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Seema Singh

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

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Seema Singh has cast 4,362 published votes on the City of Knoxville, TN City Council, attending 89.2% of recorded roll calls, with 316 motions made and 70 dissents (a “no” on an adopted item).

On the issues

Attendance

3893 of 4362

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

287 contested decisions · how these are counted

287

contested decisions he or she cast a yes or no on

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

70

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 1082 941 (87%) 12 (1%) 5 9–0 See votes →
Budget & taxes 409 339 (83%) 9 (2%) 2 8–0 See votes →
Contracts & purchasing 398 329 (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 204 167 (82%) 9 (4%) 3 9–0 See votes →
Roads & infrastructure 484 412 (85%) 7 (1%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Parks & community 270 229 (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 690 636 92% 2 See votes →
2025 458 371 81% 10 See votes →

Agreement with other members

Computed over contested votes only — the 287 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 88 (75%) 88
Tommy Smith 169 of 251 (67%) 251
Lauren Rider 183 of 281 (65%) 281
Gwen McKenzie 178 of 274 (65%) 274
Lynne Fugate 151 of 237 (64%) 237
Charles Thomas 155 of 245 (63%) 245
Janet Testerman 104 of 167 (62%) 167
Andrew Roberto 163 of 282 (58%) 282
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 249 (34%) 249
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
Jan 29, 2019
O-15-2019 Rezone E. Woodland Ave/Kenyon St intersection from R-1A/IH-1 to O-1/IH-1 An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southeast corner of East Woodland Avenue and Kenyon Street intersection, from R-1A (Low Density Residential) / IH-1 (Infill Housing Overlay) District to O-1 (Office, Medical, and Related Services) / IH-1 (Infill Housing Overlay) District, Neyland Bryant One, LLC, Applicant.
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
O-14-2019 Rezone property at Pleasant Ridge Rd/Sycamore Dr from I-1 to I-2 An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southwest corner of Pleasant Ridge Road and Sycamore Drive, west of West Industrial Parkway, from I-1 (Planned Industrial Park) District to I-2 (Restricted Manufacturing and Warehousing) District, Steve Young, Applicant.
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
O-13-2019 Rezone property on E. Scott Ave from R-1A/H-1 to RP-1/H-1 An Ordinance to rezone property located on the south side of East Scott Avenue, west of Harvey Street, from R-1A (Low Density Residential) / H-1 (Historic Overlay) District to RP-1 (Planned Residential) / H-1 (Historic Overlay) District, Laurence Eaton, Applicant.
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
O-12-2019 Appropriate $5,000 for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Commission An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,000.00 from the Community Relations Budget and donating same to the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Commission to be used toward the 37th annual King Week Celebration 2019.
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
O-11-2019 Designate EMA funds as a special revenue fund An ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 9, Article II, § 9-31, to designate the funds of the Emergency Management Agency as a special revenue fund.
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
R-35-2019 Confirm appointment to Board of Directors of Community Television A Resolution confirming the appointment of Jim Idol to the Board of Directors of Community Television of Knoxville.
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
R-34-2019 Confirm reappointment to Board of Directors of Community Television A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Avice Reid to the Board of Directors of Community Television of Knoxville.
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
R-33-2019 Confirm appointments/reappointments to Public Arts Committee A Resolution confirming the appointment of Kim Bumpas, Gwen McKenzie, Caroline Covington and Jeannie Bennett and reappointment of Susana Esrequis, John Powers and Tanisha Baker to the City of Knoxville Public Arts Committee.
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
O-10-2019 Appropriate $500 for East TN Community Design Center for Vestal Gateway Park 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 East Tennessee Community Design Center, Inc. serving as fiscal agent on behalf of Vestal Community Organization to be utilized toward the arched entrance at the Vestal Gateway Park.
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
O-9-2019 Appropriate $1,800 for Friends of the Knox County Public Library An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,800.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Friends of the Knox County Public Library to be utilized toward the 15th Annual Children's Festival of Reading.
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
O-8-2019 Appropriate $3,300 for Centro Hispano de East Tennessee Kid's Corner Remodel An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $3,300.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Centro Hispano de East Tennessee to be utilized toward the Kid's Corner Remodel project.
