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Nick Pavlis has cast 1,156 published votes on the City of Knoxville, TN City Council, attending 86.2% of recorded roll calls, with 324 motions made and 9 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 17 decisions · 1 split
- May 29, 2012 Aye PILT agreement for Knoxville Hotel Associates, LLC — adopted 8-1-0-0
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Homelessness & shelters · voted on 5 decisions · none split
- Jun 20, 2017 Absent Authorize agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center for homeless services — adopted 8-0-0-1
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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 No Amend Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2011/2012 — adopted 7-2-0-0
Attendance
996 of 1156
recorded votes he or she was present for
present means neither absent nor recused
160
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
62 contested decisions · how these are counted
62
contested decisions he or she cast a yes or no on
a decision is contested when at least one member voted the other way
9
of those, voted no on something adopted anyway
324 / 112
motions moved / seconded
Recaps: First 100 days · 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 Nick Pavlis’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 | 312 | 276 (88%) | 6 (2%) | 0 | 9–0 | See votes → |
| Budget & taxes | 95 | 62 (65%) | 3 (3%) | 0 | 8–0 | See votes → |
| Contracts & purchasing | 69 | 60 (87%) | 0 (0%) | 0 | 9–0 | See votes → |
| Personnel & appointments | 92 | 76 (83%) | 0 (0%) | 0 | 9–0 | See votes → |
| Schools | 19 | 17 (89%) | 0 (0%) | 0 | 9–0 | See votes → |
| Public safety | 32 | 26 (81%) | 0 (0%) | 0 | 9–0 | See votes → |
| Roads & infrastructure | 129 | 106 (82%) | 1 (1%) | 0 | 9–0 | See votes → |
| Parks & community | 91 | 80 (88%) | 0 (0%) | 0 | 9–0 | See votes → |
| Intergovernmental & resolutions | 56 | 51 (91%) | 0 (0%) | 1 | 9–0 | See votes → |
Attendance & dissent over time
Attendance rate
Dissents (no on adopted)
Dec 2009
Dec 2017
| Year | Votes | Present | Attendance | Dissents | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 223 | 223 | 100% | 1 | See votes → |
| 2013 | 147 | 122 | 83% | 2 | See votes → |
| 2014 | 119 | 119 | 100% | 0 | See votes → |
| 2015 | 205 | 187 | 91% | 0 | See votes → |
| 2016 | 209 | 164 | 78% | 3 | See votes → |
| 2017 | 253 | 181 | 72% | 3 | See votes → |
Agreement with other members
Computed over contested votes only — the 62 non-unanimous (split) votes Nick Pavlis 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Brenda Palmer | 53 of 62 (85%) | 62 |
| Finbarr Saunders | 50 of 62 (81%) | 62 |
| Daniel T. Brown | 43 of 59 (73%) | 59 |
| Mark Campen | 40 of 59 (68%) | 59 |
| Duane Grieve | 36 of 58 (62%) | 58 |
| Marshall Stair | 33 of 55 (60%) | 55 |
| George C. Wallace | 34 of 60 (57%) | 60 |
| Nick Della Volpe | 33 of 62 (53%) | 62 |
Motions made & seconded, by topic
| Topic | Made | Seconded | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoning & land use | 42 | 58 | See votes → |
| Budget & taxes | 19 | 4 | See votes → |
| Contracts & purchasing | 18 | 1 | See votes → |
| Personnel & appointments | 29 | 3 | See votes → |
| Schools | 8 | 0 | See votes → |
| Public safety | 6 | 2 | See votes → |
| Roads & infrastructure | 46 | 13 | See votes → |
| Parks & community | 28 | 1 | See votes → |
| Intergovernmental & resolutions | 13 | 3 | See votes → |
How these breakdowns are computed
Every figure on this page is a deterministic computation over Nick Pavlis’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 Nick Pavlis’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 Nick Pavlis 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 Nick Pavlis’s full term (Dec 19, 2009–Dec 16, 2017). 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 Nick Pavlis is recorded as the mover or the seconder in the minutes, grouped by the motion’s neutral topic(s).
Disclosed interests
Reprinted from Nick Pavlis’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 Nick Pavlis. It does not mean none was filed — only that we hold no copy.
