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Stephanie Welch has cast 616 published votes on the City of Knoxville, TN City Council, attending 97.6% of recorded roll calls, with 123 motions made and 1 dissent (a “no” on an adopted item).
On the issues
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Developer tax breaks (PILOTs) · voted on 3 decisions · 1 split
- Jan 29, 2019 Aye Authorize IDB to accept PILOT payments for RB Hotel Knoxville, LLC — adopted 6-3-0-0
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Homelessness & shelters · voted on 1 decision · none split
- Jul 3, 2018 Aye Authorize agreement with Volunteer Ministry Center for homeless services — adopted 9-0-0-0
Attendance
601 of 616
recorded votes he or she was present for
present means neither absent nor recused
15
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
28 contested decisions · how these are counted
28
contested decisions he or she cast a yes or no on
a decision is contested when at least one member voted the other way
1
of those, voted no on something adopted anyway
123 / 101
motions moved / seconded
Recaps: First 100 days · 2020 in review · 2019 in review · 2018 in review
Patterns
How these are computed ↓Deterministic breakdowns of Stephanie Welch’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 | 99 | 93 (94%) | 0 (0%) | 0 | 9–0 | See votes → |
| Budget & taxes | 40 | 39 (98%) | 0 (0%) | 0 | 9–0 | See votes → |
| Contracts & purchasing | 46 | 46 (100%) | 0 (0%) | 0 | 9–0 | See votes → |
| Personnel & appointments | 65 | 63 (97%) | 0 (0%) | 0 | 9–0 | See votes → |
| Schools | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8–0 | See votes → |
| Public safety | 26 | 25 (96%) | 0 (0%) | 0 | 9–0 | See votes → |
| Roads & infrastructure | 68 | 67 (99%) | 0 (0%) | 0 | 9–0 | See votes → |
| Parks & community | 48 | 47 (98%) | 0 (0%) | 0 | 9–0 | See votes → |
| Intergovernmental & resolutions | 25 | 24 (96%) | 0 (0%) | 0 | 9–0 | See votes → |
Attendance & dissent over time
Attendance rate
Dissents (no on adopted)
Dec 2017
Dec 2020
| Year | Votes | Present | Attendance | Dissents | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 404 | 400 | 99% | 0 | See votes → |
| 2019 | 138 | 127 | 92% | 1 | See votes → |
| 2020 | 74 | 74 | 100% | 0 | See votes → |
Agreement with other members
Computed over contested votes only — the 28 non-unanimous (split) votes Stephanie Welch 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lynne Fugate | 1 of 1 | 1 |
| Janet Testerman | 1 of 1 | 1 |
| Charles Thomas | 1 of 1 | 1 |
| George C. Wallace | 26 of 27 (96%) | 27 |
| Gwen McKenzie | 26 of 28 (93%) | 28 |
| Finbarr Saunders | 25 of 27 (93%) | 27 |
| Mark Campen | 22 of 27 (81%) | 27 |
| Andrew Roberto | 22 of 28 (79%) | 28 |
| Lauren Rider | 21 of 28 (75%) | 28 |
| Marshall Stair | 18 of 25 (72%) | 25 |
| Seema Singh | 13 of 28 (46%) | 28 |
| Amelia Parker | 0 of 1 | 1 |
Motions made & seconded, by topic
| Topic | Made | Seconded | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoning & land use | 36 | 13 | See votes → |
| Budget & taxes | 9 | 16 | See votes → |
| Contracts & purchasing | 5 | 9 | See votes → |
| Personnel & appointments | 2 | 3 | See votes → |
| Public safety | 10 | 9 | See votes → |
| Roads & infrastructure | 16 | 12 | See votes → |
| Parks & community | 8 | 11 | See votes → |
| Intergovernmental & resolutions | 3 | 4 | See votes → |
How these breakdowns are computed
Every figure on this page is a deterministic computation over Stephanie Welch’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 Stephanie Welch’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 Stephanie Welch 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 Stephanie Welch’s full term (Dec 16, 2017–Feb 16, 2020). 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 Stephanie Welch is recorded as the mover or the seconder in the minutes, grouped by the motion’s neutral topic(s).
Disclosed interests
Reprinted from Stephanie Welch’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 Stephanie Welch. It does not mean none was filed — only that we hold no copy.
Appointments moved
Board and committee appointments Stephanie Welch 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Simmons | Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority | not stated | May 8, 2018 → |
Voting record
| Meeting | Agenda item | Vote | Badges |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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.
|
Aye |
Split
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| 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.
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Aye |
Split
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| 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
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| 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.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| 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.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Nov 20, 2018 |
O-169-2018
Rezone N. Broadway property from C-3 to C-2.
