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Seema Singh

District 3 · Dec 16, 2017 – Dec 20, 2025

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Seema Singh has cast 4,388 published votes on the City of Knoxville, TN City Council, attending 89.3% of recorded roll calls, with 316 motions made and 71 dissents (a “no” on an adopted item).

On the issues

Attendance

3919 of 4388

recorded votes he or she was present for

present means neither absent nor recused

469

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

288 contested decisions · how these are counted

288

contested decisions he or she cast a yes or no on

a decision is contested when at least one member voted the other way

71

of those, voted no on something adopted anyway

316 / 349

motions moved / seconded

Recaps: First 100 days · 2025 in review · 2024 in review · 2023 in review · 2022 in review · 2021 in review · 2020 in review · 2019 in review · 2018 in review

Patterns

How these are computed ↓

Deterministic breakdowns of Seema Singh’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 1090 949 (87%) 12 (1%) 5 9–0 See votes →
Budget & taxes 410 340 (83%) 9 (2%) 2 8–0 See votes →
Contracts & purchasing 399 330 (83%) 3 (1%) 1 9–0 See votes →
Personnel & appointments 373 326 (87%) 2 (1%) 1 9–0 See votes →
Schools 21 19 (90%) 0 (0%) 1 9–0 See votes →
Public safety 210 173 (82%) 9 (4%) 3 8–0 See votes →
Roads & infrastructure 487 415 (85%) 7 (1%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Parks & community 271 230 (85%) 7 (3%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Intergovernmental & resolutions 224 182 (81%) 5 (2%) 1 9–0 See votes →
Surveillance & privacy technology 10 7 (70%) 1 (10%) 0 9–0 See votes →

Attendance & dissent over time

Attendance rate

Dissents (no on adopted)

Dec 2017 Dec 2025
Full term · Dec 2017–Dec 2025. Vertical lines mark election dates.
Year Votes Present Attendance Dissents
2018 404 380 94% 8 See votes →
2019 138 138 100% 8 See votes →
2020 745 718 96% 16 See votes →
2021 719 657 91% 10 See votes →
2022 581 453 78% 8 See votes →
2023 627 540 86% 8 See votes →
2024 716 662 92% 3 See votes →
2025 458 371 81% 10 See votes →

Agreement with other members

Computed over contested votes only — the 288 non-unanimous (split) votes Seema Singh 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
Debbie Helsley 66 of 89 (74%) 89
Tommy Smith 169 of 251 (67%) 251
Lauren Rider 183 of 282 (65%) 282
Gwen McKenzie 178 of 275 (65%) 275
Lynne Fugate 151 of 238 (63%) 238
Charles Thomas 155 of 246 (63%) 246
Janet Testerman 104 of 167 (62%) 167
Andrew Roberto 163 of 283 (58%) 283
Stephanie Welch 13 of 28 (46%) 28
George C. Wallace 11 of 27 (41%) 27
Finbarr Saunders 10 of 27 (37%) 27
Amelia Parker 85 of 250 (34%) 250
Mark Campen 7 of 27 (26%) 27
Marshall Stair 6 of 25 (24%) 25

See Seema Singh’s split votes →

Motions made & seconded, by topic

Topic Made Seconded
Zoning & land use 126 103 See votes →
Budget & taxes 12 28 See votes →
Contracts & purchasing 13 27 See votes →
Personnel & appointments 21 42 See votes →
Schools 0 1 See votes →
Public safety 11 7 See votes →
Roads & infrastructure 32 22 See votes →
Parks & community 13 18 See votes →
Intergovernmental & resolutions 9 24 See votes →
Surveillance & privacy technology 1 0 See votes →

How these breakdowns are computed

Every figure on this page is a deterministic computation over Seema Singh’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 Seema Singh’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 Seema Singh 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 Seema Singh’s full term (Dec 16, 2017–Dec 20, 2025). 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 Seema Singh is recorded as the mover or the seconder in the minutes, grouped by the motion’s neutral topic(s).

