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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
Jul 31, 2018
11-t Grant pension to Joseph B. Toole A Resolution granting a pension of $629.20 per month to Joseph B. Toole, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 31, 2018
11-s Grant pension to Kenneth J. Parrott A Resolution granting a pension of $1,396.61 per month to Kenneth J. Parrott, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 31, 2018
11-r Approve amended Certificate of Compliance for Knoxville Room Service liquor license A Resolution approving the issuance of an amended Certificate of Compliance to Knoxville Room Service relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a license to operate a liquor store in the City, due to a recent change in state law.(Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 31, 2018
Approve minutes of July 17, 2018 meeting Motion to: approve the minutes of the July 17, 2018 Regular Meeting of City Council
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 3, 2018 Motion to defer:
9-a Rezone property on Ferd Hickey Road from Agricultural to Planned Residential District An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northeast side of Ferd Hickey Road, east of Piney Grove Church Road, from A-1 (General Agricultural) District to RP-1 (Planned Residential) District, at up to 4 DU/AC, Eagle CDI, Inc., Applicant. (MPC approved 11-1-1) (MPC File No. 4-L-18-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Deferred
Jul 3, 2018
R-251-2018 Amend agreement with Knox County for surplus lawn mowing equipment lease A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to Agreement No. C-16-0316 with Knox County, Tennessee, acting on behalf of the Knox County Sheriff's Office, to extend the term of the original agreement for an additional two-year term for the lease of surplus lawn mowing equipment.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 3, 2018
R-250-2018 Apply for and accept Port Security Grant for police and fire departments A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a three-year Port Security Grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in the amount of $453,957.00 with a required 25% in kind match of $151,319.00 for a total grant amount of $605,276.00 to purchase a police boat, equipment and a dock for the Knoxville Police Department and the Knoxville Fire Department. (Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 3, 2018
R-249-2018 Accept transfer of property adjacent to Sam E. Hill School A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept the transfer of property adjacent to Sam E. Hill School, in the Lonsdale neighborhood, from Knox County. (Requested by Department of Law)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 3, 2018
R-248-2018 Acquire property 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 purchase, or condemnation if necessary, within twelve tracts of real property for a total amount not to exceed $250,000.00 as part of the Northwest Greenway Connector Project. (Requested by Departments of Engineering and Parks & Recreation)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 3, 2018
R-247-2018 Authorize agreement for Amherst Road Slope Stabilization Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $102,623.00, for the Amherst Road Slope Stabilization Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 3, 2018
R-246-2018 Amend contract for New City Impound Building Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-17-0161 with Thomas Caldwell, Architect for the New City Impound Building Project, increasing the contract amount by $17,800.00 for a new contract total of $42,400.00, and extending the date of completion to December 31, 2019. (Requested by Fleet Services and Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 3, 2018
R-245-2018 Accept proposal for employee and dependent life/AD&D insurance A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept a proposal from Ochs, Inc., underwritten by the Minnesota Life Insurance Company, to provide employee and dependent life and AD&D insurance coverage for a period of three years at an annual premium not to exceed $125,000.00 and to execute a contract and application for insurance consistent with the proposal. (Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 3, 2018
R-244-2018 Accept proposal for employee long-term disability insurance A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept a proposal from Ochs, Inc., underwritten by the Madison National Life Insurance Company, Inc., to provide employee long-term disability insurance coverage for a period of three years at an annual estimated cost of $170,000.00 and to execute a contract and application for insurance consistent with the proposal. (Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 3, 2018