An Ordinance to rezone property located on the east side of N. Broadway, south of Central Street, from C-3 (General Commercial) District to C-2 (Central Business) District, subject to one condition, Michelle Mokry, Applicant.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Nov 20, 2018 |
O-168-2018
Rezone Midland Ave property from R-2 to O-1.
An Ordinance to rezone property located on the south side of Midland Avenue at Dryad Street from R-2 (General Residential) District to O-1 (Office, Medical, and Related Services) District, Frank Sparkman, Applicant.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Nov 20, 2018 |
O-167-2018
Amend One Year Plan for Midland Ave property.
An Ordinance approving the request of Frank Sparkman for a One Year Plan amendment from Medium Density Residential to Office for property located on the south side of Midland Avenue at Dryad Street.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Nov 20, 2018 |
O-166-2018
Amend West City Sector Plan for Midland Ave property.
An Ordinance approving the request of Frank Sparkman for an amendment to the West City Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential to Office for property located on the south side of Midland Avenue, west of Dryad Street.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Nov 20, 2018 |
O-165-2018
Close portion of Canna Avenue.
An Ordinance to close a portion of Canna Avenue between Clifton Road and Chillicothe Street, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Nov 20, 2018 |
O-164-2018
Close portion of Pansy Avenue.
An Ordinance to close a portion of Pansy Avenue between Clifton Road and Chillicothe Street, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners. City of Knoxville, Applicant.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Nov 20, 2018 |
O-163-2018
Close portion of Violet Avenue.
An Ordinance to close a portion of Violet Avenue between Clifton Road and Chillicothe Street, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Nov 20, 2018 |
O-162-2018
Close portion of Primrose Avenue.
An Ordinance to close a portion of Primrose Avenue between Clifton Road and Chillicothe Street, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Nov 20, 2018 |
O-161-2018
Close portion of Honeysuckle Avenue.
An Ordinance to close a portion of Honeysuckle Avenue between Clifton Road and an unnamed alley bounded on the north by Primrose Avenue and on the south by Pansy Avenue, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Nov 20, 2018 |
O-160-2018
Close unnamed alley in West Lonsdale Addition.
An Ordinance to close a portion of an unnamed alley between the northeast corner of Lot 209 of Block 13 of West Lonsdale Addition (Tax Parcel 93 E D 00102) and the north line of Azalea Avenue (closed previously by City Ordinance O-50-89), and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Nov 20, 2018 |
O-159-2018
Close unnamed alley between McSpadden St and Sunrise St.
An Ordinance to close a portion of an unnamed alley between McSpadden Street and Sunrise Street, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Day Spring Christian Academy, Applicant.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Nov 20, 2018 |
O-158-2018
Amend zoning code regarding City Council review of BZA actions.
An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B “Zoning Regulations,” Article VII, Section 6, to update City Council review of action of the Board of Zoning Appeals.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Nov 20, 2018 |
R-384-2018
Grant pension to Lewis A. Whisnant.
A Resolution granting a pension of $1,015.50 per month to Lewis A. Whisnant, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Nov 20, 2018 |
R-383-2018
Grant pension to Donald Sienkiewicz.
A Resolution granting a pension of $776.99 per month to Donald Sienkiewicz, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Nov 20, 2018 |
R-382-2018
Grant pension to Evangeline A. Moore.
A Resolution granting a pension of $927.48 per month to Evangeline A. Moore, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Nov 20, 2018 |
R-381-2018
Approve Certificate of Compliance for 640 Liquor Store LLC license renewal.
A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to 640 Liquor Store LLC relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its license to operate a liquor store in the City.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Nov 20, 2018 |
Re-elect Celeste Herbert to Knoxville Utilities Board.
A Resolution re-electing Celeste Herbert to the Knoxville Utilities Board of Commissioners.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Nov 20, 2018 |
Support appointments to Neighborhood Advisory Council; appreciate departing members.
A Resolution expressing support for the Mayor's appointment of Gayle Atherton and André Canty and the reappointment of Molly Conaway and Robert Glass to the Neighborhood Advisory Council and expressing appreciation to Molly Gilbert, Fran Nichols, and Amy Midis for their years of service on the Neighborhood Advisory Council.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Nov 20, 2018 |
Confirm reappointment to Board of Zoning Appeals.
A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Daniel Odle to serve as a member of the Board of Zoning Appeals.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Nov 20, 2018 |
Confirm reappointment to Knoxville Transportation Authority Board.
A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Jim Richards and Douglas Lawyer to the Knoxville Transportation Authority Board.
