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Tommy Smith

District 1 · Feb 20, 2020 – Dec 20, 2025

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Tommy Smith has cast 3,746 published votes on the City of Knoxville, TN City Council, attending 96% of recorded roll calls, with 597 motions made and 19 dissents (a “no” on an adopted item).

On the issues

Attendance

3598 of 3746

recorded votes he or she was present for

present means neither absent nor recused

148

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

293 contested decisions · how these are counted

293

contested decisions he or she cast a yes or no on

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

19

of those, voted no on something adopted anyway

597 / 511

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

Patterns

How these are computed ↓

Deterministic breakdowns of Tommy Smith’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 983 949 (97%) 19 (2%) 2 9–0 See votes →
Budget & taxes 369 343 (93%) 3 (1%) 4 8–0 See votes →
Contracts & purchasing 352 344 (98%) 1 (0%) 1 9–0 See votes →
Personnel & appointments 308 294 (95%) 1 (0%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Schools 18 18 (100%) 0 (0%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Public safety 178 173 (97%) 1 (1%) 0 8–0 See votes →
Roads & infrastructure 416 402 (97%) 0 (0%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Parks & community 222 212 (95%) 1 (0%) 2 9–0 See votes →
Intergovernmental & resolutions 199 191 (96%) 2 (1%) 0 8–0 See votes →
Surveillance & privacy technology 10 9 (90%) 1 (10%) 0 9–0 See votes →

Attendance & dissent over time

Attendance rate

Dissents (no on adopted)

Feb 2020 Dec 2025
Full term · Feb 2020–Dec 2025. Vertical lines mark election dates.
Year Votes Present Attendance Dissents
2020 671 671 100% 2 See votes →
2021 719 719 100% 4 See votes →
2022 581 542 93% 4 See votes →
2023 627 625 100% 1 See votes →
2024 690 666 97% 6 See votes →
2025 458 375 82% 2 See votes →

Agreement with other members

Computed over contested votes only — the 293 non-unanimous (split) votes Tommy Smith 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
Lauren Rider 262 of 287 (91%) 287
Lynne Fugate 238 of 266 (89%) 266
Debbie Helsley 83 of 94 (88%) 94
Charles Thomas 241 of 274 (88%) 274
Gwen McKenzie 249 of 285 (87%) 285
Andrew Roberto 250 of 288 (87%) 288
Janet Testerman 161 of 191 (84%) 191
Seema Singh 169 of 251 (67%) 251
Amelia Parker 46 of 282 (16%) 282

See Tommy Smith’s split votes →

Motions made & seconded, by topic

Topic Made Seconded
Zoning & land use 182 133 See votes →
Budget & taxes 26 52 See votes →
Contracts & purchasing 55 45 See votes →
Personnel & appointments 34 36 See votes →
Schools 0 2 See votes →
Public safety 9 23 See votes →
Roads & infrastructure 102 61 See votes →
Parks & community 44 33 See votes →
Intergovernmental & resolutions 20 31 See votes →
Surveillance & privacy technology 2 2 See votes →

How these breakdowns are computed

Every figure on this page is a deterministic computation over Tommy Smith’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 Tommy Smith’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 Tommy Smith 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 Tommy Smith’s full term (Feb 20, 2020–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 Tommy Smith is recorded as the mover or the seconder in the minutes, grouped by the motion’s neutral topic(s).

Disclosed interests

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

Appointments moved

Board and committee appointments Tommy Smith 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
Bobby Graham City Pension Board not stated Nov 11, 2025 →
Don Jones Wrecker Services Commission not stated Sep 30, 2025 →
Beth Miller Knoxville Transportation Authority Board not stated Aug 19, 2025 →
Travis Tillman Historic Zoning Commission not stated Jul 22, 2025 →
Lynne Ghenov Board of Directors of Community Television of Knoxville not stated Feb 18, 2025 →
Kim Black Board of Zoning Appeals not stated Nov 26, 2024 →
Dusty Brock City of Knoxville Audit Committee not stated Jul 9, 2024 →
Allison Page Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority not stated May 28, 2024 →
Lola Alapo Visit Knoxville Board of Directors not stated May 28, 2024 →
Tony Allen Design Review Board not stated May 28, 2024 →
Officer Lesley Pressley Wrecker Services Commission not stated Apr 16, 2024 →
Jane Roberts Civil Service Merit Board not stated Mar 19, 2024 →
Councilmember Amelia Parker Board of Directors of Community Television of Knoxville not stated Jan 9, 2024 →
Luis Urrea Board of Zoning Appeals not stated Jan 9, 2024 →
Eboni Winford Knoxville Transportation Authority Board not stated Dec 12, 2023 →
Hallie Hearnes Historic Zoning Commission not stated Aug 22, 2023 →
John Schwartz Board of Environmental Appeals for the City not stated Jan 10, 2023 →
John Heins Board of Environmental Appeals for the City not stated Nov 2, 2021 →
Christi Kirk Knoxville Transportation Authority Board not stated Oct 19, 2021 →
Councilmember Seema Singh Board of Directors of Community Television of Knoxville not stated Apr 20, 2021 →
Lisa Chassy Knoxville Animal Control Board not stated Jan 26, 2021 →
Emma Ellis-Cosigua Neighborhood Advisory Council not stated Dec 15, 2020 →
Hallie Hearnes Historic Zoning Commission not stated Dec 1, 2020 →