R-243-2018 Authorize agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center for homeless services A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Volunteer Ministry Center to provide $110,000.00 in General Funds for the provision of supportive services for homeless persons who utilize the Day Resource Center, Bush Family Refuge and the Volunteer Ministry Center Dental Clinic.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 3, 2018
R-242-2018 Honor memory of Lynn Redmon and express condolences A Resolution honoring the memory of Lynn Redmon and to express Council's condolences to his family upon the occasion of his passing. (Requested by Council)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 3, 2018
R-241-2018 Confirm appointment of Richard Allen Foster to Downtown Design Review Board A Resolution confirming the appointment of Richard Allen Foster to the Downtown Design Review Board. (Requested by Mayor Rogero)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 3, 2018
11-q Grant pension to Dennis P. Beckley A Resolution granting a pension of $4,049.70 per month to Dennis P. Beckley, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 3, 2018
11-p Grant pension to Carl D. Green A Resolution granting a pension of $1,208.65 per month to Carl D. Green, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 3, 2018
11-o Grant pension to Karen M. Pappas A Resolution granting a pension of $2,144.70 per month to Karen M. Pappas, an employee of the Knoxville General Government. (Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 3, 2018
11-n Grant pension to Paul A. Harrell A Resolution granting a pension of $198.70 per month (defined benefit only) to Paul A. Harrell, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 3, 2018
11-m Approve Certificate of Compliance for Ingles Markets #307 wine license renewal A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Ingles Markets, Inc. #307 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 3, 2018
11-l Approve Certificate of Compliance for Ingles Markets #399 wine license renewal A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Ingles Markets, Inc. #399 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jul 3, 2018
11-k Approve Certificate of Compliance for University Liquor license renewal A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to HOM Properties LLC d/b/a University Liquor 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
Jul 3, 2018
Approve minutes of June 19, 2018 meeting Motion to: approve the minutes of the June 19, 2018 Regular Meeting of City Council
Aye
Unanimous
May 8, 2018 Motion to defer:
Ordinance to rezone property from A-1 to RP-1 district. An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northeast side of Ferd Hickey Road, east of Piney Grove Church Road, from A-1 (General Agricultural) District to RP-1 (Planned Residential) District, at up to 4 DU/AC, Eagle CDI, Inc., Applicant. (MPC approved 11-1-1) (MPC File No. 4-L-18-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Deferred
May 8, 2018
Ordinance to rezone property from A-1 to RP-1 district. An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northeast side of Ferd Hickey Road, east of Piney Grove Church Road, from A-1 (General Agricultural) District to RP-1 (Planned Residential) District, at up to 4 DU/AC, Eagle CDI, Inc., Applicant. (MPC approved 11-1-1) (MPC File No. 4-L-18-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Deferred
May 8, 2018
Rezone property from C-3 to C-4 district. An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northwest side of East Depot Avenue, northeast of North Central Street, from C-3 (General Commercial) District to C-4 (Highway and Arterial Commercial) District, subject to one condition, Mike Frazier, Applicant. (MPC approved 7-6) (MPC File No. 1-A-18-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Split
May 8, 2018
Approve amendment to Central City Sector Plan land use. An Ordinance approving the request of the City of Knoxville for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Mixed Use Special District (MU-CC3, SOMAG Mixed Use) to General Commercial for property located on the northwest side of East Depot Avenue, northeast of North Central Street. (MPC Approved 13-0) (File No. 4-J-18-SP) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Split
May 8, 2018
Appropriate $10,000 for Talahi Park maintenance. An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $10,000.00 from Parks and Recreation Department funds and donating same to Kingston Pike Sequoyah Hills Association to be utilized toward the maintenance and upkeep of Talahi Park.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
No
Split
May 8, 2018
Rezone property from A-1 to I-3 district. An Ordinance to rezone a portion of property located on the northeast side of Knott Road, southeast side of N. Middlebrook Pike, northwest side of S. Middlebrook Pike, from A-1 (General Agricultural) District to I-3 (General Industrial) District, Land Development Solutions, Applicant. (MPC approved 11-0-2) (MPC File No. 4-S-18-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