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Oct 23, 2018 |
O-146-2018
Appropriate $9,250 to Project GRAD Knoxville for programs
An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $9,250.00 from the Office of Community
Relations "Save Our Sons" budget and donating same to Project GRAD Knoxville to
allow it to continue its College and Career Enrichment Program and "Hands on the
Future" paid internship program. (Requested by Office of Community Relations)
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Recused |
Unanimous
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| Oct 23, 2018 |
R-372-2018
Amend Resolution R-364-2010 regarding PILOT for 36 Market Sq/320 Wall Ave
A Resolution to amend Resolution No. R-364-2010 which authorized the Industrial
Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from the Gallery
Group, LLC payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes with respect to property located at 36
Market Square/320 Wall Avenue, so as to expand the use of the leased premises to allow
for any commercial use on the upper floors of the building. (Requested by Office of
Redevelopment)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Oct 23, 2018 |
R-371-2018
Amend Resolution R-250-2017 regarding PILOT lease for 2223 Cumberland Ave
A Resolution to amend Resolution No. R-250-2017 which authorized the Industrial
Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from Orange
Knoxville Cumberland, LLC (subsequently assigned to Breckenridge Group Knoxville,
Tennessee, LLC), payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes with respect to property located
at 2223 Cumberland Avenue, so as to clarify language outlined in the PILOT lease
defining the project and uses of the property. (Requested by Law Department and Office
of Redevelopment)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Oct 23, 2018 |
R-370-2018
Approve Development Agreement for former TN State Supreme Court site
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Development Agreement with
Knoxville Supreme Court, LLC for the redevelopment of the former Tennessee State
Supreme Court site located at 719 Locust Avenue.(Requested by Office of
Redevelopment)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Oct 23, 2018 |
R-369-2018
Approve amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement for 719 Locust Ave
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a second amendment to Agreement C-17-
0326, the Purchase and Sale Agreement with Knoxville Supreme Court, LLC for the
purchase and redevelopment of property located at 719 Locust Avenue in order to revise
deadlines to allow the developer adequate time for final project development now that the
development agreement between the parties has been fully negotiated. (Requested by
Office of Redevelopment)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Oct 23, 2018 |
R-368-2018
File and accept grant for Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application with the State of
Tennessee, Department of the Military and the Tennessee Emergency Management
Agency and, if approved, accept a grant in the amount of $150,000.00 which will
subsidize the Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency budget for
salaries and operating expenses for fiscal year 2018. (Requested by Emergency
Management Agency)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Oct 23, 2018 |
R-367-2018
Approve amendment to agreement for I-275 Business Park access improvements
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No.
090268 with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation for access
improvements to the I-275 Business Park, adjusting the contract amount to match the
amount shown in the Transportation Improvement Plan (for a total sum of
$5,624,375).(Requested by Department of Engineering)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Oct 23, 2018 |
R-366-2018
Approve agreement with Vinson Guard Service for Safe Space security
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Vinson Guard Service,
Inc. to provide security services for the Broadway-Magnolia Avenue Safe Space, in an
amount not to exceed $170,054.40 per year. (Requested by Community Development
Department)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Oct 23, 2018 |
R-364-2018
Authorize quitclaim deed to Knoxville Habitat for Humanity
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Knoxville Habitat for
Humanity, Inc. for one parcel of property located at 412 Mayfield Avenue, Parcel ID No.
123-HA-004, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers
Program for a contract sales price of $3,800.00.(Requested by Community Development
Department)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Oct 23, 2018 |
O-156-2018
Rezone property on north end of Rudy Street, north of Dinwiddie Street
An Ordinance to rezone property located on the north end of Rudy Street, north of
Dinwiddie Street from I-2 (Restricted Manufacturing and Warehousing) / IH-1 (Infill
Housing Overlay) and R-1A (Low Density Residential) / IH-1 (Infill Housing Overlay) to I-3
(General Industrial) / IH-1 (Infill Housing Overlay), Damon A. Falconnier, Applicant. (MPC
approved 12-0 Consent) (MPC File No. 9-H-18-RZ) (Fifth District)(Requested by
Metropolitan Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Oct 23, 2018 |
O-155-2018
Rezone property on Fennel Road, northeast of Elyria Road
An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northeast side of Fennel Road, northeast
of Elyria Road from I-3 (General Industrial) with conditions to I-2 (Restricted
Manufacturing and Warehousing). Fennel Park LLC, Applicant. (MPC approved 12-0
Consent) (MPC File No. 9-C-18-RZ), (Fifth District). (Requested by Metropolitan
Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Oct 23, 2018 |
O-154-2018
Amend North County Sector Plan for property on Central Ave Pike
An Ordinance approving the request of the Metropolitan Planning Commission for an
amendment to the North County Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential and Office
to General Commercial for property located on the west side of Central Avenue Pike,
northwest of Callahan Drive, MPC Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 9-
A-18-SP) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Oct 23, 2018 |
O-153-2018
Rezone property on N. Broadway, south of Curtis Lane
An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northwest side of N. Broadway, south of
Curtis Lane from C-6 (General Commercial Park) with conditions to C-6 (General
Commercial Park) with no conditions, Fort Sanders Partners, Applicant. (MPC approved
12-0 Consent) (MPC File No. 2-D-18-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan
Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Oct 23, 2018 |
O-152-2018
Adopt 2018 Update to Knoxville-Knox County Major Road Plan
An Ordinance approving the request of the Metropolitan Planning Commission to amend
and adopt the 2018 Update to the Knoxville-Knox County Major Road Plan for the City of
Knoxville and Knox County, which amends the Knoxville-Knox County General Plan.