Voting record

Meeting Agenda item Vote Badges
Jun 13, 2023
R-188-2023 Resolution to apply for and accept FTA and TDOT grant 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 amount of $7,634,279.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for Formula Urbanized Area Transit Grant Assistance (Section 5307) for fiscal year 2023, with a City match of $848,255.00.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 13, 2023
R-187-2023 Resolution for subgrantee agreement with ETCDC for community improvement projects design assistance. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with the East Tennessee Community Design Center to provide an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding for conceptual design and technical assistance for approximately six community improvement projects.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 13, 2023
R-186-2023 Resolution to amend cooperation agreement with KCDC to include Five Points Infill project. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Second Amendment to the Cooperation Agreement between the City of Knoxville and Knoxville's Community Development Corporation as required by the United States Housing Act of 1937, as amended, to include the Five Points Infill project to the list of KCDC's housing inventory shown on Exhibit A.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 13, 2023
R-185-2023 Resolution to award $300,000 from Affordable Rental Development Fund for 10 affordable units. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to award an amount not to exceed $300,000.00 from the Affordable Rental Development Fund to Knoxville's Housing Development Corporation, an instrumentality of Knoxville's Community Development Corporation, for the development of 10 affordable rental housing units to be located on Ben Hur Avenue, Chestnut Street, and Selma Avenue as more specifically described herein.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 13, 2023
R-184-2023 Resolution for subgrantee agreement with Salvation Army for CARES Act homeless services funding. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Salvation Army, Knoxville Area Command, to provide an amount not to exceed $33,000.00 in CARES Act supplemental Community Development Block Grant - Coronavirus funds to provide public services and homeless services at its Joy D. Baker Center.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 13, 2023
R-183-2023 Resolution for agreement with Catholic Charities of East Tennessee for emergency homeless services. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Catholic Charities of East Tennessee to provide an amount not to exceed $27,304.00 in 2023-2024 Homeless General Funds to provide emergency shelter/services through its Samaritan Place.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 13, 2023
R-182-2023 Resolution for subgrantee agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee for home repair. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee to provide an amount not to exceed $450,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant funding to support the Emergency and Minor Home Repair program.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 13, 2023
R-181-2023 Resolution for subgrantee agreement with InterFaith Health Center for COVID-19 mental health services. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a subgrantee agreement with InterFaith Health Center to provide an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 in CARES Act supplemental Community Development Block Grant - Coronavirus funding for mental health and substance abuse services for low- and moderate-income individuals within the corporate limits of Knoxville, as part of the City's response to the Covid-19 pandemic.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 13, 2023
R-180-2023 Resolution authorizing Mayor to release unnecessary 20-foot stormwater facilities easement. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to release a previously recorded 20 foot wide stormwater facilities easement that has been found by City Engineering to be unnecessary.(Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 13, 2023
R-179-2023 Resolution to amend contract with East Tennessee Pipeline for Fort Dickerson Park utilities project. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend the contract with East Tennessee Pipeline, LLC for the Fort Dickerson Park Site Utilities Project, increasing the contract amount by $199,787.50 for a new contract total of $681,347.00.(Requested by Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 13, 2023
R-178-2023 Resolution to execute an agreement with Knoxville's Community Development Corporation for redevelopment services. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Knoxville's Community Development Corporation to provide administrative services and planning support to assist in redevelopment of underutilized properties and support the City's key development priorities, for an amount not to exceed $300,000.00 for the two-year term of the Agreement.(Requested by Economic Development)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 13, 2023
Resolution to annex a 0.64-acre parcel at 7624 Sabre Drive into Ward 47. A Resolution to effect annexation of a parcel of land situated in the 6th Civil District of Knox County, Tennessee, to be within Ward 47, City Block 47665 of the City of Knoxville Tennessee, abutting the eastern right-of-way of Sabre Drive, being approximately 0.64 acres, known as all of Tax Map 120, Insert N, Group D, Parcel 031.00, this day known as 7624 Sabre Drive, and to approve a Plan of Service for said area.(Requested by Economic Development)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 13, 2023
Resolution to annex a 5.29-acre parcel at 2920 Dresser Road into Ward 25. A Resolution to effect annexation of a parcel of land situated in the 9th Civil District of Knox County, Tennessee, to be within Ward 25, City Block 25916 of the City of Knoxville Tennessee, abutting the eastern right-of-way of Dresser Road, being approximately 5.29 acres, known as all of Tax Map 122, Insert O, Group J, Parcel 002.01, this day known as 2920 Dresser Road, and to approve a Plan of Service for said area.(Requested by Economic Development)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 13, 2023