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
R-32-2019 Grant pension to Charles R. Beckner A Resolution granting a pension of $1,339.93 per month to Charles R. Beckner, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
R-31-2019 Grant pension to Jane Shadwell A Resolution granting a pension of $1,202.09 per month to Jane Shadwell, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
R-30-2019 Grant pension to Danny E. Beeler A Resolution granting a pension of $4,493.40 per month to Danny E. Beeler, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
R-29-2019 Grant pension to William Everett A Resolution granting a pension of $3,697.14 per month to William Everett, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
R-28-2019 Grant pension to Christopher A. Foster A Resolution granting a pension of $3,822.08 per month to Christopher A. Foster, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
R-27-2019 Grant pension to Randall Gibbs A Resolution granting a pension of $3,969.42 per month to Randall Gibbs, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
R-26-2019 Grant pension to Jay E. Jenkins, Jr. A Resolution granting a pension of $3,902.56 per month to Jay E. Jenkins, Jr., an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
R-25-2019 Grant pension to Edward T. Johnson A Resolution granting a pension of $3,320.08 per month to Edward T. Johnson, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
R-24-2019 Grant pension to Paul Lane A Resolution granting a pension of $4,404.68 per month to Paul Lane, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
R-23-2019 Grant pension to Neal R. Maney A Resolution granting a pension of $4,170.60 per month to Neal R. Maney, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
R-22-2019 Grant pension to Gregory McKnight A Resolution granting a pension of $3,408.85 per month to Gregory McKnight, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
R-21-2019 Grant pension to Daniel K. Paidousis A Resolution granting a pension of $4,014.77 per month to Daniel K. Paidousis, an employee of the Knoxville Police Department.
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
R-20-2019 Grant pension to Mitchell W. Smith A Resolution granting a pension of $3,575.96 per month to Mitchell W. Smith, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
R-19-2019 Grant pension to Thomas P. Armstrong A Resolution granting a pension of $4,275.35 per month to Thomas P. Armstrong, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
R-18-2019 Grant pension to Peggy Bradley A Resolution granting a pension of $1,598.63 per month to Peggy Bradley, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
R-17-2019 Grant pension to Linda S. Copeland A Resolution granting a pension of $1,895.02 per month to Linda S. Copeland, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
R-16-2019 Grant pension to David Harrison A Resolution granting a pension of $2,734.69 per month to David Harrison, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
R-15-2019 Grant pension to Carol Mahler A Resolution granting a pension of $2,823.76 per month to Carol Mahler, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
R-14-2019 Grant pension to Janis Maynard A Resolution granting a pension of $1,638.21 per month to Janis Maynard, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
R-13-2019 Grant pension to Rickey McMurtrie A Resolution granting a pension of $701.15 per month to Rickey McMurtrie, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
R-12-2019 Grant pension to Martha J. York A Resolution granting a pension of $3,411.58 per month to Martha J. York, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
R-11-2019 Approve Certificate of Compliance for Towne Fine Wine & Spirits LLC A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Towne Fine Wine & Spirits LLC relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to operate a liquor store in the City.
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 29, 2019
Approve minutes of previous meeting Motion to: approve the minutes of the January 15, 2019 Regular Meeting of City Council
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 15, 2019
O-5-2019 Authorize community cat spay/neuter and release program An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 5, Article IV, to authorize a spay/neuter and release program for community cats.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Aye
Split
Jan 15, 2019
Refer BZA appeal regarding 7621 Kingston Pike interstate proximity back to BZA A Resolution approving an appeal of John Shirley, by Arthur Seymour, Jr., to refer the appeal of the Board of Zoning Appeals' ("BZA") denial of determination of the Chief Building Official that 7621 Kingston Pike is not considered adjacent to the interstate, back to BZA for a hearing by the full membership of BZA, Elizabeth Eason, Applicant (BZA file No. 7-M-18-VA) BZA denied 2-2.
Aye
Deferred
Jan 15, 2019
Rezone property at E. Woodland Ave/Kenyon St from R-1A/IH-1 to O-1/IH-1 An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southeast corner of East Woodland Avenue and Kenyon Street intersection, from R-1A (Low Density Residential) / IH-1 (Infill Housing Overlay) District to O-1 (Office, Medical, and Related Services) / IH-1 (Infill Housing Overlay) District, Neyland Bryant One, LLC, Applicant. (MPC approved 12-0 Consent) (MPC File No. 12-I-18-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 15, 2019