Appointments moved
Board and committee appointments Nick Pavlis 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ken Bradley | Citizen's Advisory Committee | not stated | Dec 9, 2014 → |
| Scott Romines | Public Assembly Facilities Advisory Board | not stated | Dec 9, 2014 → |
| Russell Byrd | Board of Directors of Community Television of Knoxville | not stated | May 29, 2012 → |
Voting record
| Meeting | Agenda item | Vote | Badges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 19, 2016 |
Amend Fuel Gas Code fees, effective March 1, 2016
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article III, § 6-57 pertaining to plans review and permit fees under the City of Knoxville Fuel Gas Code and providing for an effective date of March 1, 2016.(Requested by Department of Plans Review & Building Inspections)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 19, 2016 |
Amend Existing Building Code fees, effective March 1, 2016
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IIC, § 6-54 pertaining to plans review and permit fees under the City of Knoxville Existing Building Code and providing for an effective date of March 1, 2016.(Requested by Department of Plans Review & Building Inspections)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 19, 2016 |
Amend Knoxville Residential Code fees, effective March 1, 2016
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IIA, § 6-42 pertaining to plans review and permit fees under the City of Knoxville Residential Code and providing for an effective date of March 1, 2016.(Requested by Department of Plans Review & Building Inspections)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 19, 2016 |
Amend Knoxville Building Code fees, effective March 1, 2016
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article II, § 6-32 pertaining to plans review and permit fees under the City of Knoxville Building Code and providing for an effective date of March 1, 2016.(Requested by Department of Plans Review & Building Inspections)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 19, 2016 |
Amend Green Construction Code fees, effective March 1, 2016
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article IIE, § 6-55.2 pertaining to plans review and permit fees under the City of Knoxville Green Construction Code and providing for an effective date of March 1, 2016.(Requested by Department of Plans Review & Building Inspections)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 19, 2016 |
Authorize agreement with All Occasions, LLC for rental equipment
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with All Occasions, LLC for the provision of rental equipment for approximately twelve (12) special events held by the City at a cost not to exceed $30,000.00.(Requested by Special Events)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 19, 2016 |
Amend agreement with Lasercraft, Inc. for red light enforcement systems review
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to Document No. C-09-0129 with Lasercraft, Inc. to extend the term of the original agreement for an additional sixty days to allow the City of Knoxville's evaluation committee enough time to fully review and evaluate proposals for automated red light enforcement systems which are due on January 19, 2016.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 19, 2016 |
Apply for and accept $480K grant for Family Justice Center network
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant of $480,000.00 from the State of Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs, with no required match, for funding of staff to educate targeted community leaders and stakeholders on the Family Justice Center model and to establish a statewide Family Justice Center network.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 19, 2016 |
Acquire slope/constr. easement at 327 S Castle St for sidewalk project
A Resolution authorizing the acquisition, by condemnation if necessary, of a slope easement and temporary construction easement within certain real property located at 327 South Castle Street as part of the South Castle Street Sidewalk Improvements Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 19, 2016 |
Acquire slope/constr. easement at 213 S Castle St for sidewalk project
A Resolution authorizing the acquisition, by condemnation if necessary, of a slope easement and temporary construction easement within certain real property located at 213 South Castle Street as part of the South Castle Street Sidewalk Improvements Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 19, 2016 |
Acquire slope/constr. easement at 209 S Castle St for sidewalk project
A Resolution authorizing the acquisition, by condemnation if necessary, of a slope easement and temporary construction easement within certain real property located at 209 South Castle Street as part of the South Castle Street Sidewalk Improvements Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 19, 2016 |
Acquire slope/constr. easement at 201 S Castle St for sidewalk project
A Resolution authorizing the acquisition, by condemnation if necessary, of a slope easement and temporary construction easement within certain real property located at 201 South Castle Street as part of the South Castle Street Sidewalk Improvements Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 19, 2016 |
Acquire slope/constr. easement at 119 S Castle St for sidewalk project