Disclosed interests

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

Appointments moved

Board and committee appointments Seema Singh 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
Casey Cordy Better Building Board not stated Oct 15, 2024 →
Casey Cordy Better Building Board of the City of Knoxville not stated Oct 15, 2024 →
Jody Mullins Knoxville City Golf Course Advisory Committee not stated Mar 5, 2024 →
Joe Tolbert Jr City of Knoxville Public Arts Committee not stated Jan 23, 2024 →
Deputy Chief David Powell Knoxville Animal Control Board not stated May 2, 2023 →
Paige Travis Board of Directors of Community Television of Knoxville not stated Jan 10, 2023 →
Jennifer Bradley Historic Zoning Commission not stated Sep 20, 2022 →
Jane Roberts Civil Service Merit Board not stated Aug 23, 2022 →
Charles Harr Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority not stated May 31, 2022 →
Chris Oldham Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee not stated May 3, 2022 →
Wade Seifert Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee not stated May 3, 2022 →
Xavier Bridges Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee not stated May 3, 2022 →
Amy Sherrill Board of Zoning Appeals not stated Feb 8, 2022 →
Susanne Tarovella Downtown Design Review Board not stated Nov 16, 2021 →
Councilmember Amelia Parker Board of Directors of Community Television of Knoxville not stated May 18, 2021 →
Councilmember Seema Singh Board of Directors of Community Television of Knoxville not stated Apr 20, 2021 →
Councilmember Seema Singh Board of Directors of Community Television of Knoxville not stated Mar 23, 2021 →
Kaylin Chesney Better Building Board of the City of Knoxville not stated Feb 9, 2021 →
Eboni James Board of Zoning Appeals not stated Jan 26, 2021 →
Candice Halbert City Pension Board not stated Dec 1, 2020 →
Tyrone Fine Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee not stated Apr 7, 2020 →
Keith Hogue Knoxville Animal Control Board not stated Aug 14, 2018 →
Michael P. Riley Visit Knoxville Board of Directors not stated May 8, 2018 →
Jody Mullins Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee not stated Apr 24, 2018 →