Rezone property at Pleasant Ridge Rd/Sycamore Dr from I-1 to I-2 An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southwest corner of Pleasant Ridge Road and Sycamore Drive, west of West Industrial Parkway, from I-1 (Planned Industrial Park) District to I-2 (Restricted Manufacturing and Warehousing) District, Steve Young, Applicant. (MPC approved 12-0 Consent) (MPC File No. 12-B-18-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 15, 2019
Rezone property on E. Scott Ave from R-1A/H-1 to RP-1/H-1 An ordinance to rezone property located on the south side of East Scott Avenue, west of Harvey Street, from R-1A (Low Density Residential) / H-1 (Historic Overlay) District to RP-1 (Planned Residential) / H-1 (Historic Overlay) District, Laurence Eaton, Applicant. (MPC approved 13-0) (MPC File No. 11-F-18-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 15, 2019
Appropriate $5,000 for MLK Commemorative Commission King Week Celebration An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $5,000.00 from the Community Relations Budget and donating same to the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Commission to be used toward the 37th annual King Week Celebration 2019. (Requested by Office of Community Relations)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 15, 2019
Designate EMA funds as a special revenue fund An ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 9, Article II, § 9-31, to designate the funds of the Emergency Management Agency as a special revenue fund. (Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 15, 2019
R-10-2019 Authorize property acquisition 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, within 43 tracts of real property for the Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Project for an amount not to exceed $815,000.00.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 15, 2019
R-9-2019 Authorize license agreement for public parking under James White Parkway A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a License Agreement with the State of Tennessee to allow public parking under James White Parkway between Island Home Avenue and the adjacent railroad right-of-way.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 15, 2019
R-8-2019 Authorize agreement with Ingle Paving for Sidewalk Replacement Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Ingle Paving for the 2019 Sidewalk Replacement Project for an amount not to exceed $556,439.85.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 15, 2019
R-7-2019 Amend street light maintenance contract with Service One, Inc. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-18-0261 with Service One, Inc. to provide maintenance services for the City's street lights, increasing the contract amount by $435,000.00 for a new contract total of $1,535,000.00 and extending the term to April 13, 2019.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 15, 2019
R-6-2019 Authorize encroachment agreement with Ergon Terminaling, Inc. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Encroachment Agreement with Ergon Terminaling, Inc. to permit a barge mooring cell in the Tennessee River along the shore of 3209 Island Home Avenue which is part of Ijams Nature Center.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 15, 2019
R-5-2019 Authorize agreement with S&ME Inc. for Cured-in-Place Pipe Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with S&ME Inc. for the 2018 Cured-in-Place Pipe Project for an amount not to exceed $86,150.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 15, 2019
O-7-2019 Appropriate $6,670 for Discovery Lab Global youth programs An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $6,670.00 from the Office of Community Relations "Save Our Sons" Budget and donating same to Discovery Lab Global to allow it to continue its programs of developing valuable technical and social skills for inner city youth.(Requested by Office of Community Relations)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 15, 2019
O-6-2019 Appropriate $2,000 for Stanford Eisenberg Knoxville Jewish Day School An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $2,000.00 from the Mayor's budget and donating same to assist the Stanford Eisenberg Knoxville Jewish Day School in bringing Violins of Hope to Knoxville.(Requested by Mayor Rogero)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 15, 2019
O-4-2019 Amend Knoxville City Code Electrical Code section 10-27(10.46) An Ordinance to amend Chapter 10, Article II, Section 10-27(10.46) of the Knoxville City Code to update and correct language within the City of Knoxville Electrical Code to allow a current City employee to properly pull permits.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 15, 2019
O-3-2019 Appropriate $750 for Historic Fourth & Gill Neighborhood porch An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $750.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to the Historic Fourth & Gill Neighborhood Organization to be utilized toward the restoration of the Neighborhood Center porch.(Requested by Councilmember Rider)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 15, 2019