A Resolution authorizing the acquisition, by condemnation if necessary, of a slope easement and temporary construction easement within certain real property located at 119 South Castle Street as part of the South Castle Street Sidewalk Improvements Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 19, 2016 |
Express appreciation for donation of property at 2115 & 2117 Texas Ave
A Resolution expressing appreciation to Knoxville's Community Development Corporation for the donation of two parcels of property located at 2115 and 2117 Texas Avenue, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 19, 2016 |
Amend agreement for case management program to prevent homelessness
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to a multi-party agreement with the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee and Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation to develop and support the case management program, located in the KCDC elderly/disabled housing and focused on homelessness prevention, by funding the current fiscal year, in an amount of $187,500.00, with the City's portion not to exceed $156,250.00.(Requested by Community Development Department)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 19, 2016 |
MPC File No. 12-C-15-RZ
Rezone property on W. Depot Ave/Williams St from C-3 to C-2/D-1
An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northwest side of W. Depot Avenue, southwest side of Williams Street from C-3 (General Commercial) District to C-2 (Central Business) / D-1 (Downtown Design Overlay) District and to incorporate the Downtown Knoxville Design Guidelines, Land Development Solutions, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (MPC File No. 12-C-15-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 19, 2016 |
O-16-2016
Adopt 2015 Northeast County Sector Plan, amending 2003 plan and General Plan 2033
An Ordinance adopting the 2015 Northeast County Sector Plan which amends the previously adopted 2003 Northeast County Sector Plan and the General Plan 2033. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (File No. 12-A-15-SP) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 19, 2016 |
O-15-2016
Close Gale Street and authorize quitclaim deeds to Kenyon Patterson
An Ordinance to close Gale Street from Cecil Avenue to the southern terminus, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Kenyon Patterson, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (File No. 12-A-15-SC) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 19, 2016 |
O-14-2016
Close unnamed alley and authorize quitclaim deeds to Packers South USA, LLC
An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley from the northwest corner of parcel 082HG025 to the southern terminus, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Packers South USA, LLC, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (File No. 12-A-15-AC) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 19, 2016 |
R-19-2016
Confirm appointment of Russell Byrd, Jackie Lane, Nick Pavlis to Community TV Board
A Resolution confirming the appointment of Russell Byrd, Jackie Lane, and Nick Pavlis to the Board of Directors of Community Television of Knoxville.(Requested by Law Department)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 19, 2016 |
O-13-2016
Appropriate $1,150 from Community Improvement Fund to Optimist Club
An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,150.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Optimist Club of Knoxville toward costs of the Fountain City Optimist Christmas Parade.(Requested by Councilmembers Pavlis, Della Volpe, Campen, and Brown)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 19, 2016 |
O-12-2016
Appropriate $1,000 from Community Improvement Fund to Knoxville Opera Company
An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Knoxville Opera Company toward the furtherance of certain efforts of its education and outreach programs.(Requested by Vice Mayor Grieve and Councilmembers Campen and Saunders)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 19, 2016 |
O-11-2016
Appropriate $700 from Community Improvement Fund to Central High School Foundation
An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $700.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Central High School Foundation to be utilized toward certain academic needs.(Requested by Councilmembers Pavlis and Campen)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 19, 2016 |
O-10-2016
Appropriate $1,450 from Community Improvement Fund to MLK Commemorative Commission
An Emergency Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,450.00 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 2016 King Week Celebration events.(Requested by Councilmembers Pavlis, Campen, Brown, Stair, and Saunders)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 19, 2016 |
R-18-2016
Approve Certificate of Good Moral Char. for Holston Hills Country Club license
A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Good Moral Character to James Disney relative to the application of Holston Hills Country Club to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to sell alcoholic beverages at a private club.(Requested by Department of Finance)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 19, 2016 |
R-17-2016
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Ashe's Wine & Spirits license renewal