Rezone property from R-2 to O-2 district. An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northwest side of Laurel Avenue, southwest side of Eighteenth Street, from R-2 (General Residential) District to O-2 (Civic and Institutional) District, Land Development Solutions, Applicant. (MPC approved 11-0-2) (MPC File No. 4-R-18-RZ) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
Approve amendment to One Year Plan for Laurel Ave property. An Ordinance approving the request of Land Development Solutions for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Mixed Use Special District (MU-CC18, Fort Sanders Neighborhood) to Office for property located on the northwest side of Laurel Avenue, southwest side of Eighteenth Street. (MPC Approved 11-0-2) (File No. 4-F-18-PA) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
Approve amendment to Central City Sector Plan for Laurel Ave property. An Ordinance approving the request of Land Development Solutions for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Mixed Use Special District (MU CC18, Fort Sanders Neighborhood) to Office for property located on the northwest side of Laurel Avenue, southwest side of Eighteenth Street. (MPC Approved 11-0-2) (File No. 4-I-18-SP) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
Rezone property from C-4 to C-3 district. An Ordinance to rezone property located on the west side of North Broadway, north side of Silver Place, from C-4 (Highway and Arterial Commercial) District to C-3 (General Commercial) District, Jim Odle for Firaz Z. Tumazeh, Applicant. (MPC approved 11-0-2) (MPC File No. 4-P-18-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
Rezone property from C-3 to I-2 district. An Ordinance to rezone a portion of property located on the north side of Chilhowee Avenue, east of Jessamine Street, from C-3 (General Commercial) District to I-2 (Restricted Manufacturing and Warehousing) District, Park Street Group LLC, Applicant. (MPC approved 11-0-2) (MPC File No. 4-M-18-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
Rezone property from R-3/NC-1 to C-1/NC-1 district. An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northeast side of Thirteenth Street, northwest side of Bridge Avenue, from R-3 (High Density Residential) / NC-1 (Neighborhood Conservation Overlay) District to C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) / NC-1 (Neighborhood Conservation Overlay) District, Riyans LLC, Applicant. (MPC approved 13-0) (MPC File No. 4-J-18-RZ) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
Approve amendment to One Year Plan for Thirteenth St property. An Ordinance approving the request of Riyans LLC for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Medium Density Residential to Neighborhood Commercial for property located on the northeast side of Thirteenth Street, northwest side of Bridge Avenue. (MPC Approved 13-0) (File No. 4-E-18-PA) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
Approve amendment to Central City Sector Plan for Thirteenth St property. An Ordinance approving the request of Riyans LLC for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential to Neighborhood Commercial for property located on the northeast side of Thirteenth Street, northwest side of Bridge Avenue. (MPC Approved 13-0) (File No. 4-H-18-SP) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
Rezone property from C-1/IH-1 to R-1A/IH-1 district. An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northeast side of Johnston Street, northwest of Heiskell Avenue, from C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) / IH-1 (Infill Housing Overlay) District to R-1A (Low Density Residential) / IH-1 (Infill Housing Overlay) District, B.J. Murrian, Applicant. (MPC approved 11-0-2) (MPC File No. 4-E-18-RZ) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
Approve amendment to One Year Plan for Johnston St property. An Ordinance approving the request of B.J. Murrian for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Neighborhood Commercial to Traditional Neighborhood for property located on the northeast side of Johnston Street, northwest of Heiskell Avenue. (MPC Approved 11-0-2) (File No. 4-C-18-PA) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
Approve amendment to Central City Sector Plan for Johnston St property. An Ordinance approving the request of B.J. Murrian for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Neighborhood Commercial to Traditional Neighborhood for property located on the northeast side of Johnston Street, northwest of Heiskell Avenue. (MPC Approved 11-0-2) (File No. 4-C-18-SP) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
Rezone property from C-3 to C-2 district. An Ordinance to rezone property located on the south side of Washington Avenue, east side of Mitchell Street, from C-3 (General Commercial) District to C-2 (Central Business) District, subject to one condition, John L. Sanders, AIA c/o Parkridge Group LLC, Applicant. (MPC approved 11-0-2) (MPC File No. 4-C-18-RZ) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