R-177-2023 Resolution supporting the Protecting Community Television Act (S. 340/H.R. 907). A Resolution expressing support of the Protecting Community Television Act (S. 340/H.R. 907) of the 118th U.S. Congress to clarify that franchise fees are only monetary.(Requested by Councilmember Parker)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 13, 2023
O-94-2023 Ordinance to amend City Code regarding transfer of duties and definitions for Public Service Department. An Ordinance to amend Chapter 2, Article II and Chapter 6, Article VI, Sections 6-137, 6-140, 6-145, 6-152, 6-153 and Article VII, Section 6-181 and Chapter 13, Article I, Sections 13-5, Article IV, Sections 13-15, 13-145, 13-146, 13-147 and 13-148 of the Knoxville City Code to reflect the transfer of duties from the Director of Plans Review and Building Inspections to the Director of Public Service and amend the definitions of the Codes Official and Director of Public Service and Director of Plans Review and Building Inspections.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 13, 2023
R-176-2023 Resolution confirming Linda Gay Blanc's appointment to the City Pension Board. A Resolution confirming the appointment of Linda Gay Blanc to the City Pension Board.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 13, 2023
O-93-2023 Emergency ordinance to appropriate $28,450 from Community Improvement Fund to community agencies. An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $28,450.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to community agencies and organizations as set forth in the attachment.(Requested by Vice Mayor Roberto and Councilmembers Smith, Singh, Rider, Thomas, McKenzie, Fugate, Testerman, and Parker)
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 13, 2023
Motion to approve the consent agenda items. CONSENT ITEMS (Indicated with "*") Motion to: approve the consent item
Aye
Unanimous
Jun 13, 2023
Approval of minutes from the May 30, 2023 Regular Meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion to: the minutes of the May 30, 2023 Regular Meeting of City Council
Aye
Unanimous
May 30, 2023
Ordinance to approve Capital Improvements Program and Budget for FY 2024-2029 An Ordinance to approve and adopt the Fiscal Years 2024-2029 Knoxville Capital Improvements Program, including the Fiscal Year 2024 Capital Improvements Budget, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 5-A-23-OB) (All Districts)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Split
May 30, 2023 Motion to defer:
Resolution recognizing need for trauma-informed services and Alternative Response Team task force A Resolution recognizing the need for additional trauma-informed services to address mental health, substance use, and homelessness in the City of Knoxville and to express the intent of council to create an Alternative Response Team task force to develop and propose a plan to pilot the strategic implementation of Alternative Response in the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Councilmember Parker)
Aye
Deferred
May 30, 2023
O-71-2023 Ordinance amending City Code to adjust classification and compensation plans An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Sections 2-450, 2-458, and 2-459 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the classification and compensation plans.(Requested by Human Resources Department)
Aye
Split
May 30, 2023
O-69-2023 Ordinance fixing annual appropriations for City of Knoxville departments and funds 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, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024 and providing the authority to reappropriate non-project related encumbrances at the end of FY 22/23 into FY 23/24.(Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Split
May 30, 2023
Ordinance to amend City Code regarding transfer of duties for plans review and building inspections An Ordinance to amend Chapter 2, Article II and Chapter 6, Article VI, Sections 6-137, 6-140, 6-145, 6-152, 6-153 and Article VII, Section 6-181 and Chapter 13, Article I, Sections 13-5, Article IV, Sections 13-15, 13-145, 13-146, 13-147 and 13-148 of the Knoxville City Code to reflect the transfer of duties from the Director of Plans Review and Building Inspections to the Director of Public Service and amend the definitions of the Codes Official and Director of Public Service and Director of Plans Review and Building Inspections.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Aye
Unanimous
May 30, 2023
R-175-2023 Resolution authorizing agreement with True Grip and Lighting for Festival on the Fourth A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with True Grip and Lighting, Inc. to provide the stage, lighting and production equipment and labor for the Festival on the Fourth, in an annual amount not to exceed $61,196.00, with the option to extend the Agreement to include Festival of the Fourth events in 2024 and 2025.(Requested by Special Events)
Aye
Unanimous
May 30, 2023
R-174-2023 Resolution authorizing application and acceptance of Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept an Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant from the United States Department of Energy in the amount of $239,720.00, with no local match required, to develop various energy efficient strategies through projects to build a clean and equitable energy economy for the community.(Requested by Office of Sustainability)
Aye
Unanimous
May 30, 2023
R-173-2023 Resolution authorizing agreement with Ijams Nature Center for waterway cleanup A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Ijams Nature Center to provide trash and debris removal services for the waterways from Forks of the River to the end of Sequoyah Park for an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 annually.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Aye
Unanimous
May 30, 2023
R-172-2023 Resolution amending and extending agreement with Waste Connections for garbage and recycling A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend and extend an agreement with Waste Connections of Tennessee, Inc. (WCI) for the collection of all household garbage and recycling materials with the City of Knoxville for an estimated amount of $468,000.00 annually.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Aye
Unanimous
May 30, 2023