A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to TNT Inc. d/b/a Ashe'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 Finance Department)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 19, 2016 |
R-16-2016
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Cedar Bluff Wines & Spirits license renewal
A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Cork, inc. d/b/a Cedar Bluff 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 Finance Department)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 19, 2016 |
Approve minutes from January 5, 2016 meeting
approve the minutes from the January 5, 2016 Regular Meeting of City Council
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 5, 2016 |
MPC File No. 10-F-15-RZ
Rezone property on N. Concord Street to RP-2 District
An Ordinance to rezone property located on the east side of N. Concord Street, south of Sutherland Avenue, from I-2 (Restricted Manufacturing and Warehousing) District to RP-2 (Planned Residential) District, at a density of up to 35 dwelling units per acre, York Acquisitions, LLC, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-1) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Deferred
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| Jan 5, 2016 |
File No. 10-B-15-PA
One Year Plan amendment for York Acquisitions, LLC
An Ordinance approving the request of York Acquisitions, LLC, for a One Year Plan amendment from Medium Density Residential/Office to High Density Residential for property located on the east side of N. Concord Street, south of Sutherland Avenue. (MPC Approved 12-0-1) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Deferred
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| Jan 5, 2016 |
File No. 10-C-15-SP
Amend Central City Sector Plan for York Acquisitions, LLC
An Ordinance approving the request of York Acquisitions, LLC for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential and Office and Stream Protection to High Density Residential and Stream Protection for property located on the east side of N. Concord Street, south of Sutherland Avenue, (MPC Approved 12-0-1) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Deferred
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| Jan 5, 2016 |
MPC File No. 12-J-15-RZ
Emergency Ordinance to rezone property on Boyds Bridge Pike
An Emergency Ordinance to rezone property located on the south side of Boyds Bridge Pike, west of Delrose Drive from O-3 (Office Park) and R-1 (Low Density Residential) District to O-1 (Office, Medical, and Related Services) and R-1A (Low Density Residential) District, Sertoma Center, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 5, 2016 |
Amend ordinance to emergency reading
Motion to: amend the ordinance to be approved on emergency reading
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 5, 2016 |
MPC File No. 12-C-15-RZ
Rezone property on W. Depot Ave/Williams St to C-2/D-1 District
An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northwest side of W. Depot Avenue, southwest side of Williams Street from C-3 (General Commercial) District to C-2 (Central Business) / D-1 (Downtown Design Overlay) District and to incorporate the Downtown Knoxville Design Guidelines, Land Development Solutions, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 5, 2016 |
File No. 12-A-15-SP
Adopt 2015 Northeast County Sector Plan
An Ordinance adopting the 2015 Northeast County Sector Plan which amends the previously adopted 2003 Northeast County Sector Plan and the General Plan 2033. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 5, 2016 |
File No. 12-A-15-SC
Close Gale Street from Cecil Ave to southern terminus
An Ordinance to close Gale Street from Cecil Avenue to the southern terminus, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Kenyon Patterson, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 5, 2016 |
File No. 12-A-15-AC
Close unnamed alley from parcel 082HG025 to southern terminus
An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley from the northwest corner of parcel 082HG025 to the southern terminus, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Packers South USA, LLC, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0-2) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 5, 2016 |
11-e
Approve TIF amendment for Jackson/Depot Redevelopment Plan
A Resolution approving a tax increment financing amendment to the Jackson/Depot Redevelopment and Urban Renewal Plan prepared by Knoxville's Community Development Corporation to support the redevelopment of real property located at 202 W. Magnolia Avenue and 317 Ogden Street.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 5, 2016 |
R-14-2016
Apply for and accept DOJ grant for Justice for Families Program
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for a grant award of $600,000.00 from the U. S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women, with no required local match, for the Justice for Families Program, and if such application is approved, authorizing the Mayor to accept such a grant award.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 5, 2016 |
R-13-2016
Apply for and accept FEMA AFG grant for fire station sprinklers
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) via Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program for reimbursement in the amount of $1,350,000 of eligible expenses for the outfitting of fire stations with sprinkler systems.(Requested by Knoxville Fire Department)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 5, 2016 |