O-2-2019 Appropriate $1,100 for Cattywampus Puppet Council pageant An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,100.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Community Shares, Inc., serving as fiscal agent on behalf of Cattywampus Puppet Council to be utilized toward the 3rd Annual Appalachian Puppet Pageant.(Requested by Councilmembers Roberto, Singh-Perez, Campen, McKenzie, and Stair)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 15, 2019
O-1-2019 Appropriate $1,550 for Beaumont Magnet Academy Washington D.C. trip An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,550.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Beaumont Magnet Academy to be utilized toward the 2019 Annual Washington D.C. trip.(Requested by Vice Mayor Saunders, Councilmembers Roberto, Singh-Perez, Rider, Campen, McKenzie, and Stair)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 15, 2019
R-4-2019 Grant pension to James E. Mobley A Resolution granting a pension of $3,156.50 per month to James E. Mobley, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 15, 2019
R-3-2019 Grant pension to Judith Foltz A Resolution granting a pension of $1,177.09 per month (defined benefit and defined contribution) to Judith Foltz, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 15, 2019
R-2-2019 Grant pension to Charles D. Marshall A Resolution granting a pension of $3,170.27 per month to Charles D. Marshall, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 15, 2019
R-1-2019 Grant pension to survivors of Gwendolyn R. Winfrey A Resolution granting a pension of $406.97 per month to Jimanisha Smith-Morgan and same to Jimmie Smith, survivors of Gwendolyn R. Winfrey, a former employee of the Knoxville General Government. (Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous
Jan 15, 2019
Approve minutes of previous City Council meeting approve the minutes of the December 18, 2018 Regular Meeting of City Council
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 4, 2018
11-G-18-RZ Rezone property on E Young High Pike from RP-2 (conditional) to RP-2 An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northwest side of East Young High Pike, northeast side of Chapman Highway, from RP-2 (Planned Residential) District with a condition prohibiting access to Chapman Highway to RP-2 (Planned Residential) District without the condition prohibiting access to Chapman Highway, Elmington CG, LLC, Applicant. (MPC approved 14-0) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 4, 2018
11-E-18-RZ Rezone property on W Summit Hill Dr from C-3/D-1 to C-2/D-1 An Ordinance to rezone property located on the south side of West Summit Hill Drive, east of State Street and west of South Central Street, from C-3 (General Commercial) / D-1 (Downtown Design Overlay) to C-2 (Central Business District) / D-1 (Downtown Design Overlay), G.C. Hoffner Real Estate, Inc., Applicant. (MPC approved 14-0 Consent) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 4, 2018
10-E-18-RZ Rezone property on Asheville Hwy from R-1A to C-3 An Ordinance to rezone property located on the north side of Asheville Highway, west of Macedonia Lane, from R-1A (Low Density Residential) District to C-3 (General Commercial) District, Elizabeth Byrd Cunningham / Tri-Star Partnership, Applicant. (MPC approved 14-0 Consent) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 4, 2018
11-B-18-SP Amend Central City Sector Plan from ROW to MU-RC An Ordinance approving an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from ROW (Right-Of-Way) to MU-RC (Regional Mixed Use Center), property located on the east side of South Central Street at terminus of Cumberland Avenue, Metropolitan Planning Commission, Applicant. (MPC Approved 14-0 Consent) (Sixth District) (Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 4, 2018
11-A-18-AC Close unnamed alley and execute quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close a portion of an unnamed alley between the northeast corner of parcel 069 E B 015 and the southwest corner of parcel 069 E B 016 and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Houston Smelcer, Applicant. (MPC Approved 14-0 Consent) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 4, 2018
11-B-18-OA Amend Zoning Regs Article VII, Section 6 re: time limits for zoning updates An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, "Zoning Regulations," Article VII, Section 6, addressing time limits for consideration and notification for comprehensive updates to zoning ordinances and maps, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (MPC approved 14-0 Consent) (Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 4, 2018
R-405-2018 Apply for and accept Appalachia HIDTA Grant for officer overtime A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept an Appalachia High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Grant in the amount of $152,500.00, with no required matching funds, from the U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration as part of the multi-jurisdictional law enforcement agency efforts in combating narcotics crimes, to be used to fund officer overtime. (Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 4, 2018
R-404-2018 Enter railroad agreement for Topside Road and Alcoa Highway improvements A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a railroad agreement with the State of Tennessee, CSX Railroad, and Knox County for improvements to Topside Road and Alcoa Highway.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 4, 2018