R-171-2023 Resolution amending agreement with Clean Earth Alabama for hazardous waste disposal A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend an agreement with Clean Earth Alabama, Inc. to increase the cost to provide transportation and disposal services for the hazardous wastes collected through the joint City/County Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Program for an estimated amount of $56,664.57 annually plus collection of batteries and DOT transportation containers at an estimated cost of $10,000.00 annually.(Requested by Public Service Department)
Aye
Unanimous
May 30, 2023
R-161-2023 Resolution adding honorary name "Coach John Majors Bridge" to new bridge A Resolution to add the honorary name “Coach John Majors Bridge” to the new bridge carrying Topside Road over Alcoa Highway.(Requested by Chairperson Smith)
Aye
Unanimous
May 30, 2023
R-160-2023 Resolution adding honorary name "Big John Tate Corner" to Lakeside Street A Resolution to add the honorary name “Big John Tate Corner” to Lakeside Street at its northern intersection with Magnolia Avenue.(Requested by Chairperson Smith and Councilmember McKenzie)
Aye
Unanimous
May 30, 2023
O-92-2023 Ordinance changing zoning for 513 Cooper Street to I-MU District An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 513 Cooper Street from I-G (General Industrial) District to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District, Jeffrey Nash, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-D-23-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 30, 2023
O-91-2023 Ordinance changing zoning for 0 Central Avenue Pike to RN-3 District An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Central Avenue Pike from AG (General Agricultural) District to RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Robert Gregory, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-J-23-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 30, 2023
O-90-2023 Ordinance changing zoning for properties at Old State Road & Nash Road to I-G District An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 0 Old State Road and a portion of property located at 299 Nash Road, as shown on Exhibit A, from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to I-G (General Industrial) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Chris Burkhart, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 4-A-23-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 30, 2023
O-89-2023 Ordinance approving one-year plan amendment for properties at Old State Road and Nash Road An Ordinance approving the request of Chris Burkhart for a One Year Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Light Industrial for property located at 0 Old State Road and a portion of property located at 299 Nash Road, as shown on Exhibit A, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No.4-A-23-PA) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 30, 2023
O-88-2023 Ordinance approving sector plan amendment for properties at Old State Road and Nash Road An Ordinance approving the request of Chris Burkhart for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Light Industrial for property located at 0 Old State Road and a portion of property located at 299 Nash Road, as shown on Exhibit A, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 4-A-23-SP) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 30, 2023
O-87-2023 Ordinance changing zoning for 355 South Gallaher View Road to RN-6 District An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 355 South Gallaher View Road from OP (Office Park) District to RN-6 (Multi-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Urban Engineering, Inc., Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-B-23-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 30, 2023
O-86-2023 Ordinance approving one-year plan amendment for 355 South Gallaher View Road An Ordinance approving the request of Urban Engineering, Inc. for a One Year Plan amendment from Medium Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 355 South Gallaher View Road, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-B-23-PA) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 30, 2023
O-85-2023 Ordinance approving sector plan amendment for 355 South Gallaher View Road An Ordinance approving the request of Urban Engineering, Inc. for an amendment to the Southwest County Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 355 South Gallaher View Road, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-B-23-SP) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 30, 2023
O-84-2023 Ordinance changing zoning for portion of 0 Dresser Road to C-G-1 District An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for a portion of property located at 0 Dresser Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District, Taylor D. Forrester, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 4-I-23-RZ) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 30, 2023
O-83-2023 Ordinance approving one-year plan amendment for portion of 0 Dresser Road An Ordinance approving the request of Taylor D. Forrester for a One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to Mixed Use Special District, Alcoa Highway Small Area Plan for a portion of property located at 0 Dresser Road. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 4-D-23-PA) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 30, 2023
O-82-2023 Ordinance approving sector plan amendment for portion of 0 Dresser Road An Ordinance approving the request of Taylor D. Forrester for an amendment to the South County Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Mixed Use Special District, Alcoa Highway Small Area Plan for a portion of property located at 0 Dresser Road. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 4-E-23-SP) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 30, 2023
O-81-2023 Ordinance changing zoning for portion of 2400 Merchant Drive to RN-6 District An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for a portion of property located at 2400 Merchant Drive from C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) and AG (General Agricultural) Districts to RN-6 (Multi-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Merchant Holdings, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 4-K-23-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 30, 2023