Voting record

Meeting Agenda item Vote Badges
Oct 6, 2020
Approve Ordinance 12-l Approve Ordinance 12-l - An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Chance House of East Tennessee to be utilized toward the "From Chains to Change" program.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Rider, Thomas, and Testerman)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020
9-G-20-RZ Zoning: Rezone 0 N. Gallaher View Road from O to OP An Ordinance to rezone property located at 0 N. Gallaher View Road, from O (Office) District to OP (Office Park) District, Taylor D. Forrester on behalf of Concord WP COL, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 9-G-20-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020
9-B-20-RZ Zoning: Rezone 4355 Crouch Drive from RN-1 to RN-4 An Ordinance to rezone property located at 4355 Crouch Drive, from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-4 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, John Hancock, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 9-B-20-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020
8-G-20-RZ Zoning: Rezone 0 Nickle Road from RN-1/HP to RN-2/HP An Ordinance to rezone property located at 0 Nickle Road, from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood)/HP (Hillside Protection) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood)/HP (Hillside Protection) District, Randy Susong, BLD Properties, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 8-G-20-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020
Zoning: Amend transition rules for planned districts Approve amended Ordinance to amend several articles of the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, to address transition rules associated with previously approved planned districts, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 4-A-20-OA) (All districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020
Zoning: Amend transition rules for planned districts Approve amended Ordinance to amend several articles of the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, to address transition rules associated with previously approved planned districts, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 4-A-20-OA) (All districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020
Ordinance: Amend smoking regs on city playground grounds Approve Ordinance to amend Chapter 20, Article III, Sections 20-52 and 20-61 of the Knoxville City Code, relative to smoking on the grounds of City-owned playgrounds.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020
Approve Ordinance O-147-2020 Approve Ordinance O-147-2020 - An Ordinance to rezone property located at 1549 and 1541 North Sixth Avenue, from C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) District to I-G (General Industrial) District, Thomas Gray Brandon, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 8-M-20-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020
Approve Ordinance O-146-2020 Approve Ordinance O-146-2020 - An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $15,000.00 from the Community Empowerment Budget and donating same to Socially Equal Energy Efficient Development (SEEED) to continue environmental literacy education and job training for underserved communities.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020
R-294-2020 Resolution: Agreement with Scale Works for Solid Waste Transfer Facility scale A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with The Scale Works for the purchase and installation of a new scale at the Solid Waste Transfer Facility for a total contract price not to exceed $56,120.00.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020
R-293-2020 Resolution: Donation Agreement with BCBST for Morningside Park improvements A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Donation Agreement and to execute any other documents necessary with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation for the donation of playground equipment, park upgrades, and related maintenance services at Morningside Park valuing approximately $5,520,000.00 and to express the City's appreciation and gratitude for said donation.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020
R-291-2020 Resolution: Agreement with Barge Design Solutions for East Knoxville Greenway A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Barge Design Solutions, Inc. to provide professional engineering design and related technical services for the East Knoxville Greenway Project for an amount not to exceed $490,270.00 with TDOT funding $392,216.00 and the City funding $98,054.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020
R-290-2020 Resolution: Appreciate Kingston Pike-Sequoyah Hills Assoc for Panther Fountain A Resolution expressing appreciation to the Kingston Pike-Sequoyah Hills Association for its donation of all design plans, materials, supplies, and labor to fully repair and restore Panther Fountain, located within City property at the intersection of Talahi Drive and Taliluna Avenue, and authorizing the City to enter into a Limited Use Agreement with the neighborhood association in order to proceed with the project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020
R-289-2020 Resolution: Easement Agreement with Home Federal Bank for 517-519 Market St A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Easement Agreement with The Home Federal Bank of Tennessee permitting encroachments into public rights-of-way for the purpose of renovating the building located at 517-519 Market Street.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020
R-288-2020 Resolution: Agreement with Preen Construction for Fire Station #4 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Preen Construction, LLC for the Fire Station #4 Renovations Project for an amount not to exceed $426,282.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020
R-287-2020 Resolution: Accept EPA grant for Brownfield site assessments A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in an amount up to $300,000.00 with no City match required to be used to conduct assessments of Brownfield sites.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020