Approve amendment to One Year Plan for Washington Ave property. An Ordinance approving the request of John L. Sanders, AIA c/o Parkridge Group LLC, for an amendment to the One Year Plan from Mixed Use Special District (MU-CC4, Magnolia Gateways Mixed Use) to Mixed Use - Urban Corridor for property located on the south side of Washington Avenue, east side of Mitchell Street. (MPC Approved 11-0-2) (File No. 4-B-18-PA) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
Approve amendment to Central City Sector Plan for Washington Ave property. An Ordinance approving the request of John L. Sanders, AIA c/o Parkridge Group LLC, for an amendment to the Central City Sector Plan from Mixed Use Special District (MU-CC4, Magnolia Gateways Mixed Use) to Mixed Use-Urban Corridor for property located on the south side of Washington Avenue, east side of Mitchell Street. (MPC Approved 11-0-2) (File No. 4-B-18-SP) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
Approve amendment to West City Sector Plan land use map. An Ordinance approving the request of the Metropolitan Planning Commission to amend the West City Sector Plan by amending the proposed land use map. (MPC Approved 11-0-2) (File No. 4-F-18-SP) (Second and Sixth Districts)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
Approve amendment to North City Sector Plan land use map. An Ordinance approving the request of the Metropolitan Planning Commission to amend to the North City Sector Plan by amending the proposed land use map. (MPC Approved 11-0-2) (File No. 4-E-18-SP) (Fourth and Fifth Districts)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
Ordinance to close unnamed alley and execute quitclaim deeds. An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley between the northeast boundary line of parcel 094 N L 028 and Eighteenth Street, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Land Development Solutions, Applicant. (MPC Approved 11-0-2) (File No. 4-A-18-AC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
Appropriate $20,000 for Everly Brothers Park development. An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $20,000.00 from Parks and Recreation Department funds and donating same to Legacy Parks Foundation to be utilized toward the development of the Everly Brothers Park.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Aye
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
Ordinance to adjust classification and compensation plans. An Ordinance to amend Sections 2-447, 2-450, 2-458, and 2-459 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the City of Knoxville's classification and compensation plans for general government, police, and fire employees.(Requested by Civil Service)
Aye
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
Ordinance to levy taxes for fiscal year 2018-2019. An Ordinance to levy a tax on all taxable properties, real, personal and mixed, within the corporate limits of the City of Knoxville to provide sufficient revenues to fund the general fund and debt service fund operations and debt service obligations of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019. (Requested by Department of Finance)
Aye
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
Ordinance making annual appropriations for fiscal year 2018-2019. An Ordinance making and fixing the annual appropriations for the several departments, agencies, and funds of the City of Knoxville for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019.(Requested by Department of Finance)
Aye
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
R-182-2018 Approve agreement with Michael Brady, Inc. for Fire Station #4 renovation. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Michael Brady, Inc. for design, scope of services, and assistance with the negotiations for a professional architectural services contract for the renovation of Fire Station #4 located at 2300 Linden Avenue for an amount not to exceed $27,000.00.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Aye
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
R-181-2018 Approve agreement with Community Tectonics for Cal Johnson Center renovations. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Community Tectonics Architects, Inc. for professional design services and planning services for the renovations to the Cal Johnson Recreation Center for an amount not to exceed $47,000.00.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Aye
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
R-180-2018 Approve grant application for NRPA/Disney Play Spaces. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from National Recreation and Parks Association/Disney Play Spaces in the amount of $30,000.00 with a City match of $30,000.00 including in-kind services and local sponsorship.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Dept.)