O-80-2023 Ordinance approving one-year plan amendment for portion of 2400 Merchant Drive An Ordinance approving the request of Merchant Holdings, LLC for a One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for a portion of property located at 2400 Merchant Drive. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 4-E-23-PA) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 30, 2023
O-79-2023 Ordinance approving sector plan amendment for portion of 2400 Merchant Drive An Ordinance approving the request of Merchant Holdings, LLC for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for a portion of property located at 2400 Merchant Drive. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 4-F-23-SP) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 30, 2023
O-78-2023 Ordinance changing zoning classifications for properties along McCalla Ave, Pelham Rd, and Nash Rd An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 McCalla Avenue, 0, 288, 308 and 330 Pelham Road, and portions of property located at 0, 305, 309, 317 and 325 Pelham Road from C-G-2 (General Commercial) District to C-H-2 (Highway Commercial) District; and to change the base zoning for property located at 0 Nash Road, and portions of property located at 0 Pelham Road (3 parcels) from I-G (General Industrial) District to C-H-2 (Highway Commercial) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Benjamin C. Mullins, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-N-23-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 30, 2023
O-77-2023 Ordinance approving One Year Plan amendment for properties at Nash Road and Pelham Road An Ordinance approving the request of Benjamin C. Mullins for a One Year Plan amendment from Light Industrial to Mixed Use - Special District, Magnolia Avenue for property located at 0 Nash Road, and for portions of three properties located at 0 Pelham Road, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-F-23-PA) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 30, 2023
O-76-2023 Ordinance approving sector plan amendment for properties at Nash Road and Pelham Road An Ordinance approving the request of Benjamin C. Mullins for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Light Industrial to Mixed Use - Special District, Magnolia Avenue for property located at 0 Nash Road, and for portions of three properties located at 0 Pelham Road, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-G-23-SP) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 30, 2023
O-75-2023 Ordinance changing zoning for 1301 East Weisgarber Road to I-MU District An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 1301 East Weisgarber Road from O (Office) District to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District, Winterpast Development, LLC - Dennis Norvet, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-Q-23-RZ) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 30, 2023
O-74-2023 Ordinance approving one-year plan amendment for 1301 East Weisgarber Road An Ordinance approving the request of Winterpast Development, LLC - Dennis Norvet for a One Year Plan amendment from Office to Light Industrial for property located at 1301 East Weisgarber Road. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-H-23-PA) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 30, 2023
O-73-2023 Ordinance approving sector plan amendment for 1301 East Weisgarber Road An Ordinance approving the request of Winterpast Development, LLC - Dennis Norvet for an amendment to the Northwest County Sector Plan from Office to Light Industrial for property located at 1301 East Weisgarber Road. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-J-23-SP) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 30, 2023
O-72-2023 Ordinance to close a portion of an alley between Saint Mary Street and Huron Street An Ordinance to close of a portion of an unnamed alley between Saint Mary Street and Huron Street, subject to one condition, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-A-23-AC) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 30, 2023
O-70-2023 Ordinance levying property tax to fund General Fund and Debt Service Fund operations 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, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024.(Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Unanimous
May 30, 2023
R-159-2023 Confirmation of mayoral nominations to Planning Commission A Resolution confirming the Mayor’s nomination to reappoint Amy Midis and Tim Hill and to appoint Miles Biggs, all contingent on state approval, to the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission, formerly known as the Metropolitan Planning Commission.(Requested by Mayor Kincannon)
Aye
Unanimous
May 30, 2023
Approval of consent agenda items Motion to: approve the consent items
R-153-2023 Resolution approving liquor store license for Dolo Maa Corp. A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Dolo Maa Corp. 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)
R-154-2023 Resolution approving liquor store license for Squire's Square LLC A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Squire's Square LLC 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)
R-155-2023 Resolution granting monthly pension to Jeanette M. Kelleher A Resolution granting a pension of $1,077.53 per month to Jeanette M. Kelleher, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-156-2023 Resolution granting monthly pension to Philip W. Hatcher A Resolution granting a pension of $2,099.52 per month to Philip W. Hatcher, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-157-2023 Resolution granting monthly pension to Sherry S. Dills, survivor of Jerry A. Dills A Resolution granting a pension of $697.85 per month to Sherry S. Dills, survivor of Jerry A. Dills, a former employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
R-158-2023 Resolution granting monthly pension to Charles E. Thomas A Resolution granting a Pension of $1,490.49 per month to Charles E. Thomas, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous Consent
May 30, 2023
Approval of minutes from the May 16, 2023 Regular Meeting Motion to: approve the minutes of the May 16, 2023 Regular Meeting of City Council
Aye
Unanimous
May 16, 2023
Amend City Code Ch 2 regarding classification and compensation plans An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 2, Article III, Sections 2-450, 2-458, and 2-459 of the Knoxville City Code to adjust the classification and compensation plans.(Requested by Human Resources Department)