R-285-2020 Resolution: Authorize agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center for housing A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center, Inc. to award an amount not to exceed $1,440,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund for the development of 48 affordable housing units for very low income households to be located at 1501 East Fifth Avenue.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020
O-147-2020 Zoning: Rezone 1549-1541 N Sixth Ave from C-N to I-G An Ordinance to rezone property located at 1549 and 1541 North Sixth Avenue, from C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) District to I-G (General Industrial) District, Thomas Gray Brandon, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 8-M-20-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020
O-146-2020 Ordinance: Appropriate $15,000 to SEEED An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $15,000.00 from the Community Empowerment Budget and donating same to Socially Equal Energy Efficient Development (SEEED) to continue environmental literacy education and job training for underserved communities.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020
O-145-2020 Emergency Ordinance: Appropriate $2,000 to Chance House An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Chance House of East Tennessee to be utilized toward the "From Chains to Change" program.(Requested by Vice Mayor McKenzie and Councilmembers Smith, Roberto, Rider, Thomas, and Testerman)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020
R-284-2020 Resolution: Grant pension to Janice T. Woodard A Resolution granting a pension of $1,723.41 per month to Janice T. Woodard, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020
R-283-2020 Resolution: Grant pension to Joseph C. Waterson A Resolution granting a pension of $1,115.53 per month to Joseph C. Waterson, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020
R-282-2020 Resolution: Grant pension to James D. Trentham A Resolution granting a pension of $2,212.54 per month to James D. Trentham, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020
R-281-2020 Resolution: Grant pension to David H. Bokenkamp A Resolution granting a pension of $1,307.35 per month to David H. Bokenkamp, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020
R-280-2020 Resolution: Grant pension to Cherly L. Harper A Resolution granting a pension of $1,621.25 per month to Cherly L. Harper, alternate payee of Michael A. Harper, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020
Approve consent items Approve the consent items
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 6, 2020 Motion to defer:
Postpone Ordinances 12-e and 12-g Postpone Ordinances 12-e and 12-g for two weeks
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2020
R-278-2020 Resolution authorizing Industrial Development Board to accept payments in lieu of taxes from Greystar Development East, LLC A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from Greystar Development East, LLC payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes with respect to real property located at 2120 and 2112 Cumberland Avenue, 817 South 21st Street, and 2101, 2109, 2113 and 2119 Lake Avenue, and finding that such payments are deemed to be in furtherance of the public purposes of the Board as defined in Tennessee Code Annotated Section 7-53-305.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
Aye
Split
Sep 22, 2020 Motion to defer:
9-h Ordinance to rezone 1549 and 1541 North Sixth Avenue from C-N to I-G An Ordinance to rezone property located at 1549 and 1541 North Sixth Avenue, from C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) District to I-G (General Industrial) District, Thomas Gray Brandon, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 8-M-20-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Deferred
Sep 22, 2020
O-141-2020 Ordinance to rezone 2724 Western Avenue from OS to C-G-1 (General Commercial) An Ordinance to rezone a portion of property located 2724 Western Avenue from OS (Parks and Open Space) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District zoning, Wade Lovin for Alliance Funeral Group, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 7-H-20-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Split
Sep 22, 2020
O-140-2020 Ordinance to approve One Year Plan Amendment for 2724 Western Avenue from Open Space to General Commercial An Ordinance approving the request of Wade Lovin for Alliance Funeral Group, LLC for a One Year Plan Amendment from Open Space to General Commercial for property located at 2724 Western Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 7-D-20-PA) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Split
Sep 22, 2020
O-139-2020 Ordinance to amend Central City Sector Plan for 2724 Western Avenue from Open Space to General Commercial An Ordinance approving the request of Wade Lovin for Alliance Funeral Group, LLC for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Open Space to General Commercial for property located at 2724 Western Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 7-F-20-SP) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Split
Sep 22, 2020 Motion to defer:
12-b Ordinance to rezone property at 0 Nickle Road from RN-1/HP to RN-2/HP An Ordinance to rezone property located at 0 Nickle Road, from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood)/HP (Hillside Protection) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood)/HP (Hillside Protection) District, Randy Susong, BLD Properties, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 8-G-20-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Deferred
Sep 22, 2020
12-a Ordinance appropriating $15,000 from Community Empowerment Budget to SEEED An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $15,000.00 from the Community Empowerment Budget and donating same to Socially Equal Energy Efficient Development (SEEED) to continue environmental literacy education and job training for underserved communities.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2020
R-279-2020 Resolution thanking Knox County Board of Health and Health Department for COVID-19 service A Resolution of the Council of the City of Knoxville thanking the Knox County Board of Health and the Knox County Health Department for their dedicated service in response to the Covid-19 Pandemic.(Requested by Council Member Lauren Rider)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2020