R-403-2018 Execute agreement with Gresham Smith for Citywide Sidewalk Study A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Gresham Smith and Partners for an amount not to exceed $225,605.00 for a Citywide Sidewalk Study.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 4, 2018
R-402-2018 Accept BlueRe proposal for Stop Loss insurance for medical and drug plans A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept the proposal from BlueRe (a subsidiary of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee) for Stop Loss insurance for the City’s self-insured medical plan and prescription drug plan.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 4, 2018
R-401-2018 Confirm reappointment of Nick Bridgeman and appointment of Nicholas St. Sauveur to Tree Board A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Nick Bridgeman and the appointment of Nicholas St. Sauveur to the Knoxville Tree Board.(Requested by Mayor Rogero)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 4, 2018
R-400-2018 Support Mayor's appointment of Victoria Raschke to Neighborhood Advisory Council A Resolution expressing support for the Mayor's appointment of Victoria Raschke to the Neighborhood Advisory Council. (Requested by Mayor Rogero)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 4, 2018
O-183-2018 Appropriate $200 to Second Harvest Food Bank for Food for Kids program An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $200.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee to be utilized toward the Food for Kids program.(Requested by Councilmember Campen)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 4, 2018
R-399-2018 Approve Certificate of Compliance for Raddy's Liquor Center license renewal A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Raddy's Liquor Center 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)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 4, 2018
R-398-2018 Approve Certificate of Compliance for Supreme Liquors, LLC liquor license A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Supreme Liquors, LLC d/b/a East End Liquor and Tobacco relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (ABC) for a license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Dec 4, 2018
Approve minutes of November 20, 2018 meeting approve the minutes of the November 20, 2018 Regular Meeting of City Council
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2018 Motion to deny:
Deny appeal regarding Use on Review for ECG Acquisitions, LLC. A Resolution approving an appeal by Pond Gap Area Neighborhood Association, Inc. of the Metropolitan Planning Commission's approval of a Use on Review filed by ECG Acquisitions, LLC, property located on the west side of Hollywood Road, south of I-40/I-75.
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2018 Motion to defer:
BZA file No. 7-M-18-VA Refer appeal regarding 7621 Kingston Pike to BZA for hearing. A Resolution approving an appeal of John Shirley, by Arthur Seymour, Jr., to refer the appeal of the Board of Zoning Appeals' ("BZA") denial of determination of the Chief Building Official that 7621 Kingston Pike is not considered adjacent to the interstate, back to BZA for a hearing by the full membership of BZA, Elizabeth Eason, Applicant
Aye
Deferred
Nov 20, 2018 Motion to withdraw:
File No. 8-B-18-OA Amend zoning code for South Waterfront District ROW flexibility. An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, "Zoning Regulations", Article IV, Section 4.1 "South Waterfront District" to allow more flexibility regarding the dedication of right-of-way (ROW) in the Knoxville South Waterfront Form Based Development Code.
Aye
Withdrawn
Nov 20, 2018
R-397-2018 Approve agreement with THEVERYMANY, LLC for public art installation. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with THEVERYMANY, LLC for the creation and installation of public art at the City owned park located at the corner of Summit Hill Drive and South Gay Street for an amount not to exceed $500,000.00.
No
Split
Nov 20, 2018
R-389-2018 Approve appeal for hotel height increase at 9101 Executive Park Drive. A Resolution approving an appeal of Paul Williams of the Board of Zoning Appeals' decision to deny a request for an increase in height from 45' to 81'3" for a new hotel to be located at 9101 Executive Park Drive, Paul Williams, Applicant (BZA file No. 9-B-18-VA), BZA denied 3-1.
Aye
Split
Nov 20, 2018
Approve minutes of November 6, 2018 meeting. Motion to approve the minutes of the November 6, 2018 Regular Meeting of City Council
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2018
O-182-2018 Emergency ordinance adopting 2018 International Residential Code. An Emergency Ordinance amending Chapter 6, Article IIA, §§ 6-41 and 6-42 of the Knoxville City Code; adopting the 2018 edition of the International Residential Code For One-and Two-Family Dwellings, including Appendices E, F, H, K, Q, R, and S, with amendments as provided in this Ordinance, as the Residential Building Code of the City of Knoxville, regulating the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, removal and demolition of detached one-and two-family dwellings and townhouses and their accessory structures; providing for the review of plans, inspections, and the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and providing penalties for the violation of said Residential Building Code.
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2018