R-12-2016
Apply for and accept Multimodal Access Fund Grant for street improvements
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a Multimodal Access Fund Grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation in the amount of $782,169.44 with a City match of $41,166.81, to provide funding for bicycle and pedestrian improvements on Hall of Fame Drive and Women's Basketball Hall of Fame Drive.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 5, 2016 |
R-11-2016
Amend agreement with Summit Medical Group, PLLC
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to the agreement with Summit Medical Group, PLLC to extend the term and to clarify the services provided at The Center.(Requested by Employee Benefits)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 5, 2016 |
File No. 11-A-15-AC
Close unnamed alley from Forest Ave to parcel 094LL001
An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley from Forest Avenue to the easternmost corner of parcel 094LL001, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Jeff Carr, Applicant. (MPC Approved 10-0-2) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 5, 2016 |
File No. 11-A-15-OA
Amend Zoning Regs to define and permit "Craft Bakery"
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Regulations, to define "Craft Bakery" and permitting their use in certain commercial and industrial districts. (MPC approved 12-0) (Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 5, 2016 |
O-6-2016
Appropriate $1,000 to SEEED for Baby Roadrunner's Football Program
An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department's Grant and Benevolence Fund and donating same to Socially Equal Energy Efficient Development Organization (SEEED), acting as fiscal agent for the Baby Roadrunner's Football Inner-City Youth Program.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 5, 2016 |
O-5-2016
Amend City Code Section 17-392 to increase safety belt penalty
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 17, Article VII, Division 1, Section 17-392 to increase the penalty for failure to wear a safety belt in a motor vehicle.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 5, 2016 |
O-4-2016
Amend City Code Chapter 7.5, Article I, Section 7.5-7 relative to Internal Auditor
An Ordinance to amend Chapter 7.5, Article I, Section 7.5-7 of the Knoxville City Code, relative to the Internal Auditor.(Requested by Vice Mayor Pavlis)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 5, 2016 |
O-3-2016
Amend City Code Section 2-450 regarding Classification and Compensation Plans
An Ordinance to amend Section 2-450 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the City of Knoxville's Classification and Compensation Plans for General Government employees.(Requested by Civil Service)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 5, 2016 |
R-10-2016
Re-elect/elect members to Industrial Development Board for Downtown Cinema
A Resolution re-electing David Goodson and electing Jackson Whetsel to serve as members of the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville for the Downtown Cinema, Inc.(Requested by Mayor)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 5, 2016 |
R-9-2016
Re-elect/elect members to Industrial Development Board
A Resolution re-electing David Goodson and electing Jackson Whetsel to serve as members of the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Mayor)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 5, 2016 |
R-8-2016
Confirm reappointment to Knoxville Transportation Authority Board
A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Renée Victoria Hoyos to the Knoxville Transportation Authority Board.(Requested by Mayor)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 5, 2016 |
R-7-2016
Confirm appointments to Historic Zoning Commission
A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Lorie Matthews and the appointment of Sandra G. Swilley to the Historic Zoning Commission.(Requested by Mayor)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 5, 2016 |
O-2-2016
Appropriate $10,000 to The Great Schools Partnership
An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $10,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to The Great Schools Partnership to support and benefit the ongoing community school initiative and services.(Requested by Councilmember Wallace)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 5, 2016 |
O-1-2016
Appropriate $500 to Boys and Girls Clubs STEM 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 the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley to purchase certain items to benefit the Vestal Unit with the STEM club program.(Requested by Councilmember Pavlis)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 5, 2016 |
R-6-2016
Grant pension to Jeffrey S. Lee
A Resolution granting a pension of $2,304.81 per month to Jeffrey S. Lee, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 5, 2016 |
R-5-2016
Grant pension to Robert L. McDaniel
A Resolution granting a pension of $586.49 per month to Robert L. McDaniel, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 5, 2016 |
R-4-2016
Grant pension to Charles R. Johnson
A Resolution granting a pension of $1,039.15 per month to Charles R. Johnson, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 5, 2016 |
R-3-2016
Grant pension to Thomas Strickland, Jr.