R-277-2020 Resolution to accept donation from Knoxville Wholesale Furniture Company for Police Officer Wellness Program A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept and express appreciation to Knoxville Wholesale Furniture Company for its donation of $25,000.00 to be used to enhance the Knoxville Police Department's Officer Wellness Program, and authorizing the Mayor to execute any documents necessary to accept the donation.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2020
R-276-2020 Resolution expressing appreciation to Knox County Health Department for donation of outdoor fitness equipment A Resolution expressing appreciation to the Knox County Health Department for the donation, with an estimated value of $55,000.00, of outdoor fitness equipment and installation at Danny Mayfield Park and Paul Hogue Park, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2020
R-275-2020 Resolution expressing appreciation to 2K Foundations for donation to Cal Johnson Park A Resolution expressing appreciation to 2K Foundations for the donation of improvements at Cal Johnson Park with an estimated cost of $100,000.00, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept said donation.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2020
R-274-2020 Resolution to execute agreement with Ziggurat Development for Compactor Building Push Pit Repair Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Ziggurat Development, LLC for an amount not to exceed $33,000.00 for the Compactor Building Push Pit Repair Project at the Solid Waste Transfer Facility located at 1033 Elm Street.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2020
R-273-2020 Resolution to execute agreement with Ziggurat Development for fire suppression system installation A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Ziggurat Development, LLC for an amount not to exceed $179,303.16 for the installation of a fire suppression system in the Compactor Building at the Solid Waste Transfer Facility located at 1033 Elm Street.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2020
R-272-2020 Resolution to execute agreement with Ziggurat Development for Third Creek Greenway Bank Slope Stabilization Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Ziggurat Development, LLC for the Third Creek Greenway Bank Slope Stabilization Project for an amount not to exceed $31,189.57.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2020
R-271-2020 Resolution to execute agreement with Cannon & Cannon Inc. for small cell utility services A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Cannon & Cannon Inc. to provide professional services for small cell utility permit review and construction inspections for an amount not to exceed $100,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2020
R-270-2020 Resolution to execute agreement with Morgan Contracting Inc. for Sevier Avenue Drainage Improvements A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Morgan Contracting Inc. for the Sevier Avenue Drainage Improvements Project for an amount not to exceed $714,128.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2020
R-269-2020 Resolution to acquire property for Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property in fee simple and for easements by purchase, or by condemnation if necessary, as part of the Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Project for a total amount not to exceed $350,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2020
R-268-2020 Resolution to amend contract with Charles Blalock & Sons for Urban Wilderness Gateway Park Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-19-0313 with Charles Blalock & Sons, Inc. for the Urban Wilderness Gateway Park Infrastructure Project, increasing the contract amount by $422,310.92 for a new contract total of $3,739,666.32 and extending the date of completion to January 31, 2021.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2020
R-267-2020 Resolution to honor the memory of Mary "Bee" DeSelm A Resolution to honor the memory of Mary "Bee" DeSelm and to express the Council's condolences to her family upon the occasion of her passing.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2020
R-266-2020 Resolution honoring the life and memory of Judge Pamela L. Reeves A Resolution honoring the life and memory of the Honorable Pamela L. Reeves, Chief Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee and expressing sincere condolences to her loved ones upon the occasion of her passing.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2020
O-138-2020 Ordinance to close Herman Avenue and authorize quitclaim deeds to adjacent owners An Ordinance to close Herman Avenue between Timothy Avenue and Rutledge Pike from the southwest corner of Parcel 070 LC 001 to the midpoint of Parcel 070 MC 016, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Wade Lovin, MBI Companies, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 8-A-20-SC) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2020
Add a resolution of appreciation for Knox County Board of Health and Health Department Motion to: add a resolution of appreciation for the Knox County Board of Health and Knox County Health Department
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 22, 2020
Approve minutes from the September 8, 2020 Regular Meeting Motion to: approve the minutes of the September 8, 2020 Regular Meeting of the City Council
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
Approve first reading of rezoning for 1549 and 1541 North Sixth Avenue. An Ordinance to rezone property located at 1549 and 1541 North Sixth Avenue, from C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) District to I-G (General Industrial) District, Thomas Gray Brandon, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 8-M-20-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Sep 8, 2020 Motion to defer:
Postpone ordinance to rezone property at 0 Nickle Road. An Ordinance to rezone property located at 0 Nickle Road, from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood)/HP (Hillside Protection) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood)/HP (Hillside Protection) District, Randy Susong, BLD Properties, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 8-G-20-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Deferred
Sep 8, 2020 Motion to defer:
Postpone rezoning for 2724 Western Avenue. An Ordinance to rezone a portion of property located 2724 Western Avenue from OS (Parks and Open Space) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District zoning, Wade Lovin for Alliance Funeral Group, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 7-H-20-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Deferred
Sep 8, 2020 Motion to defer:
Postpone one-year plan amendment for 2724 Western Avenue. An Ordinance approving the request of Wade Lovin for Alliance Funeral Group, LLC for a One Year Plan Amendment from Open Space to General Commercial for property located at 2724 Western Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 7-D-20-PA) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Deferred
Sep 8, 2020 Motion to defer:
Postpone sector plan amendment for 2724 Western Avenue. An Ordinance approving the request of Wade Lovin for Alliance Funeral Group, LLC for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Open Space to General Commercial for property located at 2724 Western Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 7-F-20-SP) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Deferred
Sep 8, 2020
Approve first reading of rezoning for 942 Piney Grove Church Road. An Ordinance to rezone property located at 942 Piney Grove Church Road / Parcel ID 106 J D 039 from RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, Piney Grove Condominium Association, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0) (File No. 7-E-20-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
Approve first reading of one-year plan amendment for 942 Piney Grove Church Road. An Ordinance approving the request of Piney Grove Condominium Association for a One Year Plan Amendment from Medium Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 942 Piney Grove Church Road. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0) (File No. 7-B-20-PA) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
Approve first reading of sector plan amendment for 942 Piney Grove Church Road. An Ordinance approving the request of Piney Grove Condominium Association for an amendment to the Northwest County Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 942 Piney Grove Church Road. (Planning Commission Approved 15-0) (File No. 7-C-20-SP) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
Approve first reading of ordinance to close Herman Avenue. An Ordinance to close Herman Avenue between Timothy Avenue and Rutledge Pike from the southwest corner of Parcel 070 LC 001 to the midpoint of Parcel 070 MC 016, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Wade Lovin, MBI Companies, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 8-A-20-SC) (Sixth District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
R-265-2020 Authorize agreement with Waste Connections for solid waste disposal. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Waste Connections of Tennessee Incorporated for the disposal of municipal solid waste and other special wastes at a Class I landfill for the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
R-264-2020 Apply for Walmart Foundation grants for Safety Programs. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept multiple grant awards of up to $5,000.00 each, with no required match, from the Walmart Foundation to be used to supplement the Safety City and Safety Education Programs.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
R-263-2020 Apply for 2021 Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept the 2021 Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant from the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs, in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00, with no local match, for funding of the Knoxville Police Department's Forensic Unit.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
R-262-2020 Supplement Resolution 2075 for Water System Revenue Bonds. A Resolution supplementing Resolution No. 2075 adopted by the City Council of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee on April 20, 1954 entitled "A Resolution providing for the issuance of Water Revenue Bonds" so as to provide for the issuance of not to exceed Seventeen Million Dollars ($17,000,000.00) of Water System Revenue Bonds, Series KK-2020.(Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
R-261-2020 Supplement Resolution R-129-90 for Wastewater System Revenue Bonds. A Resolution supplementing Resolution No. R-129-90 adopted by the City Council of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee on May 15, 1990 providing for the issuance of not to exceed Thirty Million and no/100 Dollars ($30,000,000.00) of Wastewater System Revenue Bonds, Series 2020B.(Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
R-260-2020 Amend contract with Barge Design Solutions for Northwest Greenway Connector. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-17-0223 with Barge Design Solutions, Inc. for the Northwest Greenway Connector Project, increasing the contract amount by $17,000.00 for a new contract total of $269,000.00 and extending the date of completion to December 31, 2021.(Requested by Departments of Engineering and Parks & Recreation)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
R-259-2020 Amend contract with Bell & Associates for Jackson Ave Bridge Ramps. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-18-0284 with Bell & Associates Construction, L.P. for the Jackson Avenue Bridge Ramps Connecting to Gay Street Project, increasing the contract amount by $503,089.28 for a new contract total of $6,957,627.08, and extending the date of completion to December 8, 2020.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
R-258-2020 Authorize agreement with Fulghum MacIndoe & Associates for Waterfront Drive Project. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Fulghum MacIndoe & Associates, Inc. to provide design services for the Waterfront Drive Roadway Improvement Project for an amount not to exceed $61,250.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
R-257-2020 Authorize quitclaim deed to David Kerns for 504 Richmond Avenue. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to David Kerns for one parcel of property located at 504 Richmond Avenue, Parcel ID No. 094-HQ-00501, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $5,000.00.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