O-181-2018 Emergency ordinance adopting 2018 International Energy Conservation Code. An Emergency Ordinance amending Chapter 6, Article IIB, §§ 6-51 and 6-52 of the Knoxville City Code adopting the 2018 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code as the Energy Conservation Code of the City of Knoxville, regulating energy efficient building envelopes and installation of energy efficient mechanical, lighting and power systems in the City of Knoxville; providing for the review of plans, inspections, and the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and providing penalties for the violation of said Energy Conservation Code.
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2018
O-180-2018 Emergency ordinance adopting 2018 International Building Code. An Emergency Ordinance amending Chapter 6, Article II, §§ 6-31 and 6-32 of the Knoxville City Code adopting the 2018 edition of the International Building Code, including Appendix D with amendments as provided in this Ordinance, as the Building Code of the City of Knoxville, regulating the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, removal and demolition of structures within the City of Knoxville, providing for the review of plans, inspections, and the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefore, and providing penalties for the violation of said Building Code.
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2018
O-179-2018 Emergency ordinance adopting 2018 International Existing Building Code. An Emergency Ordinance amending Chapter 6, Article IIC, §§ 6-53 and 6-54 of the Knoxville City Code adopting the 2018 edition of the International Existing Building Code as the Existing Building Code of the City of Knoxville, regulating the repair, alteration, change of occupancy, addition and relocation of existing buildings in the City of Knoxville; providing for the review of plans, inspections, and the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and providing penalties for the violation of said Existing Building Code.
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2018
O-178-2018 Emergency ordinance adopting 2018 International Fuel Gas Code. An Emergency Ordinance amending Chapter 6, Article III, §§ 6-56 and 6-57 of the Knoxville City Code adopting the 2018 edition of the International Fuel Gas Code, including Appendices A, B, C and D, with amendments as provided in this Ordinance, as the Fuel Gas Code of the City of Knoxville, regulating the installation, alteration, and maintenance of all piping extending from the point of delivery of gas for use as a fuel and designed to convey or carry the same to gas appliances and regulating the installation and maintenance of appliances designed to utilize such gas as a fuel within the City of Knoxville; providing for the review of plans, inspections, and the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; providing for the licensing of persons engaging in the business of installing, repairing, or maintaining said piping and appliances; and providing penalties for the violation of said Fuel Gas Code.
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2018
O-177-2018 Emergency ordinance adopting 2018 International Mechanical Code. An Emergency Ordinance amending Chapter 6, Article IV, §§ 6-81 and 6-82 of the Knoxville City Code, adopting the 2018 edition of the International Mechanical Code, including Appendix A, with amendments as provided in this Ordinance, as the Mechanical Code of the City of Knoxville, regulating the installation of mechanical systems, including alteration, replacement of equipment, appliances, fixtures, and/or appurtenances thereto, including ventilating, heating, cooling, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems, incinerators, and other energy-related systems of buildings or structures in the City of Knoxville; providing for the review of plans, inspections, and the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; providing for the licensing of persons engaging in the business of installing, repairing or maintaining said mechanical systems; and providing penalties for the violation of said Mechanical Code.
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2018
O-176-2018 Emergency ordinance adopting National Electrical Code and TN rules. An Emergency Ordinance amending Chapter 10, Article II, §§ 10-26 and 10-27, of the Knoxville City Code to adopt the 2017 National Electrical Code and Chapter 0780-02-01 of the Rules of the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance pertaining to electrical installations, with modifications to additional rules and regulations for administration and enforcement.
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2018
O-175-2018 Emergency ordinance adopting 2018 International Plumbing Code. An Emergency Ordinance amending Chapter 6, Article V, §§ 6-106 and 6-107 of the Knoxville City Code adopting the 2018 edition of the International Plumbing Code and Appendices B, C, D, and E, with amendments as provided in this Ordinance, as the Plumbing Code of the City of Knoxville, regulating the installation, alteration, and maintenance of plumbing systems within the City of Knoxville; providing for the review of plans, inspections, and the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; providing for the licensing of persons engaging in the business of installing, repairing or maintaining said plumbing systems; and providing penalties for the violation of said Plumbing Code.