A Resolution granting a pension of $2,360.17 per month to Thomas Strickland, Jr., an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 5, 2016 |
R-2-2016
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Turkey Creek Wine & Spirits renewal
A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Turkey Creek Wine & Spirits LLC relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Finance Department)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 5, 2016 |
R-1-2016
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Alcoa Highway Liquors license
A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Alcoa Highway Liquors relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Finance Department)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 5, 2016 |
Approve minutes from December 19, 2015 Special Session
Motion to: approve the minutes from the December 19, 2015 Special Session of City Council
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Jan 5, 2016 |
Approve minutes from December 17, 2015 Regular Session
Motion to: approve the minutes from the December 17, 2015 Regular Session of City Council
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Dec 17, 2015 |
Approve an appeal by Bearden Council regarding use on review for restaurant space
A Resolution approving an appeal by Bearden Council of the Metropolitan Planning Commission's decision to approve George Ewart's request for a Use on Review for up to 2,590 square feet of restaurant space in a C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) District, subject to eight conditions, property located on the south side of Sutherland Avenue, west of Lebanon Street. (MPC approved 8-4) (File No. 11-E-15-UR) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Withdrawn
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| Dec 17, 2015 |
Ordinance to increase penalty for failure to wear safety belt
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 17, Article VII, Division 1, Section 17-392 to increase the penalty for failure to wear a safety belt in a motor vehicle.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Dec 17, 2015 |
R-391-2015
Authorize Mayor to accept proposal for Stop Loss insurance
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept the proposal from BlueRe for Stop Loss insurance for the City of Knoxville’s Self-Insured Medical Plan and Prescription Drug Plan.(Requested by Employee Benefits)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Dec 17, 2015 |
R-390-2015
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with WageWorks for FSA/HRA administration
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with WageWorks, Inc. to provide administration services for the City-sponsored Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) for City employees, at a projected annual cost of $105,000.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Dec 17, 2015 |
R-389-2015
Authorize Mayor to amend agreement establishing KGIS with Knox County and KUB
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Knox County and the Knoxville Utilities Board amending the 1985 original tri-party agreement which established the Knoxville Geographic Information System (KGIS).(Requested by Mayor)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Dec 17, 2015 |
R-388-2015
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement for governmental relations services
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Fred D. (Tony) Thompson, Jr. in the amount of $55,000.00 to provide governmental relations services for the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Law Department)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Dec 17, 2015 |
O-230-2015
Appropriate $500 from Community Improvement Fund for Thanksgiving Basket Project
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 Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee, serving as fiscal agent for Inskip Community Association ACI, toward the Thanksgiving Basket Project at Inskip Elementary School.(Requested by Council Member Campen)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Dec 17, 2015 |
R-392-2015
Approve certificate of compliance for Vic's Package Store liquor license renewal
A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Vic's Package Store relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Finance Department)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Dec 17, 2015 |
Approve minutes from December 8, 2015 meeting
approve the minutes from the December 8, 2015 meeting of City Council
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Dec 8, 2015 |
File No. 9-C-15-VA
Resolution on appeal by Daniel A. Sanders regarding parking variance
A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville approving an appeal by Daniel A. Sanders of the Board of Zoning Appeals' decision to approve a variance to reduce the minimum number of required parking spaces from 59 spaces to 5 spaces, per Article 5, Section 7.A.3.a.Table, property located at 937 N Broadway. (BZA approved 4-0) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
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No |
Split
Failed
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| Dec 8, 2015 |
Deny appeal regarding parking variance at 937 N Broadway
Appeal by Daniel A. Sanders of the Board of Zoning Appeals' decision to approve a variance to reduce the minimum number of required parking spaces from 59 spaces to 5 spaces
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No |
Split
Failed
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| Dec 8, 2015 |
File No. 10-B-15-VA
Resolution on appeal by Peggy Hambright, Magpies Bakery, regarding advertising device
A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville approving an appeal by Peggy Hambright, Magpies Bakery, of a decision by the City of Knoxville Board of Zoning Appeals to uphold the Chief Building Official's decision that the roof structure as proposed is an advertising device (Art. 8 Sec. 2.2), property located at 846 N. Central Street. (BZA denied 5-0) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Withdrawn
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| Nov 10, 2015 |
Resolution to acquire right-of-way for Gay Street Streetscapes Project
A Resolution authorizing the acquisition, by condemnation if necessary, of right-of-way and temporary construction easement within certain real property located at 310 W. Church Avenue as part of the Gay Street Streetscapes Project - 700 Block.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
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Aye |
Withdrawn
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| Nov 10, 2015 |
11-A-14-OA
Amend zoning regulations regarding pet services
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, "Zoning Regulations", regarding pet services. (MPC approved 7-6) (File No. 11-A-14-OA)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Split
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| Oct 27, 2015 |
File No. 9-C-15-VA
Approve appeal of Board of Zoning Appeals decision on parking variance
A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville approving an appeal by Daniel A.