Aye
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
R-179-2018 Approve grant for Knoxville Area Transit passenger amenities purchase. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Federal Transit Administration and the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide funding in the total amount of $268,000.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for Local Surface Transportation Block Grant Program Assistance with an additional City match of up to $67,000.00, to purchase and install transit passenger amenities. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
Aye
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
R-178-2018 Approve grant application for Knoxville Area Transit mid-life bus overhauls. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Federal Transit Administration and the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide funding in the total amount of $200,000.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for Local Surface Transportation Block Grant Program Assistance with an additional City match of up to $50,000.00, for mid-life bus engine overhauls. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
Aye
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
R-177-2018 Approve grant application for Knoxville Area Transit bus purchase. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Federal Transit Administration and the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide funding in the total amount of $91,040.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for Local Surface Transportation Block Grant Program Assistance (Interim Funding Round for 2018) with an additional City match of up to $22,760.00, to purchase one neighborhood service bus.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
Aye
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
R-176-2018 Approve license agreement for Windstream fiber optic network. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a license agreement with Windstream Communications, LLC, its affiliates and subsidiaries, including but not limited to Windstream KDL, LLC and Earthlink Carrier, LLC, for the purpose of constructing, maintaining, operating and using a fiber optic telecommunications network within a specified portion of the City of Knoxville's public rights-of-way for telecommunication services, subject to certain terms, conditions and limitations.(Requested by Information Technology)
Aye
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
R-175-2018 Authorize License Agreement for I-275 Business Park Access Greenway. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a License Agreement with the State of Tennessee allowing the City to install and operate a greenway as part of the I-275 Business Park Access Improvements Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
R-174-2018 Authorize agreement with TDOT for traffic signal modification. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into Agreement No. 170064 with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation for the modification of the traffic signal at the intersection of Cedar Bluff Road and North Peters Road.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
R-173-2018 Amend contract with Vaughn & Melton for Urban Wilderness Gateway Project. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-18-0187 with Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers, Inc. for the Urban Wilderness Gateway Project, increasing the contract amount by $41,559.00 for a new contract total of $226,059.00.(Requested by Departments of Engineering and Parks and Recreation)
Aye
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
R-172-2018 Authorize agreement with Cannon & Cannon for Atlantic Ave Sidewalk Project. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Cannon & Cannon Inc. for an amount not to exceed $160,000.00 for the Atlantic Avenue Sidewalk Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
R-171-2018 Approve Commercial Recreation Easement with TVA for Volunteer Landing Park. A Resolution approving an agreement between the City and Tennessee Valley Authority for a Commercial Recreation Easement for TVA Tract No. XTFL-139RE, which includes Volunteer Landing Park and the adjacent recreational facilities for a period of thirty years. (Requested by Department of Finance and Administration)
Aye
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
O-60-2018 Appropriate $10,000 for Febb and Harry Burn memorial statue fundraiser. An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $10,000.00 toward sponsorship of the fundraiser for the memorial statue honoring Febb and Harry Burn. (Requested by Administration)
Aye
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
R-170-2018 Appoint Ursula Bailey and reappoint Brian Simmons to Airport Authority. A Resolution approving the appointment of Ursula Bailey and the reappointment of Brian Simmons to the Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority. (Requested by Mayor Rogero)
Aye
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
R-169-2018 Confirm reappointment of Michael P. Riley to Visit Knoxville Board. A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Michael P. Riley to the Visit Knoxville Board of Directors. (Requested by Mayor Rogero)
Aye
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
R-168-2018 Confirm reappointment of Rosa Mar and Ann Barker to Police Advisory Committee. A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Rosa Mar and Ann Barker to the Police Advisory and Review Committee. (Requested by Mayor Rogero)
Aye
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
O-59-2018 Appropriate $1,600 for Alliance for Better Nonprofits. An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,600.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Alliance for Better Nonprofits to be utilized toward their mission of serving upper East Tennessee nonprofits.(Requested by Councilmembers Roberto, Singh-Perez, and Campen)
Aye
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
O-58-2018 Appropriate $1,600 for Knoxville Children's Theatre lighting equipment. An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,600.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knoxville Children's Theatre, Inc. to be utilized toward lighting equipment for the technical design program.(Requested by Vice Mayor Saunders and Councilmembers Welch, Roberto, and Campen)
Aye
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
R-167-2018 Approve Certificate of Compliance for Ashe's Wines & Spirits license renewal. A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to TNT Inc. d/b/a Ashe's Wines & Spirits relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
R-166-2018 Approve Certificate of Compliance for Trader Joe's #663 wine license renewal. A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Trader Joe's #663 relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its Retail Food Store Wine License.(Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Unanimous
May 8, 2018
Approve minutes of April 24, 2018 meeting. approve the minutes of the April 24, 2018 Regular Meeting of City Council
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 24, 2018
R-165-2018 Authorize agreement for conservation of Mayor portraits A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Andrew Hurst to perform conservation and restoration to all oil and photographic portraits of Knoxville Mayors, including frames as needed, in an amount not to exceed $38,000.00.