MPC, Applicant. (MPC approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 9-A-18-CP). (Requested by
Metropolitan Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Oct 23, 2018 |
O-151-2018
Close Ambrose Street between Texas Ave and adjacent parcels
An Ordinance to close Ambrose Street between Texas Avenue and the western property
lines of Parcels 81IC013 and 014, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds
to the adjacent property owners, Karen Massey, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0
Consent) (File No. 9-A-18-SC) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning
Commission)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Oct 23, 2018 |
O-150-2018
Close alley between E. Depot Ave and adjacent parcels
An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley between E. Depot Avenue and northwest
property lines of parcels 094EE007 and 008, and authorizing the Mayor to execute
quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Michael Brady, Inc., Applicant. (MPC
Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 9-A-18-AC) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan
Planning Commission)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Oct 23, 2018 |
O-149-2018
Appropriate $1,250 for East Tennessee Community Design Center Awards Gala
An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,250.00 from the Parks and Recreation
Department's Grants and Benevolence fund and donating same to the East Tennessee
Community Design Center to be utilized toward the 2018 Awards Gala.(Requested by
Parks and Recreation Department)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Oct 23, 2018 |
O-148-2018
Appropriate $1,200 for Legacy Parks Foundation's 2018 Legacy Luncheon
An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,200.00 from the Parks and Recreation
Department's Grants and Benevolence fund and donating same toward the sponsorship
of Legacy Parks Foundation's 2018 Legacy Luncheon.(Requested by Parks and
Recreation Department)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Oct 23, 2018 |
O-147-2018
Appropriate $20,000 to SEEED Knox for programs
An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $20,000.00 from the Office of Community
Relations "Save Our Sons" budget and donating same to Socially Equal Energy Efficient
Development (SEEED) Knox to allow it to continue its programs providing career
readiness training for young adults and equipping communities with environmental
literacy skills.(Requested by Office of Community Relations)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Oct 23, 2018 |
R-362-2018
Confirm reappointment of Dasha Lundy to Historic Zoning Commission
A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Dasha Lundy to Historic Zoning
Commission. (Requested by Mayor Rogero)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Oct 23, 2018 |
R-361-2018
Grant pension to Edward Umbach
A Resolution granting a pension of $645.28 per month to Edward Umbach, an employee
of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Oct 23, 2018 |
R-360-2018
Approve Certificate of Compliance for Squire's Liquor Store license renewal
A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Squire's Liquor
Store relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to
renew its license to operate a liquor store in the City. (Requested by Finance
Department)
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Oct 23, 2018 |
Approve minutes of October 9, 2018 meeting
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion to: approve the minutes of the October 9, 2018 Regular Meeting of City Council
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Aye |
Unanimous
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| Oct 9, 2018 |
Appropriate $9,250 for Project GRAD Knoxville
An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $9,250.00 from the Office of Community Relations "Save Our Sons" budget and donating same to Project GRAD Knoxville to allow it to continue its College and Career Enrichment Program and "Hands on the Future" paid internship program.
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Recused |
Unanimous
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| Oct 9, 2018 |
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.
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Aye |
Deferred
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| Oct 9, 2018 |
MPC File No. 8-D-18-UR
Approve appeal of MPC decision on Use on Review for Legends at Washington Pike
A Resolution approving an appeal by Ronnie L. Collins, President, Alice Bell/Spring Hill Neighborhood Association of the Metropolitan Planning Commission's decision to approve the Use on Review for the Legends at Washington Pike-Maddox Companies located north of Rising Oak Way terminus, northwest of Washington Pike, south side of McCampbell Drive.
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Aye |
Deferred
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