Sanders of the Board of Zoning Appeals' decision to approve a variance to reduce the
minimum number of required parking spaces from 59 spaces to 5 spaces, per Article 5,
Section 7.A.3.a.Table, property located at 937 N Broadway. (BZA approved 4-0) (File
No. 9-C-15-VA) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Deferred
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| Oct 27, 2015 |
O-224-2014
Amend Ordinance No. O-224-2014 to extend time for University of TN to satisfy conditions
An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-224-2014 to close a portion of Frances Street
from Melrose Avenue to Andy Holt Avenue to extend the time for the University of
Tennessee to satisfy certain conditions.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Oct 27, 2015 |
O-16-2015
Amend Ordinance No. O-16-2015 to extend time for University of TN to satisfy conditions
An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. O-16-2015 to close a portion of Melrose Avenue
from Frances Street to Melrose Place to extend the time for the University of Tennessee
to satisfy certain conditions.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Oct 27, 2015 |
O-204-2015
Establish process for City Council approval of liquor license certificates of compliance
An Emergency Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 4, Article III,
Sections 96 through Section 127 to establish a process for City Council to approve
certificates of compliance for retail food store liquor license applications.(Requested by
Law Department)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Oct 27, 2015 |
R-351-2015
Approve application for brownfield cleanup grant for former McClung Warehouse properties
A Resolution of Council authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents
necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a brownfield cleanup grant from the United
States Environmental Protection Agency to provide funding in the total amount of
$200,000 with an additional City match of $40,000 to carry out cleanup activities at the
former McClung Warehouse properties on Jackson Avenue.(Requested by Office of
Redevelopment)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Oct 27, 2015 |
R-350-2015
Approve application for brownfield cleanup grant for former sanitary laundry property
A Resolution of Council authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents
necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a brownfield cleanup grant from the United
States Environmental Protection Agency to provide funding in the total amount of
$200,000 with an additional City match of $40,000 to carry out cleanup activities at the
former sanitary laundry property located at 625 N. Broadway.(Requested by Office of
Redevelopment)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Oct 27, 2015 |
R-349-2015
Approve agreement with University of Tennessee for Project Safe Neighborhoods evaluation
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the University of
Tennessee for professional services for a Project Safe Neighborhoods Zone process and
outcome evaluation for a total three-year contract amount not to exceed
$67,788.00.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Oct 27, 2015 |
R-348-2015
Appreciate Legacy Parks Foundation donation of 68.5 acres for Parks and Recreation
A Resolution expressing appreciation to Legacy Parks Foundation for the donation of
68.5 acres of property on Cherokee Trail at River Bluff to be used for Parks and
Recreation purposes, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to
accept said donation.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Oct 27, 2015 |
R-347-2015
Support Knoxville Knox County Community Action Committee designation for FTA grant funds
A Resolution supporting Knoxville Knox County Community Action Committee’s
designation by the FTA as a direct recipient for a portion of the Urbanized Area Formula
Grant Funds (5307 Funds) received by the City of Knoxville as this area’s designated
recipient and authorizing the Mayor and KCAC to execute any and all documents
necessary for KCAC to file a grant application for $816,252.00 of Fiscal Year 2015 5307
funds.(Requested by Mayor)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Oct 27, 2015 |
R-346-2015
Support East TN Human Resource Agency designation for FTA grant funds
A Resolution supporting East Tennessee Human Resource Agency's designation by the
FTA as a direct recipient for a portion of the Urbanized Area Formula Grant Funds (5307
Funds) received by the City of Knoxville as this area's designated recipient and
authorizing the Mayor and ETHRA to execute any and all documents necessary for
ETHRA to file a grant application for $371,354.00 of Fiscal Year 2015 5307
funds.(Requested by Mayor)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Oct 27, 2015 |
R-345-2015
Approve agreement with Ecolane USA, Inc. for automated vehicle location system
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Ecolane USA, Inc. to
provide an automated vehicle location system for K-Trans Management, Inc. d/b/a
Knoxville Area Transit paratransit and demand response vehicles for a period of five
years at an upfront cost not to exceed $175,112.00.(Requested by Knoxville Area