No
Split
Apr 10, 2018
O-49-2018 Appropriate $12,250.00 to Great Schools Partnership for Community Schools initiative An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $12,250.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Great Schools Partnership to be utilized toward the Community Schools initiative.(Requested by Councilmembers Campen, Wallace, and Saunders)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 10, 2018
3-A-18-RZ Rezone property on SE Hinton Avenue from I-2 to O-1 An Ordinance to rezone property located on the southeast side of Hinton Avenue, southwest of N. Central Street, from I-2 (Restricted Manufacturing and Warehousing) District to O-1 (Office, Medical, and Related Services) District, Johnny Lewis EM Jellinek Center, Applicant. (MPC approved 13-0-2) (MPC File No. 3-A-18-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 10, 2018
2-A-18-RZ Rezone property on NW Kermit Drive from SC-1/C-3 to C-3 An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northwest side of Kermit Drive, northeast of Clinton Highway, from SC-1 (Neighborhood Shopping Center) and C-3 (General Commercial) District to C-3 (General Commercial) District (for the entire property), Graham Corporation, Applicant. (MPC approved 9-5) (MPC File No. 2-A-18-RZ) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 10, 2018 Motion to amend:
2-A-18-RZ Rezone property on NW Kermit Drive from SC-1/C-3 to C-3 An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northwest side of Kermit Drive, northeast of Clinton Highway, from SC-1 (Neighborhood Shopping Center) and C-3 (General Commercial) District to C-3 (General Commercial) District (for the entire property), Graham Corporation, Applicant. (MPC approved 9-5) (MPC File No. 2-A-18-RZ) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 10, 2018
3-A-18-OYP Adopt the Metropolitan Planning Commission's 2018 One Year Plan An Ordinance to adopt the One Year Plan dated 2018 as prepared by the Metropolitan Planning Commission for the City of Knoxville. (MPC Approved 15-0) (File No. 3-A-18-OYP) (All Districts)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 10, 2018
Amend City Code Chapter 4, Article II, Division 2, Section 4-69 (beer permits) An Ordinance to amend Chapter 4, Article II, Division 2, Section 4-69 of the Knoxville City Code relative to beer permits.(Requested by Beer Board Chair Wallace)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 10, 2018
R-137-2018 Authorize borrowing up to $17,500,000 via General Obligation Bonds An initial Resolution authorizing the City of Knoxville, Tennessee, to borrow funds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $17,500,000 through the issuance of its General Obligation Bonds. (Requested by Department of Finance)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 10, 2018
R-136-2018 Authorize request for PBA services for Civic Auditorium renovations A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to request the Public Building Authority of the County of Knox and the City of Knoxville, Tennessee, to perform construction management services to manage and facilitate the renovations of the Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum, in an amount not to exceed $10,000,000.00, pursuant to the existing operating contract, Contract No. C-05-0300. (Requested by Department of Finance and Administration)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 10, 2018
R-135-2018 Authorize agreement with Barge Design Solutions for First Creek Greenway A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Barge Design Solutions, Inc. for a First Creek Greenway connection project for an amount not to exceed $278,500.00.(Requested by Departments of Engineering and Parks & Recreation)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 10, 2018
R-134-2018 Authorize agreement with Willis of Tennessee for risk management consulting A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Willis of Tennessee, Inc. to provide professional brokerage and risk management consulting services for all property and casualty coverage for all City operations, including, without limitation, the City's workers' compensation, liability, management liability, excess liability and auto physical damage coverage, including Knoxville Area Transit's operations, for a period of five years at an annual cost not to exceed $95,000.00.(Requested by Employee Benefits & Risk Management)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 10, 2018
R-133-2018 Confirm appointment of Jason Scott to Board of Environmental Appeals A Resolution confirming the appointment of Jason Scott to the Board of Environmental Appeals for the City of Knoxville. (Requested by Mayor Rogero)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 10, 2018
O-53-2018 Appropriate $500.00 to Centro Hispano for flooring replacement 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 Centro Hispano de East Tennessee to be utilized toward the flooring replacement project.(Requested by Councilmember Welch)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 10, 2018
O-52-2018 Appropriate $500.00 to Centro Hispano for flooring replacement 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 Centro Hispano de East Tennessee to be utilized toward the flooring replacement project.(Requested by Councilmember McKenzie)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 10, 2018
O-51-2018 Appropriate $500.00 to Knoxville Opera Company for education & outreach An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $500.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knoxville Opera Company to be utilized toward the furtherance of certain efforts of their education & outreach programs.(Requested by Councilmember McKenzie)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 10, 2018
