Applicant.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Aug 1, 2017 |
O-161-2017
Close unnamed alley and authorize quitclaim deeds to Steven W Abbott Jr
An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley from the northern edge of Western Avenue right-of-way to the northern terminus, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Steven W Abbott Jr, Applicant.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Aug 1, 2017 |
O-160-2017
Appropriate $1,400.00 to Boys & Girls Clubs for Sports Hall of Fame Dinner
An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,400.00 from Parks and Recreation Department funds and donating same to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley to be utilized toward the Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction Ceremony.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Aug 1, 2017 |
O-159-2017
Amend City Code relative to Beer Board Hearing Officer
An Ordinance to amend Chapter 4, Article II, Division 3, Section 4-82 of the Knoxville City Code relative to the Beer Board Hearing Officer.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Aug 1, 2017 |
O-158-2017
Amend City Code, create Department of Employee Benefits and Risk Management
An Ordinance to amend Chapter 2, Article II, Divisions 2 and 3 of the Knoxville City Code relating to the organizational structure of the executive branch of City government, and to create the Department of Employee Benefits and Risk Management.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Aug 1, 2017 |
O-157-2017
Amend City Code for efficient fleet services management
An Ordinance to amend Chapter 2, Article II and Chapter 17, Article II, Division 4 of the Knoxville City Code relating to the organizational structure of the executive branch to promote more efficient management of the fleet services function of City government.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Aug 1, 2017 |
R-236-2017
Confirm appointment of Carolyn "K-Kin" Fairbank to Development Corp Board
A Resolution confirming the appointment of Carolyn "K-Kin" Fairbank to serve as a member of the Board of Directors of the Development Corporation of Knox County.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Aug 1, 2017 |
O-156-2017
Appropriate $250.00 to Knoxville Symphony Society for school performances
An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knoxville Symphony Society, Inc. to be utilized toward providing in-school performances for Knoxville Schools.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Aug 1, 2017 |
O-155-2017
Appropriate $500.00 to Project Grad for Elston Turner Basketball Camp
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 Grad Knoxville, Inc., acting as fiscal agent on behalf of Elston Turner Basketball Camp to be utilized toward sponsoring camp attendees.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Aug 1, 2017 |
O-154-2017
Appropriate $400.00 to WDVX Radio for broadcast event
An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $400.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Cumberland Communities Communications Corporation doing business as WDVX Radio to be utilized toward the 20th year on-air broadcast event.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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