Aye
Split
May 16, 2023
R-140-2023 Request state legislators to address firearm violence and order of protection laws A Resolution respectfully requesting state legislators representing the City of Knoxville work toward the adoption of legislation recognizing violence involving firearms as a particular threat for young people in Tennessee and enacting a stronger order of protection law.(Requested by Mayor/Mayor's Youth Council)
Aye
May 16, 2023
4-D-23-RZ Change zoning: I-G to I-MU at 513 Cooper Street An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 513 Cooper Street from I-G (General Industrial) District to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District, Jeffrey Nash, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-D-23-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 16, 2023
4-J-23-RZ Change zoning: AG to RN-3 at 0 Central Avenue Pike An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 Central Avenue Pike from AG (General Agricultural) District to RN-3 (General Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Robert Gregory, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-J-23-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 16, 2023
4-A-23-RZ Change zoning: RN-1 to I-G at 0 Old State Rd/299 Nash Rd An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 0 Old State Road and a portion of property located at 299 Nash Road, as shown on Exhibit A, from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to I-G (General Industrial) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Chris Burkhart, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 4-A-23-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 16, 2023
4-A-23-PA Amend One Year Plan: LR to LI at 0 Old State Rd/299 Nash Rd An Ordinance approving the request of Chris Burkhart for a One Year Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Light Industrial for property located at 0 Old State Road and a portion of property located at 299 Nash Road, as shown on Exhibit A, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No.4-A-23-PA) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 16, 2023
4-A-23-SP Amend East City Sector Plan: LR to LI at 0 Old State Rd/299 Nash Rd An Ordinance approving the request of Chris Burkhart for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Light Industrial for property located at 0 Old State Road and a portion of property located at 299 Nash Road, as shown on Exhibit A, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0) (File No. 4-A-23-SP) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 16, 2023
4-B-23-RZ Change zoning: OP to RN-6 at 355 South Gallaher View Road An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 355 South Gallaher View Road from OP (Office Park) District to RN-6 (Multi-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Urban Engineering, Inc., Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-B-23-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 16, 2023
4-B-23-PA Amend One Year Plan: MDR to MDR/O at 355 S Gallaher View Rd An Ordinance approving the request of Urban Engineering, Inc. for a One Year Plan amendment from Medium Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 355 South Gallaher View Road, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-B-23-PA) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 16, 2023
4-B-23-SP Amend SW County Sector Plan: MDR to MDR/O at 355 S Gallaher View Rd An Ordinance approving the request of Urban Engineering, Inc. for an amendment to the Southwest County Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for property located at 355 South Gallaher View Road, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-B-23-SP) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 16, 2023
4-I-23-RZ Change zoning: RN-1 to C-G-1 at 0 Dresser Road An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for a portion of property located at 0 Dresser Road from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to C-G-1 (General Commercial) District, Taylor D. Forrester, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 4-I-23-RZ) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 16, 2023
4-D-23-PA Amend One Year Plan: LR to Mixed Use-SD at 0 Dresser Road An Ordinance approving the request of Taylor D. Forrester for a One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to Mixed Use Special District, Alcoa Highway Small Area Plan for a portion of property located at 0 Dresser Road. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 4-D-23-PA) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 16, 2023
4-E-23-SP Amend S County Sector Plan: LR to Mixed Use-SD at 0 Dresser Road An Ordinance approving the request of Taylor D. Forrester for an amendment to the South County Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Mixed Use Special District, Alcoa Highway Small Area Plan for a portion of property located at 0 Dresser Road. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 4-E-23-SP) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 16, 2023
4-K-23-RZ Change zoning: CN/AG to RN-6 at 2400 Merchant Drive An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for a portion of property located at 2400 Merchant Drive from C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) and AG (General Agricultural) Districts to RN-6 (Multi-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Merchant Holdings, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 4-K-23-RZ) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 16, 2023
4-E-23-PA Amend One Year Plan: LR to MDR/O at 2400 Merchant Drive An Ordinance approving the request of Merchant Holdings, LLC for a One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for a portion of property located at 2400 Merchant Drive. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 4-E-23-PA) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 16, 2023
4-F-23-SP Amend NW City Sector Plan: LR to MDR/O at 2400 Merchant Drive An Ordinance approving the request of Merchant Holdings, LLC for an amendment to the Northwest City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential/Office for a portion of property located at 2400 Merchant Drive. (Planning Commission Approved 13-0) (File No. 4-F-23-SP) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 16, 2023