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2018
O-174-2018 Emergency ordinance adopting 2018 International Property Maintenance Code. An Emergency Ordinance amending Chapter 6, Article VI § 6-137 of the Knoxville City Code relating to unfit buildings and §§ 6-151 and 6-152 adopting the 2018 edition of the International Property Maintenance Code and Appendices, with amendments, as the Property Maintenance Code (Housing Code) of the City of Knoxville.
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2018
O-173-2018 Emergency ordinance adopting 2018 International Swimming Pool & Spa Code. An Emergency Ordinance amending Chapter 6 of the Knoxville City Code by repealing Article IID in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Article IID, §§ 6-55 and 6-56, adopting the 2018 edition of the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code as the Swimming Pool and Spa Code of the City of Knoxville, regulating the construction, alteration, movement, renovation, replacement, repair and maintenance of aquatic recreation facilities, pools and spas in the City of Knoxville; providing for the review of plans, inspections, and the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and providing penalties for the violation of said Swimming Pool and Spa Code.
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2018
O-172-2018 Emergency ordinance removing fire district references. An Emergency Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 6, Article I, §§ 6-5, 6-6 and 6-7 by removing references to multiple fire districts.
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2018
O-171-2018 Emergency ordinance adopting 2018 International Fire Code. An Emergency Ordinance amending Chapter 11 of the Knoxville City Code so as to adopt the 2018 edition of the International Fire Code, including appendices B, C and D, with amendments with an effective date of January 1, 2019; providing for the review of plans, inspections, and the collection of fees thereof; and providing penalties for violation of said codes.
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2018
R-396-2018 Approve agreement with Whaley Construction for Middlebrook Sidewalk Project. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Whaley Construction, LLC for the Middlebrook at Lake Brook Sidewalk Project for an amount not to exceed $149,237.48.
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2018
R-395-2018 Amend Whaley Construction contract for Cedar Lane Sidewalk Project. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-18-0125 with Whaley Construction, LLC for the Cedar Lane Sidewalk Project, increasing the contract amount by $36,763.80 for a new contract total of $338,197.80 and extending the date of completion to November 30, 2018.
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2018
R-394-2018 Amend Vaughn and Melton contract for Sevier Ave Streetscapes. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-15-0180 with Vaughn and Melton Consulting Engineers, Inc. for the Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Improvement Project, increasing the contract amount by $88,000.00 for a new contract total of $430,045.00 and extending the date of completion to December 31, 2019.
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2018
R-393-2018 Amend Rogers Group contract for 2018 Resurfacing Project. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-18-0244 with Rogers Group, Inc. for the 2018 Resurfacing Project, increasing the contract amount by $654,260.38 for a new contract total of $8,392,884.03.
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2018
R-392-2018 Approve agreement with Southern Constructors for 2019 Curb Cuts Project. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Southern Constructors, Inc. for the 2019 Curb Cuts Project for an amount not to exceed $347,015.00.
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2018
R-391-2018 Award $1.2M in Affordable Rental Funds to Housing Development Corp. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award $1,200,000.00 in Affordable Rental Development Funds to Knoxville’s Housing Development Corporation for the development of fifty-three affordable housing units for low-income seniors, to be located on Clifton Road and Chillicothe Street.
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2018
R-390-2018 Transfer real property to Housing Development Corp for senior housing. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and deliver on behalf of the City of Knoxville all documents necessary to transfer to Knoxville's Housing Development Corporation several parcels of real property located on Clifton Road, Sanderson Road, and Chillicothe Street, at no cost, for the development of affordable rental housing for seniors.
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2018
O-170-2018 Rezone Cedar Lane property from conditional to unconditional O-1. An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northwest side of Cedar Lane, southwest of Haynes-Sterchi Road, from O-1 (Office, Medical, and Related Services) District, with conditions, to O-1 (Office, Medical, and Related Services) District, without conditions for the northeastern portion of the property, Benchmark Associates, Applicant.
Aye
Unanimous
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