O-50-2018 Appropriate $1,300.00 to Bike Walk TN for Open Streets Knoxville event An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,300.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating the same to Bike Walk Tennessee serving as Fiscal Agent on behalf of the Open Streets Knoxville event.(Requested by Vice Mayor Saunders and Councilmembers Rider and McKenzie)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 10, 2018
O-48-2018 Appropriate $1,000.00 to Chance House for "From Chains to Change" program An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Chance House of East Tennessee to be utilized toward the "From Chains to Change" program.(Requested by Councilmember McKenzie)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 10, 2018
Approve minutes of March 27 and April 5, 2018 meetings approve the minutes of both the March 27, 2018 Regular Meeting of City Council and the April 5, 2018 Special Meeting of City Council
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 5, 2018
O-47-2018 Ordinance to amend code for temporary serving area permits outside Cumberland Ave Corridor District An Emergency Ordinance to amend Section 4-76 of the Knoxville City Code to create an additional category of special permits for temporary serving areas at businesses holding city beer permits outside the Cumberland Avenue Corridor District.(Requested by Mayor Rogero and Councilmember Wallace)
Absent
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2018
R-132-2018 Approve agreement for Household Hazardous Waste Facility upgrades A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Holston Construction Services for the expansion and upgrades to the City of Knoxville Household Hazardous Waste Facility located within the Solid Waste Management Facility at 1033 Elm Street, for an amount not to exceed $184,860.00 with the funding being reimbursable under a grant from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC), City of Knoxville Document No. C-17-0346. (Requested by Public Service Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2018
R-131-2018 Apply for grant for DUI patrols A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award from the State of Tennessee Highway Safety Office in the amount of $50,000.00, with no required match, for the purpose of funding overtime pay for additional patrols to identify and arrest individuals driving under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol. (Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2018
R-130-2018 Approve agreement with Clever Devices LTD for transit app/SMS A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Clever Devices LTD to provide Knoxville Area Transit with a Transit Passenger Mobile Device Application and SMS System in an amount not to exceed a total cost of $58,474.00.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2018
R-129-2018 Apply for grant for transit technology projects for Knoxville Area Transit A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Federal Transit Administration and the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide funding in the total amount of $800,000.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for Local Surface Transportation Block Grant Program Assistance with an additional City match of up to $200,000.00, to implement transit technology projects. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2018
R-128-2018 Apply for grant for fixed route transit buses for Knoxville Area Transit A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Federal Transit Administration and the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide funding in the total amount of $1,595,053.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for Local Surface Transportation Block Grant Program Assistance for fiscal years 2017 and 2018 with an additional City match of up to $398,763.00 to purchase fixed route transit buses.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2018
R-127-2018 Apply for grant for neighborhood service buses for Knoxville Area Transit A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Federal Transit Administration and the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide funding in the total amount of $103,190.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for Local Surface Transportation Block Grant Program Assistance with an additional City match of up to $25,798.00, to purchase two neighborhood service buses. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2018
R-126-2018 Apply for grant for ADA paratransit vans for Knoxville Area Transit A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant from the Federal Transit Administration and the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide funding in the total amount of $156,330.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for Local Surface Transportation Block Grant Program Assistance with an additional City match of up to $39,083.00, to purchase ADA paratransit vans. (Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2018
R-125-2018 Authorize banking services agreement with Bank of America A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Bank of America for comprehensive banking services for three years at a cost not to exceed $165,000.00.(Requested by Department of Finance)
Aye
Unanimous
Mar 27, 2018
R-124-2018 Amend purchase sale agreement for 719 Locust Avenue property A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to Agreement C-17-0326, the Purchase Sale Agreement with Knoxville Supreme Court, LLC for the purchase and redevelopment of property located at 719 Locust Avenue in order to revise certain deadlines which will provide sufficient time for the parties to fully negotiate the terms of the development agreement as well as to allow the purchaser adequate time to produce schematic designs and specifications.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
Aye
Unanimous
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