4-N-23-RZ Change zoning on Pelham/McCalla Rds and Nash Rd to C-H-2 An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 0 McCalla Avenue, 0, 288, 308 and 330 Pelham Road, and portions of property located at 0, 305, 309, 317 and 325 Pelham Road from C-G-2 (General Commercial) District to C-H-2 (Highway Commercial) District; and to change the base zoning for property located at 0 Nash Road, and portions of property located at 0 Pelham Road (3 parcels) from I-G (General Industrial) District to C-H-2 (Highway Commercial) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Benjamin C. Mullins, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-N-23-RZ) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 16, 2023
4-F-23-PA Amend One Year Plan: Light Industrial to Mixed Use-SD at 0 Nash/Pelham Rd An Ordinance approving the request of Benjamin C. Mullins for a One Year Plan amendment from Light Industrial to Mixed Use - Special District, Magnolia Avenue for property located at 0 Nash Road, and for portions of three properties located at 0 Pelham Road, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-F-23-PA) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 16, 2023
4-G-23-SP Amend East City Sector Plan: Light Industrial to Mixed Use-SD at 0 Nash/Pelham Rd An Ordinance approving the request of Benjamin C. Mullins for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Light Industrial to Mixed Use - Special District, Magnolia Avenue for property located at 0 Nash Road, and for portions of three properties located at 0 Pelham Road, leaving any special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-G-23-SP) (Council District 6)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 16, 2023
4-Q-23-RZ Change zoning: O to I-MU at 1301 East Weisgarber Road An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification for property located at 1301 East Weisgarber Road from O (Office) District to I-MU (Industrial Mixed-Use) District, Winterpast Development, LLC - Dennis Norvet, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-Q-23-RZ) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 16, 2023
4-H-23-PA Amend One Year Plan: Office to Light Industrial at 1301 E Weisgarber Rd An Ordinance approving the request of Winterpast Development, LLC - Dennis Norvet for a One Year Plan amendment from Office to Light Industrial for property located at 1301 East Weisgarber Road. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-H-23-PA) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 16, 2023
4-J-23-SP Amend NW County Sector Plan: Office to Light Industrial at 1301 E Weisgarber Rd An Ordinance approving the request of Winterpast Development, LLC - Dennis Norvet for an amendment to the Northwest County Sector Plan from Office to Light Industrial for property located at 1301 East Weisgarber Road. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-J-23-SP) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 16, 2023
4-A-23-AC Close unnamed alley between St. Mary St and Huron St An Ordinance to close of a portion of an unnamed alley between Saint Mary Street and Huron Street, subject to one condition, and authorizing the mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 4-A-23-AC) (Council District 5)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
May 16, 2023
R-152-2023 Approve contract with Crosslin, PLCC for FY2023 City audit A Resolution approving a contract between the City of Knoxville and Crosslin, PLCC to audit the accounts of the City of Knoxville for Fiscal Year ending 2023 for a base year contract price of $159,500.00 with the option to renew for four additional one-year terms.(Requested by Evaluation & Selection Committee)
Aye
Unanimous
May 16, 2023
R-151-2023 Apply for $500K USDOT grant for EV charging infrastructure A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant from the United States Department of Transportation in the amount of $500,000.00, with a 20% local match required, to strategically deploy publicly accessible electric vehicle charging and alternative fueling infrastructure in the Knoxville community.(Requested by Office of Sustainability)
Aye
Unanimous
May 16, 2023
R-150-2023 Authorize KPD participation in National Public Safety Partnership A Resolution authorizing the Knoxville Police Department to participate in the National Public Safety Partnership established by the U. S. Department of Justice.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Aye
Unanimous
May 16, 2023
R-149-2023 Apply for $500K Coverdell Grant for Police Forensic Unit A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a 2023 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant award of $500,000.00 from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance, with no required local match, for funding of the Police Department’s Forensic Unit to pay for salaries, computers, forensic equipment, training, and supplies.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Aye
Unanimous
May 16, 2023
R-148-2023 Contract for $44,800 golf course study with JJ Keegan+ A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Golf Convergence, Inc., D/B/A JJ Keegan+ to conduct a study of the City's three public golf courses for an amount not to exceed $44,800.00.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation)
Aye
Unanimous
May 16, 2023
R-147-2023 Lease Charter Doyle Park facility to Keep Knoxville Beautiful A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Keep Knoxville Beautiful, Inc. to lease the Charter Doyle Park facility located at 5100 Martin Mill Pike for an amount not to exceed $400.00 monthly.(Requested by Department of Parks and Recreation)
Aye
Unanimous
May 16, 2023
R-146-2023 Apply for $1.125M TDOT grant for bus stop rehab/renovation A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application with the Tennessee Department of Transportation in the amount of $1,125,000.00 to provide funding to the City of Knoxville on behalf of Knoxville Area Transit for Multimodal Access Grant (MMAG) funds for fiscal year 2024, with a City match of up to $125,000.00 to rehabilitate and renovate bus stops along state routes, and if such application is approved, to authorize the Mayor to execute any and all documents to accept such a grant award.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