R-256-2020 Authorize agreement with Southeastern Housing Foundation II for Flenniken Landing. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Southeastern Housing Foundation II, Inc. to provide an amount not to exceed $75,000.00 to support case management and property management services at Flenniken Landing.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
R-255-2020 Authorize agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center for case management. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center to provide an amount not to exceed $54,500.00 to support case management services at its Minvilla Manor and social services at its resource center and Bush Family Refuge.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
R-254-2020 Authorize agreement with Knox Education Foundation for Community Schools Initiative. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knox Education Foundation to provide funding for the Community Schools Initiative in an amount not to exceed $425,000.00.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
R-253-2020 Authorize agreement with Rock Solid Technologies for 311 app. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Rock Solid Technologies, Inc. in amount not to exceed $103,800.00 for the purchase and implementation of a mobile/smartphone application for online reporting to the 311 Center.(Requested by 311)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
O-137-2020 Appropriate $10,000 for Trees Knoxville Urban Tree Canopy assessment. An Ordinance appropriating $10,000.00 from the Public Service Department's budget to Trees Knoxville to complete an Urban Tree Canopy (UTC) assessment to better understand baseline conditions of tree canopy and its changes over time, its distribution of trees and value of the urban forest, and facilitate the importance of urban trees during planning processes in partnership with Trees Knoxville, Knoxville Utilities Board, and the Tennessee Division of Forestry.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
O-136-2020 Appropriate $6,400 for A 1 Learning Connections. An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $6,400.00 from the Community Empowerment Budget and donating same to A 1 Learning Connections to assist in providing after school academic and healthy living enrichment services for low-income, at-risk students and their families at Austin East High School and Vine Middle Magnet School and implementing a program for parents who are African immigrants.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
O-135-2020 Appropriate $6,000 for Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee's Office on Aging. An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $6,000.00 from the Community Empowerment Budget and donating same to Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee's Office on Aging to provide bandwidth for live chat and bot services for 24/7 availability and provide multi-lingual tech access to ensure everyone has access to its services and resources.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
O-134-2020 Appropriate $10,000 for Alliance House Community Coalition. An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $10,000.00 from the Community Empowerment Budget and donating same to Alliance House Community Coalition to be utilized toward events and outreach focused on providing resources for people in poverty and those underserved in jobs, health care and services.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
R-252-2020 Support Mayor's appointments to the Mayor's Maker Council. A Resolution expressing support for the Mayor's appointments of Mary Thom Adams, Kiame Biandudi, Jasmine Newton, Brigid Oesterling, Marshall Prado, Kelly Sullivan, Marcus Williamson, and the reappointments of Marianne Canada, Barron Hall, Forrest Kirkpatrick, and Haseeb Qureshi to the Mayor's Maker Council.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
R-251-2020 Confirm appointment of Beth Eason to the Historic Zoning Commission. A Resolution confirming the appointment of Beth Eason to the Historic Zoning Commission.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
R-250-2020 Grant pension to Ray E. Offenbacher. A Resolution granting a pension of $2,904.34 per month to Ray E. Offenbacher, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
R-249-2020 Grant pension to Lynn E. Clemons, Jr. A Resolution granting a pension of $3,611.54 per month to Lynn E. Clemons, Jr., an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
R-248-2020 Grant pension to Deborah A. Thomas. A Resolution granting a pension of $1,486.80 per month to Deborah A. Thomas, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
R-247-2020 Grant pension to Randy C. Reagan. A Resolution granting a pension of $748.34 per month to Randy C. Reagan, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
R-246-2020 Grant pension to Jonne L. Crick. A Resolution granting a pension of $2,197.82 per month to Jonne L. Crick, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
Approve consent items. approve the consent items
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 8, 2020
Approve minutes of the August 25, 2020 Regular Meeting. approve the minutes of the August 25, 2020 Regular Meeting of the City Council
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2020 Motion to defer:
o. Postpone rezoning 2724 Western Avenue from OS (Parks and Open Space) to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District An Ordinance to rezone a portion of property located 2724 Western Avenue from OS (Parks and Open Space) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District zoning, Wade Lovin for Alliance Funeral Group, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 7-H-20-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Deferred
Aug 25, 2020 Motion to defer:
n. Postpone One Year Plan Amendment for 2724 Western Ave from Open Space to General Commercial An Ordinance approving the request of Wade Lovin for Alliance Funeral Group, LLC for a One Year Plan Amendment from Open Space to General Commercial for property located at 2724 Western Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 7-D-20-PA) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Deferred
Aug 25, 2020 Motion to defer:
m. Postpone amendment to Central City Sector Plan for 2724 Western Ave from Open Space to General Commercial An Ordinance approving the request of Wade Lovin for Alliance Funeral Group, LLC for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Open Space to General Commercial for property located at 2724 Western Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 7-F-20-SP) (Third District)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Deferred
Aug 25, 2020 Motion to withdraw:
11-h Withdraw resolution to acquire property at 4901 Ball Camp Pike for Northwest Greenway Connector Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property in fee simple and for easements by negotiated purchase, or by condemnation if necessary, within certain real property located at 4901 Ball Camp Pike for $80,500.00, as part of the Northwest Greenway Connector Project.(Requested by Departments of Engineering and Parks & Recreation)
Aye
Withdrawn
Aug 25, 2020
d. Appropriate $10,000 from Public Service Dept to Trees Knoxville for Urban Tree Canopy assessment An Ordinance appropriating $10,000.00 from the Public Service Department's budget to Trees Knoxville to complete an Urban Tree Canopy (UTC) assessment to better understand baseline conditions of tree canopy and its changes over time, its distribution of trees and value of the urban forest, and facilitate the importance of urban trees during planning processes in partnership with Trees Knoxville, Knoxville Utilities Board, and the Tennessee Division of Forestry.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2020
c. Appropriate $6,400 from Community Empowerment Budget to A 1 Learning Connections for after school services An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $6,400.00 from the Community Empowerment Budget and donating same to A 1 Learning Connections to assist in providing after school academic and healthy living enrichment services for low-income, at-risk students and their families at Austin East High School and Vine Middle Magnet School and implementing a program for parents who are African immigrants.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2020
b. Appropriate $6,000 from Community Empowerment Budget to K-KC Community Action Committee's Office on Aging An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $6,000.00 from the Community Empowerment Budget and donating same to Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee's Office on Aging to provide bandwith for live chat and bot services for 24/7 availability and provide multi-lingual tech access to ensure everyone has access to its services and resources.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2020
a. Appropriate $10,000 from Community Empowerment Budget to Alliance House Community Coalition An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $10,000.00 from the Community Empowerment Budget and donating same to Alliance House Community Coalition to be utilized toward events and outreach focused on providing resources for people in poverty and those underserved in jobs, health care and services.(Requested by Office of Community Empowerment)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2020
R-245-2020 Authorize Mayor to sign MOU with Knox County for 2019 Homeland Security Grant to purchase License Plate Reader System A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox County to accept $21,300.00 as a subrecipient of the 2019 Homeland Security Grant in order to purchase a License Plate Reader System for the Knoxville Police Department.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2020
R-244-2020 Authorize Mayor to amend contract with Rogers Group, Inc. for 2020 Resurfacing Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-20-0179 with Rogers Group, Inc. for the 2020 Resurfacing Project, increasing the contract amount by $128,077.93 for a new contract total of $4,542,751.33 and extending the completion date to August 31, 2020.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2020
R-243-2020 Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Rackley Company East TN for Chilhowee Park Office Building Roof Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Rackley Company East TN for an amount not to exceed $51,090.00 for the Chilhowee Park Office Building Roof Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2020
R-242-2020 Authorize Mayor to acquire property for Texas Avenue Sidewalk Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property by negotiated purchase, or by condemnation if necessary, in fee simple and for easements within four tracts of real property as part of the Texas Avenue Sidewalk Project for a total amount not to exceed $125,000.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2020
R-241-2020 Authorize Mayor to accept proposal from Midwest Casualty Company for excess workers' compensation insurance A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept a proposal from Midwest Casualty Company to provide excess workers' compensation insurance coverage for City of Knoxville employees and K-Trans Management, Inc. employees for a one-year period at a premium not to exceed a corresponding percentage of annual payroll that is currently estimated to be $183,320.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits/Risk Management Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2020
R-240-2020 Authorize Mayor to execute MOU with Knox County for EM Agency 2019 Homeland Security Grant A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Knox County to accept $25,000.00 on behalf of Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency as a sub-recipient of the 2019 Homeland Security Grant in order to obtain satellite, phone, fax, data services and equipment maintenance for the Mobile Command Post and for Incident Management software for the Emergency Operations Center.(Requested by Emergency Management Agency)
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 25, 2020
R-239-2020 Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with Knoxville Area Urban League for Workforce Development Enhancement Initiative A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville Area Urban League to provide an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for its Workforce Development Enhancement Initiative.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
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