Transit)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Oct 27, 2015 |
R-344-2015
Approve sale of decommissioned arson pickup truck to Bradley County Sheriff's Office
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to approve the sale of one decommissioned arson
pickup truck to the Bradley County, Tennessee, Sheriff's Office for $8,000.00.(Requested by Fleet Services)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Oct 27, 2015 |
R-343-2015
Approve agreement with Knox County for lease of two surplus pickup trucks
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knox County, acting on
behalf of the Knox County Sheriff's Office, for the lease of two surplus pickup
trucks.(Requested by Fleet Services)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Oct 27, 2015 |
R-342-2015
Approve agreement with NovaCopy, Inc. for copier rental and maintenance
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with NovaCopy, Inc. for
rental and maintenance of multifunction copiers for City departmental use, at an
estimated annual cost of $153,500.00.(Requested by Finance Department)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Oct 27, 2015 |
R-341-2015
Approve agreement with Barge, Waggoner, Sumner and Cannon, Inc. for KAT Employee Parking Lot
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Barge, Waggoner,
Sumner and Cannon, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $34,850.00 for the Knoxville Area
Transit (KAT) Employee Parking Lot Project on Magnolia Avenue.(Requested by
Department of Engineering and Knoxville Area Transit)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Oct 27, 2015 |
R-340-2015
Approve amendment to agreement with TDOT for Upper Second Creek/Old City Greenway Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No.
060018 with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation for the Upper Second
Creek/Old City Greenway Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Oct 27, 2015 |
R-339-2015
Approve agreement with Adams & Sons, Inc. for 2014 Neighborhood Drainage - Phase I Project
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Adams & Sons, Inc. in
an amount not to exceed $1,045,533.50 for the 2014 Neighborhood Drainage - Phase I
Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Oct 27, 2015 |
R-338-2015
Approve easement agreement with Shulz Brau Brewing, LLC for outswinging door
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an easement agreement with Shulz Brau
Brewing, LLC to permit an outswinging door to encroach into the public right-of-way for
the benefit of the proposed redevelopment of a beer brewing facility and pub with beer
garden.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Oct 27, 2015 |
R-337-2015
Approve agreement with Catholic Charities for CDBG funding for roof replacement
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Catholic Charities of
East Tennessee to provide $70,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding
for roof replacement at Samaritan Place.(Requested by Department of Community
Development)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Oct 27, 2015 |
R-336-2015
Authorize quitclaim deed to SOAR Youth Ministries, Inc. for property
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to SOAR Youth
Ministries, Inc. d/b/a Thrive Lonsdale for one parcel of property located at 1229 Louisiana
Avenue, Parcel ID No. 081-JD-032, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to
the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $500.00.(Requested by
Department of Community Development)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Oct 27, 2015 |
O-203-2015
Rezone property on Emory Place/King Street from C-3 to C-2
An Ordinance to rezone property on the southeast side of Emory Place, northeast side of
King Street, from C-3 (General Commercial) District to C-2 (Central Business) District,
John C. Texada, Applicant. (MPC Approved 11-0-1) (MPC File No. 9-E-15-RZ) (Sixth
District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Oct 27, 2015 |
O-202-2015
Rezone property on Ogden St/W. Magnolia Ave from C-3 to C-2
An Ordinance to rezone property on the southwest side of Ogden Street, southeast side
of W. Magnolia Avenue, from C-3 (General Commercial) District to C-2 (Central
Business) District, The Courtland Group, LLC, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0) (MPC
File No. 9-B-15-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Oct 27, 2015 |
O-201-2015
Close portion of Old Callahan Drive and authorize quitclaim deeds
An Ordinance to close a portion of Old Callahan Drive from the northwest corner of parcel
067 EA 012 to the southeast corner of parcel 067 EA 012, and authorizing the Mayor to
execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Robert G. Campbell &
Associates, Applicant. (MPC Approved 11-0-1) (File No. 9-A-15-SC) (Third
District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Oct 27, 2015 |
O-200-2015
Amend Zoning Regulations for directory signs
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Regulations,
regarding certain regulations for directory signs. (MPC approved 11-0-1) (File No. 9-A-
15-OA)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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