Aye
Unanimous
May 16, 2023
R-145-2023 Award $50,000 in Historic Preservation Grants A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to award a total amount not to exceed $50,000.00 in Historic Preservation Grant awards to support property improvements to eligible historic properties within the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Housing and Neighborhood Development)
Aye
Unanimous
May 16, 2023
R-144-2023 Annex property at 2920 Dresser Road and approve Plan of Service A Resolution proposing to annex one parcel of land situated in the 9th Civil District of Knox County, Tennessee, to be within Ward 25, City Block 25916 of the City of Knoxville Tennessee, abutting the eastern right-of-way of Dresser Road, being approximately 5.29 acres, known as all of Tax Map 122, Insert O, Group J, Parcel 002.01, this day known as 2920 Dresser Road and to approve a Plan of Service for said area.(Requested by Economic Development)
Aye
Unanimous
May 16, 2023
R-143-2023 Annex property at 7624 Sabre Drive and approve Plan of Service A Resolution proposing to annex one parcel of land situated in the 6th Civil District of Knox County, Tennessee, to be within Ward 47, City Block 47665 of the City of Knoxville Tennessee, abutting the eastern right-of-way of Sabre Drive, being approximately 0.64 acres, known as all of Tax Map 120, Insert N, Group D, Parcel 031.00, this day known as 7624 Sabre Drive, and to approve a Plan of Service for said area.(Requested by Economic Development)
Aye
Unanimous
May 16, 2023
R-142-2023 Award $198,621.50 in Summer Opportunity Youth Program grants A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to award a total amount not to exceed $198,621.50 in Summer Opportunity Youth Program grants to provide support and programming for youth and young adults to 13 community-based organizations in the City.(Requested by Office of Community Safety)
Aye
Unanimous
May 16, 2023
R-141-2023 Apply for $2M DOJ grant for violence intervention/prevention A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of up to $2,000,000.00 from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, with no required local match, to support community-based violence intervention and prevention initiatives.(Requested by Office of Community Safety)
Aye
Unanimous
May 16, 2023
R-139-2023 Recognize centennial anniversary of Ironworkers Local 384 A Resolution recognizing the centennial anniversary of Ironworkers Local 384 and celebrating the work and community involvement of members of Local 384 in Knoxville and our region.(Requested by Vice Mayor Roberto and Councilmembers Smith, Singh, Rider, Thomas, McKenzie, Fugate, Testerman, and Parker)
Aye
Unanimous
May 16, 2023
O-68-2023 Amend City Code Chapter 7.5 regarding Internal Auditor responsibilities An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to amend Chapter 7.5, Article I, Section 7 of the Knoxville City Code to clarify the responsibilities of the Internal Auditor.(Requested by Audit Committee)
Aye
Unanimous
May 16, 2023 Motion to withdraw:
12-i Amend South City Sector Plan: Low Density Residential to Civic/Institutional at 835 Tipton Ave An Ordinance approving the request of Benjamin C. Mullins for an amendment to the South City Sector Plan from Low Density Residential to Civic and Institutional for property located at 835 Tipton Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 11-3) (File No. 4-D-23- SP) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
12-j Amend One Year Plan: Low Density Residential to Civic/Institutional at 835 Tipton Ave An Ordinance approving the request of Benjamin C. Mullins for a One Year Plan amendment from Low Density Residential to Civic and Institutional for property located at 835 Tipton Avenue. (Planning Commission Approved 11-3) (File No. 4-C-23-PA) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
12-k Change zoning: RN-5 to INST at 835 Tipton Avenue An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 835 Tipton Avenue from RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood) District to INST (Institutional) District, leaving all special purpose and overlay districts unchanged, Benjamin C. Mullins, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-2) (File No. 4-H-23-RZ) (Council District 1)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous Consent
May 16, 2023
Approve minutes of previous meeting Minutes of the Regular Meeting of City Council of May 2, 2023
Aye
Unanimous
May 2, 2023
Appropriations ordinance for fiscal year 2023-2024 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, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024 and providing the authority to reappropriate non-project related encumbrances at the end of FY 22/23 into FY 23/24.(Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Split
May 2, 2023
Levy tax for General Fund and Debt Service for FY 2023-2024 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, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024.(Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 4, 2023
O-56-2023 Change zoning of properties on Francis, Old Amherst, and Helmbolt Roads from AG to RN-2 An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 0 and 1817 Francis Road, 0 Old Amherst Road, and 0 Helmbolt Road from AG (Agricultural) District to RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District, Huber Properties, LLC, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 11-0) (File No. 10-R-21-RZ) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Split
Apr 4, 2023
j. Change zoning at 5600 Western Avenue from RN-1 to INST An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 5600 Western Avenue from RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) District to INST (Institutional) District, River’s Edge Christian Academy, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 3-N-23-RZ) (Council District 3)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Apr 4, 2023
h. Change zoning at 0 North Middlebrook Pike from AG to I-G An Ordinance to change the base zoning of property located at 0 North Middlebrook Pike from AG (General Agricultural) District to I-G (General Industrial) District, Christos Christopoulos, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 3-G-23-RZ) (Council District 2)(Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
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